Oh What Do You Do In the Summertime?

SWIM SWIM and SWIM some more! We have spent everyday at the pool for the last few weeks and it has been great. Maggie has overcome her fear, although she still refuses to do swimming lessons. Hallie is swimming across the pool and jumping off the diving board and Lainey is trying to do whatever they do. We are having a great time and loving the summer!

Aubrey and Annie

Aubrey and Annie

Aubrey

Annie- her tongue is sticking out all of the time now

Aubrey

Lainey

Hallie and the cousins

Maggie and Avery

Maggie- yes it is 2 feet deep, but it is serious progress

Hallie

Lainey

Hallie

Family Home Evening

What a fun night out with our family to Temple quare. Our kids have never been to the visitor's center and they loved it! Seriously couldn't get enough. I loved being there with my family and letting my kids feel the spirit of temple square.

Happy Fourth of July!

We had such a fun 4th of July. It was all the better because we spent the entire weekend with DADDY! We have been away from him for a month, so it was a sweet reunion. Happy fourth of July everyone and thank you to all who defend our freedom!

Aubrey- A little under the weather- you can see it in her eyes

Annie- feeling good here, but feeling sick is around the corner

Almost all of the grandkids

I love that the kids got their boosters out of the car to wait for the parade . . . resourceful!

totally conked out!

Fat and happy- I love it- they are weighing in at 18.5lbs at 6 months. They didn't waste anytime catching up!

Fireworks!

Little Dance Party at the fireworks

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to three of my girls! I am so far behind on the journaling, but I don't want to get any worse, so I just wanted to wish them all a happy birthday. Lainey Shae actually turned two yesterday, so her birthday wish is actually in good time. Hallie turned six on June 8 and Maggie 4 on April 7. So happy birthday to my girls who make me the happiest mom in the world and who are so patient with so much right now! I couldn't ask for better kids. I love you so much!

Lainey Shae- Old Macdonald Party

The Real Lainey- who refused to wear her shirt for the entire party!

Maggie Moo- Barbie/ PJ Party

Mags really wanted a Barbie party, but she is the queen of wearing PJs. She wanted nothing more than a Barbie party with everyone in the pajamas. As you wish babe!

Maggie also got to celebrate with Emmy and Isac while we were in UT.

Hallie princess party with the cousins. Her favorite part of the day was catching this bird. Ahhh! Fun party with her cousins.

Hallie - Tea party/ Dress up party. This was a blast!
Fun party with her other cousins!

Congrats!

Congrats to all of our friends who graduated from DMU last weekend! Way to go fellas-- and wives and kiddos! Won't be long and we will be there. And I better get working so I can come back as skinny and tan as all my girlfriends. I can't believe it! You gals all look amazing! I was sad to miss you in Iowa, but I was thinking of you all. Congratulations!

Family of Seven

I can't believe how long it has been since I have posted. We are getting used to our new life, we are getting ready for a new move, Aaron is finishing up his last rotation and our computer is broken. Despite the lack of posts, there is no lack of activity in our life. We are busy as ever and loving the amazing weather. Although incredibly sleep deprived and a little drained of energy, I couldn't be happier. I absolutely love my girls (and my hubby, too) and am trying to soak up this time with them. Prepare for a picture overload as soon as we get the computer fixed, but for now, here are the most recent pictures of everyone.

Annie

Aubrey