4th of July and More

Here's lots of pictures, random ones, and our 4th of July celebration with Justins family.

First I think that Jalyn must be going thru a growth spurt...as you'll see I find him sleeping all the time...and if you know our family you know our boys have never slept, so its strange, I wondered if he was sick the first few times I found him knocked out.

One of the rare times that I've caught them sharing something, not fighting, and being quiet all at the same time! They were so cute I let them sleep downstairs that night.

This is how I found them when I came downstairs the next morning. So sweet...I'm sure it didn't last long once Jon Michael woke up.

Jalyn didn't even make it to the pool b/f he feel asleep.

We found these fun jousting horses at Target, the boys have had so much fun with them.

This is the front of Jalyns birthday invite. Its super hard to find motorcycle stuff for a little boys birthday party!

The boys going at it with the jousting.

This is a string of pictures of Jalyn sleeping and Samson not wanting to move no matter how Jalyn changed position.

So cute, but needs a haircut so bad.

I can't believe he didn't move, he was so squished!

He kept looking up at me like he was miserable but he wasn't gonna move.

This was another day, I told you he must be growing, I catch him asleep all the time.

The boys have wanted to start getting an allowance so they have to help me out more around the house. Jalyn thought was fun the first time but not so much now.

The boys were impressed with their domino building skills.

The girls, Anika and Ariana, brought me some flowers in cute little glass jars!

Milli with Uncle Jonathan.

I was trying to get a picture of us together but the flash was so bright I kept closing my eyes. She wasn't to fond of the fireworks.

Sparkler time.

Most of our neighbors have little kids so quite a few were out doing fireworks at the same time, it was fun for all the kids.

Trying to get a picture with me in it, I settled for this one.

Jon Michael and Anika were allowed to light their own fireworks.

After fireworks we all went swimming. It was fun being up late after fireworks and then relaxing in the pool.

Milliana riding the horsie.

Snack time!

Midnight snack, literally, we didn't come in from swimming until around midnight.

Jon Michael was teaching Milli to blow bubbles in the pool.

Monday the guys had a meeting at the bakery so Ana and I got to hang out with the kids. We went to the outlet, then to yummy mexican rest. for lunch, and then home for swimming. Apparently Ana and I need to learn to reapply sunscreen, we both got burned even though we had put it on. It wasn't to bad but enough to be annoying.

Having fun splashing her feet.

More snack time! Even Milli had a granola bar.

Tuesday we went to Mardel and Half Price books. The boys found Spy Kids 3D so we came home and the kids all watched the movie. Aren't they cute in their glasses?

Gotta have popcorn with the movie!

This is how I found Jalyn after Ana and the girls left on Tuesday....told you he's been sleeping a lot!

Aunt Ana had bought Jon Michael the last of the Diary of A Wimpy Kid books to complete his set. He had read it by the end of the day.

It was a great holiday, I think we're gonna start a tradition of fireworks, late night swimming, and midnight snack.

We're Back!

We're back! A friend of a friend fixed our computer! Actually he told us there was nothing wrong with it (we are VERY sure there was b/f we gave it to him) so either he fixed it when he updated things for us or laid hands on it and prayed for it! Either was I'm just glad its fixed and I can blog again!

There's been tons of things I've wanted to blog about but of course I've forgotten them all so I'll just start with our fathers day crafts.

Nope, this was not a fathers day craft but I can't get it to move to the bottom of the page so here it is! You'll see at the bottom that we made duct tape wallets for fathers day. Since the guys all got something made from duct tape I thought I'd make myself something. I didn't think I could pull off a duct tape mini skirt so I went with a tshirt bag, it's lined with duct tape to hold its shape. I'm using it as a library bag, its amazing how well its holding up.

This was just a cute picture of Jalyn hugging Samson...can't have enough of those. Its probably one of the last ones I got with that hair style. He's now growing out his hair b/c he wants it long.

Haley and Grayson came over and did some fathers day crafts. They are actually bookmarks but Gray decided they looked better on him as necklaces...I have to agree.

Here's what Haley "punched" into the washers. Its such a super easy craft, I really enjoyed them, thanks for the idea Kaylene.

The boys and I made duct tape wallets for Jonathan, Papa, Papa Jerry, and Papa John.

Do you see the wallet picture I put in each of the wallets? I felt that I had to explain to the photo lab guy that my boys weren't kidnapped that we were just being funny to go with the duct tape wallets we had made. He looked at me like I was insane! But the cops never came for me so I figure he just went home and told his wife about another crazy picture and customer he's encountered!

(By the way, why can my boys never have normal eyes when I take a picture? Wait, I know, they get that from their daddy!)

Now that the computer is back I can't wait to really start blogging again. See ya'll soon.

Pictures, Pictures, Pictures

Here are TONS of pictures from our week running a daycare center! Just kidding, we had a GREAT week with Court and the kids. The boys didn't even get to 1/2 the things they wanted to do with them while they were here so Court is gonna have to hurry back.

The girls tradition, doing nails with Aunt Carrie. This time we added stickers, Emma Leigh's were hearts with crowns, Bethens said "wild love"!

Zeke wanted a nail sticker also so he got a blue star.

This is one of the flower hair bows Court made, isn't it so cute?!?!

Taking a break to wave at the camera while sword fighting.

For some reason when Court comes we always decide to take on a new crafting adventure....this time it was hair bows and hair flowers, then she made these bow holders. Its always one of my favorite parts, last time we stayed up past midnight sewing a christmas tree skirt!

Uncle Jonathan calming down Zeke and Jalyn...why? Look below...

Jalyn crying...why?...see the wet spot on his shirt? Its Zeke's tears and snot!

Zeke had gotten in trouble and wanted comfort from Jalyn and Bethen, that's how the snot and tears got on Jalyn.

Kiddo's having popcorn snack after a long day of school, shopping, and playing...don't they look exhausted?!?!

Zeke putting the speedracer hat on Uncle Jonathan.

Smiles from Bethen.

Smiles from Emma Leigh.

Aunt Court showing off her can balancing skills for Jon Michael.

The middle of the bow extravaganza. I loved it! So much fun making cute little girl things! Something I never do since I have boys.

Court working so intently on petals for the hair flowers. (See Jon Michaels naked chest back there? Zeke fits in great with the boys, he doesn't like to wear pants, the boys don't like to wear shirts!)

Donkey (yes, that's Court's dogs name), checking on Zeke...he's crying for chips.

This is an amazing picture! Emma Leigh was the first one in the pool. Last year she was the last and then as Court puts it, she would "spazz" out, but this time she was awesome, swimming from end to end and playing, it was great. So Uncle Jonathan torturing her last year and taking her into the pool really paid off.

Uncle Jonathan getting Zeke used to the water.

It took the whole time for him to feel comfortable steping into the pool.

Playtime at the school playground.

Love seeing Emma Leigh smiling and having fun, she's so serious...yes, like I was.

Jon Michael getting in some ball time with Diego and another boy who was playing at the school. I love when kids just make friends with kids and have a good time.

We made Zeke slide over and over b/c we wanted pictures of his hair...it was so funny! I call this his "pirate smile"....arrh!

Just another monkey hanging around!

Can you believe how big these kids are?

Just a swingin'!

The older kids got to ride bikes to the playground, Zeke got to ride up front with Uncle Jonathan, he was proud.

Look at their faces...totally reflects their personalities!

Jon Michael is so good with little kids. He had a great time with Zeke and would "translate" for me sometimes.

Car time.

Bethen getting hugs from Uncle Jonathan.

It was a great week!