Best Dad Award!

Cody and his little helpers!


Stars, I can't see any?


JB found this telescope at one of our friends houses.


Cody is always willing to oblige the kids anytime they bring him something new and interesting...


As you can see, they totally understand what's going on.


Bath time is usually my job,


but who would mind when you have these too as your clients?


On any given day I have sleepy,


groggy, or completely out of it!


So, as I said before, I give the Best Dad Award to our Daddy!

A day for an adventure...

I knew this morning that today would definitely have at least one adventure. So we left at 9:30 for my appointment with the chiropractor. From there we ventured to PetCo to find Sammy a new toy. Luckily for Mommy's sake Mardell's is right next door to PetCo, so in we went. The kids played at the train table while I looked for a new Veggie Tale's movie and a few books. It still wasn't lunch time yet, so I decided to chance it and make a quick visit to Once Upon a Child. By the time we finished there it was time for lunch. I had promised JB that we could go to the "playground restaurant" a.k.a. "chick-fil-a." This is usually always a quick and easy trip for us. We go no later than 11:30 to beat most of the lunch rush, and also for good balloon selection. Lunch was complete, and if this was not enough adventure for all of you we still had one more stop planned.

Nearly every time we go to town we pass by the Cadillac Ranch. JB and Taylor are both constantly asking if we can stop and go look.

July 28th!! This day every year brings such joy to me. Eight years ago in Las Vegas, NV Cody and I were joined together forever! After a few too many days in Vegas with family, friends, and a few too many 21 year olds we said our vows in front of our congregated mob and began our lives as a married couple.

There are too many memories to count from this trip, and so many who attended who bring up their best moments from the eventful weekend to this day. All in all though, or marriage and our relationship has continued to grow stronger everyday. I truly feel that we are each others other half.

Eight years should seem like a long time, but as usual it seems like yesterday! During that time we have lived in 6 different houses in 5 different zip codes, and brought two new lives into the world. We have welcomed 3 nieces and 2 nephews into the world, and said our heartfelt goodbyes to 2 grandparents. We have seen countless sunsets and sunrises, and never missed a goodnight (no matter where Cody might have been).

I hope that all of you out there have felt the love that Cody and I have for each other, and will be blessed by God as we have. To many more unforgettable years with my best friend!!!

Happy Birthday, Gigi!

Let's go fly a kite!

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Turks & Caicos 2010

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Introducing Sammy!

Well folks, I believe I have been thrust into our next pet. Luckily she is a very mild tempered cutie pie. Last Tuesday morning I was greeted with a phone call from Cody asking (pleeding) me to rescue a little kitty. My motherly instinct kicked in and the kids and I were off to pick-up the newest member of our family.

On Thursday we visited the Vet and were informed she had most likely taken a ride around a fan belt. She is a little roughed up, but overall she is healing well and we expect a good check-up with the Vet on Wednesday.

Camping

We took our first camping trip of the summer this week. We all had a good time, but I learned a few things.

1. JB is much like a mountain goat. He loves to climb rocks and go, go, go!

2. Taylor is the complete opposite.


3. When water is present start out the day in swim suits.

4. Always double check what supplies are in the camper myself. Cody was in charge of getting the camper cleaned out and ready a few weeks ago, and needless to say we were missing a few important items.

5. I personally think Repel works better than Off. (Bug Spray)


Aren't we cute!

The campgrounds!

Playing in the water.

Set of clothes #2 for the day. The swim suits came out after this set.

I have a picture of my Dad, me and my sister just like this when we were kids!

Taylor takes a picture of Mommy.

Why there were 3 sets of clothes on day 1.

Our next door neighbors grandson became good friends with the kids.

Taylor would rather color in the camper than go mountain climbing? This should really not be a suprise to me.

We saw this little guy as we were leaving the canyon.

Palo Duro Canyon!