Texas

RB and I went to Texas for a getaway vacation just the two of us. I had never been on a plane before and RB loves food. So we planned a whole trip full of things we can't do with kids. First, was the water park. One of the biggest in the nation and it was fun to ride all the rides without kids who would not like the rides. We also ate at a ton of BBQ places. They were really good but I do feel RB's is just as good. We also went to Six Flags. Roller coaster rides and our kids don't get along right now. Lil is the only one who can and does. MJ is too scared and the rest are too short still. We had a great time! San Antonio is beautiful with their river walk. New Braunfels is where we stayed. We drove into Austin one night and even though the food was good the drive was awful. We took a tour of a cave and that was really awesome. We also got to stop at Buc-ees the biggest gas station in the country. It was HUGE! The kids had a great time at grandmas and pas. They walked to the park, played with their cousin, and got spoiled rotten, like they should of. 

Birthdays

Lil is now 10 yrs old. She had her b-day party early since we were out of town for the 4th. They went on a scavenger hunt, danced, and eat. She had a great day and we love her tons with her spunky personality and creativity! 

MJ is now 12 yrs old and in Young Women's. She is turning into a beautiful woman. She is very helpful and loves each of her siblings. We love her too! 

Ms M is 5 yrs old. We went on a mommy-daughter date before her b-day. She loved that. She is so easy to please and is a happy little girl. We love her too! :)

Summer Happenings

This little one is the only one who has written on me. Told her not to write on the wall and the next thing I know she is writing on my leg. But hey, it wasn't the wall. :) 

This summer we rearranged rooms. We took down Buddy Boy's ABC train. Now MJ has her own room and is loving it. Lil and the Em are together, and now Buddy and Ms M are in a room still. 

Summer hair cuts. Grandpa came to visit and had the same hair cut. 

Before and after pics of our cupboards. Good to have that project out of the way! 

The kids getting their luggage for their birthday presents and finding out they get to fly to Vegas on vacation in Aug. This was a great birthday present! 

Cause why should I walk into the bathroom to see anything but this. :) 

We participated in Perry Days. They had a lip sync competition and asked if the schools would support it by putting one together. We ended up taking first place. It was fun. 

MJ had a great time at girls camp. 

I had to capture the good moment between these two. More often than not they are just yelling and fighting with each other. 

The Em-A-Nator is such a parrot. She repeats everything everybody says. 

 Old pictures that RB's mom found. Good find!