So, needless to say our great outdoor family adventure ended up being indoors building blocks. But really it doesn't matter at least we were doing it together.

This is another picture that I know I will look back on and cry because one day these cute little kids will be cute big kids and I will miss these crazy chaotic times! I really do love these "lil chillies!" (poor Maya was so sick here, she had the stomach flu on the way down and then that turned into a major ear infection. She would just lay on me and moan "mom, mommy, mommy." Break my heart!!!)

Ella and her Pinkalicious softball team. This was her first year playing and I think she really had fun! There was only two teams so each week we would play the same team, I'm not sure who finally won, girls softball is a little more "low key" than boys coach pitch. I don't think the girls even cared who won they just wanted to have fun, and look cute doing it! Way to go Girls!

I wasn't here for this game but Tyler said she did really good and hit the ball hard, she just needs to work on running to first base instead of jogging and looking around. Ha Ha, girl after my own heart!

As you can see by Ella's knee our adventure didn't last long. When we got to the end of the hill I tried to explain to them to slow down because the road had a curve in it, Drew and I made it just fine but Ella didn't quite make it. She just kept going straight and "biffed" it on the gravel. I felt so bad for her but even now I am laughing because she is really a klutz! A Sweet Klutz but a Klutz! We Love ya Ell!

I kicked Ava out of the buggie and walked 3/4 of the way up the hill. Drew was not at all happy about the trek as you can see.

Ava on the other hand found two dogs and they followed us home and even stayed for a while. She named them dog and dogie.

Here's the thing..... Bryce gives Drew what ever he wants and Drew takes it to the next level. He totally looks up to Bryce and Loves him so much! When I told Drew to pack his clothes for Pine Valley he stuffed his bag with "nick knacks"(pictures of Jesus, teddy bears, rocks, empty Cologne bottles and deodorant etc... I could go on and on and on) that Bryce had given him, not clothes. When we got to Pine Valley he set up his things so he would feel at home. Quite the kid!

We packed our bikes and the dog for a fun filled family vacation to the cabin.....

And were off on our first biking adventure around the town..... You must know that the first part of this bike ride is about a 2 mile down hill journey...I was dreading coming back up!

Ah, Kenna and Ella just hanging out jamming to some i tunes. Again, I was behind the camera balling and balling and balling!!!

Tavi and her off spring came to hang out in K-town for a few days. Too bad it was the same time Casey was moving across the country! We are deffinatly going to start planning an annual "girls get away!"

Can ya see why I love this girl!

Jeannine and her Cute New haircut!

Drew was awarded a certificate because he only missed one day of school,....and that day was because he went up North to watch the State Baseball game! That is a good excuse if you ask me.

Ella and her first grade class all got new T-shirts from Escobars on the last day of school.

Don't ask, please just don't ask!!!

This was one of the last days Chloe and Ava got to play together before they moved to Texas. I'm so glad they are young and didn't realize what was about to happen because if you could see me behind the camera I was just sobbing!

Drew's getting ready to hit a "Homer" and he has his fan club behind him to watch. (I'm sure in his mind he hit a grand slam to win the game.)

Tyler, Arlyn and Bryce (above) My dad (notice the shaved head, he promised the baseball boys they could shave his head if they took state! They kept their end of the bargain so dad had to pay up!) and Tyler (who always has a shaved head)(below)

I'm sure Tyler was so annoyed at me for taking so many pictures but I know some day he will thank me.

Just a little summer fun.....

Drew is all dressed up to be a Juggler for the Kindergarten Circus! He was so glad he didn't have to ride a pony on a stick. He got to show off his skills playing catch with his best buds the Houston boys!

The kids got new bikes for being such good students and I got a "buggie" for being such a good mom, Ha Ha!

Just a little taste of Ava!!!

Ava is always laughing (I wonder where she gets that from???) Her laugh is so contagious and you can't help but laugh with her. This is what she got from her first preschool graduation. She was so proud!

This was at the Mother's day Tea Party. The girls were showing us all their new songs and of course Miss Maya thought she needed to be apart of it too.

I love this picture! It makes me so happy! It reminds me that life is what you make of it and to Ava it is all about having FUN!!!

May Events... Busy Busy Month

Drew played Coach pitch this year (even though he was the youngest on the team he did really good, thanks to a lot of help from his Grandpa's and Dad) Their team was the Red Sox so when they gave him his purple shirt he was Not Happy about it! So he decided that every game he would wear his Red Baseball attire to counteract the purple. Funny thing is that he never wears a hat but since he is on Coach pitch he "sported" the purple cap proud! (He would just say to everyone " I know and it's purple can you believe that?")

Ella at her First Grade Program. (Yep made me cry a little, she's growing up)

Ava at her Preschool Graduation

Ava and Maya at her Preschool graduation.

For some reason the kids decided to start throwing each other off this big rock.... "Drew come on now remember we don't hit girls..."

For some reason Drew thinks he needs to mess with Kaylee, He needs to be careful she can really hold her own!

Now look what he has taught the younger kids. What an example! "Way to go Buddy!"