my eight month old cutie

You are army crawling and getting better every day.
All of your sisters and brothers can make you laugh like crazy.
Sitting up is starting to happen a little if you stop throwing yourself back.
Two teeth came through this week. One on top and one on bottom.
We went "camping" last week at Grandma and Grandpa's house and campground.
You love to swing.
You like to lay in the grass and play with it.
Your helmet has been an adjustment this month and your head is starting to change a little.

last day of school photos

The front tree has become tradition to take beginning and end of school year photos by. The kids were all willing to let me capture them. I love to see how much they have grown over the school year. I love these great kids.


Noah at the end of third grade

Naomi at the end of first grade.

Max is so sweet at the end of first grade.

but this one is more Max's personality.

daddy and marlee

Daddy started a bedtime routine with Marlee reading books and telling stories in our bed. She is so silly to be with and loves time with daddy here.

up the street neighbors and friends

It is so wonderful to have friends who live up the street. Someone to call when I have a problem when Kevin is out of town, someone to wave to every time you drive by, knowing the honk of their car when they are going down the road, calling to say come over in a few for a visit. With life being so busy the friendship we have developed is so treasured because most of what we do is in our home or theirs. You know who you are and we appreciate you like crazy. Here are some photos of a fun unplanned evening.

necklaces

Marlee playing dress up. She is quite the character lately with all her cheesy smiles.