Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Summer Summer Summer

These pictures pretty much cover the month of June.  We got home from Hawaii and summer began full force.  It was a great one.








 T-ball


 The blue kid is mine.... sidewalk chalk
 Cousins from North Carolina were here!
 Uh Oh, somebody found the nail polish!!  Luckily he did a GREAT JOB, and didn't spill any.  That was a close call.



 Two moms and 6 kids hiking donut falls.  They are good little hikers.




 Her 4th birthday barbie cake!
Drinking straight from the pitcher of water.  Good manners!

Monday, July 22, 2013

Maui 2013

In December Ron and Leslie gave us a trip to Maui for Christmas.  We have been counting down the days since then.  Here are some of the pics and highlights of a fantastic trip.  
 Snuba!  If you like to snorkel and wonder if you'd like to scuba then snuba is the way to go.  It's essentially scuba diving but your tank is laying on a raft and you are attached to the air tank with a tube.  It limits your depth and allows you to move around more freely without the tank.  It was a great way to see the sea life of Maui.
 The group of us.
 Brandon under water.  I rented an underwater camera and it was so much fun.
 Marinda under.



 These pictures should have been first.  We all got an airbrush tan before the trip.  It was fun to all be tan before even leaving.
 The ladies all got these awesome bags for the trip.  They were perfect for our carry ons and for packing all the fun stuff to go down to the pool/beach.
 Sunday in Hawaii.

 Cliff jumping off black rock.  Brandon and I jumped together.
 Ahh, the joys of a breast feeding mother.  Luckily our kids were in good hands.  So grateful for those who helped take care of them.  Everlee picked up breastfeeding again as soon as I got home so it made pumping worth it.
 The ladies in Lahaina
 Paddle boarding.  So much fun.  Occasionally tricky with the waves but I fun way to play on the ocean.
 If you go to Maui you MUST go to Warren and Annabelles.  It is a magic/comedy show.  We've now been 3 times and it is awesome!
These people are so much fun to hang out with.  We are lucky to be so close as a family.  It was a great trip!

May 2013

Talmage graduated from pre-school.  He and his classmates did a cute performance for Mothers Day.  I am proud of Talmage.  He is a good friend, he is doing well in school, and he is excited for Kindergarten.  


 Mother's Day.  A picture of me with all four kids is rare.  I'm glad we took this one.  Looking at it makes me feel in awe.  I'm very blessed.
 Cute brothers.
 Grandma Rupp on Mother's day.
 Adeline's dance recital.  She loved getting all dolled up and getting to wear some of mom's makeup.  She was super anxious and I thought for sure she wouldn't be brave enough to go on stage.  By the look on her face I wouldn't have been surprised if she had thrown up.  But she did it and I was so proud.  I love those moments as a mom when you find yourself on the verge of tears and no one else is crying.
 This girl loves her daddy.
 Up on stage.
Happy girl! Recital done and trophy and treat in hand.