Owen's Sparta team

Owen has been so excited to play up a year this year! He has been so busy with practices and I was hoping we would have a break in the summer but nope he practices two times a week and soon we will be adding more practices and games! He lives and breaths soccer and when he is not playing it he is either watching it on the TV or playing soccer games on the ipad. And as for his wardrobe, everyday he is wearing a jersey or soccer attire. I am already prepping him for when school starts that I get to pick two outfits and then he can pick one! He is a funny boy and is such a help to me with Evan, but we are getting into this stage where he is learning to talk back and manipulate me, 7 years old seems a little young to already be starting that. Looks like I have a lot to look forward too, yikes;)

The 24th of July

I love the 24th of July and every year our neighborhood does a big party with dunk tanks, blowup toys, train rides, and cotton candy! Also our neighbors, The Nobles, always host a great barbecue dinner where we then watch and do fireworks!

Abba Concert

My Mom and Dad took us out on a date night to see Abba! I grew up listening to them, so this was such a fun night with my family and Chris.

Evan 15 months

Hi Mom! What ya doing in here? I guess I'll entertain you..and show you my new trick! Okay I'm done now get me out! This little boy has grown so much in these last couple of months! We have finally tackled the crawling and he is getting really good at it! And now today he showed me that he can stand! I sure love this boy! I think he likes getting spoiled!

The Alpine fire

When I went outside and saw this it took my breath away. This fire escalated so fast and it was definitely a sight to see. My kids still ask me every night if the fire is going to burn our house. It is still burning and working its way east through the mountains. This was a little too close for comfort and I am so thankful for all of the firefighters working very hard to contain this. The fire was started from a back hoe that knicked a rock and started flames, wow look at what something little can start!