Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday and... Happy Birthday!

I have to beg the older two to pose but not Emma-Kate! She can strike a pose anytime, anywhere at a moments notice!

Dad taking the kids for a four wheeler ride. It is usually a fight to see who gets to go first.

Oakland on his first four wheeler ride!

Jack wondering why Oakland his setting in HIS seat!

I'm a big boy now!

Wow! I am sure the toddler girls are lining up to catch these two eligible bachelors!

Is Jack trying to gently and loving pat Oakland on his head OR is he getting ready to whap him a good one? Only Jack knows!

We had three of our kids have birthdays within two months of each other so, we held out and just had one birthday party! We had some friends and family over for a BBQ and the kids swam in the pool. Jack and Oakland were super models once again! Happy Birthday to:



Morgan Michelle - turned 7 on May 24



Gavin Ray - turned 11 on July 2



Hannah Grace - turned 7 on July 26

Hmm.. 'nannas

Okie had his first taste of solid food! By the way he is attacking the spoon, you would think the kid was starving to death!

This one is for Okie's Aunt Shawnae

I have such special children!

These photos really need no comments.. they speak for themselves!

Please watch your kids!

Saturday night I went running up the canyon behind our house and as I was coming out of the canyon, I noticed a red and white helicopter hovering awfully close to my neighborhood. At first, I thought maybe someone had been hurt down by the lake. But, the helicopter kept getting lower and lower and as I came running out of the canyon , it landed right on the street that runs to our home. Turns out, it was a life flight helicopter. The whole neighborhood was coming out in full force to see what was going on so, Reddy and I plus 4 kids made our way down the street. Turns out a 4 year old little boy nearly drowned in his aunts backyard swimming pool. I am fairly certain no one in our neighborhood owns a built in ground swimming pool so it was most likely your standard variety 12-24 inch kids pool. This was just a strong reminder to always watch your kids when they are swimming! And to drain your pool when you are done swimming for the day! I haven't heard how the little boy is doing but we hope for the best!

And, no blog would be complete without an update picture of my little chunky monkey!