We took the kids bowling today for the first time. We went with Brian, Angie, Jen, Micah, Michelle, Hope, Jared, Mr. Green, Amy, Eric, Evan, Avery and Mr. and Mrs. Wood. Angie had free passes and was kind enough to share them with us. The bowling alley is new and very clean and since we went this morning, there wasn't a rowdy crowd there. Rachel LOVED it!! They had gutter guards so she wouldn't get a gutter ball each time. She did great and really enjoyed it. Bradley wasn't into it at all, so he and I found other things to look at and do. I bowled a little bit, but mostly it was Rachel and Nick doing the bowling. Nick threw his ball so hard that I'm surprised there's not a hole in the back of the alley from it. Angie Moon was the best bowler...not throwing it the hardest, but the most controlled and precise. Anyway, we had a great time and I can't wait to go back again. Rachel wants her cousin JuJu to go with her when her baby Alex's tummy isn't hurting so much. It was a fun morning, and we came home to rest and recover from the past couple of busy days.
*** I will add pictures when I get them from Jen...I forgot my camera! ***
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Friday, July 4, 2008
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!
Lauren kissing on Bradley
I'm #1!
Papa and Rachel giving the donkeys some corn husks
Rachel helping Papa shuck corn
Nick & Micah hard at work cooking ribs and stew
Papa, Rachel & Bradley calling the donkeys over
Me and Bradley
Bradley hamming it up
Me and my sweet babies
Silly girl!
Bradley's hair blowing in the fan!
Bradley wanted me to dip him into the water
having fun!
Sweet Rachel with her boogey board
Sweet Bradley
Matt & Lauren
Everyone's having a great time!
Carter is swimming
Micah and Jen
Daddy and Rachel
Heather and Randy
Sophia and Rachel decide to take a "ride"
Lauren joins them
Poor Bradley is exhausted!
Elle's the horse rider now...with a few additions
Giddy'up ! Elle, Sophie and Rach
Rachel & ElleWe love ICE CREAM!!!
Yummy!
Gorgeous Sophie!
Precious Lauren
Adorable Rachel...making a good ole mess!
Daddy and Bradley
The whole Kid Gang...Elle, Carter, Lauren, Sophie, Bradley & Rachel
Lauren & Bradley
Going for a ride!!We had a great time today swimming and eating delicious food! We went to Gege and Papa's where daddy and papa had cooked their famous ribs, boston butt, and stew. IT WAS DELICIOUS!!! We all gorged ourselves and then swam/floated around! The kids had a great time together playing and getting messy!
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Little Princess
fresh oreo cookie face
little princess
how sweet!
Rachel recently found her unopened princess crown, earrings and necklace from her birthday. I think this was from nana and pop. She has been carrying it around, in it's clear case since May, but finally opened it today. She looked so lovely, I had to share some pictures. She coordinated her new crown and jewelry with some purple make-up and a purple princess dress. Bradley was quite impressed with her necklace. What a lovely princess!!!
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
My daughter, my helper!
The other day, Rachel did something she shouldn't have done. I got onto her and reminded her why we don't do it (whatever it was) and she said she was "sorry". I told her it was okay, but not to do it again. I think I even gave her a little lecture. Then, she looked at me and said, "mommy, I made a "stake"and everyone makes "stakes" sometimes. I thought that was hilarious, because she obviously meant "mistake" and she also wasn't impressed with or impacted by my lecture. Note to self: keep reprimands short and sweet!
I know I've said it a million times, but Rachel is a HUGE HELP to me!!! She really does a great job of looking after her brother. And, I don't want y'all thinking that I place this huge responsibility on her...I really don't! She just assumes that's her role, and I appreciate all the help I can get! Today, we went to 3 different stores and that's always a tiring ordeal. At Sears, I had to take something back and then got something else. So, we had already been in there for awhile and the kids had been so patient. I had just let Bradley get down and I told him to stand with me and sissy. He looked right in my eyes, and YES, he did understand me. He even stayed there...for a couple of minutes. The clerk even said, "wow, he's young to listen so well." As she was saying this, Bradley took off through the clothing aisles. Then, Rachel took off after him to keep up with him. I tried to grab my receipts and item and took off running in the direction that they had run. I couldn't see them, so I said, "Rachel, where are y'all?" She answered me and said, "we're looking at the princess bed." This was a very LONG ways away from where I had checked out. Thank GOD they didn't get kidnapped or anything. Well, I was mad and I popped Bradley on the butt for running away from me. Of course, this made him start wailing very loudly. I also stopped and thanked Rachel for staying with Bradley and making sure he was okay. I mean, if she hadn't followed him, he wouldn't have been able to answer when I called and I would have been even more frantic trying to find him. So, obviously this was my fault. I shouldn't have Bradley down and not been holding his hand. And, I'm VERY thankful for my precious daughter who so willingly helps her mommy and so lovingly looks after her brother.
I know I've said it a million times, but Rachel is a HUGE HELP to me!!! She really does a great job of looking after her brother. And, I don't want y'all thinking that I place this huge responsibility on her...I really don't! She just assumes that's her role, and I appreciate all the help I can get! Today, we went to 3 different stores and that's always a tiring ordeal. At Sears, I had to take something back and then got something else. So, we had already been in there for awhile and the kids had been so patient. I had just let Bradley get down and I told him to stand with me and sissy. He looked right in my eyes, and YES, he did understand me. He even stayed there...for a couple of minutes. The clerk even said, "wow, he's young to listen so well." As she was saying this, Bradley took off through the clothing aisles. Then, Rachel took off after him to keep up with him. I tried to grab my receipts and item and took off running in the direction that they had run. I couldn't see them, so I said, "Rachel, where are y'all?" She answered me and said, "we're looking at the princess bed." This was a very LONG ways away from where I had checked out. Thank GOD they didn't get kidnapped or anything. Well, I was mad and I popped Bradley on the butt for running away from me. Of course, this made him start wailing very loudly. I also stopped and thanked Rachel for staying with Bradley and making sure he was okay. I mean, if she hadn't followed him, he wouldn't have been able to answer when I called and I would have been even more frantic trying to find him. So, obviously this was my fault. I shouldn't have Bradley down and not been holding his hand. And, I'm VERY thankful for my precious daughter who so willingly helps her mommy and so lovingly looks after her brother.
dumb ole internet
I haven't been blogging much because my convenience factor has been compromised. I usually blog in the evening, from the couch after the kids are in bed. But, for some unknown reason, my wireless router has stopped working and I can only be on the internet if I'm in the playroom and hooked directly to the router. What a pain!!! I've become very spoiled by the wireless computer access!! Anyway, I've tried re-installing my wireless router but haven't had any luck. I'm hoping Nick will come up here one of these days and fix it for me. I'm tired of dealing with it! :) Just wanted to let you know in case you were wondering!
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