McWane Center

The kids and I went to the McWane Center today. I needed a break from the pool, because the pool with an 18 month old is anything but relaxing.




Giving a weather report...by far one of his favorites

Days of Summer

This is how we spend most of our days: at the neighborhood pool. Our neighborhood has a WONDERFUL pool. It is a no entry pool which the kids and I both LOVE.

Healthy Babies

I took the kids yesterday morning for their well check-ups. Carter was GREAT (as usual) Bentley, not so much (as usual :) You can tell by the picture. Carter had to read an eye chart, which made me SO nervous. I thought what if he didn't know what something was, but he did great :)They also checked his blood pressure, which consumed him the rest of the time. Carter weighed in at a whopping 32 lbs which actually puts him in the 30th percentile, could not believe it. We have made major progress. He use to be off the charts on the low end. I forgot what his height was, I have it written down, but he was in the 50th percentile for height. Miss. Priss weighs 27 lbs. which puts her in the 60th percentile (thank the Lord :) and I also dont remember her height, but she was in the 70th percentile for height. FINALLY, she has slowed down. She got 1 shot and Carter got 3. They both did really well with the shots, of course I had to bribe with a trip to the toy store, but whatever works. Carter told me Bentley did not need a toy because she was not good...LOL

Father's Day

I wanted to say Happy Father's Day to my WONDERFUL husband. He is a great daddy and works very hard for us and I can't thank him enough for supporting me in staying home with our children. (Actually it was HIS decision, I always planned on working and he told me before we got married that he wanted me to stay home. However, I'm 100% sure I would have wanted to the minute I laid my eyes on Carter :) I also want to wish my Dad and Father-in-Law a VERY Happy Father's Day as well. They are wonderful grandparents to my children. Thank you all for what you do for me and my babies!! This is what we came home to this afternoon...

Mom said Carter picked out the plates, cups, and napkins because he wanted me to have a "Princess Party", he's so sweet :)


My Cake


Later on, we went over to Joseph's parents house to give his dad his Father's Day and B'day gifts.

Bentley and Granny


Baby Girl


Daddy and Carter playing in the wigs at Granny and Papas


Once we left there, we went to my parents house and gave my dad his gift and ate Jim N' Nicks with them. We had a LONG, but enjoyable day.

30th Birthday Beach Trip

This weekend we went to the beach with Jennifer & Scott and Kim & Keith to celebrate my 30th birthday. We had a wonderful time, as always and we shared tons of laughs, food, and fun. Thank you to my wonderful friends and the g-parents for keeping the kids and making my birthday weekend so special. I love you all!

The Love Birds


Me and Joseph


The Girls


The Guys




Kim & Keith


Jen & Scott


Scott & Jen's LARGE steamer from Old Bay Steamer


This "Lady" was behind the bar at Old Bay Steamer; thought it was so funny


My HUGE mound of Nachos from Harry T's


ANOTHER one of Scott and Jen's Plates...LOL


Me and Joseph


Me and Kimmy


Me saying...Oh No, why did you guys tell them it was my birthday. The whole staff came an out and sang Happy Birthday


My B'day Dessert...YUMMY Smores


Just had to share Jennifers HUGE amount of make-up she brought...LOL I ALWAYS giver her a hard time about the amount of "products" she has and takes with her everywhere!

A Carter Funny

After the kids and I had dinner (Joseph is out of town, big surprise :)they came into my room and started wrestling on the floor. I told Carter to be careful with her (which I say about 100 times a day) and that I wish they would just play instead of wrestle. He then said "Well mom, you shouldn't have gotten 2 kids, because they will want to wrestle."
Last night while I was making dinner, the kids were playing in the den and I heard Carter tell Bentley she was going to be in trouble, so I immediately think great, what now. Carter ran in the kitchen and said, "You will never believe this mommy, Bentley said she cheers for "Aubren" He is so funny and keeps me laughing.

Long Overdue VBS Post

This is my favorite picture taken from the WONDERFUL week of VBS. Marsha and I were directors again this year which means ALOT of work, but ALOT MORE rewards ;)We had an average of over 1200 people at VBS each day. Over 850 elementary students registered. About 79 little angels made a decision to accept Jesus into their hearts! These amazing kids scraped couch cushions, asked neighbors and brought in piggy banks to send over $2600 to missionaries in Africa. A 2nd grader was able to collect boxes of toothpaste, toothbrushes and sugarless gum for children in Africa. I cant think of a better way to spend my time and efforts than VBS. I LOVE IT!!! Six adults were saved as well!!!! We have a church FULL of unselfish people who take a week off of work or time out of their busy schedules to make all of this happen. Thank you to everyone who helped and especially to Jenny and Marsha; I can't imagine doing it without you two.