Parks and sprinkers... I love summer!

We love our local park. It's great to come in the morning before things get too hot. Rachel is now an official "park-ie". She can't get enough. Here are some cute pictures...





It's been HOT here. I hate hot. Time to bust out the sprinker. My kids love water, so it's a fun and cheap party in the front yard. John loves that it helps our dead grass. :)

Happy Fourth!

A fun fourth of July with a "candy" parade, fireworks, and friends. Good times.

Rachel's first birthday... TWICE!

Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Rachel, happy birthday to you! Our little girl has turned one! (Technically her birthday was nearly a month ago, but we're a little slow in posting-- the story of my life!) We celebrated first with my parents while camping in their trailer. We went to a place called Mackay, ID, and lived it up with their ATV buddies. Daniel and Rachel had a great time going on "motorcycle" rides. It was beautiful up there and we were glad to be able to enjoy some of the gorgeous sights here in ID.






Her second first birthday party was today at her cousins' house. We always have fun partying with Ben, Emma, and Spencer (oh, and their parents too!). We enjoyed a lively evening of gifts, cupcakes, and hide-n-seek. Fun stuff! Notice Rachel eating her cupcake like a lady? She was daintily eating sprinkle after sprinkle until daddy finally showed her the way to get it done... :) Happy birthday, little one! We love you!!

D-man's 3rd Birthday!

Our little man is THREE! (Well, he's been three for almost two months, but I'm a little slow). Daniel was lucky enough to have three birthday parties. I have pictures from two-- the third will come later. He is elated to be three and realizes now that he is, indeed, a big boy. We love this boy to pieces. Enjoy some pics!

Brother/Sister Love... Bedhead... Fathers & Sons (before and after)

Some quick pics...

Just a little something for the grandparents (and anyone else that loves my kids as much as we do...)