A few summer pictures

Xavier in the tub

Eli up to bat. I hate pitching to them. They hit really hard


Jaidon and Quinton Lybbert with Xavier


Xavier is learning frisbee so he can disc golf with daddy.


Vanessa making a splash!

Eli cannot stop twirling his hair. The other day he while holding his gum accidentally twirled it into his hair.

The reason once again for not having as many pics of Alexandra is because she is often off doing her own thing. Not close to me where I can take lots of pictures of her. I will try to get a few more shots of her. We have lots of summer to go.

Bikes

So while buying Xavier's bike Eli wanted to get a new one. I told him he had to ride without training wheels. He said he could. I said he would have to wait. When we pulled into the garage he got out of the car walked over to the bike Xavier learned on and rode it across the garage. then looked at me and said I told you I could ride without training wheels. Guess I owe him a new bike.

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He has now been riding for a couple weeks without training wheels. He is fine with the bike he has and loves to ride. he can spend hours going up and down the road. I don't' let them go far. One day Grandpa Glade took Eli, Xavier, Carter, and Byron on a long ride out to Pelican Point and around. Eli talks about that day all the time.

Taylor Swift

One morning a couple days before the Taylor Swift concert in Spokane Vanessa came out all dressed up. She said "C'mon girls, it's time for the concert."

Xavier, Eli, Vanessa and Shorty stayed with Cousin Shammee at her house. They read books and went on a treasure hunt. They were so excited to show me what they had found. Items included a bright yellow flat soccer ball, pad lock with no key, baseball and polished rocks. Cassius paid them 4 quarters for picking up rocks in the backyard. They had a great time. Alexandra and I went to the concert which was insanely crowded. We waited in line to get her a t-shirt. Alexandra was surprised by how loud the music actually was. We had floor seat on the end of the row. Next time I am opting for cheap seats. Because we were on the floor and everyone stood it was hard to see the stage. But during the concert Taylor walked around and came right by us and went to a smaller stage closer to us so we could see better for a little while. The concert was pretty good but I have to admit it was different going as an adult. I just wanted to sit back and listen to the music while the younger crowd there wanted to shout I love you's and try to follow her as she walked around wanting to get hugs and autographs. Afterwards we headed back to Shams where we had a sleepover. The next morning we shopped a little bit getting Xavier a new bike I had promised for riding without training wheels.