What a Boy!!

Layron learned to mow lawns this spring. It has been great for him. He earned some money doing it, and actually saved enough that with a little help on his birthday, he bought a new I-Pod. It is now a pemanent fixture in his ears. He is such a good boy and a hard worker.

Craft Day

I've been really busy this summer. I finally had a day with nothing to do!!! So I knew right away it was a craft day!!! I had a huge pile of clothes Neil dumped after cleaning out his closet. I made some P.J.'s for Erik completely out of Neil's t-shirts. I also made Seth some P.J.'s using an old t-shirt and some shorts of Neil's I down-sized to fit him. A productive fun day. Oh, and sorry about the upside down pics. I do not claim computers to be a hobby.

The Maiden Voyage!!!

While we were visiting in Texas, my lucky dog Husband went and won a "Go" Trailer. He followed clues and studied the area and was the first to find the trailer in San Francisco. When he text me and said that he won, I said "yeah right". I never win anything, skill or luck it doesn't matter. He won 2 kayaks, a hammock, sleeping bags, pillows, hiking boots, shoes, bags, and tons of other stuff. We took our first trip up the mountains near town. Mikey and Layron set up a tent. Mikey slept alone in the tent and Layron actually slept in a hammock. We had a great time and the trailer was great!!!! Can't wait to try out the kayaks.( NO water near here)

Graduation

All the boys happened to match real well at the graduation. It made for a good photo-op while we waited.

Taylor's Graduation

Taylor was Salutatorian at her Graduation. We are very proud of her. She is a smart, talented, sweet, good girl. Can't wait to see what her future holds for her. I'm sure it will be great. Good Luck at college!!!

Texas Snow Cones

One of our favorite things to do in Texas is get snow cones. It was hotter there than here this year so it made them even better.

Road Trip 2011

Four Adults, 7 Children, 16 hours, 1 motorhome. What a Blast. We loaded up in Grandma Jeanne and Grandpa Rick's motorhome and headed to Texas for cousin Taylor's graduation. We made the trip in one day. The kids did soooo much better than expected. We were all surprised. We had lots of activities for them to do and we did stop for 1 hour at lunch to let Grandpa nap and play at a park. Every single kid took a nap afterwards which is a great feat in and of itself. Grandpa was a great sport too. We just kept him filled up with lots of snacky foods and diet pepsi's.

Dad

Down and Derby

Well, if you've ever watched the movie "Down and Derby" you should. Just don't let your husband!!!! Who would of thought, a pinewood derby track in the living room. It looked like a bomb exploded in my living room for days. The mess drove me crazy. I guess that's what happens when you live with 4 little boys and 1 big boy.

New Shirts

I love making Erik new shirts. I buy plain old t-shirts for a buck or two and fix them up. It's a great way to use fabric scraps and felt. I LOVE felt!! I'm not sure why the lightning McQueen car had to be in all the pictures. I guess it's a boy thing.