Billy-Daddy

Our sweet, quiet, and loving Billy-daddy passed away at the ripe old age of 87.  William Troy Winslow touched so many lives. I hope to instill his ever love of learning, reading and serving in my children and myself.  I will drink a nasty vodka over a piece of ice on my porch for him.  May even holler out 'Go Duke!'  

Winslow siblings.  Five rowdy ones.

Lots of awesome throwback pictures throughout Chally and Billy-daddy's house.  We (my mom) always loved a good Christmas card picture.  We were crying 3 seconds after this, guaranteed. 

Chicago!

I say Chicago, but really we were only there for a few hours, Wheaton is where it is at!  We had a flight out on Thursday afternoon that got cancelled that morning.  We went all 'Home Alone' style, throwing necessities in to two suitcases and booked it to the airport to see what could be done.  Good news - they had booked Charlie and me on an 11:30 flight to Chicago and the boys on a 3:30 flight to Philly and then Chicago... because that would definitely work?!  After letting our kids run around RDU for a while and pleading with the nicest lady ever we ALL snuck on to the back row of the 11:30 direct flight, what what what!!!  Everyone was, fine.  I can't say that I am sad to not be going on any up coming flights with Miss Winnie.  It must be that time of the month for priss-pants or something.  We headed straight to the city when we got there to hit up some parks and Lake Michigan.  Then the big guys hit up a Chicago Cubs game!  We were in picturesque Wheaton for the rest of the time where we explored zoos, parks, pools, colleges and the candy store, obviously.  We all love this trip! (minus the airplane part)

That airport family bathroom though, pretty awesome.  Also, I think RDU is the cleanest and nicest airport around. 

'Jat-son' & Luke.  They became fast friends.  

Winnie-girl, living her best life.  I mean who doesn't want to waller around pantless in the lake after a long sticky, sweaty flight.  AmIright?!

The Cubs! I was a little bit jelaous, but I was not about to take Theo & Winnie.

It didn't take Hannah too long to figure out that she did not love baseball as much as her cousins did...

Morning stroll to the best little market and then hit up the Popcorn Store.  Aka - a narrow wall with candy all over it.

Zoo rats.

Walking over to the Sandlot.

Backyard hanging out.  Moms got tricks, yo.

Cantigny Park! A war museum, tons of parks, and a big yellow couch for the best photo ever.

The Queen!

My Loves!

2nd Annual front porch last day picture.  Bye Felicia.

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Antawn Jamison

Jackson got to go to Antawn Jamison Basketball camp this past weekend.  He went with a good friend who hooked us up walking around the Dean Dome, meeting the players, checking out the locker room, etc.  The Tarheels do it in style!

Antawn always trying to take pictures with my kids.  And Jackson looks just like his mother here, sorry dude.  Big buck teef and all.

Well, well, well look who made her way on to the court again.  This time she can walk and there is no stopping her.  

crushing

I got a crush on these crazy studs.  And they will all still snuggle with their lucky mama.  

Theo, the dude.

Nash, the stud.

Jackson, the sweetheart.

D. Bulls

Jackson and Nash went to a Durham Bulls baseball camp last week and, no surprise, loved it!  It was just for 3 days from 9-1.  They did drills with the coaches and players, ate lunch in the ballpark and then had a scrimmage.  Nash won so many drills in his age group that the D Bulls player made him come shag balls for him - his dream.  Jackson hit an in the park homer and his teammates picked him up and hoisted him around - his dream.  We all went to the game Saturday night and there was a grand slam!  It was a good week for the Bulls fans.

Bros!  Nash sporting his rally cap on the way in to camp.

Theo is ready.  Not for the real Wool E. Bull but for baseball camp.

Gooooo!  Homegirl did some serious dancing and clapping for the intro songs.

to help or not to help.

I've been hanging around, this town, on the corner...

big bros

I rarely get time with just my two big guys.  They would rather play ball with dad while I hang out with the fan club.  I can't blame them.  Sunday just the three of us went for a bike ride and found a 'super secret trail.'  I remembered how much fun growing up is and I am realizing how much fun growing boys are.  I had to snap this picture of us being all outdoorsy.  And let's be real, upon pulling out my camera, 'oh your phone, let's look for pokemon!'  Next time we will bring waters and snacks and last a little longer.  

lately...

A few pictures of the 'fun' things we have done this summer.  I think we are about half way through, not that I have noticed or anything.  Not pictured - So. much. laundry.  So. many. cups.  All. the. snacks.  Epic. meltdowns. Or the occasional cuss word.

My sidekick who follows me everywhere.  If you have never said, please scoot back so I can wipe, do you even have kids.

Dad's turn! Some church league softball.  

Some evening bike rides and hanging out at the park.  I spy a Winnie!

Alamance County Children's Museum with cousins!

I did not prompt this.  Looks like we need a stroller! ;)

Saturday mornings = flag football.  Super proud of my sportsmanship winner.

Wednesday morning kids movies! We saw the Emoji movie, and it was not as bad as I had imagined.  

Cheering on cousin Farris in the State Championship.  They won! Go Wilson!

Staying strong with our Sunday tradition of church, Jason's Deli and then Barnes & Noble.  We have graduated to TWO readers and two train table cruisers.

Summer job perks.  A pool nap.  Otherwise, the pool is not relaxing this summer, at all. 

Savages.  A plate of meat and corn on the cob, taken down in 30 seconds.