Summer Fun

This summer was filled with lots of different adventures and fun. Landry had her first experience selling Kool-Aid. The highlight of her day was when the city bus stopped and the bus driver bought a cup and gave her a $1 tip. We made several trips to the pool and Bear Lake and had a really fun weekend with Paityn.

I think she picked the hottest day of summer to do this. But she was thrilled with her $4!

Bear Lake with Carson and Jayme - So much fun!

Trying to beat the heat with sprinklers and trips to the pool.

Our weekend with Paityn. Love the Tree house - it's the funnest place.

4th of July

This year my Grandparents were visiting from Texas. We love it when they come to visit! We spent the weekend in Rockland and had a great time with all the fam. We went to a melodrama that was too cute - Landry loved it. They had a candy drop from a plane over the football field, games and booths in the park, chasing the greased pig - yes you read that right - and then fireworks. It was a really fun day. The next day we had a BBQ and shot the potato gun - yes you read that correctly too! There's a good chance we might be rednecks. We hope to either get to Texas soon or that Grandma and Grandpa will be back soon.

Jeff's BDay and Hawaii

Jeff celebrated a 'milestone' birthday this year (I am MUCH younger than him) and so to surprise him I bought us tickets to Hawaii. I had saved on the sly for a year and actually pulled it off. I can never surprise him so it was nice to finally pull one over on him. In June we went to Kauai for a week. It was unbelievable. I used to not understand why people would keep going back there when there are so many other places to visit. Now I know! I loved it. It was so beautiful and so relaxing. We had a great time and can't wait to go back.

Last Day of School

I can't believe that Landry is done with Kindergarten! This year went so fast. I am so proud of her. She learned to read this year and LOVES it. No more spelling out words so she doesn't know what we are talking about! Ms. Purser was such a great teacher. Landry just loved her and I'm so glad that she had such a sweet and kind teacher. It made it much easier to send her everyday knowing that she loved it.

Last Homework Assignment

Last Day Of School

Water Gun Fight

The other night I came home from work and found my two children having a water gun fight. Whenever I worry about Landry not having any siblings to play with I just remember how grateful I am that she has such a great Dad!

That water gun is as big as she is. It was cracking me up watching her trying to hold it up when it was full of water and then chase after her Dad.

Landry's First 'Real' Manicure

A couple of weeks ago one of the local Salons was having a fundraiser and was offering free manicures, pedicures and facials. I knew that Landry would love this so off we went. She got to have a manicure and thought it was the best thing ever! Her favorite part was when they 'rubbed the lotion all over her hands and arms' That kid cracks me up. The girl that did the manicure was so cute and took really good care of her. It was fun to watch her and listen to her visit. She had a great time, plus it was for a good cause! The only bad part is that she thinks we should do this all the time. What have I started? Hopefully our pretend salon time at home will do the trick for a while longer!

Birthdays and Mother's Day

I'm sad to say that we just celebrated my Dad's BDay that was actually several months ago. We always try and get together to celebrate all of our birthdays but sadly it sometimes takes awhile for all of us to get together. So over Mother's Day weekend we celebrated mine and my dad's birthdays and Mother's day. How sad is this - I didn't even get a picture of my dad! We were on the opposite side of the table! However, I just want to say that I am really grateful for my parents. I couldn't have asked for better parents. They have always taken care of and looked out for their kids and grandkids. I always know that they will be in my corner, no matter what, and that they love all of us unconditionally and wholeheartedly. I love you both - thank you for everything. Happy Birthday and Mother's Day.

Landry and Paityn 'dancing' for us

Half of my crazy family