Bike Ride and Wreck

Yesterday my parents took Dylan and Brooklyn up to Dorina lake for a bike ride along the trails around it. They were on their way back and Dylan caught some loose ground and fell face first with his bike coming over the top of him. He knock himself out, so they rushed him to the ER (were Chris and I met up with them) . He has a gooses egg on the center of his forehead, road rash all on the left side of his face, some seriously fat lips, and nicks, scraps, and cut all over his body. He is pretty pathetic, and is in a lot of pain. Yes, he was wearing his bike helmet and it's pretty scraped up too. This morning his lips are still very swollen and he hasn't wanted to eat anything, we are just trying to get him to drink water.

T-Ball Game

T-ball season is almost over! Dylan has really enjoyed T-ball this year, and his athleticism really shows. He is always ready, very motivated, and loves the sport. He has two games left this season, then on to Football (his favorite). Today the coach pitched the kids 3 ball and then let them hit off the tee if they hadn't connected with one of the balls. Dylan got a really great hit, he thought that was pretty cool. We were blessed to have a very patient coach that has taught the kids a lot this season.

Construction Update Week 10 1/2

Things are moving right along. This week the finish carpenters made it in the house and started hanging cabinets, and were working on the tray ceiling this morning. Doors are being installed and the out side of the house is getting painted.

Kids Pre-Rodeo Event/Club

Next week over 4th of July weekend is our local Rodeo. This year the rodeo association started a kids club, so Thursday afternoon I took the kids out and we joined in the festivities. There was face painting, a coloring contest, behind the scene (bull pin) tour, ice cream, and the kids got to meet the rodeo queen, a bull fighter, and favorite a bull rider. It was much fun, oh and did I mention that Dylan won 1st place for his age division in the coloring contest and Brooklyn won 1st place in her age divisions too. Dylan won a bronc an' Donkey Game, and Brooklyn won a Terra. The kids love the Rodeo and this just taught them a little more about what is going on, they had a fun time.


Georgia loves the horses.

Colton, B, and Dylan take a peek at the horses.

This poor (I mean plastic) horse doesn't have a name so they are letting the kids pick out it's official name. Colton named it "Colton", Dylan thought it's name should be "Cazz", and Brooklyn picked the name "Rocky". The name hasn't been picked yet.....I will update if one of our names is chosen.

A little bundle of joy

I just had to share our wonderful exciting news. My sister Kate and her husband Ryan are expecting a baby! We are so excited for them. Ryan and Kate CONGRATULATIONS and Welcome to the Wonderful World of Parenthood!!!!

Happy Fathers Day!!!

Construction Update Week 10

This is the kitchenGreat room

Dining room

We are almost 10 weeks in and just a little over 5 weeks out : } Just a little siding to finish on the peeks and dormer. Today the inside of the house got primer, tomorrow we get painted inside and are scheduled to have wood floors installed on Wednesday. Everyday it looks a little more like a "home" I got a few pictures this evening so here they are.

Construction Week 8

As of today we have insulation, a front door (a temporary one), sheet rock has begun, windows are framed on the outside, and siding has started. It's starting to look cozier! Our builder says we are still on schedule and should be done the 1st of August, I like to tell people the end of July because that seems closer. We still love our living situation with my parents, although it will be nice to be in our new house and also for the kids too have all of their stuff. My parents will be listing there house hopefully soon, selling it, and moving in with us and then they will start the building process of there new house : ) So, more change but very exciting! I will post pictures when I get a chance.

Construction Update 7 1/2 weeks

Things are changing little by little but you really have to look for them now. We have all of our windows in, man door in garage, back patio door, all the rough electrical done, roof is all done, and rough plumbing is complete.




Front of house.

Back of house.
This is the dinning room

Kitchen, the pipes sticking up are where the island will be.

Living room

1st Camping Trip of The Season

We just got home this afternoon from our 1st camp-out of '09. What a fun one it was, exciting to say the least. We left Tuesday as soon as Dylan got out of school at 11am, no wait that was the plan, I don't think we actually got out of town till 3:15 LOL. When you are camping there are so many things you have to plan and get ready for, and things don't normally happen as you have scheduled. Well we made it to the coast got camp set up and enjoyed dinner. Unfortunately because of hectic schedules not every one was able to come for the whole 6 days. But we had lots of company in and out the whole week. We had lots of family fun time, fishing, bike riding, walks, camp fires, ranger children's programs, playing at the park and a trip to the aquarium. Dylan became a Jr. Ranger during our trip, he had to do 4 projects which included safety, history, wildlife, and go to a ranger program. All three big kids enjoyed the Ranger led activities, we were able to attend two, one about Butterflies and the other was about slugs. The kids also got to fish in the annual fishing derby at the lake, where they got to paint tee-shirts, and were served lunch. For the most part the weather held out, we had some thunder storms and showers at night time, then during the day it was cloudy, sun and in the 60's. We ran home on Friday to go to my our oldest nieces Graduation, then went back to the coast to finish our camping trip.

Nanie and Georgia
Seth and Georgia

Uncle Dick relaxing

Brooklyn with her morning OJ

Dylan wearing the shirt he painted, and also his Jr. Ranger Badge

Ryan and Kate.

Aunt Hazel, Nanie, and Hayley

Graduation for our Niece Lauren, my oldest nephew Ben, sister in law (this is Chris's sister) Cindi, and brother in law Tony. Lauren is in Mexico by now... Have Fun!

Brooklyn, Colton and the window washer

Dylan and the fish

Wyatt and Hannah

Seth and Colton

Georgia and Nanie

the kiddos enjoying lunch with Papa.

Staying warm by the fire.

Fun In The Sun

What a beautiful day today turned out to be. Over the past few years our kids have grown to love the pool at Nanie and Papas house. Today Hannah brought over the boys to swim, the kids got in the pool around noon and were swimming until 5 this evening when Dylan had to get out to go to T-ball practice. We were hoping this would be the year Colton and B could touch bottom, guess we will have to wait one more summer, they will be wearing life jackets. They didn't seem to mind though, they had a blast and got quite a bit of sun today oops. They were all sun screened up and wearing rash guards but tonight Dylan's defiantly got some pink cheeks.
Brooklyn annoyed I want a picture while she is looking for her life jacket.
Wyatt brought his own pool to play in.
Wyatt ready for some serious swimming.
Dylan and Colton pause for a picture
Colton and Brooklyn take a Popsicle break
The suns to bright mom

What a cute smile, the poor guy is missing 5 1/2 teeth right now. I am not sure how he eats!?!?

Construction Week 6

Quick update on the house, we are 6 weeks along now! The roof is getting shingled today, and the plumber is getting all of his things done. We are 9 weeks out to completion, so getting closer to 1/2 way through this process : )