Family Time is Fun Time!

Sunday afternoon with some of the family!

Wesley took this picture of Rachel
Dad and his first-born Heather

Sarah, Gretchen, Meagan, Me, Mom, Rachel, Dad, Heather

Everyone and Mikaela

Doesn't he look happy to be in a picture!!!

Maycee

Gretchen and Sarah

Mikaela.....isn't she cute!

Molly and Sarah

My niece Maycee showing off her talents!

American Idol Finale!

KRIS ALLEN WINS!!!

Yipee! Shawn and I were laughing at ourselves. I think last night's American Idol finale was kind of like our Super Bowl. We loved hanging out watching the comedic finale that gave us a surprising, but desired result. I can't wait to see what kind of album Kris puts out. I really think he is going to be great! (Sorry Meagan, I know you wanted Adam, but it just wasn't meant to be) Actually, I do think Adam was good, but everything started sounding the same to me after a bit and did you notice the shoes he was wearing when he was performing with Kiss???? Scary!

Wesley's take on the camping trip

I love hearing little kids talk and I love my Wesley's raspy voice. Here's what he says about the camping trip. (Notice Shawn looking very sleepy in the background. It is a lazy Sunday afternoon!)

Look's Who's Walkin'?

Gracie and Molly cuddling before Gracie heads off to school at Ronald Reagan Elementary!
These next 3 pictures are from today. Wesley loves to do "Tough Guy" poses and Gracie does a pretty good job too!

Ok so we didn't manage to get everyone in the picture, but here we are!

Shawn and his brood!

Shawn hardly ever wears a hat because he says his hair is too poky and that his hair actually hurts his head, but I really like him in one, so everytime I want him to wear one I can look at this.

My little Molly Allison is walking! She started about 3 weeks ago and now she has perfected it.

Shawn and Wes' Camping Trip

Ok, so I sent Shawn with the camera to document his camping trip with Wesley, his brother Steve, and Stephen. He didn't actually remember to take any pictures while they were camping, but at least he got a little video of the campsite before they drove away. Don't miss the dirt all over Wes' face as proof of a great time.

On Friday after work the boys headed up to the Laguna mountains for a "Boys Only" Camping trip. Friday night they sat around the camp fire and roasted marshmallows for s'mores. Then all went to the tent to play some games (uno and trouble). After games each took turns telling camping stories before falling asleep.

Saturday morning they ate pancakes and eggs for breakfast then hit the trails for a nice long mtn. bike ride. Little Stephen was riding like a pro on his new Trek five speed. Wesley, kept up very well. And even though he only learned to ride a two-wheeler just over a month ago, he was able to ride most of the trail all by himself. After mtn. biking the four stopped in at camp for a little rest before hiking to the highest point of the Laguna Mtns. When they got back to camp for lunch, they found that a critter had gotten into their bread, so they had to make a quick stop by the camp store for more bread for sandwiches. After lunch they headed back home, dirty, tired and content... until next weekend.

It's Getting Hot Outside!!!

I think my kids have had just as much fun in their NEW plastic pool as in any other pool they've been in. The simple pleasures of childhood! We love Summer and can't believe the warm (ok....hot) weather is here!

Over Spring Break we went to the Yuma County Fair and Wesley decided he wanted to go on this really scary ride!!! Shawn even went with him. Gracie is on the far left, with Madison next to her, Uncle Mike next to her, Wes, Shawn, some stranger and then Dylan. Wesley's head was hanging down during much of it and I thought he would be sick, but he came off laughing and he loved it! Gracie and I decided on one day off she had to do some Glamour Shots so we painted her nails, did hair, and makeup and tooks some photos. Here is one of them!

Molly is our most active baby!!! We love her! She was rolling well by 3 months, crawling great at 6 months and we have been hoping she wouldn't walk too early! The week before she turned 11 months she started taking some steps and just this past week she decided walking was definitely the better way to get around!

Wesley, Molly and Gracie...the 3 Amigos!

Back at the fair! Pictures got out of order.