June,July, Aug, Sept

This year was my 20th High School reunion.  We began planning it months before and like so many things in my life---at the last minute, changes had to be made.  I had some wonderful friends that helped pull everything off and I think everyone had a great time.

There was a weekend that we packed up the camper, called Josh and Heather and drove to Mackay to camp.  I think the kids had fun even if we did just camp for 1 night.

For one of the Activity Days I had the lesson on "Planting the seeds of Faith" and I made up these little cups of dirt and worms for dessert.  The girls loved them.

Brynlee is such a girl!  She loves to wear high heels already and she is still a baby.

First day of school!

Tristan is in 2nd Grade

Cortlynn's first day in 8th grade

Kyra's first day at Preschool

Kyra has waited to take ballet since she has been able to speak.  FINALLY she is old enough to take dance.  She can hardly wait for Friday's to come around and for her to put on her dance clothes and dance.

Brynlee tripped and landed on our hard wood floor step---this photo doesn't do justice with the monster goose egg and bruise she ended up with.  I can't even imagine how bad that hurt.

Disneyland Family!

 FINALLY---posting the photos we took while at the house and in our matching t-shirts.  What a great vacation we had and I know my kids would like to go again.

Vacation Day #6

Our final day at the Disney Park(s) began early.  All of us went to a character breakfast.  Unfortunately Brynlee HATED the experience.  Put her on the Pirates ride or Haunted mansion-she's fine; have characters in front of her she freaks.  She is my little girl.

 Kyra LOVED Minnie Mouse, and pretty much all of the other characters.

 Poor Cortlynn  was the chosen one that all the characters picked on.  I thought it was great.

Captain Hook is wearing Cortlynn's sunglasses.

 HAPPY 40th ANNIVERSARY mom and dad!

 Devin and I went on Splash Mountain and I got so wet!  This photo was right after.

 I've heard how awesome the Disney whips are but never actually had one.  The lines were always so long. Well-I decided to try it.  HOLY COW--SO GOOD!!!!

 Tristan was ALL OVER the Jedi training--they technically taught the little ones specific moves-but when he got up there with Darth Vader---he went all Jedi and fought his own way.  It was way too cute.

A selfie on the Mater ride

 We ran into Conrad Murray (the Dr. who "killed" Michael Jackson) I was in denial until I came home and googled him.  Yep-Devin was right.

 The cars ride was definitely one of our favorites--and with the fastpass and family passes-Tristan was able to ride it at least 6 times.

Splash Mountain--I Love yet Hate these rides.

Our crew at the breakfast

 Tristan is a certificate bearing Jedi.  He has it framed and in his room.

 Nicole, Heather, Josh, Cortlynn, Devin, and I went on the Tower of Terror together:  I seriously hated this ride and kept my eyes shut the ENTIRE time. (as soon as I sat down) the rest of the crew-as you can see-posed for the photo.  I just wanted off.