Daddy's new T-O-Y

This is Russ's new toy. A Polaris ranger. He has wanted one for awhile. His 30th birthday is coming up so he got one yesterday. With gas prices so stinking high he (we) can drive it around town and save on gas. It seats six and last night our whole family piled in and drove to the rodeo. We just stick all the car seats in and go. It is really fun to drive. The kids LOVE it. They think they are on a roller coaster ride. Thanks daddy!!

4th of July fun

We had a great 4th of July weekend. On Friday we went to the parade in Show Low. It was pretty good. Then we packed a lunch and went fishing again. It was really hot. We all had a great time. My sister Rebecca and her family moved here and so we went to the parade and fishing with them and Russ's sister Melinda and niece Molly. Then yesterday we had a big bbq again with our families. Then there was a rodeo last night and fireworks afterwards. Reese was so good during the rodeo-she didn't fuss at all. We thought she wouldn't like the fireworks but she did. She just sat there quiet and watched. She also loves to watch tv-it's kind of funny. We have taken her to several movies and she has done awesome. I really love the 4th of July. It helps us all remember that we are so blessed to be in a free country. That we can be the people we want to be and remember those who have sacrificed everything to give us that freedom we enjoy.

My hunny boy!!!

Last night when I was putting Riley to bed he said to me "mommy when I go on my mission I'm going to go to Mexico." I thought that was very interesting. I had to write it down so I would not forget things like that. It will be amazing if he really did go there. He is such a good boy. He loves being the big brother. He has a great testimony of the church and Jesus. He will be a great missionary someday. We are so proud of our little man.

Gone fishin'

So, today we took the kids to Fool's Hollow Lake to go fishing. We went with my sister Rebecca and her family. It was a very HOT day. Russ and the kids love to fish. It's even funner when you catch fish. Well we caught a lot of fish. Probably caught about 10 or so fish. None, not even one was a keeper. So sad. The kids just liked the fact that they were catching them, they didn't care we didn't keep them. Reese had a great time too. She slept the whole time. What a good baby. We had a really fun time.

Summer fun

Today was such a beautiful day. We have all been sick with a yucky cold, so today was the first day mommy felt up to doing much of anything. The kids went outside and played in the little yard pool and sprinklers. I took this really cute picture of my three monkeys looking so cute. I love my kids they are the best. I hope that we spend some fun times together this summer before Riley goes off to kindergarten. We did just get back from Utah this week-end. But that was for my grandpa's funeral so that wasn't much fun. It was a very quick trip and we all came home sick:(

Reese Mae is 2 months old

Here is our little baby. Not so little anymore. Reese is 2 months old now. She is such a good baby. She is very happy most of the time. As you can see see LOVES to eat. She is almost 13 pounds. Her legs and arms are so chubby. We love making her smile. She is finding her voice and sometimes it takes her awhile but she gets it. It is so sweet when she coos and talks. She is no longer sleeping good at night. I believe it is due to the fact that she has been fighting a cold and her nose is very stuffy. She still sleeps pretty good considering. We love her so much and can't imagine what life was like before she came.

To my husband- Happy Father's Day

For Father's Day this year the kids and I got Russ some Diamondback baseball tickets. We went to Phoenix on Friday and spent the day there. Then the game was that night. We stayed the night in a nice hotel. On Saturday we went shopping and a few other fun things. I have to say that even though the kids look grumpy in the pictures, we all had a great time. It was nice to spend time together as a family. That is one of the many things I love about Russ. He is fun to be around and he loves being with our family. He is a wonderful father and husband. He is a very hard worker and has made our family a successful business. He knows a little bit about everything. WE LOVE YOU DADDY!! Thanks for all you do for us.