Our Summer is Flying By...

I have some serious catching up to do! What's been going on around here...

Dentist appointments! The cutest little patient.

 We've hit the beach a couple of times. The kids love it. (And so do I)

Went and saw Monster's University. First time the kids have ever been to the movie theater. It was a success. Despicable Me 2 is next on our list. And maybe Turbo.

We hit up a super fun splashpad in Dr. Phillips... I am sure we will go back.

 We spent a Saturday evening on an Eco-Safari tour. It was mediocre. Didn't compare to Wild Florida.

Many. many days at the pool. Best place to beat the heat. And these kids love it.

Here and There

The Quigleys are moving to Utah! We are so sad to see them go! Of course they aren't bringing their little john boat so they gave us a good deal and voile! we are boat owners! The kids enjoy taking it out for a little spin on the lake.

This sassafras girl loves adoring herself in the mirror, especially when she's wearing her Minnie jewelry.

It's always a fight for the middle when we are just coming home from grandma's house.

Following in the footsteps of her brother, we have a lizard catcher on our hands!

We've got our own little pool right in the backyard! It is sometimes just what we need for a short bit in the mornings or afternoons. 

Love our time at Wild Florida and love getting our gator demonstration on!

Jackson and Porter have been begging for a sleep-over and their wishes came true!! Love these boys!

So pretty in her new dress that Grandma Vicky made her!

We spend a lot of our time at the pool. Like, a lot a lot. Why wouldn't we? We absolutely love it and it's so dang hot already!! Makes for the most wonderful summers ever! How about these action shots!!??

We've been doing a little "school work" this summer! I love watching him write, it's hilarious. 

We went berry picking again! So fun and so delicious!

This kid had a little run in with the rocks around the slide at the pool. Ouch!!

Hitting up the beach means tuckered kids on the drive home.

The size of the pool doesn't matter for this diving fool!!

Getting fancy with her jumps!

Here is Ivy with her little buddy, Aubrey. They've become best friends since their older brothers go to school together. 

And I'm sure much more to come!

Pico and Cocoa

I'm sure anyone that knows us, knows that we love our 2 little chihuahuas, Pico and Cocoa. We brought Pico home from Mexico over 9 years ago when he was the tiniest puppy without any teeth and we bottle fed him! Cocoa joined our family just 4 months later when I went back to work and we thought Pico could use a  buddy.  They became our babies. And we loved them so!!! But here we are, 9 years later, with 2 children and 2 dogs that don't really like children! It was okay at first... when Jackson was a baby, he didn't bother them too much. And once he started  getting older and a little more handsy Pico and Cocoa started spending more and more time outside. Especially when Ivy came along... there was no time for the dogs and the kids... they became too much work and then they became outside dogs. Well... once they were outside all the time, they started digging. Digging up under our fence and going out everywhere all over the neighborhood. We tolerated that until... Pico bit a neighborhood child. Eek!! So then they were under house arrest. Literally. Out to pee in the morning, in their room all day, out to pee at night and in their room for bed. So sad a life for our little, once beloved, once our own children before children puppers. So we decided to look into adopting them out. It took several months but the right people came along and here they are:

Never been to a groomer a day in their life and now groomed to perfection and beloved once again! So glad they are getting the love and attention they deserve because they really are sweet, loving good little dogs. We miss you Pico and Cocoa but are so glad you are happy! 

In the meantime, Sandy is doing just fine and it well taken care of by the kids... here, Jackson is sharing his beloved blankie with her. 

Happy Father's Day

When we got home from California Daniel made sure to spend lots of time with his kiddos. He took Jackson out one night and then took Ivy out, just the two of them, the next. He sent me pictures of their daddy/daughter date along the way and they were just too cute. This man, he is a gem of a dad and we are so lucky he is ours!

 For Father's day I got Daniel a night out! Sam watched the kiddos for us and we enjoyed a mini getaway!

 Always love the picture text updates of the kids in forts and having lots of fun! They love their uncle Sam!

 Here is the main man on Father's day... can't help but stop when he sees a snake in the road. Nope, this isn't the first one folks and won't be the last. Love our outdoorsy, snake catching, hunting, fun-loving, handsome dad!