The Chitlins...

It's been awhile since I've taken a photo of all the kids together.

These will do for now.

The plan is to take the kids out, dressed super cute, and take pictures.

Obviously this hasn't happened yet.

It will... eventually.

In the meantime enjoy the cuteness that is my children sitting on a chair in the den with a terrible backdrop for a photo.

Let Him Run...

Today I took Zeus to Panaca to a place a friend had told me about where I could let him off his leash and run.

Man can that dog run!

He looks like he's galloping and his stride is incredibly long.

I've come to the conclusion that I need to take a ball next time.

Snap, Crackle, POP!

For the 4th of July we had a pretty laid back day.

Well, I spent 3 hours detailing the Pacifica so I could trade it in.

I brought home a 2000 Ford Expedition.

We. Love. It.

Anyway, I'll have to share our off-road adventure from last night another time.

So, on the 4th I got the new car then we watched a mini fireworks show at the long-term care my grandma is in.  They do a lot of nice things for the residents.

Because we spent the evening with Mimo, we didn't make it to any of the large fireworks displays being held in the area.

Never fear, my dad came to the rescue.

He bought a bunch of fireworks and put on quite the show for the girlies.

Avery decided she doesn't like the noise, but loves sparklers.

I think the grandkids give Dad an excuse to do things like this.

I love that about him.

It was a fun way to end our trip.

The Park Formerly Known as Marine World...

The kids and I visited my parents for about 5 days over the 4th of July.

The kids had never been to an amusement park, so Mom, Chelsea, Codie and I took the kids to Six Flags Discovery Adventure, which used to be known as Marine World.

The girlies had a blast.

They were fascinated by watching the dolphins swim.

The killer whale splashed us (we were drenched!) during the show.

Laura and Avery flipped out about it while Kaitlyn thought it was awesome.

I just worried about my camera.

They loved the rides and my personal favorite was the shark tank.

We got to pet sting rays and watch the tiger prowling about.

Mom and the kids avoided sunburn while Chelsea, Codie and I did not.

I'm still peeling.

Mom bought the girlies huge stuffed animals that currently reside in said girlies' beds.

We ate a lot of junk food.

We got super tired.

Boy was it fun.

Almost There...

Well my Little Man is almost 1.

Why must time fly by?

I never cease to be amazed by the miracle that is my children.