Here fishy..fishy..fishy..

After the 4th of July parade and morning festivities we headed to the 

Lake on the Hill for some family time.

From my cozy chair on the sidelines I was giving my professional advice...

"Hey Kenners! Try one of these yummy pink dots on the end of your line."

Who knew I was so smart...

30 seconds and that fish latched right on to that candy dot:)

who can blame him those things are irresistible.. especially 

the pink ones! YUM!!

First catch ever for Kennedy! 

The cutest part was how worried she was about that little 

fish. She would hold him for a couple of seconds and then 

put him back down in the water.

There was no way she was going to let him die!

We tried more dots and other treats mommy had stashed but 

Carters line had zero activity. 

No doubt we'll try again soon:)

Summer lovin'

For some reason I've yet to figure out why my music doesn't 

play on my blog anymore..

but if it did it would be one of my favorite classics from the

 Beatles...

"Here comes the sun do da do doo...

here comes the sun.. and I say... it's all right.."

(That little ditty has been fresh on my mind almost every morning lately)

I realized that this is my first summer in 11 years that 

I'm not hauling around the baby goods

NO diapers, sippy cups, binki's, snacky roos and such

and I'd be straight up lying if I didn't say I'm lovin' this 

taste of freedom. 

We pick up and go swim a lot because it's easy and 

I'm pretty sure my kids are part fish, 

especially Addison!

I get the best workout tying to keep up with her.

The posse'

(Carter, Jett, Spencer, & Kolten)

(Bailee and Kenners)

(Kade, Addison, JaCoy)

It's still yet to be decided who will win over Kade's

true affection.. 

Addy or JaCoy?

Addy has made it very clear she's not giving up without a fight:)

Yesterday was the long anticipated day for Carter's Baptism. 

He was so ready to become an official member of 

The Church of Jesus Christ of 

Latter Day Saints.

It was an AMAZING day !

It's not an official family gathering without a silly cousin

picture:)

We love you Samantha! 

Nerdy with sTYle

For the last day of school last Friday Kennedy and 

a couple of her girlfriends decided to create their 

own attire and dress up like nerds:)

  I love these ladies..

seriously constantly crack me up.

Kennedy surprised me that morning with an exciting new 

style request.

Mom she said "I'd like my hair in a BOW today"

(with my face all scrunched) "A huh? 

How 'bout a bow in your hair?" 

Thanks to you tube this is what we came up with...

No outfit is complete without a duck tape 

bow tie:)

This was the 5th grade posse' that invaded 

Dairy Queen for their own little end of the year 

celebration! 

On to middle school next year...

Yikes!

Another year older and no doubt WIsER too!

When I planned these spring birthdays I really didn't

have any idea how busy April and May would become as 

my kids got older.

 So now we try to work parties in between

end of the year dance recitals and school programs.

I think when they are older we are just going to 

plan one big birthday weekend vacation.

Hawaii!! Here we come...

(I wish)

Miss Kennedy 11 is heaven with you!

I am so glad you have an AMAZING and calming personality

 like your Daddy...

You are so willing to jump in and help with anything!

I hope someday you'll forgive me for not letting you run free

with your friends as much as you want.

Being a bit protective of my first is something I'm totally

guilty of.
Sorry you will always and forever be my PEANUT:)

O... My sweet baby girl

You are my little SUNSHINE!

You are expressive in everything you do and I love how

you are constantly singing and dancing no matter where

we are, even the people in Target get the full

 theatrical performance.

It's a big birthday for you Mr. Carter...

We are all so excited for your upcoming baptism!

Thank you for always being a driving force in my

life to be a better person.

It's crazy how often I get the feeling that your spirit

is much older and wiser that mine!

I am humbled and honored to be your Mom:)