AARrrgh

ridiculously adorable....even when tolerating Bai

putting this hat on her 50 times;)

xoxo

Dog Treats

Mixin it up a bit.

Was asked to take some photos of the canine type.

Got this gem...

And loved this one in color..

When I told Bai I went to take pictures of dogs

the following conversation ensued:

"mom, do puppy dogs have privates?"

-umm...yes. They are underneath...the fur.

"do they pee and poo?"

-yes, baby. All animals eat so they all pee and poo

"huh"

More Twins

Love this. Love it;)

but love the following outtake even more:

xoxo

I am

so pleased to meet you little man.

Happy

Birthday Babe....

and ditto for Brenda;)

xoxo

A wonderful day

with our friends...

Early in July, my other BeSTest friend invited us to her

home for an AMAZING dinner. The kids ran like wild animals

on their acres. Re got to spend cuddle time with her godbaby

the girls were girl-ey, doing their hair and wanting a

photoshoot;)

Brady got to drive the go-cart...I mean REaLLY drive it

while Jeff got his Sprint on;)

Brad and I were reminded of what sincerely beautiful friends

we have, how much my cooking skills stink, and why MI

will always feel more like home...sigh

This

LINK made me SMiLe

Posing

after some serious bribery...

this cost me a cupcake;)

Look Mom...

I'm a Hockey Player!!!

Uncle Chris took Brady skating for the first time and

he had a BLAST. Mini Mite Hockey here we come!

Happy

Camper

Keeg Loved her Summer Camp.

She made crafts, cared for animals, went on field trips

swam, had camp fires, and made friends

Definitely signing up for this one again!

7 mos

and

INCREDIBLY

HAPPY

Lovely

Little Babies......

And finally some quiet moments to take it all in

for their parents.

Scott has been a champ through it all and

my sister is glowing despite her exhaustion.

xoxoxoxo

Happy Birthday

To my niece and nephew!!!!

My sister delivered 2 BEAUTIFUL babies

at 3:33am today.

While it was an insane roller coaster at

first, Holly and the twins are recovering from

said rollercoaster.

Here is my nephew with Scott BEAMING;)

and my niece was getting some help transitioning

into the world but is doing well.

Thanks for everyones well wishes, prayers and support.

These babies are truly beautiful and I can't wait for them

to get a little bigger so Piper doesn't try to eat them;)

xo

no names yet.....baby boy 3# 14oz baby girl 4# 9oz. 34wks

Family Time

One of my BESTesT friends asked me to take

some family photos for her....

Then they Patiently WAITED while I tried to find

a morsel of time to edit a few....

Can't wait to meet their new edition soon...and take even more

photos--that they will likely have to wait for;)...at least

I'm consistent!

Soooo many more to come...but I will

leave you with one of MY FAVe's

xoxo

Beach Bums

couldn't help it;)

Splashin Around

at papas Pool;)

It's been

One of THOSE weeks....

But life is back on track

the house is germ-free...

and we are ready to head up north for the summer.

Insert big smiles here;)

We Miss

YOu as well;)

xoxo

template from Katie Pertiet_Little One for Designer Digitals; Ribbon, Papers, and hearts from

Mindy Terasawa_the love bandit kit for Designer Digitals; Background from Mindy Terasawa

May 31 Color Challenge for Designer Digitals.

Surf-Surf-Surf

Had an A.Mazing beach day with my sis and chillins

last weekend.

I had this great idea to attempt to surf.....

and I.LOVED.IT!!

This pretty much sums up the day;)

Lots of little waves

a couple wipe-outs

Tons of smiles and laughter

adventurous kidd-os

great friends (anna and jonny were there, too!)

some mad boogie boarding

Successfully standing up on surf boards....briefly;)

drip sand castles

sea shell "cakes"

and LOTs of 

GOOD TIMEs.

A Boy

and his dog

xoxo

Etc.

So many moments to remember:

Celebrating Bai's birthday and Brenda & Johns anniversary.

Watching my girl in a go-cart speed like a race car driver.

Having Cousins bond;  having Bai pester said cousins.

Watching Keeg and Abby become the best of friends.

Attempting a family picture in a Mosquito-infested Park.

Getting Pipe baptized.

Cleaning up after Pipe...one blow-out at a time

We will refrain from commenting on the actual Flights...

Rattlesnakes

ball games

talent shows

Keeg & Abby shows;)

Sleep-overs

S'Mores

meals--DESERTS

4-wheelers

Smiles and smiles.

and

SmiLes.

Back from Montana

Seriously.

Brad is from rural Montana and we just trekked there

to visit family.

While only a zillion photos could adequately sum up the trip,

here are a few highlights:

CRAZY DRIVERS

peace and quiet Outside....

Providing the kids were INside;)

And snow.

not a typ-o there.

SNOW in June.

More photos to follow!

Random catch-up

Took Piper on her first flight and she 

was a GREAT traveler...seriously.

Everyone was amazed how well she did;)

Reason for travel was to attend a scrapbook convention with my

sis-- the last one we will attend for awhile since she is

having twins this summer;)

Upon our arrival home, I think the kids were more excited

to see Piper than me!

While Keeg was at a playdate, Brady and Bai checked out

a firetruck.  Our wonderful subdivision hosted a block party

and had our local sheriff and firefighters in attendance.

looking forward to going to Montana soon!!

Surf's UP!!

This is Keeg.

Once she sets her mind to something she usually succeeds.

My sis took the kids to the beach yesterday.

Keeg got bored on the skim board.

She "surfed" on her tummy on her first try.

Then she started standing up without hesitation.

"mom, I need my own surf board now"

I am both amazed and proud of this girl.

***note to grandparents**

It is super shallow there and Uncle Jonny was right beside her!!

I LOVE BABIES

Especially ones that create even more laundry

for me.....hehe

This little guy could not be ANY sweeter....

Very alert...and cooperative;)

Betcha you thought he would be talking by the time I got 

to edit these!  

Thanks for your patience!  Hope they were worth the wait!!!

Soooo much

fun I had to make multiple collages to capture it all!!

Never before has someone demonstrated the art

of tickling themselves...she laughed more than I did

but only because I had to hold the camera steady to

capture it!

The next few scream adorable;  don't say I didn't warn you!

And this gem may be my new favorite....

Had so much fun.

How much?

Seriously, SO MUCH FUN!!!