June and July '09

The Cecavas have had a pretty busy summer so far. I've gotten behind on posting pictures, but I'm going to make an attempt to fit most of the summer into one ridiculously lengthy post. So here goes...


Early in the summer, Eli attended two different Vacation Bible Schools and LOVED them.



Another fun time Eli had, and still talks about, is going to the Rockwall Mudbog exhibition. I'm not really sure what the correct name for the event is, but basically, people jack up all kinds of vehicles and run them through a big mud ditch. According to Eli, it's "fun and loud." Nick and Eli went with friends Kevin and Kort. Here are a few pictures of the mail truck that was converted to a mudbogging machine and of Eli and Kort koozie boxing.







Next, we all headed back to the gulf coast to celebrate the 40th anniversary of my Aunt Bon (Yvonne) and Uncle James. We surprised them with a party out at my Uncle Bubo's house. It was great to get to visit with family and friends, some we haven't seen in years. WARNING: There are a ton of pictures in this slideshow!

Make a Smilebox slideshow

A few weeks after the anniversary party, Nick and I dropped the boys at my parents and took a much needed vacation to Chicago. We saw many sights, ate great (and fattening) food, and met some neat people. It's amazing how much ground you can cover when you're not hauling around two kiddos. My favorite part of the trip was taking in a Cubs game at Wrigley Field. There's something magical about being in such an historic, iconic place. Meeting Ernie Banks ran a close second. We were only there five days, which didn't seem long enough, but we were ready to get home to see our babies. Eli and Sam probably had a much better time than we did being spoiled by Grammy, PawPaw, and NatNat.

Make a Smilebox slideshow

The last major event this summer was Nick's cousin Thad's wedding in Nebraska. We made the trek up to North Platte to witness Thad and Lucinda tie the knot. Eli was the ring bearer and did a fabulous job. It was a gorgeous wedding and a nice time to visit with Nick's family.

Eli and Paige, the flower girl


Nick, Gene, Grandma Rose, Ben, and Casey


Mommy and Eli



Thad and Lucinda


Now that all of the major events of the summer are over, we're just hanging out and relaxing. Our weekends are pretty lazy around here and that's how we like it. Enjoy the rest of your summer and be on the lookout for more frequent posts from the Cecava Clan.