So Big, So Fast

Do you ever just step back and look at your kids and wonder how that got so big, so fast? Check out River's big muscles... I know he is such a skinny boy!

Shelby is such a good big sister. She loves doing anything that has to do with baby June, even throwing away diapers! She has been such a great help. When I asked her if she wants another baby someday she said "no, I just want to wait till I have my own when I get bigger!"


Look how old my two babies look. Okay I know there not babies anymore, Shelby will be starting kindergarten this year, and River starts his first year of preschool.

Baby June is already almost 3 months old. She has lots of tricks: she can roll over, smile at you, laugh out loud, and get your attention any time with her super loud cries ( no more soft infant crying.)

Who needs paper?

No need to blog... the picture tells it all!!!

Birthday & Weddings...

My 28th birthday was on July 12th. Jacob and his family bought me a new camera.... yeah! My birthday was shared with a great family friends wedding. Jenny Collins got married in Danna Point so after doing a few updos Jacob and I got to go to the wedding, kid free, and we stayed a night at the hotel... no need to share how we celebrated!!!

Cathy and I have been friends since we were five years old...crazy! By the way it was her sisters wedding.

Jenny, the beautiful bride, and me. Thanks Jen for sharing your big day with me, I loved that my slice of cake came out with birthday candles on it!

The next weekend was Amanda Winfords wedding. Amanda and I have known eachother since we were little, we lived next store to eachother. So I spent another day doing updos and then got dressed( I know the same dress as last weeks wedding), then got to enjoy another wedding kid free. Actually this time I was kid and husband free... we did not have anymore babysitters, we used them all up the week before!

Heather and I at Amanda's wedding. Crazy to think we have been friends since the 3rd. grade.

Jack & June

Jack & June are nine days apart... how cute are they together?!!! For those who don't know Jack is my best friend from kindergaten, Cathy's baby. Her and I were actually due only a day apart.

WE HEART SUMMER!!!

We love summer! Summer time is so much fun, swimming, the beach... but most of all we love being able to spend time with are family & friends. During the school year the kids & I don't get to see every one as much as I would like, kids are in school, my mom is at work, sports, you get the idea. But summer time is full of time to spend together and what better than a day at the beach. My kids & I love going to the beach, the only hard part is how much stuff I have to bring and carry down myself. I think I got it down... baby June in a pack infront, beach chair back pack, I think I'm up to 3 bags drapped over my arms, a bag of buckets, the umbrella, and the life saver... the portible swing! It is a sight to see me making my way down from the car, but its worth it for a day full of fun!


River & Sean playing in the water
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Aunt Autumn & Shelby boogie boarding!!! I can't believe Shelby was wanting to go but it was her idea, last summer she would not even touch the water. Thanks Auntie for bringing all the fun stuff... a million boogie boards, surf boards, and taking any kid out in the water who is willing to go!


Grandma & baby June

River, Layne, & Shelby making the perfect marshmellows!

Shelby & Layne

BOYS & GIRLS REALLY ARE DIFFERENT

The other day I was putting Shelby & River down for a nap & I let them pick a few things to sleep with. It made me laugh how different their choices were, I just had to take a picture.

Shelby chose to sleep with a whole bunch of soft cuddlely animals... her beloved bunnies, a stuffed cat... you get the idea.

River chose to sleep with all hard toys... a big plastic shark, a lizzard, & a frog! It's too funny to me the difference between boys & girls and what they tend to play with. However River still enjoys playing dress up... thats a whole other blog!

Just thought I would throw in a picture of baby June!

Happy Fathers Day

I just wanted to say happy fathers day to my husband, Jacob your an amazing dad and husband. Thank you for all that you do for your family, we love you so much.

Jacob feeding the ducks with the kids, they only get to feed the ducks with there dad because I wont go near them. Just a side note those two dogs in the picture are ours now, ( thanks dad!)

" Snow White", the name Shelby gave to her daddy, don't know why, I tried to get her to pick a boy name for him but she was not going to budge, he will always be Snow White to her... she gave papa Wayne the name Captin Hook, we will miss you Captin Hook!

Jacob and June Lily at Disneyland