Tanner's Field Trip

Tanner's year end field trip was scheduled to go to the Aquarium. Tanner called me that morning from school to let me know that he told his teacher that I was going and to come to the school in a hour. I just love it when my kids plan my day for me:) Luckily, Grandma Sue was free to watch Blakley for me! (one less kid I would be in charge of) I put Troy and Carter in the car and we were off to the Aquarium.

It was the first time for any of my kids to be there. They each loved different things: Carter loved listening to the Pirate tell stories, Troy loved being shocked by the eel and Tanner loved the string rays.

Tanner, Troy and Kai

"We're not worthy!"

"Mommy, Look I'm a Baby jurl (girl) penguin like Blakley"

"Look I am like Bentley!"

"Am I like me?"

"Now I am a daddy one!"

There was a sign posted on how to pet the sting rays using your two fingers. Carter was using his two fingers alright, using them to poke them. Seriously kid! He is always testing your limits:)

Yes, we're big into the bunny ear phase!

Silly Kids

CAMPING

Every spring, my family gets together and goes on their annual camping trip. We have been going to the same campgrounds since I was a little girl. I have so many great memories from all of our trips and I hope that we are making the same memories for my kids.

Lela, Jessica, Tristin and Clint got to come with us, too.

We sure LOVE them!

Uncle Bobby and Aunt Jo

Shane Dawg and Mr. Benson

Brooks aka "Mr. Scary"

Codes and Wends

Bentley sure loved it up there.

We set up a kiddie pool to let the kids play in. Carter and Brooks loved it. Check out the hand holdin'..... Best Buddies for sure!

We took the kids to the Hot Springs. When we got there, Blakley insisted on sitting with her daddy in the car. It was way too hot outside. I couldn't blame her.

The kids got to ride in the back of the truck. They were in heaven:)

Nothing like going to see the Hot Springs in the middle of the hot day.

I want to go back in the winter when I can get in:)

Every year, we line the kids up (usually in age) and take a picture. It is fun to see the changes from year to year. This year we added Baby Avery!!! Last year we added Blakley:)

What a group of good lookin' (and dirty) kids!

What a fun tradition! I hope we continue this one for sure:)

Troy's Kindergarten Program

Troy had his end year Kindergarten Program on June 4th. He kept calling it his graduation so we treated it like it was. We went out and bought him a snazzy new outfit. He was Mr. Too Cool for School! We invited his cousins Lela, Jessica and Tristin to come and watch.

They sang a bunch of fun songs like: "ABC Rap", "The Three Little Pigs", the "Rainbow Song", the "Thank You Song" and "Skinamarink." Troy sang his little heart out!

Afterwards, we asked him where he wanted to go to lunch????

Panda Express was his answer (of course...I should have known)

Troy and Mrs. Wood

He Loved having her for his teacher!

I can't believe my baby boy just finished Kindergarten. It is not even possible that he is that old already. He is so ready for 1st grade. Good Luck Buddy:)

Jessica's Graduation

My sweet niece, Jessica, had her 9th grade promotion on June 2nd. She is going to be a big 10th grader next year!!! I can't believe she is old enough to be going into high school. Wow time flies by! I can remember meeting her for the 1st time when she was just a toddler and now look at her.

Lela and I made her the candy necklace that she wore that night. We tried to make it with all of her favorite candy....all chocolate! That a Girl! Too bad it was so hot in the auditorium that it all melted:) Nothing a hour in the freezer won't fix though! Grandma Terra bought her a pretty corsage that matched perfectly.

What a darling family!

We sure missed you Kimmi.

Thanks Jess, for letting us come and watch!

You looked absolutely beautiful.

10th Grade here we come!

Carter's Preschool Graduation!

On June 1st, Carter had his big Preschool Graduation. He was very excited to graduate and counted down the days till he could be done with school. We went out and bought him a new outfit just for the occasion. He looked like a little STUD!

We asked him where he wanted to eat on his special day and of all places he said "Taco Time." So Taco Time it was!!! He was grinning ear to ear when we pulled into the parking lot:) Doesn't take much to make this kid happy. Funny Boy!

Carter with his favorite Ms. Hilary!

When they got done with the program they got to throw their hats in the air. You could hear Carter giggle when he threw it.

Daddy sure loves his Carter!

So does Mommy!

Grandma Sue & Papa Tom wouldn't miss their Car Car's Big Day!

Either would Grandma Terra and Grandpa Bruce!

Lela even came to celebrate!

Congrats Preschool Class of 2010!

We love you Carter!

Blakley got her 1st haircut on Memorial Day!!

Check out that CRAZY hair that she has!

Yep, That's a MULLET alright!

SERIOUSLY can she be any cuter????

She sat there so still. I think she loved having her hair played with:) Really I am just having her practice holding still so I can do fun things with hair when it gets longer! Can't wait!!!

Memorial Day Celebration

I always love when Memorial Day comes around. Even though, I am well aware of the absence in our family from those who have passed away and miss them all dearly. I love spending time with family (especially ours) during the holiday weekend. This year, we visited two different cemeteries, 11 different gravesides and still managed to squeeze in 3 BBQs.

What a weekend!

Me, Clint & our kids

Grandma Terra & Grandpa Bruce

4 of my nieces & my nephew

Troy Troy with his cousin Jessica

Our Sweet Blakley

Clintie and his sweet mom

Grandma Terra with 2 of her grandkids,

Kennedie and Bailey,

visiting their daddy's grave.

My 3 beautiful nieces

Jessica, Tristin & Lela

These next pictures are just random ones from the BBQs.

I Love these 3!

Can't get more redneck then this!

Papa taking the kiddos on rides around the backyard:)

Thanks Papa!

"I spy with my little eye"

Grandma Sue with Blakee Girl

Uncle ShaneDawg with his favorite niece...ok so his only niece!

But she can be the favorite right?

Look who can stand all by herself?

BLAKLEY

"Uncle" Scoob invited us over for a BBQ to break in his new house!!!! I love that he didn't mind holding Blakley, even though she was a sticky mess from eating all of the watermelon.

We were excited that Kathy came in town for the weekend.

Thanks guys for having us over.

BoXtOpS SaVeRs R We

Tanner and Troy have been working hard this year to collect

a lot of boxtops

(and hound all family members for theirs).

And it paid off!!

They both got some great prizes from their school for being two of the top kids.

Way to go boys!!!

Tanner saved 270 boxtops!

Class total 1040- 15th place

Troy saved 310 boxtops!

Class total 1930- 1st place