Shaving Cream

Sometimes all it takes is shaving cream to smile . . .

Reese chose to "paint" on her swimsuit.

Wanna Shout To The World!!!!!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am feeling so grateful for my heart today! It isn't like I don't feel grateful every day, but today is euphoric! Experiences that I thought I may never have - it is very hard to keep from being overwhelmed.

Today was quite possibly one of the most special that I have had specifically with Reese during our girls trip out of the house. We went and ran a few errands together. She got her first bottle of nail polish (unfortunately she chose a package with hot pink, lime green, and blue). If you see her and think her oxygen is low - remember the polish. We sat right down in the middle of the mall and painted them.

She also got her ears pierced! She was so brave, excited, a little disappointed that it hurt more than she thought it would, but only fussed- no tears. She chose a smoothie to help her feel better, and we decided that her ears sparkled like the stars in the sky. She looks so proud, and I can barely keep from staring at one of my little miracles. She probably thinks I have gone mad, but she hasn't asked for her personal space yet. I'll just keep staring at them and soaking it in as long as they will let me.

Life is good.

Dress up

They play Sleeping Beauty, kiss each other, wake up . . . The Mean Giant . . . Flappin' horse and her dog friend (Reese flappin' horse, Brady dog) - They are very creative children. I can't believe some of the things they come up with!

Welcome Home, Itty Bitty Kitty!

Like I needed another ball of energy in the house . . .

She is very sweet and very loved. She fooled us the first day by being very chill and cuddly. I think we will keep her!

Brady Rocks!

Action Shots

The kids loved the slip-n-slide. It has been soooooooo hot! They don't quite have the coordination to slide for long, but they just compensate by scooting the rest of the way.

4th of July Barbeque

Thanks you Phyllis, Jonathan, and family for letting us crash your July 4 bbq! We had fun, as usual! I'm so glad I will have these pictures to show Ruth how talented and entertaining her daddy is! :)

Taylor's visit

Alright, folks! We have had some excitement here! Taylor has been with us for almost a week, and we have gone to VBS, swimming, church, and many, many more things to do! Taylor lost her first tooth! Enjoy the pictures!

Anniversary

We had a fabulous anniversary in the quarter this past Saturday. The weather was gorgeous, Jeanne graciously offered to watch Brady and Reese for us, and Bacco was delicious! I had a baked ravioli stuffed with lobster and shrimp. It was soooooo good! To top off the evening, I won at Harrah's again! I told Gary that I never lose!

End of Year Program

Our "Busy Bees" are graduating to "Dancing Bears!" They had such a great year. We are so blessed with the CDO program, and Ms. Dawn has been a dream. Obviously, the kids love her!

Family Photos Courtesy of Aunt Lisa!

Thank You, Aunt Lisa for all the great pictures!