I have some awesome pictures I wanted to share with you but when I went to upload them I didn't have my camera cord. Where is it you ask? North Carolina at the in laws. It got forgotten there when we were there for Thanksgiving. So just know that we had an awesome, memory filled, spectacular Thanksgiving! Which I will share more with you once the camera cord arrives with the in laws this Friday.
alive
we are still alive, happy and healthy. I will blame the lack of blogging on my laptop. the keys don't like to keep up with my rapid speed of typing. maybe it is time to purchase a new one. I check email, make purchases and check blogs on my smartphone so the laptop doesn't see much use these days.
bee will be 18 months tomorrow and is starting to talk more, doodle is 4 now and never going to school, swee is enjoying his bowling league and is excelling at school, and priss is 10, opinionated, dancing four competitive routines this year and loves her teacher. Jason is constantly busy with work, helping coach press's basketball team and still serving in the bishopric of our ward. I am once again taking care of the twins, trying to craft when there is time, playing taxi driver and referee all the time but couldn't imagine life any other way.
one of those too
I love reading other people's blogs and I admit that I become slightly annoyed when I hop over to their blog and find it hasn't been updated for like MONTHS! Well, after doing just that I realized on the list of blogs they follow there was mine stating it had been over two months since I last updated mine. So here comes the shortened, super condensed version of our last two months...there is an abundance of pictures so be prepared!
Baseball continued through June
She participated in her spring recital with grandparents present.
He celebrated father's day with doodle going to the doctor (strep throat).
Doodle took swim lessons and had one of the girls that mom watched as his teacher
Honey had a birthday and we celebrated with her, of course!
We took the kids to navy pier. Ask swee about his experience there some time.
His baseball season finished up and he was bummed to have it over.
I got a new ride. After 13 years together the Expedition threw in the towel. I am now the PROUD driver of a minivan. Never thought I would be saying that phrase.
We traveled to Virginia Beach to watch Priss dance at Nationals. Her dances did very well and she had a lot of fun. VB is not going to be a place we must visit again. Way, way, way to crowded on the beaches for us.
He learned to boogie board. Enjoyed it and was very good at it.
The sand didn't bother her in the least. She ate sand, sat in the stroller, and chewed on toys. Oh, she also decided to walk while we were with the grandmas and a grandpa. Show-off!!
He loved playing in the sand and having Jason hold him while they jumped the waves. There were some HUGE waves in the Atlantic!
The hubby with his parents and older brother. I love that we get to have vacations with his entire family. Thanks for putting up with our 4 crazy kids and wanting to do it again before it is even over.
She got a makeover at the Bibbidi Boddidi Boutique in Downtown Disney.
Her final one.
Picture with the castle...a must...Doodle not looking at the camera...always!
He wanted Goofy ears instead of Mickey.
She got Minnie.
The pirates joined our crazy crew thanks to the Pirate League at Pirates of the Caribbean. Uncle B is always game for some fun. When he closed his eyes it looked like he was still looking at you...errie (sp).
Doodle's first roller coaster....loved it so much! Had his hands up in the air.
Fireworks over Cinderella's castle.
Blankets...check, one awake and one asleep...check. Beetle had already taken two naps throughout the day so it was Doodle's turn for some shut eye.
Since getting home the middle of July we have...sent Jason back to work, found out teachers for 5th and 1st grades, bought school supplies, had company visit (Jason's mom, brother and grandfather), learned how to make homemade applesauce thanks to Jason's brother, celebrated a double digit birthday with family...not the actual birthday yet and hung out at the pool. Oh, yeah, Swee got braces. Now we have two kids in braces and probably will for several years now. Growing up is for the birds but as my Mom says...it beats the alternative!!
Another one bites the dust
Yes, these two have finished another year of school. Fourth grade and first grade came to a close yesterday. They also got to have field day as a fun send off for the school year.
Solo
The speed of light
Our pretty little princess was an animal when it came time to eat her cupcake. She didn't waste anytime getting into the icing but never really wanted any of the cake. She continues to bring great joy to our family and all those who come into contact with her. She truly moves as her own pace and has recently taken to pouting when she doesn't get her way. I feel truly blessed and know that our family is complete since she joined our family.
We love you Beetle!
Baseball begins
He is having a wonderful playing baseball this year. There are kids from his class on his team and he is making new friends. His coach is awesome and realizes the boys are just K-2, and has even put parents in their place when scolding their children over a messed up play.
He even has a really great batting average and just might hold the record of RBIs for his team. Just last night at his first at bat the bases were loaded and he drove 2 runs in.
What makes this baseball season so fun is that he LOVES playing!
Family from WA
the 3girl cousins
Honey with 7 of the grandkids
missing three kids but oldest to 2nd youngest here
the double digit kids this year
the girls minus 1
Priss and aw
Doodle and Swee with cw, bw and gw
This weekend was great. The cousins arrived on Friday and we spent every moment possible with them. Hours of playing outside, riding the golf kart, eating, shopping, bonding, laughing, and making memories. Nothing fancy or out of this world occurred while they were here but it was wonderful to see them all together. The girls enjoyed each other like no one expected...no fights or drama. It was wonderful! The boys were great together..a couple of issue moments but nothing like the past. Everyone shared and played well together. It was very hard for my kids to leave for school this morning after having to say goodbye to them last night. A year is a long time to be away from someone you love and it is especially long to a child. I am grateful to have had these days with them and would love to have had more. It is amazing to see your children interact with your siblings children. I wish it was more frequent but I will treasure when it does happen. Love you Wall family and can't wait till Swee's baptism to have you back again!
They moved away
Blakeleigh watching cartoons with Priss
Dallas playing blocks with Swee
The twins that we had taken care of since they were 6 months old moved away last week. It was a sad couple of days when we found out that they would be leaving/moving pretty far away. My kids got so used to the twins being here practically everyday and especially Doodle since they played together. I was sad to see them leave and really hope that their lives turn out great.
Our Personal Chef
Grilled Southwest Chicken
Homemade Mac and Cheese
Tossed salad
Brownies
To help Priss learn to appreciate the time and effort put into making dinner she was responsible for making an entire dinner for the family. She had to plan the menu, make sure we had everything she needed to make the foods and then she had to prepare them. Doodle even got in on the action by helping with the brownie batter. The food was delicious and she was so proud of herself when we sat down at the table. Swee requested that she forever be in charge of making the mac and cheese now. I loved having a night off from dinner duty.
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