Our trip to the National History Museum

So, the kids really wanted to go to the museum to see the "dinosaur" exhibit. To be honest, it was actually pretty cool. We had a great time and the weather was perfect. This is a little late entry as it's been a little crazy around here, but I am catching up! Toby on the carousel

Emma HAD to wear her sparkle shoes, which gave her a great "owie" so off they came. Then she begged for a shoulder ride cause her feet hurt..

Posing in the tree for me after lunch

Family picnic

This was the "child" shark.. IT WAS HUGE!!!!!

1st Dance Recital

So, Emma and Zack worked really hard this year, and this was their result. They were very cute. Zack did not do well in rehearsal but did well for both shows. Yes, this is hair glitter- who knew that there were mom's out there that really freaked over a 3 yr olds performance. Needless to say, she was the "lightest" one in makeup. I did relent to hair sparkles or princess dust as she called it.

Emma warming up

Emma posing

Emma and her teacher Ms. Alyson

Group of little girls..

Zack getting ready

Posing..

Being goofy but very handsome

His rehearsal.. not digging this- look at his face..

Zack's group (daddy took the shot, hence the light switch).. lol not enough time to photo shop it out!

Great News

So, this is part of our trip. I have lots and lots of photos, but this is the summation of the great fun we had at Grandmas. There was fishing, swimming, playing, fishing, swimming and playing all over again. The kids had a great time. It was very hot, but wonderfully refreshing in the lake and the pool. With all the prayers and good luck thoughts we had out there, we were doubly blessed in that Toby will be starting school in California this fall. We are really excited and so thankful for all the thoughts, prayers and support we have received from our family, friends, and church. It was a very, very, very long and difficult struggle, and we are so thankful for the verdict.
So- this is Uncle Jared getting bombarded with all the kids. (he loved it) Toby swimming in the lake

Hanging with Grandpa- it was literally 14 pictures to find a semi decent one. They would not cooperate in the least. They were total hams.

Boys with Grandma

Toby fishing. This time no Nemo's were saved they all were used to bait trout lines and keep fishing.

We had a great time. More to come... I promise

Busy Summer

I have lots more photos, but very little time... this was playing a little bit at a park near us. I think we are all suffering from SEVERAL bug bites... but the kids had a great time. I have some photos of Bible Camp but for now, this will have to do. Tell me they aren't brothers? LOL... ears say it all. Wish us luck! We are off for our biggest summer event yet. Keep those fingers crossed and offer up a prayer of good luck.