Memorial Day Weekend

Here are a few pics from our weekend.  Clark & Avery got to spend Sunday afternoon with us, and I loved it!  Of course, Aaron tried to hog Clark most of the time.  :)

 Denny spent a lot of time working in the shop, so the boys spent a lot of time in the shop, too!

Monday we had dinner at mom's house, and celebrated Megan's birthday.

Wish we had 3 day weekends more often!!

Camping

The last day of school was Thursday, and my parents took the kids up to Belle Star for another weekend of camping!  William was able to stay one night, but Megan and Clark stayed home.  (I don't blame her!  Camping and babies aren't a good combination.)  Denny and I went up Friday after work, but he didn't feel good and ended up going home Saturday evening.  He still isn't feeling better, so I think he'll try to go to the doctor tomorrow.  Our first camping trip he had to work, and now this one he was sick.  He goes to extremes to get out of camping with us.  :) 

 fun in the sand

precious Avery Kate

 Avery & her Grandpa Randy

 Denny slept on the bunk beds, while I slept with the boys.  I may not get a lot of sleep, but I love it!

Aaron on his bike.  (Avery took this picture...I thought she did good!)

The Granite is Here!!!

Okay, it's getting late, but I wanted to post a few pictures of our beautiful granite counter tops!  I'm sure the pictures won't do it justice, but this gives you an idea of how everything is looking.  Next on the agenda is a backsplash (which we haven't picked out), and our floor (which is on order!).  Denny is going to take a break from making the cabinet doors, and make a cabinet to go on the wall you see below.  We've been so busy with school and ball, he hasn't had much time in the shop lately.  I feel like summer hasn't even started yet, and it's already flying by!!

I'm one lucky girl!!!

Quick Trip to Monett

We made a quick trip to Monett last weekend.  Denny's brother, David, has taken a church in North Carolina so we went to visit before they left.  The boys had a great time with their cousins!

 Ryan, Aaron, & Deacon

 Ryan and Denny riding David's bike.  When Ryan asked me to go for a ride I had to decline.  I love my son too much to endanger him that way!

 Dax and Ryan playing in the "pool."

This was such a hit, we may have to fill one up at home!

Camping

This past Thursday mom & dad took their new trailer out to Belle Star for the weekend.  The boys went with them, and I was able to take off work early Friday and spent the weekend with them. Unfortunately, Denny had to stay home and work Saturday & Sunday.  :(  William and Avery were also there part of the time.  

Dad fried bacon every morning for our breakfast.

The boys are ready to roast weenies & marshmallows.  Or maybe they're ready to attack, I'm not sure.

This is the view from the dock.  You can't quite see our campsite from there because it's blocked by the trees.

My Grandma Margie came by to visit.  She brought her new little puppie, Lexie, which the kids loved!

Aaron showing off his acrobatic skills.

Avery loved wearing her helmet.

What a cute group!

Grandpa with his camping boys.

You may have noticed there are no pictures of me or mom.  This is out of respect for her, and so she doesn't show any pics of me!  Flat irons and make-up don't really go with camping, so we tried to stay out of most of the pictures.  

Well, we missed not having Denny there, but we still had a great time!  There are places I'd like to go, or take the boys to see, but I have to admit camping is my favorite vacation!  Thanks mom & dad for all the work you put into it!

Happy Birthday to Me!!

We celebrated my birthday at Mom's house this past Friday.  William & his family, and my grandparents were all there.  We had a great time!

 Avery & Ryan helping me blow out the candles.

 Crazy faces after the party!

 It's Christmas in April!  I love decorating for Christmas, so my parents got me this really cute snowman.   You can't really tell from the picture, but it lights up.  I'm not sure if I'll put it outside or inside, but I really like it!

I had to include this picture for all those Team Jacob people.  Denny got me the Breaking Dawn movie, and this came with it.  Right now it's hanging in my closet.  I think I'll leave it there and see what Denny says. :)

I don't know if this was for my birthday, or just Mom trying to bring out the green thumb in me, but she and Dad brought these over this weekend.  (notice she didn't have me pot them!) I got the Gnomeo & Julie statue for Christmas. (from one of my favorite movies!)  I have high hopes for these plants.....maybe next year I can move up to an actual flower bed! :) 

Experiments

They boys love to watch the show called Myth Busters, which means they like to do their own experiments, too.  My Aunt Nette sent the boys a kit, and this was the first thing they tried.  I have to admit it was really neat.

 First, you need 3 handsome boys.

Second, you add a few Mentos to a bottle of Diet Coke.

Third, you pull the string and watch how high the pop goes!