A busy week!

We have been really busy around here lately! Since Brody was starting school Jason and I decided to let him sleep in a tent in the living room. He of course loves this and always enjoys when he gets to do this! It means staying up late, watching a movie, and sleeping with Dad in the tent!


It was a great way to end the summer!

Ja and Brody-

His first day of school pics are a little to be desired but oh well. I guess it just shows his personality right now! :) He had a great day at school and really liked his new class!




We had to say goodbye to some very dear friends of ours this past week! To let the kids say goodbye we got together at Chick fil-a and ate dinner and played in the play area. This was a treat for Kaylee since she has not gotten to play in that area that much! She loved it of course and of course loved the balloon that she got there as well!

Saying goodbye to Jocelyn!

Over the past 3 years Julia and I have gotten together at least every other week if not every week to let the kids play together! I have enjoyed her friendship and how close our children have gotten to each other. We have done many things together over the years like put our kids in a little gym together.......


gone to many parks, malls play areas, and anywhere we can possibly think of to get out some energy!
We have gone to each others houses and let the kids run rampid .....

We have put the kids in swim lessons together and have enjoyed each others company while our children play together! She has taught me many things about being a mom, wife, and friend! We will miss them dearly!


Jasmine and Brody on our last playdate...... at least until they come and visit!!!!!

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Family trip-

We took a mini vacation to Branson with my family. It was of course a lot of fun! We stayed in a really nice condo that overlooked the lake and swimming pool! It was beautiful! Thanks Kristin for the recommendation we loved it!!
Ja and Brody on the patio of our condo.
Marmee and Brody enjoying the view.

We went swimming one night and even though it was hot outside we were all shivering in the pool. Kaylee was enjoying herself and relaxing! So cute!

All the cousins together at the pool.

We took a family pic right when we got to Silver Dollar City. It is the best time to take it when the kids are all still happy. I have tried before to take them when we are leaving the park and that is always a BIG mistake!

Family Pic

Amy, Eric, and Drew

They have a really cool swinging bridge there that you can walk on. I remember going on this when I was a kid!!

Drew's first time to ride the frogs! I think he liked them!! He did not cry and was taking it all in. I think it is always fun to watch kids ride the rides for the first time!

Brody and I always like to go on the Tea cups! I do not mind them as long as I look out while they are spinning around in circles! He loves them!!

One of the main reasons we choose this time to go to SDC was because the Backyardigens were going to be there!!!! Brody loves them and we thought he would love to meet them! He of course did!! I think this picture of Paublo hugging him is so cute!!! He has the 5 Backyardagens stuffed animals that he loves to play with so I know this was really fun for him to meet them in person!!!

Because Brody watches them on TV and has their stuffed animals Kaylee is very familiar with them and knows all of their names! However she was not to sure about seeing them up close and personal! I think she would of preferred to see them from a distance! :)


Drew did not wait in the very long line to meet them but they were still friendly enough to give him a high five!

Kaylee is obsessed with balloon and when she saw these balloons at SDC she really wanted one!!! It was very cute how she would carry it around in her hand like she was very proud of it and really liked it! Thanks mom and dad for the balloon that is still floating in our living room!!

Drew and Kaylee played in the water before we left. We had a great time while we were there and we all decided that we were not there long enough! Can't wait to go back!!!