Saturday, July 4, 2009

Texas Vacation

This past June we spent 2 weeks in Texas. Below are several pictures of the time. The time was wonderful every where we went. We are so thankful for all the safety on the road (we drove through the night on our trip home). The Lord was very kind to give us such a wonderful, relaxing time with family and dear friends!


Time at the Greene's:
While at the Greene's we all enjoyed several dips in their pool. No heater was necessary as the water was basically like bath water. Some got a little sun burned but it was worth all the fun that we had.


Meghan in her swim gear.

Kaitlyn enjoying her time on the raft.

Ryan enjoying swimming with John.

David "supervising" the kids. (i.e. having fun in the water.)

John holding Allison.
John having fun with Allison.

She's be ready to read, when she wakes up. :)

Michelle and Allison bonded during our visit.

The kids with new friends in Texas.

Amanda with some of her good friends from Texas.

Playing in the back of Jay's truck.


While at the Greene's, Rachel took some pictures of our family.

Nothing all that special about this one but it's fun to see natural smiles on everyones faces.


At the Lake:
While in Texas we spent 2 days at lake Palestine with Deann's brother and family and Deann's mom Chris. We all stayed at a lake house during the time. It was a wonderful time. The house was perfect for hanging out visiting. The lake provided plenty of opportunity of fun for the kids.


This sign was on the front door of our house.

The cousins enjoying dinner on the porch.

Wading in the water the first evening.

3 Generations.



The house came with a kyak. We all enjoyed taking it for rides.


Grammy with the Kellys.

The whole crew.

At the Farm:
We spent the second week with the Steptoes at their farm. The kids enjoyed riding the horse. They also got to ride on Papa's 4 wheeled "donkey". (They call it the donkey since it is a cheaper version of the Kawasaki Mule.) It was Father's day weekend and Shelby's birthday so everyone enjoyed a joint party. It was very relaxing and very enjoyable stay.


It was Ryan's first time to ride a horse. He did very well.

Kaitlyn with Uncle Jeremy leading the horse.

Meghan got to take the reins by herself.
Shelby and Meghan.






Granny reading to Kaitlyn and Ryan.

Papa and Allison.

Visiting Aunt Lonnie & Uncle Vernon:
Deann and the kids enjoyed an evening visiting her Aunt Lonnie and Uncle Vernon. The kids all enjoyed swimming together and meeting new cousins. While there they brought out old prom dresses and they all enjoyed dressing up, Amanda included!

Queen Amanda and her attendants.
Ryan wearing Uncle Vernon's Harley boots.
Meghan and Samantha.
Uncle Vernon, Aunt Lonnie and all the kids.

Monday, June 1, 2009

Stripes and Dots

Here are the latest pictures of the kids. They're all doing well. Kaitlyn has learned to ride her bike, Meghan has taken up roller blading, Ryan is very close to being potty trained (yeah!!), and Allison... well, she just eats, sleeps and poops. :) She's growing very fast and it's going so fast! We're getting ready to take a trip to TX in a few weeks to visit family and are looking forward to seeing you all down there.


David thought is was cute how Ryan and Allison matched so he got this cute picture. Ryan is such a good big brother to his little sister!



Friday, May 1, 2009

Meghan's 8th Birthday

Last weekend was Meghan's 8th birthday. On Saturday we had a play time at the park with all her friends from church. Meghan brought a pinata that she had made. After figuring out a way to hang it up, 3 or 4 of the kids took turns taking a wack at it before it finally broke. On Sunday, Meghan's actual birthday, we had Grandma & Grandpa over along with Levi, Jenny, and the boys. Meghan decorated her own birthday cake this year and did a really good job on it. She picked a theme of ballerina not knowing that we had bought her a ballerine outfit for her birthday. Below are some pictures from the weekend.


Meghan preparing to take her first swing.


Cousin Carson attempting a swing.


The onlooking crowd all kept a very safe distance from the blindfolded swingers.


Let the mad scramble for candy begin!


Meghan decorating her cake with Kaitlyn looking on.

Meghan and her cookie cake.
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Opening cards and presents


Aunt Jenny and the boys watching Meghan


Meghan with her new ballerina outfit


Ryan helping Meghan blow out her 8 candles

Grandparents in town

A few weeks ago Wyman and Joy made a visit up here to meet their 2 newest grandchildren. (Allison and Daniel). Below are a few pictures from the time as well as some other random pictures.


Cousins Daniel (left) & Allison (right)


Joy with Allison


Wyman and Ryan

Our good friend Sarah with Allison
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And our good friend Brandon with Allison


Meghan, Kaitlyn, & Ryan dressing up with bandanas.