Barbag and Beyond: The Marshalls Are Coming, The Marshalls Are Coming!

Actually....they came, they saw, they conquered!

We had a wonderful week with Lori, Eric, Eli, Abby, Orli, and Leah (and lots of cousin sleepovers, too!) The week was filled with lots of swimming, art projects with Grandma, meals, movies, and fun!!

The crew arrives and is happy to stretch out after a long drive from Atlanta.

Josh works on his fishy-face.

Benji rests up from his 9 month doctor's appointment. He grew 2 inches in the past 3 months! (Tall and thin like his Daddy!)

The boys help Mommy grocery shop for all of the company.

Chicken -- check.

Veggies -- check.

Trying to figure out why Terry is
always hanging out under the table.

Orli and Benji.

Leah and Benji.

Eli helps keep Benji calm during dinner prep.

Great job, Eli!

Josh and Papa work on their photo skills.

Leah, Eric, and Josh.

Terry learned pretty quickly that the best place in the house is near the baby's feeding spot!

Fish face selfies!

Selfie -- bombed by Abby!

In addition to the Marshall cousins -- they were accompanied by their newest trainee, Terry! Terry is part of the Gratitude Litter born on Thanksgiving Day (11/27/2014) at the Warrior Canine Connection -- the Marshalls began their involvement with this wonderful organization during Eli's Bar-Mitzvah as part of his mitzvah project, but they have continued their involvement and are now on to training their second pup!

Terry was completely loved by the Barbags. He was such a sweetie and the boys truly loved playing with him all week (and he was so patient and loving in return).

And a pleasure to meet you too, Sir!

Josh joined Terry in his "room."

Benji meets Terry

If that bath wasn't enough -- we did plenty of swimming to keep anyone clean!!

Orli, Eli, and Ball-head

Triple-deckers!

Benji had as much fun in the water,
as he did at "the office."

The line-up!

Jump In!

In addition to pool time, the boys have been busy at camp. Now that Grandma is back in town, their dress up days have really stepped up their games! Check out the vests and chaps she made for Western Wednesday:

Howdy, little lady.

Gimme all your money!

Ma'am


These two cowboys were featured on the camp website!

"Howdy, Mommy"

While at camp, Derek gets to have swim lessons twice a week. He has already moved to the next swim level and is beginning to learn proper form and diving!

The Marshalls were good sports as they joined us at t-ball practice and a couple of birthday parties, too!

Abby took Joshie around MJ's!

Even Olaf was there!

Josh enjoying 4 (!!!) slices of pizza with the birthday girl, Brooke!

Derek was too busy running around to get a shot of him,
so here's another one of Abby and Josh!

Miss Jami was there to celebrate, too!

This thing was HUMUNGOUS and Derek went down a half dozen times, too!

~~Drew~~ Superman and ~~Derek~~ Batman help Sydney celebrate her special day.

The Marshalls left a great parting gift for the boys --- dive sticks for Derek and a puppy for Josh (Josh named him Terry!). Derek is sharing his toy with Benji, don't worry!