Where has the time gone?

So I realize that I have been neglecting the blog. The summer was so busy and went so fast that I didn't find time to blog about what we were doing! We had a wonderful summer filled with Parks, swimming, friends, slumber parties, family, my brothers homecoming from Afghanistan, Kyle sisters visiting from sunny California, season passes to Adventureland, BBQ's, movie nights, game nights, some school work (i know that's mean :), bike rides, birthdays, anniversaries, McClain walking and now running, hotel stays, ice cream runs, well you get the picture. We enjoyed the summer to say the least. Here are a few pics from the last couple of weeks. Mayah and Mason started school. Mayah is now a big 3rd grader and Mason is a very excited 1st grader. Madison starts preschool tomorrow!! They are loving their teachers and I'm so happy that we continue to have wonderful teachers for them.



Mayah and Mason on their first day of 3rd and 1st grades!!



In front of their school


McClain walking like a big boy



Madison swinging at the Squires house :)


This is a picture Kyle took of our wonderful friends the Squires!! We had so much fun spending the night with them on Friday and playing games into the wee hours of the morning. They have a wonderful family and I love this picture and I love them :)

Love this song

Happy Fathers Day :)

Celebrating Kyle!!

It's Kyle's birthday!! The kids are more than excited to celebrate Kyle's big day because they think every birthday comes with a party and cake :) Things we love about Kyle: His love for the Lord, the way he loves and provides for our family, I LOVE his sense of humor.....he cracks me up all the time!! I love the way he teaches the kids, I love that he's not to proud to get down on the ground and play with them, I love that he can be a softy :) He is so kind and generous. I love his love for sports. I love that he shows his kids how much he loves them. I love that he puts up with the dogs :) Have I mentioned his sense of humor?!?! I love that he plays games with me even though I mainly win ;) He is sensitive, thoughtful and caring. I love that all of his hangers are facing the same direction. I love his love for ice cream :) I can't believe that he wasn't able to drive when we first met and now he is welllll...older :) Kyle, we love you very much. The kids and I are so blessed to have you. Thanks for everything you do for us! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Celebrating Mason

Happy Birthday to our first son Mason who is turning 6 today!! He is the most sensitive, funny, caring, basketball loving, sweet, kind, DS playing, fisherman, sister chasing, brother loving, little man! He is growing into a wonderful little guy who makes us very proud! It's hard to believe that he is 6! Mason is such a good big brother who loves to play with McClain, looks up to Mayah, and protects Madison when needed. I remember the Childrens Church teacher coming up to me after Church saying that Mason did the best thing in class! It has been a while ago but he and Madison are in the same childrens church class and they were handing out treats...crackers to be exact and Mason saw that the teacher had given some to Madison. He got the teacher and told her that Madison can't have the snack because she has celiac disease. I was so proud of him for thinking of his sister and speaking up to the teacher! I loved it!! He loves the Pistol (pete maravich) and playing basketball.....which makes his Dad just a little thrilled :) Mason we love you and are proud of you!

Friday night fun!

It has been beautiful here this weekend!! Friday night we decided to take the kids to a state park that is by us and have a picnic dinner and play on their huge wooden playset!! The kids had so much fun! It was a nice way to end the busy school week with a nice picnic! There is a nice lake that we overlooked while we ate and played. We also took a walk on the path that goes around the lake. It was a perfect way to spend a Friday night :)

Celebrating McClain

Happy 1st Birthday to our sweet McClain!! You are such a special little guy who is so funny, laid back, and loves to play with his sisters and brother. You are cruising along the furniture starting to let go by yourself. I'm sure you'll be walking before we know it. You have such a sweet disposition and we are so blessed to have you! It seems like yesterday that we were in the hospital to have you and the crazy day it turned out to be. (I'm sure everyone knows the story :) We are so blessed to have such healthy, active children and I wouldn't change it for the world. Many times people ask me how many children I have and when I tell them 4 I always get "wow, you must be busy!!" and I always think... Yes, I am busy but what a great way to be busy by serving my Lord while serving my family! Happy Birthday Sweet McClain.....We love you SOOO much!!

BTW....this pic is kinda old, but since I still need to put our new pics on the computer this will do :)