Jumpin' July

Okay so I've kinda forgotten to post anything lately. Here's a peek into our lives this month.

Lots of pool time....120 heat index lately
*note: I have an amazing hubby. He works hard, plays hard and is a strong soul. He gets up with the kids each morning so I can sleep in. He never yells at me as I carry in all my yard saling treasures. and together we dream of our future. Thank heaven we're sealed for eternity, cause we have big plans!

Lilia and Max are starting to actually play together, they're buddies!

Max insists on feeding himself with a spoon and does an ok job of it.

Beach, beach and more beach.....we are the beach Broughs ya know!

Saw Harry Potter on opening day. and again since. I wore my Gryffindor badge!

my goofy son puts the bucket on his head and yells cause he likes the vibrations it makes....so silly! (truth is, i showed him how;) )

playgrounds are a favorite place when the heat cooperates

isn't he just the handsomest boy ever!!!!

Lilia the Firefighter....we love the Margate Library and all the fun things they have going on. this was a display of the Firetrucks and all their stuff. Lilia and cousins even got to spray the fire hose.
right after I gave Max a haircut. I love his curls and many are still intact but his hair was becoming fluffy and needed a trim.

Happy Birthday Pop!

Happy Indepence Day! We love the parade. Isn't she darling?!

Mr. Max, another Firefighter!

Max and cousin Josh lovin' the rides on OC Boardwalk.

Cousins galore....we love 'em!

Puddle jumping is pretty great!
Lilia has grown up so much recently. She dresses herself (sometimes the outfits are very interesting). She goes potty herself, she helps Max, and she is just plain AWESOME! She can be a bit sassy but together we're working on being kinder and happier!

blue eyed boy
Max seems older each time he awakes. I can't believe how quickly he's grown. He does stairs in both directions, he feeds himself, he amuses himself in his room. He's a dancing machine!!!! He now says "mama" and "night night". He's such a snuggle bug and a truly happy guy! I love him to pieces.

We even had a special visit from Papa Larry and Uncle Brad!

July isn't over yet, and neither are our adventures. and in other news in the past 2.5 years I've taken over 10,000 pictures with my camera :)

Brrrrrough

Someone recently described our weather as bi-polar....I certainly agree

This post is a variety of photos and you'll notice a wide range of apparel for the temper-mental weather.

This is Lilia ready to see her 1st play "Beauty and the Beast" at a local high school. more in a future post.

We spent Saturday in Ocean City on the boardwalk picking up ride tickets for half price. It was bitter cold and rainy but we were covered so it was alright.
The reason I do not pay to have my children beside any character or gift giver. They show no love.
Max's new jammies and I love them. They glow in the dark too!
loving the fire engines
Max's 1st real ride ever. We didn't know if he'd make it. Lily was ejected from this very ride a little older than Max is now because she kept standing up. He had a steering wheel and was very happy about it! Lily loved having him to ride alongside.
He also loved the motionless trucks :)
she hated this ride last year. Now its a huge hit!

Lilia recently found my old recital costumes and has performed much for us!
check these moves!
loving the coatless days at Birch Grove. Lily is getting very brave and tricky!
Yo! I'm a JerZ Boy!
I just love the faces he pulls :)
Max is so big now! He walks, he babbles, he plays and is into everything!
and I love this hat on him. My Rough Tough Brough Rider!