Happy 4th of July!

Every 4th of July our neighborhood has a bike parade! Decorating the bikes is always quite an event. We waited until the morning of...thinking the older kids could do it on their own...what were we thinking??? So, we frantically got every one's bike decorated in time for the parade. On the way, Brittian's flag got caught in his pedal and he fell. He was so emotional we did not think he would get back up on his bike...let alone make it to the parade on time. After a little encouragement and some extra tape...they were on there way!

This year Kurt was able to ride his own bike and join the crew in the festivities. Boy was he proud!!!

He started to get a little nervous right before it started.

He happened to be the first one in the line!

He had some quiet meditation time before the parade started. Then everybody was off! Of course I was ahead ready to take pictures. First, I saw Adah, then Brittian, then Drew...but no Kurt. He had been the first one in line? How could this be? Then minutes later he comes around the corner with a little nervous look on his face. Unfortunately, in the excitement of the start call...his bike fell over. Evan was busy helping Brittian fix his flag AGAIN, and missed the whole thing. We felt so bad. Being the good sport that he was...he got back up with help and was on his way. We were not sure if he would want to do that again. However, every so often he will say, "Mommy, you 'member' that parade?" I will say yes...then he will smile so big and proud...and it is all I can do to not squeeze those big dimples! My little Kurt is growing up so fast.

Beach Vacation Part I of IV

In June we went with Evan's parents to the beach for a week. Once again we had beautiful weather and the kids enjoyed every bit of the vacation.

Beach Vacation Part II of IV

Beach Vacation Part III of IV

Kurt really enjoyed riding the waves this year.

By the end of the trip he was riding them in all by himself!

Annascott loved the beach. She was always wondering off meeting new people.

One, two, three...JUMP!

The boys are always coming up with creative games to play on the beach.

Kurt sure had some hang time!

Hopefully he can cultivate this gift to earn himself a scholarship one day.

Head first here she goes!

Annascott did her best to keep up with everyone and join in the fun.

Beach Vacation Part IV or IV

Last Days at the Beach

The last night we were at the beach Grammy and Grampy treated the kids to a game of putt putt and then we all went out for ice cream. It was a fun filled night for sure!

Imagine 5 kids playing at the same time. :)

Yes, it was like the circus....and yes, we did get a few funny looks!

Praise the Lord no one got hurt or fell into the water falls.

We had a few hole in ones! Here is Adah celebrating!

Thank you Grammy and Grampy for a wonderful vacation.!

A new GIRL cousin!

On June 18th, we were thrilled to receive the call that our Nonnie had delivered a healthy baby GIRL! Little Caroline Ann is our first girl cousin and we are so excited about her birth. Here are some pictures of our visit with Caroline and Nonnie the day after she was born.

Doesn't she look good in PINK!

Adah was so happy to have another girl join the tribe!

ALL the GIRLS together!