We heart our public library!!!

We live in a great city with several amazing libraries and we take advantage of them all the time! The summer is especially fun because they are all doing the "splash into reading" program and each week each library has special programs for the kids plus if they bring in their book logs showing they've read (or been read to in our case) at least 10 books they get all sorts of prizes. So far we've seen a magician, a singing farmer, a real cow (producing milk no less), and safari greg! The boys have really had a lot of fun and it's a great way to get them excited about reading. Each week James is excited to take his reading log to his favorite librarian and see what kind of prize he gets. So far they've gotten a book, a beach ball, stickers, plow pops, and tons of coupons for free kids meals all over town and ice cream (which has been a great treat on hot afternoons!)

Here is james and his buddy Beau with Farmer Jason - how silly are these boys - all James talked about was wanting to give him a hug and then after he did he stood with his head as far away as possible from him and Beau looks a little unsure as well - too cute!
Gracie is spending the weekend with my mom and papa steve. This is the first time she's been away from us and we are missing her like crazy! Here are some super fun pics with her having a ball with her brothers!

John-Mark is saying "tickle tickle sisser"I think James is her favorite - she laughs at him the most:)

My precious crew - grace looks a little surprised - don't know how long it will be before I can get a shot of all 3 of them smiling at the same time - I guess 2 out of 3 ain't bad :)