I have been trying to keep the kids busy this summer. Here is a glimpse of what we’ve been up to.

posing for the camera

spending time with cousins

swim lessons

more swim lessons

splash park

more time with cousins

spending time with friends

eating popsicles

Fun at the zoo

more zoo fun

horseback riding

visiting Grandpa & posing for the camera

free lunches

even more swim lessons

posing again for the camera

blowing bubbles

child labor

swimming with friends

and yes, more posing!!!

I want to wish my Sister Deanna a Happy Birthday!! Although she was not looking forward to this one especially (I won’t disclose the number, just that it starts with the 4th number and ends in a 0). She is the best sister and friend that anyone could ever ask for. I have always admired her many strengths and talents. She is an amazing woman and I am sooooooooo glad that she is my sister. I truly am blessed. Thanks for everything Deanna, I love you!!

Happy 40th (oops!)

The kids and I decided that it was time for Marc to have a bike to ride since everyone else in the family has one. So, Friday morning, we went and picked one out. We suprised him on Saturday morning after we went to IHOP for breakfast. Marc was excited that he could go on bike rides now with the kids and ride his new bike instead of my cruiser. Here are some pics of Marc and the kids Saturday morning on their first ride. They went around the block and then decided to ride up to Pima park. They had a fun time. We feel so blessed to have a Daddy like Marc. He really does love playing with his children. I love that about him!

Audrey had her first piano recital on Friday.  She did a great job.  We are so proud of her and the progress she’s made over the last year and a half.  She played two songs and did it well!  We love you Audrey!

My boy turned 4 on Saturday, but was sick, so we postponed the celebration to Monday. Carson had fun with his cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. Audrey took the reign on the games and did a great job organizing and heading it up. There was pin the #1 on Thomas and a candy walk. She also helped with decorations. We had pizza, fruit, and a Thomas cake (please don’t look too close at the pictures). It was my first attempt at something this grandiose as to the way of cake making/decorating. I also learned that for me fondant is a fon don’t (thanks Sylvia for the wording). All in all, Carson loved it and that is what matters. I love my boy and feel so blessed that Heavenly Father sent me a son amongst all of my beautiful daughters. He balances us out (or at least tries). Carson was so cute as he was opening his gifts. After he opened each present he would say in such a sweet voice “oh, that’s so nice”. What a gracious little boy.

make a wish

showing off his "4"

"oops, my blindfold slipped"

fun with cousins and uncle Daniel