4th of July Weekend

This year for the 4th we went to the lake with some friends. We all had a great time eating, tubing, and riding the sea-doos. Didn't take many pics, too much going on to think about grabbing my camera :)

We survived :)

Surpring their Daddies at the airport

Joseph got back Sunday from another 10 day trip to Brazil on a Medical Mission Trip. It was a LONG week, but I knew what he was doing was worth all of it. Many people were treated, but more importantaly many were saved. Our church had yellow arm bands for members to wear in order to pray for the team when they saw them and Carter had his on and around day 3 of Joseph being gone he took his off and I asked him why and he said, "Everytime I look at it, it reminds me of Daddy and I start crying because I miss him so much." Talk about heartbreaking...all I could think about is how many people out there lose their spouse and have to explain to their children that they are never coming back. REALLY makes you realize how important family is and how blessed we truly are to have another day.

McWane Center

Last week Trisha and I took the kids to McWane to check out some of the new exhibits. They have alot of cool new things and the boys LOVED the zipline. They did it multiple times. Bentley was too interested in Cooper to do it :)



Bentley and Cooper, he is ALWAYS smiling!




BIG Bubbles




Inside a BIG bubble




Carter on the zipline




Sweet Girl



Cade's First Birthday

My best friend Jennifer's little boy, Cade, turned one a few weeks ago and they came down from Tennesse last weekend and we had him a pool party at Josephs parents house. The kids had a blast and more importantly all of my besties and our kids got to spend the afternoon together.



The Birthday Boy




The cute visors Auntie Jen made



Carter and Cash



My Angel



Cupcake Time



First Dance Recital

Bentley had her first recital. She looked so precious and loved every minute of it. When I first found out I was having a girl, her first dance recital is one thing that popped into my mind. I loved every second of the whole 60 she was on stage :) She said she wants to take it again next year and she is doing gymnastics this summer. She had her first class last week and she did really well. She has good balance. So, we will see how that goes.

Baseball Party

Another season has come to an end and I just realized I have not posted many pics from this season, if any. I will  put some on here when I get a chance. They had a good season and Carter ended with a homerun and the game ball. They had a swim party at one of the players houses. It ended up being rather chilly that day, but they didn't seem to mind.

Carters 6th Birthday

Never in a million years would I have guessed that Carters 6th birthday would go down in history as one of the worlds worst natural disasters. April 27, 2011 was the day HORRIBLE tornados struck our state and the images will remain on our minds for years to come. So many peoples lives have been turned upside down and I strongly encouage you to give tangible items, money, or your time to help get these poeples lives back in order.
On a lighter note, that famous date was also the day my baby boy turned 6. How can it be? Didn't I just bring him home and in a few months he will be a 1st grader!!




Opening Gifts from Mom and Dad




Opening Gifts from Nonna and Grandan




Nonna didn't want to leave Bentley out...LOL




Mexican Birthday Dinner with my family




A homerun and the Game Ball makes for a fun birthday gift :)




Getting ready for Bubbies "Jump Party"





The Yummy Cake




Happy 6th Birthday Carter!