Boswell beach trip 2022: part 1

Just another friendly reminder that I'm still playing catch-up. Clearly, it is not currently July...

We made another annual trip to Topsail Island with Brad's parents! Every year that we get to go, I'm more and more thankful for the opportunity. My sister actually got to join for two days, too! 

Stopped at Dairy Queen on the way!

I have pictures like this from many years past.

Brynnie's face!

Beach baby. I really love having babies on the beach.

Kite flying

Excited about the kite!

Excited about the shells!

He's just my very favorite.

Proof of Amiee.

Snacks! All day. Every day.

More to come. <3

Happy Hallie: July 2022 edition

Hallie has been thoroughly enjoying her life as a walking and talking girl. And so are we! She is hilarious and so fun.

When our washing machine was finally working again, watching it do what it was meant to do was just SO EXCITING.

She's a hoot and a holler and buckets of fun!

Brynnie chats: July 2022 edition

They all un-freezed.
Characters at the beginning of Hello Dolly, who do, in fact, unfreeze.

Are we going to eat lunch for supper?
When we were planning to have sandwiches for supper

I'm giving you a start ahead.

I'm shivering the cold off.

I wonder if I stay here and a different Brynnie goes to my dreams.

My water isn't cold water. It's swoggy.

I just met you, and this is gravy! Here's my number! So call me "crazy!"

The oatmeal didn't hot my tongue.

I'm ok! I just had a rumble down.

Oh Hallie... Are you fragile?

The package friend put the package on the porch and looked up and there was Brynnie!
Waving to the mailman from her second floor window

Erin: Please do your dishes.
Brynna: Ok! I'll be happy voice girl.

Watching Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
He won't be comfy in the tree. With no any banklet.

Thanks for being my yay, Mommy.
When I cheered for her

Watching Newsies
Brynn sees Christian Bale and says "he's so handsome!"

Can you do a bun in my hair? Cause I sure do like buns.

LILY-ISMS: July 2022 edition

Discussing skin tone among the sisters
So... Claire and I are the sunflower part of the Ukrainian flag and Brynnie and Hallie are the sky part.

Well, it's a puzzle. You know how I am when I see a puzzle.

This is the shorty cut.

I can't be patient. I locked my patience in my bag. And the key is gone.

Your new hat is red! That's my favorite color on your head!

Bronking rhino : bucking bronco

Trumpkin likes bread from the old days, like when God was on the earth.

Bill: Girls, should Grandpa shave this week at the beach or not?
Lily: Grandpa... Just look in the mirror.

Is that guy going to run across the bridge? I'm very impressed.

Me and Claire said that in UNISON!

I gave you a hug to my heart.

Is Daddy going to be our room mom?
While discussing our homeschool plans

Relayed by our friend, Kaitlyn, who serves in children's church:
Lily in children's church to another child who really enjoyed the story:
I have a book at home that has all these stories in it.

I like you, Mommy. You're *almost* perfect.

Can we be Eloise-y twins?
Wearing our coordinating pink-and-white striped jammies

See this thing? It holds it secure.

When working math problems
Let me do the calculation.

Mommy, you're just like Isabella- you never have a bad hair day!
Referring to Isabella from Encanto

Looking at a framed picture Amiee gave them:
Oh, Bo. She was a stroooong woman indeed. She gave me a piggyback ride and then Brynnie!

When the relatives were here...
Referring to our visit from my aunt and uncle 

Brynnie, shhh! I'm on the phone with Trumpkin!

Mommy, I believe it's raining cats and dogs.

In the deep end, when I try to stand up, I plunge underwater.

I can't get that for you, Brynn. I'm tucked into my safe haven.

Discussing her dress
There are pockets everywhere. That's a relief!

Mommy, I can soften the blow by saying it's 4 weeks until we move. Because it's closer to 4 weeks not 3.

You forgot to do a dog lick on the page!
Dog ear a page in a book