Their Favorite Part of the Day..... The Pool

 This past Saturday we spent pretty much the entire day by MeMe's pool.  

I am so thankful that all 3 of our kids love to swim and I have to say, they are really good at it.  I found myself at times just going under and watching them. 

Now I will admit....... 

Having Kyle in the pool AND the kids.... was almost more work than just me playing with the kids in the pool.  He is such a kid at heart and everyone that knows him knows that he is a huge aggravater.  The kids loved having him throw them.  Karter even learned how to tuck and flip as he threw him.

Such a great day!

LOVE this!

Heidi and MeMe dancing :)

Every good and perfect gift comes from above. James 1:17

Camping Fun / July 4th Celebration

We got in from the beach June 28th and turned around and took our camper to the lake the next day.  We camped at the Opp Lake which was nice to be able to come home if we needed to.  Turns out Heidi and I both got the nasty stomach virus so we had to come home. 

When we first got there and were trying to decide which site we wanted, the kids were fighting something terrible.  If they even looked at each other wrong it was a fuss.  Karter and Sophie got to fussing and fighting so bad that I made them sit and hold hands.  Honestly, sometimes that seems to be the best punishment for them.

 There is something about grilling when you're camping.....

 ...... and of course roasting marshmallows and making smores. Even if it is 80 degrees outside.

 ....Brayden and Karter having fun :)....

 Thursday was Mom's birthday.  She wasn't feeling her best, but was able to come sit with us for a little while.  We had pizza and cake :) to celebrate, although she wasn't able to eat any of it.

 Karter wanted his picture taken with his blue tongue.

 Friday we had a fun day at Gantt Lake with friends followed by another night of grilling and hanging out at the campground :).....

I love this picture.  Shows 3 different families having a great time together.

 Saturday we had family over to celebrate the 4th and Moms birthday (she was feeling better Praise the Lord).  All week showers had been hit or miss.  First time we have ever gone camping and it rained stormed.

I had walked to the bath house with Kman and we got stuck in a small storm.  It was kind of nice just a few minutes of "us" time :).....

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!!!

 We had the perfect spot to watch the fireworks.  They were very good this year.  AND very long.

Baby girl didn't make it through the whole show.  She conked out!

Happy 5th Birthday Sophie

Last photo as a 4 year old.

 Somehow our babiest girl turned 5 on June 26th.  I loved timehops reminders over the past 5 years....

This was on Amanda's timehop :)!

This was hers too :)!!!

Baby girl turned 1

Her 2nd birthday

 I don't know if this is going to work, but I had the cutest video on timehop from when she turned 2.  Hopefully you can get it by clicking here.

And you were still all about you.  You let everyone know it was your birthday and you got to make all the plans for the day. 

She had no idea that we got her a cake. She was very surprised when I came out on the balcony with it :).... I was glad Heidi videoed it..... 

 All week she requested pineapple and watermelon for her birthday :)..... of course she got just that.

 We went to Shipwreck to celebrate :)..... she wanted her picture taken out front :).....
 

  For supper we went to Captain Anderson's.... her pick..... She made SURE that I told the waitress that it was her birthday

Sophie Lynne,

     Boy oh boy do you hear me call Sophie Lynne often.  You are a one of a kind ray of sunshine.  I can hardly believe you are already 5 years old.  You are trying to catch up to your brother and sister and I don't like that. 
     Everyday you make me laugh.  You bring such joy and happiness to every room that you walk in.  You LOVE to give kisses and tell me how much you love me.  You also love to give your Daddy back rubs.  I still haven't figured out why you don't voluntarily do mine like you do his :).  To be so sweet you also are quick tempered and very impatient.  You are constantly hurting your brother and sister in some way.  Some days if they look at you wrong you lash out at them.  Other days you play nicely with them.  You take nothing from nobody.  Age doesn't matter.  A good example is Mr. Ronnie at church likes to pick at you and call you, "Steve".  When he does, you quickly reply with "Mr. Rhonda".
      I cannot imagine our lives without you.  I am so thankful God chose me to be your Mom.  I look forward to all of our years and days ahead.  I know you are always going to keep me on my toes.
     I love you baby girl.

Love Always,
Mommy