A Mother's Dream

What can be better than when 2 boys decide to rearrange and organize their closet on their OWN initiative????

Well done, Keith Michael!

Good job, Marc!

Camouflage Boys

Target practice......a frequent occurrence at our house.

Homemade fort by the boys.  It was really neat inside too, with rooms and all.

If my boys could wear camo every day of the week, I think they would.....actually, they pretty much DO wear it every day of the week.

What can be more fun than a battle at night.  It was quite the set up......and they had a blast, not coming in until 11 p.m.

Painted Toe Nails

Daddy paints his little girl's toe nails.  What a dad!

Aren't they sweet?

Fun at the Anderson's Pool

Thanks, Andersons, for sharing your pool with us....we all had a great time!

What a babe.....shoes and all!

Talking to Mommy.

Sunbathing beauty!

Warming up after my swim.

Buddies

Taking a break for some snacks.

Sliding fun.

Water volleyball.

Got enough flotation devices?

A Special Visit

Grammie talking to Michaella. Michaella just smiled and smiled at Grammie....so sweet!

Some special time with Grandma before she left.

Grammie and Grandma with our 6 kids.

Four generations!

Grammie holding Michaella in the blanket that Grammie made for her.  It's a blanket we will cherish.....not many babies get a blanket made by their 98 year old Great Grandma!

So nice to have a Grandma to rock me to sleep!

Showing Off My Jewelry

Michaella's Aunt Kel and Uncle Kerry gave her a gorgeous gold baby bracelet that goes perfectly with her new earrings.  We tried it on her, but it is still just a tad big on her....but I couldn't resist getting a picture or two.  Thanks, Aunt Kel, and Uncle Kerry.....Michaella looks so girly with her jewelry!

No bracelet in this picture, as she couldn't wear it to church, or she would lose it.  Maybe soon.

Happy 3rd Birthday, Benjamin!

It's hard to believe our little boy is THREE already!  Here's a small trip down memory's lane.....enjoy!

Starting to smile and charm mommy.

Cool dude!

My first Christmas.

Come here, Louie!

Yummy, juicy peach!

Playing with Grandpa Cox.

Watching the snow.

At the beach in Brazil.

Birthday dinner with Grammie and Grandma Anderson.

My BEST buddy, Keaton!

Enjoying my new lawn mower.

Trying to see that new backpack on my back.

Present time.......for me?

Happy 3rd Birthday, sweet Benjamin Carl!

Michaella's Ears Pierced

Before.....

Signing all the paperwork.

All over, and sleeping soundly.

My niece, Shelly, went with me for our "girlie" outing.

The princess is beautiful.

Our 18th Anniversary

My husband bought me a beautiful bouquet for our anniversary.  Thanks, Babe!

It's hard to believe we have been married for 18 years already.  We were able to go out to dinner the other night......just the 2 of us......to celebrate our 18th anniversary.  If I were to do it over, I'd marry the same guy all over again!

Joshua's Creations

The boys have been taking apart old electronic things around the house and using the pieces to invent things.  Joshua created several motors to power boats in the pool.

Here Joshua attached his motor to a play aircraft carrier that we have.  I tried several times to post a video of it going, but blogger wouldn't let me upload it.  Oh well.  Just take my word for it.....it was really cool!  Good job, Josh!