Growing Boys

My boys are growing so fast, I cannot even believe it!  We have really tried to capitalize on the good weather, and tried to make an effort to do some more "out doorzy" things with the boys.  We took the boys fishing, and had a lot of fun!  Braxton loved everything about fishing, except the worms, and the actual fish....he wanted NOTHING to do with either of them and kept telling us to put them back in the water.  Merrick just happily sat in his carseat and enjoyed the beautiful scenery!  We don't get out and do things as a family as much as we would like to, but when we do, we never regret it.  I have really tried to take a lot of pictures of the boys, Brax hides from me when I pull the camera out, Merrick for the most part cooperates, but it is still challenging at time to get their adorable little faces to look at me when I am snapping away.  I love my boys, all 3 of them:)

Slip and Slide

This past week one day was going to be particularly warm, and so I thought it would be fun to round up the troops and do the slip n' slide over at grandma and grandpa's!  We were out there for almost 4 hours!!!!!!  Who needs a pool when you have this right?!?!?!  They had a BLAST to say the least, and it was so fun to watch them!  Thank you Grandma & Grandpa for the fun slip n' slide & the pizza afterwards:)

Happy Daddy's Day!

For Father's Day we were able to round up the troops for yet another YUMMY and FUN BBQ.  I really think I could do this everyday, with everyone, and I feel like we really have to take advantage of this time we are all together like this!  This first picture is actually in order of oldest to youngest(minus Mason who is REALLY the youngest and should be on the end next to Merrick---so we may have to redo this picture in August:)  But it was so cool to see all the cousins together and to be here celebrating our Father's!  We were able to skype Britney so she could be a part of the gathering as well, and we tried doing FaceTime with Brent, but I think our internet wasn't strong enough outside, but he was there for a little bit too. 

I have to take some time to celebrate my husband, and my father, as they are two of some of the most strong and worthy examples to me of true manhood. I love them both, and have learned a great deal from them.  My Dad is the best, and it has been so rewarding to spend some special moments with him this past year, most of which I will never forget.  I could not have asked for a better Dad. 

And to my dear sweet husband, I know you would do anything for your family.  I know you would do anything for ANYONE, because that is who YOU are.  I love you, and cannot wait to watch our boys grow and learn and build a relationship with you, and strive to live and be like you.  You are my rock.

Happy Daddy's Day!

"I Made The Grade"

This morning my dad participated in the "I Made The Grade" bicycle ride.  We were estimating about 300 riders, and he came in 40th!!!  Wahoo!  It is so great to see these accomplishments and to be a part of them with him!  He has been training really hard in preparation for 3 more rides this summer, STP in July, Lentil in August, and Double Death Ride in October.  We love watching and cheering him on!