Finally Summer of 2017...

Braden, Reed, John, Colton, and Hunter getting ready

 to celebrate Colton's 9th birthday campout

Kylie and Callie got away from the boys and had their own fun

Someone likes to lick the bowl! 

Crockett Park puts on concerts in the park on Sunday nights during the summer.  We ususally meet at the Karkau's house, swim, have a devotional, bike over to the park, eat there then bike back.

Summertime is for fort building...

...and Rules! Our kids do well with structure and this reward system worked great!

Reed picking weeds

Kylie taking out the trash

Braden watering the flowers and pulling the weeds

Watercolor with Ryan's parents

I hope she enjoyed her $7 sno cone

They did not intend to match but too cute!

Thankful for a weekend away with family

We had never been to Watercolor before but it is WAY too crowded during the summer.

I would say that our trip was a success 

May 2017 Happenings

One of my favorite pictures from this year! 

Nanny with Hudson. He loves him some Nanny just like everyone else does too.

Kylie, Ella, and Callie

Kylie and Callie wrapped up a great learning season of soccer.

 I am so thankful for their sweet friendship.

 Braden made the all tournament team for their team in baseball. Way to go B!

At our church, they have a Bible dedication for our rising 2nd graders.  We are so blessed with a wonderful family at home and at church.

 Oh my! Where is the time going? Braden and Reed finishing up 2nd grade and 

Kylie finishing up 1st grade. We are so proud of each of them!

 Miss Fitch's Class. These sweet kids had the opportunity to "loop" with the same students and teacher so they have formed great relationships these past 2 years. 

End of school party for the boys.

 We hosted the boys' end of school party at our house. They had a great time just enjoying outside!

 Annual Mom's Getaway

 Top row: Lia, Leslie, LeighAnn, Laura, Lindsay, and Stephanie

Front row: Me, Heather, Jaclyn, Rebekah, and Martha Lynn

We have a house with two separate condo units. This is "our house" of girls. 

 Thankful for a time to enjoy girlfriends and the beach and for husbands who gladly keep the kids!