Just in case...

... you forgot how cute my kids are...

Fun in the Sun

Yesterday I took the kids to a friends house and we all went to the pool. There were 3 of us moms and a total of 6 kids ages 4 and under... fun! I had it pretty easy since my kids are slightly older and more self-sufficient... although the babies were super cute floating around!

Here is our group... minus Grace and myself

Such a little stud.

She was actually able to "swim" by herself which made her scream with joy... and a little fright

Before we went to the pool I decided to give Justice a haircut... look at that face!

After all that pool fun we came home and took naps. Then we were able to pick up "Daddy" and get frozen custard. It is becoming a very regular outing for two reasons: 1. Sheridans is amazing. 2. We are budgeting our money and it only costs us 3.65 for a fun family outing.

Those are the free "kiddie" cones! 

After our little treat we came home and Rob barbecued some chicken (with Gates sauce) and we ate dinner outside... ahhh what a great day!

Mother's Day

I downloaded these pictures days ago and I was going to wait to post them when I had time to write about them. Well I don't really have the time or energy now... I need to be writing a paper right now... so enjoy these pictures and use your imagination to narrate. 

My Amazing Mother's Day 2009

(although I missed my own two mothers!)

We saw this on our way home from the restaurant... at first the little baby was nestled in his mother's feathers and then he got out and went on a little walk... perfect.

50 years!

While Gram and Pops were here, we were able to celebrate their 50th Anniversary with them!

How cute are they?? We all went out to dinner at the Hereford House, and had a great meal! It was amazing to hear about the best and worst of their 50 years of marriage. Honestly, it made me love Rob that much more as we will celebrate 5 years this summer and look forward to the next 45!

It was a perfect night!

The Run

After nine weeks of anticipation and training... WE DID IT! Our four mile Trolley Run was a success! 

Here is our group eating an awesome breakfast after the race... I'm calling us 

"The Officially Unofficial NHCC Running Club" New members always welcome!

The Butler's (thanks for breakfast!)

Jessie and me (How do you look so cute after a race Jess? You kinda suck)

It was such an awesome day! I came home on a post-race high. It felt so good to accomplish a goal, and to add to it, I just finished my first two classes at Avila University! It was a big weekend for me. I was so exited to take this week off, and just sit and be lazy because I had one week off of school, and I just finished my race. The funny thing is, these last few days its just been the opposite. I ran this morning and it felt great! Yesterday I went over to campus and picked out my classes for fall. I just finished these great goals I had set for myself, and now I have new ones already! 

On a total side note... another big goal was completed a few weeks ago... Justice is totally potty trained! He just decided one day and hasn't looked back! YAY!

Lake Pictures

Easter Weekend

We have had one of the best weeks! Rob's Grandparents (Gram and Pops) came into town the week before Easter and were able stay here while we celebrated Easter. The kids just love them and don't want to leave their sides, and I think Gram and Pops have had a pretty good time with the kids (wink wink). Anyway here are a bunch of pictures of all the fun things we did for Easter...

Justice wanted to do puzzle after puzzle with his Great-Grandpa

Hamming it up as usual!

Notice the yellow die everywhere? Yeah Justice spilled it after the first egg... as I cleaned it up with paper towels, Pops told me to wrap up a few eggs in the soaked towel... and what do you know, we ended up with several yellow eggs!

The little stinker kept closing his eyes... too cute

working so very hard

Getting ready for the egg hunt at church

Seriously, she can't just smile?!?

A little face paint

Petting zoo...

Yeah all of this was at church... they know how to put on a sweet event!

oooo candy

All cute and ready for church

Watching a movie with Pops

Our awesome Easter dinner!!! I was so proud of this... although I could never have done it all without Gram... she is awesome!

On Tuesday Gram and Pops moved their motorhome out of our driveway and up to Smithville Lake. Last night we played in the sun, ate steak, and roasted marshmallows over a fire... I just can't imagine a better week!