Oh, the places he'll climb

I hear "Mommy, Mommy!" This is where I found Zane. There is never a dull moment in my house! I think I am going to make an album of all the crazy places that I find my little monkey. :-)

Kylee turns 5

My sweet baby girl turned 5 on August 5th. She has grown up so fast. She is an amazing little girl who has changed our lives in more ways I can count, and I wouldn't change having her for anything. She may drain me emotionally on some days, but she brings me so much joy.

Her requested birthday meal consisted of macaroni and cheese, hamburgers, & watermelon

Kylee, Gracie, Leah, Taylor, McKayla, Kelsey
Grandpa Wayne, Grandma Betty, Nana, Papa, & Aunt Amy, & Mo also came for her party.

Kylee requested a pink flamingo (her favorite animal since they are pink) cake. She didn't want it in the shape of a flamingo, but with the pond, etc. I wasn't sure I could pull it off, but in the end, she loved it and that was all that mattered to me.

Tea party time

NYR 2010

Here are a few pictures from our NYR trip. We had a really nice trip with our church group. We also saw my Uncle Bill and my parents (they were in Colorado for another camp) while we were there. We met up at Red Rocks Amphitheater. I would love to go to a concert there sometime. It was quite windy that day but still had a great time. Then we headed over to Mimi's Cafe (one of my favorite restaurants).

me and my Uncle Bill (I look so short next to him)

my sweet kids

Kylee at the Red Rocks Amphitheater

Kylee and Esther

all of us at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs

Kylee and Campbell (they have played together every year at NYR since before they were 1). I think they will remember each other now instead of getting to know each other ever year. They had a lot of fun together.

after eating at Mimi's Cafe with my parents and Uncle Bill

Me and Molly Bell (I was so surprised and happy to see her. It had been a long time.)

Zane and Gracen (Cambell's cousin who was about the same age as Zane.)

Our church group

Random summer photos

My daughter would have corn on the cob for every meal if she could

Zane was trying to join in on the fun.

Josh emptied the dryer and Zane got in it. Made for a cute picture, but have to keep an eye on that boy around the dryer now. :-)

Gracie was over for the day and they all ate at Kylee's table. Zane was so happy to be able to eat with them.