Summer Summer Summer Time...

...time to sit back and unwind!!

I LOVE the summer! This year we purchased a new "inflatable pool"...and we plan to be in it all summer long!

These pictures are not in order...oops! But I love this picture of Grant just drying off after a dip in the poolah!
And the two "bigger brothers" posing for a pic!

This year...If that dog from below even thinks about breaking through the gate to pop my pool, he is gonna have to deal with me...and this year there is no baby bump slowing me down!

3 year appointment!

Here is Mr. Grant at his 3 year appointment...just trying to keep entertained while waiting for the doctor!
Sweet baby Drew...Just waiting patiently for his big brother to be done!
In case you can't tell...Grant is FULL of personality! He is so silly...keeps us laughing constantly. Now that this appointment is over with, he is officially enrolled in Preschool for next year! He can't wait to play at Mrs Hinckley's!

Mother's Day!

Friday May 9th...Myself, Melissa, and Colleen...in a limo, on our way to Glen Ivy for a very special Mother's day surprise!!

For Mother's Day this year Sam thought he would surprise me with a "Day Off"! The plan was for me to just follow his lead, by being ready to go Friday morning, and he would have all the details planned. Fortunately for him, I was onto the fact that something was up...and had to "ruin" the surprise by reminding him that Logan had a Mother's Day program at 11am that I just couldn't...wouldn't miss. SO...last minute change of plans...I ride with the girls down to Glen Ivy...Sam picks me up...I go to the progam, and then head back up the 15fwy for a day of fun with my gal pals!
Me and my sweet baby!
This is apparently Logan and Mrs. Hinckley's special hug! She greats the kids with a hug every morning...and noticed one day that when Logan hugs, he picks up his right foot. She thought it was so cute, that it became a "thing"! Now everytime he goes to hug her he just giggles! He is going to miss her next year...but Grant is in for a real treat!

Harveston Lake

Harveston is a "Lakeside Community" here in Temecula! Its one of our favorite places to visit! Its perfect for walking, playing at the parks, and feeding the ducks...and if you know someone who lives here, the pool and splash park is pretty amazing too!

This is a picture of Grant, Logan, and their buddy Dylan!
Drew...On the move! I'm not sure what is going on here...but my baby is CRAWLING! At 7 months, neither one of the other boys were even close to this! Guess he is just trying to keep up!

Here we are with a few of our friends feeding the ducks! Well...we were trying...think they were a little full from all the other kids who fed them this morning!

We Support Our Troops!

On May 4th, our family headed down to the Navy Ship Yard in San Diego to show our love and support to my brother, as he, and his ship mates set off for the P.G.

If you ever have the opportunity to be there for this type of experience, I highly urge you to do so. It is such an intense moment that I personally think every single American should have to witness. Whether someone you love is boarding the ship/plane, or you are just their to watch, you can't help but be moved by the sacrifice that the men and women who proudly serve our country are making. As well as find a newfound respect for the families they leave behind.

When Josh went out a couple of years ago I was moved in a way I hadn't expected...but this time brought on an entire new set of emotions. Knowing that he is headed to a war zone, and that while he is gone his first child will be born, made it all so much more sad.

Here he is with his sweet nephews! "We love you Uncle Josh!!"

Move over Drew...when he gets back, those arms will be for Brodie alone!

As soon as the ship was well on its way out to sea, we all hopped in our cars, and headed out to Point Loma, in hopes of getting one last glimpse of the ship before it was too far out. We made it just in time! Here they are on their way to serve and protect!

We are SO proud of you Josh...come home safe! We love you!