Our Newest Family Members.....

Hippity and Hoppity!

The girls loved preparing the new home for their new pets!

Trying to be patient while I take a picture, they couldn't wait to open the box!

So, we followed all of the directions, I am hoping we can keep these frogs alive!

Thanks Grandpa and Kim.....I am sure there will be many stories shared about these guys! The first story is one almost escaped when I was transfering him two his aquarium, I screamed and the girls giggled so loud.

Soccer

Last night the girls practiced soccer in the backyard. We adjusted right back to home!

Our Week In Minonk

Last Monday the girls and I made the 9 hour drive to Central Illinois. We had so much fun spending time with my family. Nanny flew in from SC so we all got to be together. Grandpa and Kim opened their home to us and made us feel right at "home". Aunt Mis and family filled our days with pool time and ball games, we couldn't have had a better week! Thanks for loving us and creating such precious memories! I am very blessed to have such a great family. This morning the girls didn't wake up until 9:54 a.m. Yep... they are worn out from all the fun!

Summer Ball

Whoa look at me!


Telling Reed he had a good game!


Ansley couldn't wait to give him a hug!

There was no leaving early, she had to see Reed after the game!

Take Me Out to The Ball Game!

Mia was a grubby little girl, she had sunflower seeds all over her chin, (thanks Uncle Darin for showing her how to spit the seeds), and her hands were dirty! She can pull off the grubby look still smiling and darling!


Ans was relaxing in the chair waiting for Reed to bat!

Talking ball, we had so much fun!

Reed

Fun!


I love this picture, Ansley really had a connection with Reed this visit. Thanks Reed for spending time with your baby cousins.

A true sport, he paused for pictures after the game!

Mia loves Reed too! Here is a picture of the first and last in our family!

Visiting Family

I had to take this picture because S. always laughs when I talk about the Jumbo (I think he thought I made the word up). Anyway, we met my Aunt and two of my cousins for lunch in Toluca and they had this sign posted.


Ansley was holding baby Collin (my cousin Jason and Jana's baby). He is such a happy little guy, we loved meeting him. Natalie and the girls became fast friends. Thanks Aunt Margie for making lunch work out, it was so good to see you all!

Daddy Joins Us!

S. rode the train from Chicago where he was working to join us for the weekend! The girls were so excited to see their daddy, they thought it was pretty cool that he rode the train!

More Family Pictures....

Cole couldn't get enough of Mia. She loved when he gave her Popsicles!

Nanny and the girls! It was so much fun having us altogether! Nanny enjoyed all the activity!

Catching Lightning Bugs!

This was a first, they loved catching lightning bugs.

Celebrating Father's Day!

Kianna is not only beautiful on the outside she is such a sweet girl on the inside too! Ki, I am so glad our girls have you to look up to!

Ansley learned to tie, she must have tied Aunt Missie's shirt 100 times!

Grandpa and all the kids! We so enjoyed celebrating with you!

Cole was sweet to take a picture of us!

Love

A picture of Mis and me. I love my sissy!

The girls were exploring!

Hmmmm, I wonder what they found?

Ki and Ans waking up! I think Ansley may still be tired, she isn't such a morning person.

Grandpa and Kim

The girls love their grandpa, I think he is pretty fond of them too!

All the girls being silly!

Grandpa and Kim have frogs, the girls loved them. Kim ordered some for us, we should have them this week! I hope we can keep them alive!

We stopped at the campground to see their new camper. It was a quick trip as a thunderstorm rolled in. I was able to get a quick photo before loading up in the car.

Fun on the Farm!

The girls loved playing on the farm. Our days were spent in the pool having picnic lunches and crashing for naps! Nothing like outdoor air to make you sleep good!

Big toss! Mia loved wild play with Cole.

The girls loved riding in the golf cart on Aunt Missie and Uncle Darin's farm.

Mia was trying to squirt water, just look at that face!

Ki helping Mia stay on the float!

Kianna's Softball Game

The girls played hard! They met a new friend Bella, who showed them the ropes!

Mom and Mis watching the game!

Kianna up to bat! We had fun watching lots of ballgames this week. Kianna is on a traveling softball team, so we were able to see her play! Go CRUSH!