Indiana Jones & Galveston, TX

So, what have the Maple boys been up to this summer?

Drew has way TOO much fun on a daily basis. He reminds me so much of Curious George. He wonders about how EVERYTHING works, tastes, feels, etc. Drew enjoys driving his trucks through powdered sugar (you know, you just dump the whole box of sugar on mom's new chair and its like your driving down a dusty dirt road). Drew also had a grand ole' time driving several of his trucks and cars through ORANGE paint! Yes, as I was painting their bedroom, I got a phone call that distracted me. I kept hearing this voice in the back of my mind saying, "Drew and orange paint. Drew and orange paint." The next thing I knew, I no longer heard the voice in the back of my mind, but the water running in the bathroom. It was then that I knew Drew was TOTALLY ENJOYING the ORANGE PAINT! Drew + Orange paint = DISASTER! Orange paint was EVERYWHERE! My fault, I know. But he still suffered the consequences! It was one of those moments where I didn't know whether to laugh or cry...so, I didn't do either. I yelled and screamed and then cleaned up what i could :). The room looks precious. I'll post pictures as soon as the curtains get hung.

Last summer I remember Cade always being dressed up in his Power Ranger gear. So much so that the neighbors knew him as "the little boy in the power ranger costume". It didn't matter to Cade that his suit had gotten a bit too short and a bit too snug for his growing body! This summer, Cade dresses up as Indiana Jones. He concocted the costume all on his own. Hence the short pants and the snug shirt...he got them from Drew's side of the closet. After finding pants and a shirt, Cade asked Daddy for a rope, had me button his shirt leaving the top 2 buttons undone, and asked me to roll up his sleeves. We eventually HAD to take a trip to Walmart to get a hat (this picture was taken before the hat came). So, here you have it...introducing Indiana Jones:


The boys and I, along with my mom and another friend, also enjoyed a day together in Galveston. We didn't go to the beach, but ate at Rainforest Cafe and then headed over to The Strand. They were SO WELL-BEHAVED! It was such a pleasant joy to get to spend the day with them! They put up with A LOT of shopping, picture taking, and girly stuff, without any complaints. I rewarded them by taking them to the candy/ice cream shop.

Cade chose licorice...

Drew chose gummy sharks...

Enjoying some candy and COLOR. I loved the look of these doors...

Sitting outside a boutique...

We're almost to the candy shop...
I was surprised to see this red phone booth...I thought I was in London, England for a second or 2.

Remember this photo shoot? Daddy and the boys came along for some fun, too. This is what Cade and Drew did while I completed the shoot... Hope you are having a FUN, EXCITING, & SAFE summer...we sure are!