The Murphy's

We had LOTS of photo opportunities while we were visiting the Murphys! Three adorable children are hard to beat - there was always a picture waiting to be snapped!

We had long, lazy, warm days during our visit there. The girls spent hours playing outside - they have a pool and a trampoline, in addition to a swing set, sand box, bikes and scooters. I'd say that they are having a pretty ideal summer! Nick enjoys being outside, too, although he is no longer content to sit on a blanket on the grass, so he bears constant watching! We were able to eat outside almost every night, which was wonderful.

We had a wonderful, relaxing visit! Here's some pictures from the week, in no particular order:


Rub-a-dub, 3 kids in the tub! Although Nick looks a bit worried.....



But not these two! Bubble girls!

Here's a very contented, relaxed Nick - fresh from the bath. He loved the swing, and one evening he fell asleep in it.

Happy baby!

Patience and Jordyn, in their Hawaiian dresses. Aren't they adorable?

Miss Patience

And Miss Jordyn

Nicky at breakfast - or, maybe it was lunch! Happy baby!

Jordyn LOVES melon!

And so does Patience!

Here's Patience and Jordyn, doing activities on PBS kids. They each have a laptop available, and enjoy the learning games on PBS kids.

Nick and his walking toy. He's getting the hang of this walking thing. When he gets it down, the walking toy converts to a ride-on.

Nicky Nick!

Jordyn. I went into the tv room, and saw a pillow, sans pillow case, on the floor. There on the couch was Jordyn, in the pillow case, watching tv.

Nick, trying to escape! He hates the gate, especially when his Mom goes out and shuts it behind her. He's looking up at the latch, while he attempts to scale the gate! You can see that this gate has survived many children - I hope it's up to Nicholas!

Cathi and a tired Nick.

Patience at swim club, ready to hit the water. Patience is a Little Flipper, so Cathi and Don are back in the swim club!

Floating on her back.

Waiting her turn to jump in and swim across the pool. Patience is able to swim the length of the pool!

Miss Patience in her pretty dress.

And Miss Jordyn, too.

And here's their "silly" picture! : ) No more of this angelic stuff!!

We had a great time with the kids, we took walks, went to Krauses, and just hung out. Good stuff!