Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Celebrate!

That is supposed to be 3 fingers, but that's kind of hard.
Supposed to be 3 fingers again. But, she sure is cute.
So, this is me when I was 3. Not really, it of course is Aislinn, but close enough, my parents say we look very similar.

We celebrated Aislinn's birthday yesterday with an great cupcake cake from Publix with a Nemo theme! It was delicious! For dinner, Aislinn picked Cracker Barrel, but I went to Chili's since it was much closer and she didn't seem to mind too much.

Monday, June 16, 2008

Happy, Happy Birthday Aislinn dear!

just a day or so old.
First Birthday - what a beautiful little girl!
Second birthday and just as beautiful!
Third birthday full of personality!

Happy Third Birthday Aislinn Grace! She arrived June 16, 2005, 4 weeks and 1 day early. She weighed in at 6 pounds 1 ounce and 19 1/2 inches long. Aislinn was born on the same date that her great-grandfather died some 37 years earlier. After a slightly surprising and rocky start, she has been just amazing! Anyone that knows her, knows that she is determined, bright, and always right! Enough said?

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Happy Father's Day -

to a fantastic father to me andan amazing father to my children.

I love you both very much!

I looked out the window, and what did I see?

A hot air balloon, looking back at me!

The kids and I heard a really strange noise this morning as we were getting ready for church. Come to find out, it was a hot air balloon that had landed in our neighbor's backyard. They needed to take it down and ended up doing it in our front yard. After they posed for a picture, of course.

Friday, June 13, 2008

Aislinn's Birthday Party

We celebrated Brigham, Ben, Grace and Aislinn's birthday's tonight. They all turn 3 within a short time. Brigham was 3 on May 29, Ben turned 3 on June 10, Grace was 3 today, and Aislinn will be 3 on June 16. We are going to have quite an interesting Sunbeam class, aren't we?
Aislinn, Grace and Brigham - the birthday kids. I don't know where Ben was...
Aislinn
I can't believe that she is going to be 3 on Monday. My baby. :(


Happy Birthday!

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

What can I say?

I have a GREAT tan!

I have a grumpy husband who just doesn't understand that I can't come in to work as much as I did when the kids were in school. I wonder why?...

Three out of the seven of us are under the weather. Chris, Greyson and I are all fighting something. :(

The pool is amazing, and since I don't have any more updates on its progress, you are going to be quite bored with my blog. All we do is hang out by the pool. No, really, I'm not exaggerating.

Since I am fighting 'something', I sound like a man. The good news is that I can't yell. I wonder if Chris finally got his wish that I would quit yelling? I wish that I didn't and I am trying to get better, but, no kidding, they don't listen until I do! The house sure is quieter though. :)

Sunday, June 08, 2008

A quick trip

Josh had his National Eagle Scout Court of Honor today. We were so proud of him that we traveled to Hudson to celebrate. I grew up next door to their family. Turin, Bruno and April's oldest son, was and is, like a brother to me. We are only 5 months apart in age and we were together almost everyday of our lives from 9 until 18. It was great to get to see everyone again.

Turin and me. We're not as young as we used to be...

Bruno and April, the parents, that were like second parents to me. I never got the concept that I wasn't part of their family and they were gracious enough to allow me to be.

Saturday, June 07, 2008

Primary Activity

I believe there was between 50 to 60 people here tonight. I sure hope everyone had a good time. We sure did.

The slide is in...

just in time for the Primary Activity at 4. I believe that it arrived between noon and 1 and took a few hours to get in place. WOW! We love it!
Aislinn assuming her supervisory role, as usual.
Cliff posing with the finished product.
Me, taking 'the plunge'.
Kerstyn taking her first try. She was a little timid at first, but that quickly wore off. Too bad the boys were off at a movie... however, their faces when that got home were priceless!

Friday, June 06, 2008

Brennan's Graduation




Brennan and his teacher, Mrs. Parker


Brennan, we are SO proud of you! I just can't believe you are going to middle school! You are a blessing and a joy to have in our family. We love you.

Thursday, June 05, 2008

All we do is...

Swim,
Swim,
Swim!

Wednesday, June 04, 2008

We're swimming!

Even though the water was green, we were NOT deterred!
Starting to fill the pool. It took around 13 hours with two hoses running full blast the whole time.
I think that I might of even been more excited than the kids! Well, not more, but definitely just as excited!
I took this picture this morning before school. The kids were so excited when they got up to see that it was full. The green will go away as soon as we get some chemicals in it.
Aislinn in her 'little pool'. Also known as, the kiddie pool.
Kerstyn, Lauklan and Greyson posing in the deep end.

We had the Bells and Pettengills from our neighborhood over this afternoon to swim. All of the children had a blast! Now that we finally got the pump running, the water color should change quickly.

Kerstyn's Awards Day

Kerstyn with her reading medal and her math trophy.
Smiling while she waits for her treat.

Kerstyn had a very sweet awards ceremony today. She got the award that you watch given above along with the Math Superstars trophy and a reading medal. She has had a great year and we are SO proud of her! Way to go Kerstyn Rebekah!

Monday, June 02, 2008

They finished the inside!

WAHOO!!!
Kiddie Pool
Shallow end
Shot of the pool from standing on the lanai.
SpaSpa shot to the house.
Tea Olives behind our bedroom
Landscaped area between the pavilion and the pool deck.

Side of the pavilion and back.

Chris did a great job with the landscaping! It really helps the pool are have a more finished look.


However, we're just getting started! Still to do are 3 other sides to the pool area.



Sunday, June 01, 2008

A bug, or depression?

I got home from church today and just got in the bed and covered up! I'm at my end of this! I know, I'm not my pool, but COME ON!

I am also suffering from tummy distress and nausea, so I guess it could be a viral thing too. Not a good combination!

However, things should be shaping up soon.

Can you believe it is June?