Boating

Uncle Micah & Aunt Kristie invited the kids and I out on their new boat this week and what fun it was. Dylan and Brooklyn had never been tubing before, so were they in for a treat! I have to add that Micah hasn't pulled a lot of beginner tubers, his first pull with Dylan and I was quit exciting. LOL, he was doing circles and really making us hang on for dear life. Dylan thought it was pretty exciting.... a little to exciting for him, I thought Micah was just getting the boat straightened out so when I finally realized he was just giving us a "WILD" ride I gave him the "straighten out" signal and he did but we had so many wakes going Dylan and I were bouncing around behind the boat a foot high. Dylan was ready to be done. So then it was Brooklyn turn and she did see any reason she would want to go tubing. I told her uncle Micah would give her a slower & straighter ride so she agreed. She absolutely loved it. Then Aunt Kristie showed off her moves on the wake board along with Uncle Micah ( He is mastering a back flip, which he landed). Then we parked the boat out in the middle of the lake and the kids swam with Micah and Kristie for the longest time. I was amazed how brave the kids were jumping in the lake from the boat over and over. They had a blast, and have been talking about it all week! Thanks for sharing your new toy with us Uncle Micah and Aunt Kristie!

Dylan & Hilary

Hilary & Dylan after that CRAZY ride


Hilary & B tubing

Hilary & B Tubing

Aunt Kristie wake boarding

Uncle Micah Jumping

Brooklyn


Dylan

Aunt Kristie & Dylan

Dylan, B, and Uncle Micah

Construction Update Week 13

Yes, I realize it's been almost a week with no postings. It's been a busy week! Our house continues getting closer to being finished. It looks amazing, the tile is all finished, along with the concrete work, and they started carpet. The plumber started putting in sinks yesterday, the wood floors are finished, I imagine another 2 week and it should be all complete. Mom and Dad officially listed their house for sale this week. Pray that for that one perfect person to come and buy it.

Baby Shower!

Saturday morning we got the joy of showering My brother and his wife with BOY clothing! They waited for the birth to find out if they were having a boy or another girl. We were all thrilled to welcome a little man into this world. Mason is absolutely adorable, and we were very happy to get him some "boy things". He got lots of cute clothes, I think he is set for a while.

Emily, Georgia, Seth (my brother), and Mason
Dylan thinks this little guy is pretty cool
Are these adorable or what!?!?

Uncle Chris & Georgia

Aunt Hazel & Great Nephew Mason

Nanie & Grandson Mason

Seth showing off the outfit Brooklyn gave her cousin Mason

Playing pin the Binky on the baby's mouth

Kids Eating Brunch

Kate (my sister) and her husband Ryan just testing out what is to come in about 7 months!

A BABY

Mason shared is adorable smile with us : )

Remembering a Delighful Grandmother

Today would have been my grandmother Marilyn's 86th Birthday, she passed away a little over 2 years ago. We miss her dearly but know she is in Heaven and is loving it : ) Thought we would remember in in a special way this year and if you have a memory you want me to post and share send it!

My favorite memory was 9-9-02. Grandma had given birth to 9 children but had never witnessed the birth of a child besides her own. The summer of '02 she came for Hannah's wedding and stayed several weeks and awaited the arrival of our 1st child Dylan. I invited her to be present in the room as we had our baby. I remember her watching this miracle happen and the excitement on her face, the love, and joy she shared with us during this special time in our live will be something I will always cherish.

My mom found these pictures of Grandma and wanted to share them. She still had spunk, fun, and joy to share. Anyone care to have a snow ball fight?!?!?

Construction Update Week 12

Well we are getting much closer just about 3 weeks left! What's new? Let's see we have all of our lighting fixtures in, and they are beautiful! The painters have been through and painted all the moldings and trim, along with lacquering the cabinetry. Today the tilers were working on the bathrooms. The carpet installers were laying all the pads, and that nail board stuff around the rooms.

Happy 4th of July!

I hope all you you had a happy and safe 4th of July Weekend! We started out the Weekend Thursday evening with Chris's side of the family at the Rodeo in town. Chris's mom works the rodeo and gets us the best seats in the house, how can you pass that up, and we always enjoy the entertainment. Then Friday we headed to the coast for a camping trip with my side of the family, we left the 90+ sunny weather in the valley for the overcast cool in the 50's fog LOL! It wasn't to bad, and might I add a very relaxing weekend. The kids got to play on the beach in the sand, along with many hikes, lots of camp fire time, the men went golfing, and then to top it off we ate mighty good food : )

A New Nephew ~ Mason Paul

My Brother Seth and his wife Emily just had their 2nd baby. It's a BOY!!!! He was 8lbs 1oz, 22" long, and a 14 1/2 head. All is well baby and mama are doing good. CONGRATULATIONS!