summer bliss (part one)

otter pops with cousins!

the ladies :)

they look little here, they've grown a lot lately... now laying eggs! Yay!

got to get a ride in before bed

I came into the room that was so quiet and found three "moms" . Apparently, the one on the left just barley had her baby and in is recovery, the tiny one in the middle is shushing and wrapping her baby, and the one on the right is in the process of having her baby (which conveniently came out the top of her shirt) Oh, Aisha if it were only that simple!!!

At "princess dance camp" with cousin Jaida on the right. It was the first time in a class for these two and they were in heaven!

Abby did it as well and had a lot of fun!

Sami and Adam's Grandma Merkley have a cute little relationship.

Father's Day! These four are all buddies and my pride and joy!

Check out those perfect stairs. My mom always took pictures like this of my sisters and I when we were growing up.... so I guess you could say it's tradition :) If you can, get a look at all those cheese grins up close.

Our friends flooding their lawn.

Can life get better than having a good ol' box to play with?!

Aisha reading to Abby when she was so sick.

4th of July parade with Adam's family in Inkom.

Our nephew "caught" a fish in a pool filled with trout and other kids... I say "caught" because most the fish were kinda floating from all the kids catching and releasing them. Weird things happen in Inkom :)

May...

Three little monkeys jumpin on the bed! Right before bed is when they get hyper. (and yes, contrary to popular belief, my kids get hyper) I had them sit still for a minute.

Make that four monkeys.... if you can't beat em' right? Poor Sam, she didn't want a picture.

Oh, the outfit! Nothing suits her better than rain boots and a skirt!

"Mom, I look kinda different"

Pulling teeth makes me sick! I had to leave the room when Adam said "let me see that. I'm just going to wiggle it" I've heard that one before....Mom.

School is out! I'm glad I get Abby back. This was at her end of the year program and this cute little guy is one of our car pool buddies!

She was so excited G & G "Willvie" came

This awesome woman will be a legend in our home from now on! She is so full of energy, humor and was PERFECT for Abbs! Thanks Mrs. Harshbarger!

Waiting patently to see Natalie's newest sweetheart Kasen.

This is right after, doesn't she look beautiful! There is something so special shared between us sisters when a baby is born. (it was only Nicole and I at this point) I walked into Nat's recovery room, (she has to have c-sections) my mom and Nicole were already in there, I got one look at Natalie and lost it! In one look I saw the beautiful strength of a mother who went through a lot to get that sweet boy here, I saw the joy that only a spirit from our Heavenly Father can bring to a family, and I saw my dear sister and friend who I've known all my life!

I had to throw this one in of Sami doing "knock-knock" (you know the voice)

Surprise!

Adam brought these beauties home Easter weekend!

We've had this idea of getting egg-laying hens for awhile and I've been dragging my feet about it for lots of reasons... First of all I didn't want another "project" my to-do list is pretty full for the summer. Second, I get WAY too attached to animals (or fish), they become part of the family in my opinion:) Anyway, we decided to let Abby take over and have the responsibility and so far she is doing really well. She hasn't got the hang of holding them or the smell or the "mess" yet, but this is Abby we're talking about and once she does... she'll do awesome :)

Baby Abby...

... is 6 years old!!!

So, my camera broke and we have a lot of video of her big day, but no pictures to post until I can get them off of Adam's phone.

Until that time I wanted to wish my big girl a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Abby is my right hand lady. She is so sweet, shy(when she's not at home), stubborn, smart, mature and full of 6 year old personality! I'm so thankful that we had this girl first, she has taught me so much about life and what is MOST important.

We love you Abbs!

The Seven Year Itch??

Itch? NO WAY! We just had our 7 year Anniversary and I couldn't be more in love with Adam than I am now! I love being with him, holding his hand, kissing him, dancing with him or going on dates (even if it's just grocery shopping)! I still get excited to hear the garage door telling me that he is home! He is everything to me and I am so blessed to have him. I probably depend on him way too much, but I cant help it, he is my other half! I love being married and having someone who knows EVERYTHING about me including my endless flaws and still continues to love me! Plus, without Adam I wouldn't have these little cusses that are now tugging at my shirt! So here's to you, Babe! I love you and I'm excited for our adventures ahead....I'd follow you anywhere!