Bradley's Cross Country...

Bradley is cutting time off his Cross Country running. This is his first year, and is doing well.

Like Mother, Like Daughter...

I guess it's true what they say about kids learning everything by copying everyone around them. I looked over on the couch and saw Addie talking on the phone. Listen close to the end of the video to hear her say very clearly, "Hi". BE VERY CAREFUL WHAT this baby sees you do, she's likely to imitate it!!

Mopping fun...

Mopping Fun with the girls! We got a new mop, and the girls started "slip slidin' away" on the wet floor.

McKenzie's First High School Jazz Band Concert

McKenzie was excited for her first concert for Jazz Band. They let her in with the flute, and she loves it!! She played solos in 3 out of the 4 songs, and was very excited!! Way to go McKenzie!

Sydney as Raggedy Ann

Sydney wanted a rag doll so bad, so Grandma, being the grandma she is, made it happen. She gave her a Raggedy Ann and Syd found a costume in the dress up box to match. FUN! Thanks Grandma!

My girl is growing up!

Addison standing. She's not walking yet, but has taken her first step at 10 months!! CRAZY!

The Boogie Monster! (not scary)

Addison started dancing- even without music. It's hilarious! Enjoy!

Summer Slide Show- Finally Catching up our blog!

Pictures from our trip to Utah

I had the guts to take the kids to Utah by myself, and it was fun!! We went for a flute festival, but had some fun along the way with family and friends.


At Erika's--Addy and Ashlyn



Syd and Addison at Korin's cabin



Korin invited us up to her cabin. She was there with 4 of her kids. We joked that it was a Mom's night out (well- with 9 kids!!) It was really fun. The kids rode 40-wheelers, did the high swing between the trees and played games, had adventures in the mountains, and ate good food. Thanks Korin!! We had a blast!! Korin and I even got some good chatting time until 1am!!














Celebrating Nathan's 6th Birthday with the cousins--



McKenzie at the flute Festival. She learned a lot!!





At the car show with the Rat Fink Festival...





Seeing Great Grandfather's home:

Graduation, promotion 2008

Pictures from Bradley's 5th grade promotion and McKenzie's 8th grade graduation. What a busy day!!

Last Day of school

Our teachers for all the kids have been INCREDIBLE this year. They have not only taught them what they needed to, but have also helped to instill confidence, and all those wonderful character traits we try to teach them at home as well, such as caring, honesty, and doing what's right. THANKS to Mrs. Laird and Anderson, Mrs. Coyne, Mrs. Pease and all of McKenzie's teachers, especially Mr. Weller. KUDOS!!

Sydney Birthday

Sydney's Webkinz Birthday party was a favorite!! She had a few friends over and they went to the floral store to pick out a Webkinz, and they came home and played with them, ate spagghetti (Syd's favorite), made name necklaces for their webkinz, designed some clothes for them, and had sundaes. Mom spent the few hours sewing whatever the girls asked her to do. They loved it- mom was exhausted!! Happy 9th, Sydney!

our kids on helium...

McKenzie and Bradley discovered the humor in helium at the family wedding dinner for Sarah. Talk about life of the party!! It was pretty funny!

New photos of Addie and mom!

I took Addison for her 6 month photos and jumped in a few. They turned out good, except she wouldn't smile much. Too interested in what was going on. Oh well!