Tigger Bob

So we finally gave in and got a kitty. Parker has been wanting a kitty since Boden got some kittens. A few weeks ago we brought home two kittens from Heath's parents but they were too wild and weren't people friendly. So we took them back and got this kitten. Parker fell in love with him instantly and we let him name him. I think Tigger Bob is pretty cute! It's funny when Parker called up Heath and asked him if we could get ths kitty. He said "Dad I'll even help you clean up the poop." I'm sure I will be the one cleaning the litter box. But it's all worth it to see how much Parker loves his new friend. As you can see Tandi is pretty fond of it too. She likes to grab on and pull. We are trying to teach her to be soft.

Whenever we open the door to the garage Tandi gets so excited and starts meowing. I love it!!!

Swimming at the pool

Today we went swimming at Ross Park Pool. It was so nice to spend the day with my family.

All worn out.

HEISE

This last weekend we went camping to Heise. Now this place is one of my favorite places to camp. For one I love camping on grass. The kids stay clean and I love walking everywhere barefoot. We had such a good time just being together.

Tandi and PiperBoden and ParkerMy cute little niece Marley and MeNow this is what the three of us did most of the time. We are all reading the Twilight books. I am addicted. My mom is on the first, I'm on the second, and Leslie is on the third.Grandma and TandiGetting ready to eat some dinner.My crazy brother Zach.Playing baseball.The hunks of the pool.Marley and me coming out of the innertube. Look at our faces! Funny huh?

How Relaxing!

I took this picture on Father's day. Aren't they the cutest? They all played on this hammock for about an hour.

Happy Birthday and Happy Father's Day!

Today is Heath's 29th birthday. I can't believe he is that close to 30. That is kind of freaky! But he does look dang good for his age. Heath is such an awesome husband and father. I feel bad because he had to work today. But we did get to go to breakfast for his Birthday and I surprised him at work with some cupcakes. Happy Birthday Heath! I love you lots!

Tiffany's baby shower

What a fun day I had! I got to go to one of my good friend Tiffany's baby shower. It was at Allie's house who is always the best hostess. I really love getting together with old friends. Even though we are all involved in our own lives, it always seems that when we get together it's like we were back in highschool. I think we will always remain friends forever for that reason. Of course this is just a few of us. Not everyone could come. And to those of you friends who couldn't come, we sure missed you! But we do have Heidi's shower next on the list.

Michelle, Brittany, Me, little Lucy (Allie's little girl), Tiffany, Telsha, Becky, and Allie.

Tiffany and me
This is all the pregos of the group. First we have Brittany who as you can tell really is due any day. No I'm sure the pillow gives it away. She is really about thirteen weeks. Then Allie who is due in September and then of course Tiffany who is due in August. It is so fun to see my friends pregnant. I think they are so beautiful!

What is that kid doing?

So you might think I'm crazy for posting this picture. The other day I looked out my kitchen window to check on Parker and he was doing this. I started laughing and the first thing I thought was I need to take a picture. Luckily my camera was sitting right on the counter and I got a quick shot. Now for some reason Parker has figured out that it is so much easier to just go outside. At least he isn't peeing in his underpants. Then earlier tonight when we were at my mom's house, Parker and Lilly were playing in the backyard and we looked out the window and poor Lilly was trying to pee and it wasn't working out so well. She was so upset that her underwear got wet. That just goes to show boys have it so much easier.

P.S. if you look closely there is a road right behind our fence. I'm sure cars going by were wondering what was going on. We are trying to teach him to be a little more private.

My Super Hero

I bought him these swim goggles at the store and he has been wearing them all day long. I even put them up high on a shelf in his room, and he still managed to find them.

Update on my kids

Parker Is now 3 1/2 and is sure growing up he loves to play cars and trains. And he is becoming more of a cuddlier. I love it when he sits by me on the couch and hugs me tight. He is still a daddy's boy which I think is so cute! He wants be just like him. When Heath comes home we sometimes don't get a chance to talk because Parker is dragging him all over making him play cars or ride his bike. He is very smart. He knows how to write his name and knows what letter most of his family members names start with. He loves to get up and speak in front of people. He bore his testimony awhile ago and was not afraid one bit. I am very proud of him.The other day Heath and I were cleaning our basement and Parker said that he was cold and that he was going to go get in our bed. Well about a half an hour later we came upstairs and he was sound asleep. There is just something so tender when you look at your kids sleeping. He is such a sweet little boy!

This is Tandi first thing in the morning. Happy and bubbly!
Tandi pretending she is on the phone.

I have noticed such a big change this last month in Tandi. It seems like she is now a little girl. Her personality is getting cuter and cuter. I love to watch her pick out a pair of shoes in my closet and try to put them on. A typical girl. I love to watch her laugh at her brother or get mad at him when he tries to take something away from her. She stands her ground. I can't wait until she can talk really well, because I want to know what's on her mind. She does say a few words like cracker, mommy, daddy, pampa, gama, bye bye, and Mi Mi for binki. I love to watch her grow and change. She is my little girl!

Our Family Getaway

I can't think of anything more relaxing than being in the mountains with my family. We had a great time this weekend camping. It was a bit chilly, and a little rainy, but it was worth it. We did a lot of sitting around, 4 wheeling, and eating. Our kids got really dirty and by the end we were ready to throw them in a tub. And I was ready for a nice shower also. As you can see from the pictures the scenery was quite pretty.We went on a ride to the top of a mountain. I wish I brought my camera to take a picture of the view. It was amazing!

The kids loved being pulled behind the 4 wheelers.

As Lilly would put it, " Me and my Boys."Marley and Tandi on the 4 wheeler Tandi going for a walk through the woods.
Leslie and my mom trying to stay warm.

Lou Lou, Nate, and my Dad.
Megan all cuddly and warm.
Piper and Tandi looking cute as always.

Our little fam in the woods.

Parker and Lilly painting.