Cat Walk

New clothes = Back to school {love}!

Mustache{s}

Who says boys have no use for scrapbook supplies?

She's growing up...

...and while I love having the extra help around the house,

seeing how smart she is getting,

and all the fun conversations this age brings...

Moments like this,

(the dress up hat around her eyes)

are proof, that no matter how hard she's trying to grow up,

that she's still my little girl.

Lessons from Dad?

"Mom, is it okay if I wear my brown shoes today?"

Mismatched

Tonight I have a date with my hubby...
we're going out to celebrate my brothers birthday!
Happy 29th birthday, Chaddy!


I must admit I am a little worried...
This is Mike on our last date,
in the parking lot, after the movie...

Need a closer look?
Yes, apparently he was in a hurry.

Hey Jayne! Looky what we found...

I believe your request was for

FUN,

FREE,

and WATER...

We'll throw in CLOSE too!

{Highland - road between Wendy's & Kohler's, yes, there's a road there - ProMIse!}

The kids have been begging to go to the "water" park ever since Grandma told us about it last week.

Today we found it and couldn't have been happier to cool off in the 100 degree weather we have been so blessed with! :)

Apparently, the cool thing to do is sit/stand/lay on the water spouts and wait...

...because eventually they come on and you get something like this.

Looks fun, huh!?!

So...who's free next week?

Jameson Square Park

While in Portland we went looking for a way to waste away the afternoon and enjoy the city. Someone at our hotel suggested we hit up this park that was lots of fun for the kids, especially in the beautiful weather, because it had water. We packed swimsuits {just in case} but upon getting there it didn't look like much. So, we just kicked off the flip flops and hiked up the shorts...

And then the water came crashing down the giant steps...

And filled into a GIANT pool...Dad might have offered Luke (with not-quite-healed stitches) $5 to lay down and get completely wet.
And once the clothes are wet why bother changing, right?

So we stayed while it drained and filled again, and again,and again, and again...completely soaked and loving every minute!

Until Uncle Daniel spotted this self taught professional....

Now doesn't he just scream kid friendly?

And although they weren't thrilled to get a picture with the balloon maker - they couldn't have been happier with their treasures! Perfect ending to our day in the park!

Does your Uncle do this?

Personal Jungle Jim

and

Hair Model Extraordinaire.

We had an action packed 4th of July weekend.

Starting with a Friday night fireworks party, then an early morning parade, 2 BBQ's, swimming and finally ending with the BIG fireworks show at Thanksgiving Point.

I failed {miserably} as family historian...someone really should fire me!

Multnomah Falls

A wedding reception in Washington gave us the perfect excuse to take a vacation.

About 2 hours into Oregon Mike was ready to move there!

We made it to Multnomah Falls just before dark...

We ran {literally} up to the bridge to catch a picture before it was too late.

Can you see us?

We are waving...

just in case you couldn't tell.

Then we ran right back down.

The American Idol finally was on...

{I♥Kris}

More on our Oregon/Washington trip - SOON!

Hitched!

My little brother married this cute girl

for time and all eternity last month.

We couldn't be happier!

Their day was perfect!
I happily dressed my kids in hot pink and orange.

The kids happily played with their uncles most of the day.

The highlight of the evening

{beside the chocolate fountain}

was this little guy...
He climbed up on Uncle Chaddy,

got all ready...
and actually caught the garter!

Wasn't too happy about all the attention it got him though!

Moments like these...

they do my heart good!

Congrats Daniel and Mallory!

Dancer Girls*

We now have 2 dancers in the family -

twice the fun,

twice the talent,

twice the flowers!

Adilynn danced to "I Wanna Be Like You" from Jungle Book for the year end recital this year.

She is getting to be quite the dancer and loves every minute of it.

Her favorite part is always getting dressed up and performing on stage but her teacher, Miss Amber, came in a close second this year - she was so fun!

Miss Paislee was the CUTEST little orphan as she performed to "Hard Knock Life" from Annie.

This girl would {honestly} go to dance class EVERY day of her life if we'd let her!

And she's pretty good, ya know, for being 2 and all.

*please ignore photo quality - I might've forgotten to change the camera setting, OOPS!