Family Pictures

A good friend of mine took these pictures of our family. She lives on a gorgeous farm and graciously said that she would be glad to do it. Believe it or not we took these in between thunderstorms.

Lydia's Dance Recital

Lydia had her dance recital the day after Caleb's birthday party so needless to say we had a VERY busy weekend. Although it was a crazy weekend we were glad that it worked out that way so that a lot of our family could be at both events. Lydia always looks forward to her recitals and was so glad that everyone was there to watch. As always she did a beautiful job. She told me her favorite part was when she had to shake her "booty".

Caleb's 5th birthday party

I know, I know, it has been awhile since I have posted. Sorry! Anyway, as hard as it is for me to believe, Caleb has turned 5!!! He requested to have his party at Catch Air this year. Although nothing about this place is cheap I figured you only turn 5 once so why not spend way more money than any parent should!:) He was so excited about his party that I promise he asked everyday for 3 weeks how many days until his party. I think it turned out just as he had hoped that it would.

Family Fun

We went to the aquarium and to the brave's game with "uncle cody" recently and had a really fun time. We are so glad to have him living closer to us.

Pickin' Strawberries

Last Thursday we went and picked ALOT of strawberries. The kids had more fun doing this than I ever would have imagined. I heard Caleb say one time "this is the best day ever"! It made my heart smile. Doing these things are the family memories that they will have forever.We came home and made strawberry jam.

Lydia's last day of school!

We had a welcome summer party for Lydia's last of school party. They had picnic food served on frisbees. We played summer bingo,hot beachball (aka hot potato)and musical sea shells. The kids also decorated sun visors. All of the kids had alot of fun. Mrs. Van Every had each child come up and she said something special about each child. Although I am sad that she is out of first grade, I have been so looking forward to school being over.

Caleb's end of the year party and Pre-k graduation.

Okay it has been awhile since I have posted but Caleb did graduate pre-k about 3 weeks ago. My heart melted he was sooo cute. They sang several songs and he did not miss a beat. He did every hand motion and every dance all with a huge smile. He noticed us in the audience and waved to us with such pride. These are all things that Caleb would have never done even 6 months ago so I was extremely proud. His class had a fun end of the year party. They did spin art and made a craft. I am going to really miss his little class. Luckily we get to go back there next year!!

Potty training...oh how fun!

I have always said that I was going to be in no rush to potty train Grayson. I was in a hurry for both Caleb and Lydia because I was pregnant and did not want two in diapers. We got the potty out and he decided he wanted to be like his brother and sister. He pretty much did it on his own. It certainly helps to have older siblings to help out. We were going outside one day and he decided he did not want to wear clothes but he certainly did not want to get his little feet dirty! Yes Grayson is VERY nice nasty. It is pretty funny because you would not expect that from him. Now he will just climb on and off the "big boy potty" like it is no big deal at all.