24 DAYS ON THE FLOOR!

We are sooooo ready for Daddy to get better. Logan puts on his hat and stands by the door!! I am so sick of WAITING- WAITING for the doctor's appointment, WAITING for a second opinion, WAITING for medicine to work, WAITING for surgery. We have watched every single movie we have and I went out last night and bought 4 more.

Quirks about Violet

We have been tagged by the daily diaper.

Here are the rules:
1. Link back to the person who tagged you
2. Mention the rules on your blog
3. Tell 6 unspectacular quirks of yours
4. Tag 6 fellow bloggers by linking to them
5. Leave a comment for each tagged blogger to let them know that they have been tagged

Sis, call me and we can figure out who we want to tag :) 

6 quirks about Violet:

1. She has to lick her food before she decides she will eat it.

2. She has 4 different, distinct dances for when she watches Sesame Street.

3. When I walk in her room in the mornings, she is usually holding one of her ugly dolls, talking to it in her adorable, alien language, and then, once she tires of their conversation, she throws it through her crib bars.

4. She cracks up every time the dogs shake their heads when they have a stuffed animal in their mouths. As she laughs, she shakes her head. It is the funniest thing ever.

5. She has an affinity for dog food.  She barely eats anything, but when the dog food is out,  she is gunning for it.

6. Her favorite word is "Lyla" right now. She walks around the house saying "Lyla, Lyla, Lyla."

dancing in the rain

Logan stood at the door saying "eese eeesse" which is PLEASE in his language. So I let him loose on the balcony! He had a total blast and I thought these pictures were funny :) Rainy days and Mondays...

Rainy Saturday

I am preparing for Fall and today is the first cool day in weeks. I am loving how this camo yarn is turning into a nice scarf. I am trying to hurry and get this done so I can work on more leg warmers for other dancing nieces in California ;)


I don't talk about my hubby that much but I have known him for 7 years. He is a wonderful father to all my children and a kind loving husband. He is the strongest man I know and I love him VERY much. NOW I have to be strong for him. He hurt his back last March at work and his injury has only gotten worse. He now cannot straighten his legs or walk. The Doctor finally told us Thursday (after the 2nd MRI) that he will need surgery. We are going to get a second opinion as I have heard nothing but horror stories about back surgery. But he is in sooo much pain I just want him to feel better again. We are just praying that he will be back on his feet soon.

Down here at the BUS STOP

Max and his GANG waiting for the bus. They leave out like 20 minutes early so they can run and play before the bus comes.

The boys are so lucky to live next to sooo many friends ;) Zach and Colton have to stand off to the side so they don't look like they hang out with the little fellas. Zach has chosen to turn his football helmet for track shoes (thank goodness), maybe he will be like his birthday twin Ben :). Zach is going to make me get up every Saturday and run with him!! So far the boys love their teachers. We think it will be a GREAT year.

School Bell BLUES

The boys were up early today! Max is super excited b/c he got the teacher he wanted Mrs. Knight :) Zach is super excited b/c his best friend Colton will be going to Plainview this year! I think this is going to be an AWESOME school year for everyone ;) Aunt Tara I hope you day goes wonderful!!!

Go Indians ;)

Summer Reading

Here Zach sits trying to hurry and cram the last book of summer reading. The summer is ending too quickly :( Max is having his buddy Mark sleep over and Zach is getting ready to stay at his pals house for the last HURRAH of the summer. BUT he must finish "To Kill A Mockingbird" by tomorrow.

What a LOVELY surprise :)

I was soo excited to see my lil LJ ;) What a wonderful day I got to see Papa Jay and Aunt Brie. I love days like this where everything works out wonderfully! The trip was too short but I am glad we could share a wonderful LINNER (lunch and dinner).
I love you my Lyla Bear and it was wonderful to see your smiling face sweet one. I can't believe you are almost 1 year old. If I knew you were coming sooner I would have bakes you a Happy Birthday cake :)

XXOO It was good to see you Brie I miss you and you looked wonderful.

Last weekend of summer

I can't believe that school starts on Monday!!!There is still so much to do. Much more swimming needs to be done!! We still need school supplies Arrgh- I am letting the boys sleep in this weekend because Monday will be here before we know it! Aunt Tara are you ready to be teaching?? I am so excited for you ;)

Happy Birthday to my sister!

Enjoy the last year of your twenties :) I knew you would LOVE these pictures. Have an awesome day!! Wish I could be there to have MORE cake haha! XXOO

summer time

We have enrolled in school and summer is almost over :( School starts on Aug.11. Tara have you started celebrating your BIRTHDAY yet?? It is Aug.1 so get to it!!