Lazy Days of Summer

I was finally able to get some photos up on our blog. Now you can see what the kids have been up to. I had to get these from my mom's camera. She is quite the photographer.

Let me just say that Davin and I have been blessed with wonderful families. What a treasure to be able to spend so much time with them!

Here is Gran (Alisia's mom) with three of her grandchildren. She has five. Kaitlyn is the oldest. She came and spent a week with us and has been such a delight to have around. She helped me change diapers and played with Hudson and Naomi in the pool. They love their "Kate". My sister and her husband came into town for the 4th of July. Here they are with their son Chandler.

I am proud to announce that I am big sister to the "Officer of the Year". My brother Ray received this award a couple of weeks ago. He is doing an outstanding job. He wrote over 500 speeding tickets last year. And had several DUI arrests as well. So, next time your in Jasper watch out!

The kids have been spending most of their days playing outside and at the pool. They have also spent lots of time with their cousins. Here the kids are with Lila (Ray's daughter). As you can see, Naomi isn't happy. I wanted to share one of our not so special moments. I know we generally save our best pictures for the blog, but life has it's not so fun times too. Poor Naomi!

And look she's alright after all...

Fun by the pool!

Hiding with Lila...

Here is Hudson with Grandaddy. My father used to do Landscape design on the side. He does an amazing job with plants and landscape. They have a beautiful back yard! This is the back deck where we spend a lot of time in the evenings just relaxing.

This is the sandbox my dad made for the kids near the pool (that's why they are wearing life jackets) This is a photo of Hudson and Chandler.

This is a photo of the kids with Kaitlyn. (Notice the great landscaping!)

Okay, so after two days of working on a nine-piece frog puzzle we finally figured it out! This is one of the most challenging puzzles I have ever done. Kaitlyn and I worked on it together and, after it was finished we numbered the back and took a photo. Good job Kaitlyn!!!