Three Day Weekend

We went on our first camping trip in Colorado, which was also our first trip without one or the other of our parents. Don't get me wrong, we did have a good time. BUT, that being said, oh my gosh! We only went for one night, which I had thought was a good idea. First trip, short and sweet, break us in just a little. Yeaah, camping is A LOT of work weather you go for one night or three! I am going to go out on a limb and say it is not worth the work for only one night. We spent more time loading and unloading than we did anything else! Not to mention, I managed to leave home without my camera, so I don't have any pictures! I did mention that we DID have a good time, right?

Monday morning we loaded the car with Aaron's 22"s, BB guns and headed for the "grasslands" The girls were a little bit skeptical when we told them what we had planned for the day. We still lived in Idaho, and they were little the last time we went out. When we got there, you could see Aaron start to get excited. They were so funny to watch aim with their little visor on. It looked so awkward, yet they were hitting the box, so they must have been doing something right. It was cute watch them all walk out to check their marks on the targets, very serious stuff! Eli was a champ and just hung out, the noise didn't seem to bother him. Syd did have a good time I promise-though she looks quite the contrary sitting in the back of the Durango. Before we left, we filled a walmart bag with other peoples shot gun shells and still didn't get it all. I can't believe how lazy and uncaring some people are. Aaron was happy to see his little girls enjoy something that he has such fond memories of himself as a boy.

Tis Summer

Summer has officially started at our house. The girls last day of school was the 26th. The girls loved their teachers this year. Aaron was a little skeptical at first, he didn't think they looked much older than the girls! I can't believe it, one more year down- they just keep going faster and faster! Syd has one year of preschool under her belt. She has a late birthday, so we get to keep her home one more year!

Baby update

I had to get some shots of his chubs! Look at that bum hanging out of his diaper-those are 4's!! He is just so squishy and I can't get enough of the little stinker!! And he IS a little stinker! SOOO spoiled-yes by his three sisters, but I am just as guilty! He is a little lounger too. If he has the option of sitting or laying back and chill'n-he's gonna chill! You should see him in the grocery cart! Syd loves to climb into his crib when he wakes up in the morning and occasionally after naps to play with him. He of course loves every minute of it! I especially like it in the morning, allowing me a few extra minutes of sleep!

7 Years Old

Time seems to be going faster and faster. In another year it will be baptism #2! I have been truly blessed with the children that I have been given. Abby is so sweet and loving. She LOVES her baby brother, and is good friends with her sisters. She loves to please, and will do what ever is asked of her with out questioning. She is a joy to have around I love her more than she'll ever know!

We had a fun filled day with swimming, presents and eating out. Abby opened a few presents from her grandparents and then she got a movie and a kite from us. My favorite part of the evening was that she was absolutely thrilled with what she got, and had no expectations for more, so the surprise in the garage was priceless.

I had to through a couple of my favorite baby pictures in, can you believe those chubs!