Rub-a-dub-dub some kids in the tub

I kept Kent & Allison's kiddos the other night and everyone needed a bath.

First it was the boys...

Jonathan sporting the bubble beard.

The girls were up next.

But when I had my back turned Jonathan decided he was ready for round two - pajamas & all!

(Savannah was probably in the kitchen cleaning up, or finding pajamas or holding the baby.  Thanks Savannah for all your help - I could NOT have done it without you!)

Traditions

It's so fun to carry on traditions from when we were young.  One of them being the 4th of July parade in Dunlap.  Every year we (try) to make it down for the parade.  The kids love all the candy!  There is nothing like a small town parade.

Thanks Dad & Linda for having us.  I know it's crazy but we sure have fun!  (Kent & Allison didn't make it this year).

Setting sail with Captain Papa

Thanks Papa for taking us all out on the boat.  I think it's safe to say we all had a great time!

Chad with the girls.

And now the boys...

And finally Reese, a.k.a. - Ms. Spunky.  She was so eager to get on the tube and then once she did she wanted to stand the whole time.  

Our best attempt at a group photo.

A weekend away

It was Christmas in June for us!  We set aside some money we received (thanks Dad!) and gift cards (thanks Auntie!) from Christmas to take a family trip.  We had the best weekend.  We went to Chattanooga for two nights.  The kids did great and we had a blast.

Here is David and mini-me.  Maybe it's the freshly shaved head but they sure look a lot alike.

Enjoying the fountains downtown.

Chattanooga has a great children's museum.  I wish we had one of these in K-town!  Here we are in the baby room.

The kids putting on a play.

David warming up for his ballet recital. :)

Despite the fact that we enjoyed our lovely stay at the Read House, the kids wanted to sleep on the floor.

And lastly, enjoying a dip in the indoor pool.

This will hopefully become a yearly tradition!

Reese's Big week

This has been a big week for Reese. First she learned to walk and then she used the potty. I could tell she was about to go, so I sat her on there and told her to go poo-poo and she did! She did it again today. I am not really trying to potty train her I just wanted to see what she would do. Look how cute she is on there.

Fudgesicles

We had fudgesicles a few nights ago.

The kids really enjoyed them.

I thought it would be best to eat them outside.

Maybe next time we will just eat them in the bath!

Fun Friday

We had a fun filled Friday. First we played at the playground, then joined all the cousins for lunch at chick-fil-a, and ended with a swim that evening.

Here are some pictures from our day.

These kids could swing all day. Jacob constantly asks to go higher.Reese really loves it and pitches a fit when she has to get off.

Having a snack.

Racing each other aroud the track.

Jake decided to just cheer Rylee on for her second lap.

After the park we meet Allison, Emilee and all the kids for lunch at Chick-fil-a.

After lunch they played outside and then ate some ice cream.

Notice the book behind Jake? On our way to eat we stopped at a yard sale and bought Rylee a bunch of books. She has already read half of them, including Stuart Little, Meet Addy (an American girl book) Frog and Toad and a few smaller ones. That girl would read all day.

Sharing a seat.

Hunter dropped his ice cream but got another.

Jonathan also dropped his and Hunter feeling his pain was kind enough to give him some.

Savannah, Kennedy, Lydia and Anna Kate all went to VBS this week. notice the matching shirts

Reese ate her whole thing with a big grin.

That evening we meet David and Emilee's family at the pool.
One of my kids favorite things about going to the pool is getting to "drive" there.

Jake at the wheel

If it isn't your turn to drive then it is just as exciting getting to sit up front.
Rylee decided to try it backwards.

Reese in her coveted life jacket. She loves this thing. She keeps her eye on it and as soon as someone takes it off she is after it. She also screams when someone else puts it on.

We tried to get Jake and Hunter to hold hands and jump in.They couldn't get the timing down.

Hunter in all his craziness helps Jake be more brave.

Reese loves the water and likes to float around by herself.
And usually with her tongue out.


Sorry for so many pictures. But I haven't taken many lately so I am trying to make up for it.