Rose

We got a new puppy, a Chi-Poo!  We named her Rosebud, but will call her Rose.

The kids adore her!!

She is sooo tiny.  And sooo cute!!  We love little Rose!

Someday..

..I hope my kids fully grasp the reality of how good they've got it when it comes to Dads.  Their Daddy is one of the best, and he loves them so dearly...

 and treats their Mommy with love and respect...

and he's a Christian example for them to follow.

Right now, they're too young to see that not everyone's Daddy is as great as theirs.  They just assume all dads are like theirs.  That all Daddys play with kids, pay attention to them, tuck them in every night, sing songs to them, tell them jokes, take them to church, kiss them when they're hurt, take them fun places, love to see them light up with excitement, want to be with them as much as they can, teach them things, listen to their stories, dream with them and for them. 

                                      Someday they'll realize it, I'm sure.  How can they not?! It's so obvious!

                               Happy Father's Day, John!  You're one of *the best*!!  We love you!

Haydn's Birthday Cake

I know you know probably know this, but my mom ROCKS! (Hi Mom!)

We are having Haydn's 8th Birthday Party tonight and Sunday afternoon, and my mom had Haydn over last night to make his dirt bike cake.  This is THE BEST so far, I'd say ( I think I say that on every cake she does!)  She took the picture from his invitations and put it on a stick, so Haydn is riding down the cake.  Clever!!  We love it!

Check back for Party pictures!  I hope it doesn't rain!!!!! (:

Field Day

One of the last days of school, Haydn had a field day at the Football Stadium.  Gwyneth and I stopped in to check things out! 

We saw Haydn throw the football...

win the Sack Race...

win the wheelbarrow race...

and enjoyed a snow cone!!

Meeting Gracie

John's brother is visiting from North Carolina, and we got to meet Gracie, our newest niece.  She was born April 26th, and she is soooo tiny!!  I couldn't resist snapping a few pictures of her!

Gwyneth was VERY interested in her.  She kept holding her arms up and saying, "Hold.  Me!!" over and over!  When she did hold her, she was so serious, and did a great job!

I thought this picture was just precious!

Beauteous

My Little Eel and Guppy

The boys had their last swim lesson.... again!  I love to go and watch them.  It's fun to see them improve each session!

Haydn will be a Guppy again.  He's doing a great job, and was disappointed when he didn't pass.  We told him it's FINE!!  If he's having fun and trying his hardest, that is all that matters!

Working on his backstroke

He got to dive through a hula hoop!

Hutch passed Pike, and now will be an Eel! (: 

He floated!!!!!  (I missed it, almost.  This is when he's finishing)

It is SO HOT and HUMID in the pool.  Gwyneth obviously was not thrilled about hanging out and watching the boys!!  It will be her turn before we know it!