What, Why, How.....in the World..........

How in the world.....

did I get a son who is sooooo much like his daddy?

Why in the world.....

do cardboard boxes make my kiddos soooo happy?

Why in the world.....

can't kids want to help their mommy's and daddy's when they are big kids like they do when they are little?

Why in the world....

does he want to watch a movie on the little portable dvd player when there is a big screen in the same room?

What in the world....

makes these two think this is a chair?

Why in the world....

can't they always get along so well?

How in the world.....

did I get such incredibly awesome little boys?

How in the world.....

does so much attitude fit in this cute little body?

Who in the world....

couldn't love this beautiful face?

Why in the world....

does "melmo" make kids sooo happy?

How in the world.....

does this girl know how to strike a pose so well?

Why, What, How in the world....

did this kid get so tangled in his shirt when he was supposed to be napping?

Maybe because he is such a little monkey!!!!

 

A loooong couple of days at the park!

So I signed Owen up for baseball camp, which was 3 days long. The first day Rylie was at volleyball camp so it was me and the littles at the park for 3 hours....they played, we watched Owen some but we were definitely ready to go after 3 hours.

The second day I had Rylie with us and we played, watched Owen some, played some more....again a loooong 3 hours. 2 days at the park for 3 hours is too much for these kiddos! He had to miss day 3 because I had to have the girls in Lawerence for their dance rehersal! Despite the long days we had some fun and got some cute pics!!!!

Fun on the slides.....



Silly girl....

Whoa....mama...look at me....

Weeeee......

Time for a refreshment.....

Luckily the camp took place before the heatwave hit.....I don't think I would have sent him in this heat!

They melt in your mouth......

not in your hands!!!!
Love it when my kiddos find the simple pleasures in life....like an M&M rainbow!!!!
 

Olathe Tree Tee's.....

We recently ordered some new t-shirts for our business...Olathe Tree Service and they turned out awesome, we got each of the kids one and they are so proud to wear them!

 

And we didn't forget baby Kinley.....how cute is this????

Chet wants her to wear it home from the hospital but it will still be a bit big so he may be out of luck on that one!!!!

The Pool!!!!

This year we got a pool pass for the first time, in the past it has just been to hard to take my kids to the pool....they weren't real comfortable in the water so I would have 2 or 3 kids clinging to me and it was no fun. Last year I did private swim lessons for Rylie and Owen and what a difference it made on their comfort level in the water!

So this year we have been going at least 1 to 2 times a week. About half the time Daddy is able to go with us which we love but the other half I just take them myself!

Ready for swimming!


Here we are heading to the pool on a special day.....

it was Father's Day and we are so lucky to have the best Daddy we could ever ask for!!!!

It's not always easy to get pics of the big kids because they are always on the go when were at the pool but i've managed to get some.....

Rylie Jo....usually daddy will go to the big pool with her for a bit when he is with us!

Owen....always on the go but he stays where he can touch and checks in with us.

Katelin...she loves the curvy slide in the kid area, she will go down it over and over and over again.

Evan....as soon as we pull in the parking lot he gets super excited because he knows where were at!

He always remembers where are stuff is and every so often he will go over to our stuff and get a towel and wipe his face.

And sometimes he wraps himself up and comes back to the pool and leaves his towel on the edge!

Follow the leader?!?!?

Not sure what she is doing....it looks like the running man!!!!

And if I am lucky this is what they look like on our way home......

all wore out and ready for sleep!!!!

 

Powerwheels's Crash......

So which kid do you think is responsible for this????

Rylie has definitely outgrown these, so has Owen but he will still hop in and drive them around but they move rather slowly.... so Katelin is the main driver and Evan LOVES to ride shotgun!
They cruise all around no problem until......Katelin hops out and Evan decides he can take it for a spin.....he just doesn't quite have the concept down and he gunned it right over this wall and flipped it!

Now I was out of view when this happened but I heard Grammy in a panick yelling Evan's name and let me tell you.....you have never seen a 6 month pregnant woman run so fast and jump a rock wall like I did. I could see the flipped over jeep but could not see or hear Evan and all my mind could envision was his head hitting the rocks.....thank God when I got to the jeep his little head poked out and he started to cry.

He wasn't hurt just a few very minor little scrapes, he was covered in leaves and definitely scared but he was okay!
Now we make sure he is never alone in a powerwheel unless we are supervising and he has taken it upon himself to take a few extra precautions......
such as wearing a helmet!

I think he learned a lesson....he used to fuss a little because he wanted to drive but now he seems perfectly content to let one of the big kids behind the wheel!

365 Photo Challenge Weeks 24 & 25

Well these 2 weeks were BUSY BUSY BUSY.....the first week was recital week which included pictures, practice, rehersal and finally the recital plus we had baseball and volley ball camps and then the next week was basketball camp and Rylie's birthday so lots and lots to do.....glad were back to normal lazy summer days! I did however manage to get pictures everyday so here you go.....

6-10-2012
He wants to help daddy....no matter what he is doing and this particular day....daddy was cleaning his gun and Evan helped!


6-11-2012
Reading a book!

6-12-2012
Pretty girl in her tumbling costume!

6-13-2012
Baseball camp!

6-14-2012
Katelin love love loves her baby dolls!

6-15-2012
Lemonade stand.....on a dead end gravel road. I warn them that they just aren't going to have much luck on our road but they wanted to do it anyway so who am I to discourage them.....they gave up after about 10 minutes!

6-16-2012
These girls were awesome at their recital!

6-17-2012
On our way to the pool!

6-18-2012
The 8pm baseball games make for some beautiful sunsets!

6-19-2012
Happy Birthday Rylie Jo.....we LOVE you soooo much!

6-20-2012
Daddy got some new helmets for the kids to use when they are on the 4 wheelers or go carts!

6-21-2012
Owen mastered his bicycle....so proud of him!

6-22-2012
Silly boy!

6-23-2012
My mom and I heading to Ashley's wedding.....don't think you can miss us with our bright colors!