Carter's showing you how sleep deprived we've been this summer, but what's summer without a whole lot of time with good friends and family? July was a crazy busy month for us and sorry to say but blogging was not at the top of my priority list. In fact I'm amazed at how well everyone else keeps caught up. On most days I feel lucky just to get a shower. I know I sound just like a Mom with a new baby, I love it. My kids keep me crazy but happy!

Here's a few random pictures from July.

Here's all 8 of the the grand kids on my side.

4 boys 4 girls! They all had a great time playing together

except for JaCoy. She's way too busy texting her

"friend" Michael all the time.

I love teenagers!

Wendi, Nicole and I were just relaxing at the park, solving the mysteries of the world when my brother captured the moment!

There is something magical about sisters!

This is my friend Becki from the college years.
Remember how busy we thought we were back then,
ha if we only had a clue what Motherhood would be like!
Thanks for the visit Becki, it was fabulous to catch up.

We had a lot of support from good friends
and family for Addison's blessing.
Thanks Christian, and Samantha for being a part of the day,
I can't wait for Addison and Lilliana to make messes together!

This is my cousin Hillary and Addy's future nursery pal, Raife.

Watch out I'm certain they're going to be trouble.

Let me put this in perspective. My brother is 6'8''!

Fire works are a big deal every year in my sisters neighborhood.

It's always busy, loud and really smoky!

I heard the fireworks were great!
I was home with my girls, Kennedy had some nasty 4th of July bug,
and Addy needed a good nap. I must admit I enjoyed just relaxing at home,
although Carter said I missed out he said it was "AWESOME!"
He loves anything to do with fire.

I wasn't sure I would be able to get 3 children fed,

ready and happy by 10 am for pictures,

but they turned out better than I had hoped.

The only thing I had to get fixed was a

colorful bruise on Carter's head.

He is all boy!

Addy was so fussy when we were taking these. I don't know how our photographer captured this one calm moment, but I'm so glad he did!

Can you believe how chubby our little

Addison is getting?

We seriously can't get enough of her.

Grandpa Scott and Grandma Ronda

came to visit today.

It was great to see them and introduce them

to their new granddaughter.

Grandpa made the comment several times

how much Addy looks like Daniels

sisters when they were babies .

Which is a great compliment, they are all

so beautiful!

Beautiful little ladies!

The above picture is Kennedy at about 4 1/2 weeks

The picture below is Addison at 5 1/2 weeks.

Addy pulled this same pose all on her own.

I love to see the similarities and differences!

These new little piggies are keeping Mom and Dad pretty busy!

So busy, that we take any chance to catch up on some sleep.

" I'm awake! Why is nobody holding me?"

Thank goodness Sissy is such a willing helper.


In the mix of it all, Carter turned 4,

and Kenners had some pretty great dance recitals!

We are so glad she got her cordination from her Daddy.