Summer break...Day 4

I know, I know!  We are way past day 4, but I'm hoping over the next few days I can get our Summer break memories caught up (at least that is the plan). 
Bogey was scheduled to work on Father's day so we decided to take advantage of a day he did have off.  We choose the Monday prior June 11th to be exact.  He wanted to go to a water park.  The park of choice Typhoon Lagoon.  
It goes without saying we had a blast! 
We even let Dad decide on Lunch.  So we all shared a Sand pail Ice cream.  If you are unfamiliar with it just think of a sand pail full of soft serve ice cream combined with the best choice of sundae toppings you can think of complete with cherry on the top:)  It's all cool with this girl who has a monster of a sweet tooth;) 
As stated before the day was just plain fun from water play to slides, and yes even Jackson who has a tendency to make others feel he is completely miserable in the water, had a blast. 
Here's some photos from the day.  Enjoy!

Shipwrecked

Gang Plank Flanks.  See what I mean about Jackson.  Miserable.

Daniel on the raft

Lunch with Dad

Heading to the slides

This is more his thing:)

Bubble face

Happy boy

Until next time:)

Simple Joys

Hearing the boys signing in the backseat:)

Proud Mom moment

I don't know if it was the gained independence while playing over at a friends house solo, or cuddling on the couch with me for a bit while his brother napped, Or the relief that the Thunderstorm passed over us this evening, or maybe he is buttering me up for something:), but I was so pleased with Daniel this evening. 

Thoughtful, mindful of others, compassionate, responsive (the first time), humble, and very Thankful. 

Now don't get me wrong he always shows the qualities, but they are sometimes jumbled up with some random eight year old boy "stuff" (if I need to fill you in let me know:)). 
Bogey and I always try to remind each other "Compliment the positive."  So tonight as far as compliments go, they were shooting at Daniel left and right.  Again don't get me wrong I love that child more than life itself, but sometimes I admit it, he kinda makes me crazy. 
I think that is because I KNOW how amazing he is and I try my hardest to set him up for his best potential right now. 

OK so I think I have reached my rambling point of the topic, so to wrap up.  I think Daniel is quite an amazing young man and I love him no matter if he is making me CooCoo or blowing me away by how awesome he is.  Thankfully this evening reflected the latter:) 

Until next time:)

Oh, the things they've said lately

Daniel as he is playing with LEGO Star Wars ships and mini figures:
"This is the Star Wars version of World War I." (insert hand presentation by the kid)

Jackson whenever he sees Count Dooku on Clone Wars:
"Wook!  It's Count Coo Coo!" 
side note, This drives Daniel CRAZY! Until next time:)