Not a lot of words, just a bunch of photos to show off......
Aug 5, 2011
Summer at Dad's House
The girls are big time Daddy's girls. They loving going to hang out with him, and they have had a blast staying at his house so much this summer. I miss them more than anything when they are away, but it gives me a chance to relax, and they get to catch up on quality time with their Dad. Here are some pics from this summer. They even went to the beach with him for a wedding....I can't help but think that if FH and I are going to get married on the beach, then we need to hurry up and do it before they grow out of these super cute white dresses that they wore.....(no pressure! haha) Tim's sister-in-law takes great pics just in case you are wondering why the girls look like they are having a photo shoot on the beach, that's why.
Now summer 2011 is drawing to an end, I'm sad for many many reasons. I am not sure that I am ready to have two 3rd graders. It seems as if each time I go a few days without seeing these girls, they have grown a foot. They grow up way too fast, and I know that one day I am going to open my eyes and they will be asking me if they can borrow my car or can they move their curfew back a little. Slow down time, I wanna keep my babies young forever!!
The question of the summer was: "Mom, can we get highlights in our hair??" Being the mean mom that I am, my answer was a constant NO. Pink, purple, "blondie" (as they call it), they didn't care. They just wanted color. Tim's friend the hairdresser came up with a compromise that worked for all four of us: feathers. They loved them. I am so grateful that they were able to get what they wanted for the most part, but I dont have to worry about a high maintenance 8 year with roots in a month or two. Not to mention, Alex took hers out within a day or two. Not sure she was aware that you can't just take highlights out, so this worked out great.
Now summer 2011 is drawing to an end, I'm sad for many many reasons. I am not sure that I am ready to have two 3rd graders. It seems as if each time I go a few days without seeing these girls, they have grown a foot. They grow up way too fast, and I know that one day I am going to open my eyes and they will be asking me if they can borrow my car or can they move their curfew back a little. Slow down time, I wanna keep my babies young forever!!
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Fourth of July
It's no secret that the Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays.....and of course, this has nothing to do with the fact that my birthday is four days after this holiday! This year was extra special because we went to a cookout at my friend Erin's Mom's house. I grew up with Erin, but she recently (seems like forever ago) moved out of the state so I don't ever get to see her anymore. It was great seeing Erin and her family, and to introduce them to FH. I spent many many days at this house all throughout my life, so it was great to hang out there again. The kids had a blast, and by kids, I obviously mean FH too. Swimming, eating, and even a watermelon seed spitting contest completed the day. Oh, and you won't believe the pic that J got of FH. I have to give props to her picturing taking skills, and also to FH for doing a flip off the diving board that I never thought he had in him. I'm pretty sure that if he ever says he is getting old, I'm gonna bust out this pic and remind him that he can tuck into a tiny little ball so he can do anything! He also thought I was kidding when I told him that we were all coordinating in red, white, and blue. He now knows I was serious......
As I said before, excuse the quality of some of the pics. Most of these are J's pics that I just copied on my phone. Of course, getting her to email me would be the smartest thing to do....but patience is not my strongest quality. It is what it is.
Just spitting watermelon seeds....you know, like good ole country people do.
And finally, the funniest pic of the day. I am pretty sure that JH learned a lesson: Never say to an 8 year old: "I don't mind if you get me wet." Lesson. Learned.
Happy Fourth!!! (even though this post didn't make it up until August.....)
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Spring River Family Trip
In June, we went on our first family vacation to.....SPRING RIVER!!! I have a feeling that we started something......Kate, Alex, and Brooklyn LOVED the trip so I already fear their college (yes, I said college, not high school) trips to Spring River without parentals. **Please note- I am not above following them up there and remaining in the shadows.** The good thing is that we took the 5 mile rafting trip instead of the 8 mile so until they find out on their own, they have no idea what dead man's curve is and how much of a HUGE party there is down there.
The four of us drove down there and the roadtrip was fun, but it took FOREVER! We made multiple stops and just took our time. The girls were surprisingly patient, but we were all four excited to get there when we finally did. First thing we did was check out the water. The girls had no clue just how cold Sprin River is....and they were in for a rude awakening! We spent a good bit of time fishing. Since we started dating, FH has dreamed of taking the girls fishing and them loving it. Well, apparently, dreams do come true. Alex was like the big boys knee deep in the water, patiently waiting on a fish to bite. She had more patience with it than I did! I am pretty sure that this was the highlight of the trip for FH. Kate liked it, but she feels about fishing about like I do. It's fun for awhile, and the company makes it great, but we could never just sit and fish alone....whereas I am pretty sure Alex could go out and fish alone! Funny for a real life princess. Here are some pics.....
We had lots of fun on our rafting trip. I was a little nervous about this when at the beginning of the roadtrip the question that the girls asked was: "What's a raft?" haha, they had no idea what they were about to do. THEY LOVED IT!! Alex helped row (once I got brave enough to let her, those things are expensive if you drop them and lose them!!), and Kate sat at the front of the raft and "directed". Poor FH, in a raft with 3 women. (Welcome to the rest of his life!)
Everyone was having a little bit of trouble getting use to the COLD water, so FH decided he would dunk his head under water, knowing that K&A would follow suit. Oh it was hilarious. He was so cold after he did it, I think I had a pic but it's MIA. But check out the girls' faces after they did it. Priceless. (**excuse the quality of some of the pics, they are pictures of pictures, but you get the point)
Lots of great memories were made on this trip. My BFF and I have already decided that this will be a yearly trip until the girls get too old/too cool to hang with their parents. I love that we have all these pics to look back on, and to tease the girls with later on in life.
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The four of us drove down there and the roadtrip was fun, but it took FOREVER! We made multiple stops and just took our time. The girls were surprisingly patient, but we were all four excited to get there when we finally did. First thing we did was check out the water. The girls had no clue just how cold Sprin River is....and they were in for a rude awakening! We spent a good bit of time fishing. Since we started dating, FH has dreamed of taking the girls fishing and them loving it. Well, apparently, dreams do come true. Alex was like the big boys knee deep in the water, patiently waiting on a fish to bite. She had more patience with it than I did! I am pretty sure that this was the highlight of the trip for FH. Kate liked it, but she feels about fishing about like I do. It's fun for awhile, and the company makes it great, but we could never just sit and fish alone....whereas I am pretty sure Alex could go out and fish alone! Funny for a real life princess. Here are some pics.....
First look at the water
It's cold!!!!
Just a little bit of fishing.....
Kate while Alex is still fishing.....
We had lots of fun on our rafting trip. I was a little nervous about this when at the beginning of the roadtrip the question that the girls asked was: "What's a raft?" haha, they had no idea what they were about to do. THEY LOVED IT!! Alex helped row (once I got brave enough to let her, those things are expensive if you drop them and lose them!!), and Kate sat at the front of the raft and "directed". Poor FH, in a raft with 3 women. (Welcome to the rest of his life!)
On the BUMPY bus river to the top of the river.
Everyone was having a little bit of trouble getting use to the COLD water, so FH decided he would dunk his head under water, knowing that K&A would follow suit. Oh it was hilarious. He was so cold after he did it, I think I had a pic but it's MIA. But check out the girls' faces after they did it. Priceless. (**excuse the quality of some of the pics, they are pictures of pictures, but you get the point)
Lots of great memories were made on this trip. My BFF and I have already decided that this will be a yearly trip until the girls get too old/too cool to hang with their parents. I love that we have all these pics to look back on, and to tease the girls with later on in life.
This pic I love. It doesn't look like much, but this is FH standing outside the portapotty waiting on Alex to go to the bathroom. Because what woman wants to go to the bathroom alone??? This is the scene that I walked upon. Alex wanted him to hold the bathroom door open just a little so that she could see, but not hold it open so much that anyone could see in. This man has the patience of a saint.
I love this pic of Kate and Brooklyn. I hope these 3 girls are friends for life....sure does work out good for me and their mom!
Here's to looking forward to Spring River Family Trip 2012!!
That's all folks.....
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