The big day!

Congratulations to Josh and Bianca! We are so happy for you guys.
Get, ready, girls. Look at this handsome fellow!

Atticus looks sweet as can be, despite the crooked tie.

Fynn looks awfully handsome, too!

Fynn said: "You look like a princess, sissy!"

Look at that handsome bunch of boys!

It was somewhat of a fail, but I'll take it.



Family picture time!

I didn't get any pictures of the ceremony. Providence did spend some of it with her basket on her head. Jackson had the empty ring box and when he opened it, he shouted:

"NO, MY PRECIOUS!" in a Gollum like voice. It was hilarious. And all his idea.

Then the kids danced the night away. (if you keep an eye on Fynn, you can see if cart wheel. When Atticus gets on the ground, he is trying to do a cartwheel, too.)




Atticus had fun pushing his second cousin around. They were both laughing, so I figured it was okay.

My intense, introverted child doesn't handle large, loud and crowded situations well.
I noticed the beginning of being done here.

He decided this would be the best place for him. He is learning to deal with his overwhelmed feelings.

Rehersal

The rehearsal was at 4:30 and it was 100 degrees and humid. I won't say it was hot. (according to the bride and groom that word was not allowed). Regardless, my kids looked cute with their red, sweaty faces.



There's the groom!




What did I tell you? Cute, red faced kids.






Fynn and Atticus performed far too well at the rehearsal. I should have known what was going to go down at the actual wedding.

Happy Halfers Jackson!

My baby is officially 7.5. That means tomorrow he will be closer to 8. I can't believe it.




Sometimes he acts so grown up and responsible. Last night I woke up to his feet dashing to our bedroom. He had a nightmare in which a ghost tried to kill me. It reminded me that he is still my baby. At least a little bit. It seems like one minute, he doesn't want anything to do with us. The next, he is crawling into our laps.


Seven has been a difficult age. His highs are very high and is lows are very low. Your 7 Year old described this age as moody, melancholy and morose. I would have to be in agreement. He is an intense person to begin with, and very introspective emotionally. I think this may have added to his behavior, lately. On the positive note, if you would like an emotional in tune and sensitive man for your girls to marry, I think I will have one.

He is ridiculously mature and responsible for his age. Sometimes, I have to remember that he is not 10. I have to make an effort to keep my expectations in check. When he acts like a 7 year old, I am often shocked.

I see so many similarities between Jackson and Fynn. Fynn absolutely adores his big brother, as does Atticus. Fynn and Jackson both hit the same level of intensity when they are angry, Jackson just has a longer fuse. They both like things just right and strive for perfection, although it is different areas. I am curious to see how this develops as they grow.

Jackson, you are one incredible guy. You are determined, analytical, and love reading. You are a goal setter and love to accomplish those goals. I am so glad I get to be your mom!

Beach, of course!

It's nice having family in Harlingen, because the beach is only 45 minutes away.


Shocker:  Jackson actually said he had fun at the beach.  I know.  We almost passed out.

Fynn could spend hours playing in the water at the beach.  He loves the waves.



Atticus is getting more adventurous in the water, but he still prefers the sand.





Atticus and his "ducks."  He walked far, far away from us chasing his "ducks."  I stayed a bit behind him.  He doesn't have that natural radar that my other children have mostly had.  He wanders far and doesn't look back.  Of course, he also walked into people's tents to say hello.





There is some sand covered cuteness!



The kids found a hole and Providence decided to turn it into a pool for Atticus.








The cousins came to play!


His turn may be a little premature. He didn't want the wave getting too close to him.


Yep, that's my child walking around with a bucket on his head.

Peek-a-boo!

Maddox looks like he found this whole bucket thing odd.