RECAP #

So the week after my birthday we had a bunch more time to play at the park with friends and be at the flat. Tippy also invited Addy to "Bring a friend to dance class" Addy was so excited to go.... Not sure about the dance moves though I'm pretty sure they didn't teach her THIS in ballet.

What can't see her...look close she's pretty white it makes for a hard time getting a good pic of her in the sun :)

Anyways later in the week we got to welcome Aunt Crystel home from her mission at the L.A. visiting center Mission Spanish speaking.

watching the plane land

waiting with our cute cousin ANN who's about as tall as Liam.

greeting her Mommy :)

funny how this isn't quite half of the family :)

Later in the week we finally went Swimming. It was a BLAZING hot day I think it hit 90 that day. Thanks to Comet for getting us into the pool. She's the BEST!!

Steph was there and another friend. I had to put this pic up mainly because I know Steph will yell at me because she thinks she's hideous... what do you think? I think she's crazy.

she's thinking Really Ave? Ava the crawling monster is not so fun to bring to the pool :)

Daddy even stopped by to pick us up!!! Don't mind the no makeup or hair done.

The kids had so much fun!!

Next update will get me caught up. There will be another missionary, a basketball tournament and a photo shoot with WHITEY here

Seriously? Her skin is translucent

  and Sweet Cheeks here

Recap #1

  So I am a slacker... actually I'm just a slacker at blogging I've actually been really busy this month trying to entertain my kids, stay healthy, make the most of the few precious moments I get with my hubby (he was home 1 night out of 10 the last few weeks) that I have just neglected to catch up on the blog but due to a certain sister in the Philippines who depends on my photos and updates I am going to do a few posts today so she can get them tomorrow :) Love you Lil!!! OK, well I already talked about my birthday but a day or so before my birthday I had my first paid photography shoot and it was really fun. It was with these two girls! Sooo cute. If you want to see more head over to the photo blog. Also I really want feedback, constructive kind so tell me what you like or don't like!!!!

 Also this whole month has been full of park play, grandma's house, splash pads, McDonalds play house lunch dates and so on! I try to give the kids a couple hours of fun run around time before naps and they sure love it. Addy's favorite is playing with cousins! But her all time recreation of choice is when sweet Aunt Heidi takes them on a horse ride

I love this pic because it describes the flat perfectly NO SHOES REQUIRED. Lots of kids who kick off their shoes (much to their parents chagrin) and run around like natives. Looking for eggs, chasing turkeys and chickens, running from geese. Feeding cows and pigs. Getting yelled at because their wasting Grandma's water spraying each other. Building forts and playing in tree houses and sand. Pretending to drive tractors (unless your Tyson then you aren't pretending) And cramming on a saddle to get a horsey ride. We love the Flat and the fact that when we go there we don't see our kids for hours unless we seek them out because they're to busy having fun they forget to whine and cry about the silly things.

Anyways I did want to mention one thing I did on my birthday that was so fun. I went to my cousin Emily's baby shower ( I was dense and didn't get a pic of the mommy to be) but it was at her sisters house who had  baby girl Amelia a few days before LaRae had Jason.



I knew my Grandma was going to be down so I brought her antique bench that LaRae inherited (can you inherit something from someone still living?) Anyways it's from the late 1800's and LaRae wanted me to get a recording of her on the settee talking about it which I did. I also took some pics... my favorite is Below.

I love my sweet Grandma. She's my only living Grandparent and she's turning 92 this year! She looks awesome I think!!! I sure love her fun personality and her kind words that she always has for us. She gives the sweetest hugs and kisses and makes you so loved. I couldn't think of a nicer thing to do on my birthday than sitting next to her holding her hand. LOVE you Grandma.