Slippin' and a slidin' and a... drinkin'?

We bought a slip and slide for the back yard and the older kids really love it. I sent David out to play with them a few days ago while I stayed in the nice cool house. :) He took these cute pictures of the kids DRINKING from the slip and slide. I just thought they were funny.

Benson doesn't really love the slip and slide. He doesn't have to get too wet before he is ready to just play with toys. This ball and the flower pot next to it kept him entertained for quite a while.

Gracie is the only one who really slides on the slip and slide. Sammy mostly jumps on the hose in it and makes the water squirt out higher. Still a lot of fun on a hot day.

Mommy and Benson=BFF's

Benson is a little momma's boy. Every time I pick him up this is what happens. He snuggles in to give me a hug, sticks his thumb in his mouth and gives me love! He loves being the baby and boy is he going to be in for a rude awakening when his new brother comes along. He and Sammy already fight about who gets to sit on mom's lap (while I still have one). As you can see it will be overwhelmed with belly hugeness soon. :)

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day Sweetheart! I love you so much! I am so proud of you. I can't believe we have been married for almost 9 years. We have 3 children with another one due in September. You are about to start residency on Wednesday and I am so excited (especially for the paycheck). We have been through a lot, some good and some bad, but I am grateful to have gone through it all with you! Happy Father's Day!

Lovin' Summer!

David's brother and sister-in-law invited us to go to a splash pad today! It was the perfect day for it. Hot! Thanks Micah and Sarah for helping me keep track of Benson (who felt like he just needed to wander... what is it with my children and running away?).

There was a playground right next door that the kids got to play on when they were done playing in the water.

This is what Micah and Sara's baby, Elsa, did the entire time we were there. I think she had a good time too. What an angel!

Thanks for inviting us Micah and Sarah. We will have to do it again soon!

The many faces of Sammy

Sammy is one of the more facially expressive children we have. This is a collage of his many facial expressions.

David

I think I am in LOVE!!!

I don't know if any of you remember that my sweet husband bought me a new camera when Benson was born. It was darling and pink and I loved it. But sadly it met a very unfortunate demise when Sammy decided to become a photographer one day several months ago. I shed a few tears, placed it lovingly in a shoe box, and buried it in the back yard. I didn't think I would ever get over it; my heart was broken. I am happy to say that today my heart mended. A new camera arrived on our doorstep today and I am in love. This is only the first day of taking pictures with it, but in the package with my lovely new camera came a book about how to take great pictures, so hopefully there are better things to come!

For Mary

These pictures are for my sister Mary. She has been asking me for pictures for a while now. I just started month 6 and I feel ENORMOUS. Is that because this is number 4? Does anyone else have any experience with this. I feel so huge that I am a little embarassed to post these pictures. Oh well here they are anyway...

Walkin' at the park.

Just a random day walkin' at the park. The weather here has been beautiful... hot, muggy, and beautiful. We love it!

Dreams Come True

Anyone who knows Gracie knows she is a BIG FAN of ponies and horses. When Benson was born she really wanted him to be a pony. On Memorial Day our ward had a picnic and Gracie got to ride a horse. She was in heaven! Most of David's family got to be there with us and it was so fun... and HOT!

Benson rode the horse too, but the best moment for him was petting it. He loved it!

Hope everyone else's dreams came true for Memorial Day too!

Hail the conquering hero!

David graduated from Medical School on Sunday! You are amazing Babe!

I am SO PROUD of him.

David's sister also graduated from high school and his brother graduated with his MBA. Congratualations Macy and Micah! We had a great time celebrating with you and all the family!