Happy 3rd Birthday Molly

I'm three!

Molly with Great Grandma Jackson. They share the same birthday. Happy 80th!

I blew them all out mom!

Not a princess party without a crown

Who needs friends when you have cousins!

The lovely cake...Cinderella even lights up...classsy

Molly is three! And boy is she three... She is a fiesty little one these days, full of spunk (and attitude)! We had a fabulous princess party to celebrate her growing up! She loves to talk and definitely has become more outgoing over these past three years. She seems to be able to try new things with a little coaxing, but will also put her foot down...or both feet down...stomping and screaming...if there is something she doesn't like. We are working on using our big girl voice and not that whiney voice. She starts preschool in the Fall, so we're looking forward to some interaction with other kids her age. She still sports bouncy curls and bright smiling eyes. She loves to ride her bike, color and wear her princess dress. She really can brighten your day and gives great big hugs! Love you so much Molly girl. Happy Birthday!!

Water Slide Playdate

The Water Slide

Meg

Charley

Watching from a safe distance...

Hudson

Grant, Joel and Clayton

From left to right: Charley, Molly, Kate, Ella, Clara, Emily, Natalie, Joel, Grant, Rowan, Clayton

(Not pictured: Megan and Hudson)

Thanks to Sarah for bringing the slide! The kids had a great time and are growing up so fast!! So great to see everyone!

Mischievous Molly

Molly and her neighbor friend Morgan were supposedly watching the Little Mermaid....

not so much. Those sneaky girls got into Morgan's momma's make-up. Molly was very remorseful and couldn't stop staying sorry, but I had the hardest time not laughing at her while telling her that this was unacceptable. Look at those pouty lips.

SUP

Not as in wassup...but SUP as in Stand Up Paddleboard. Matt has been wanting one of these for a few years now, and finally took the plunge this spring. He is on it every weekend and loves it! And the family really all can use it so I'd say it was a good buy. I believe the board is 11 feet 6 inches. I can only do it on smooth water, but Matt enjoys riding the waves and even taking a spin behind the inflatable. It's definitely been keeping him busy.

Matt and his new best friend

Riding the waves

Grant's a pro

Taking a ride on a calm day

Behind the boat

Even I can do it!!

Even better use of SUP

And Charley even has fun with it!

Independence Day

We spent the entire Fourth of July weekend this year at my parents place on the lake. We are so blessed to be able to go to such a beautiful place and enjoy the company of family. It was gorgeous weather the entire weekend and we had a blast. We took Grant with us to watch the fireworks in Whitehall. There's a lot of pictures...so hard to choose.

Best Friends

All 8 cousins

Red, White and Blue

Windblown

Stel Belle

Buddies Grant and Ry Guy

Beautiful Sunsets every night

My handsome guy

Sofia

Drew. Is that...a smile? Couldn't be...

Finally got her to hold one

Love him

Not so sure about the small fireworks...decided to not take her to the big ones

Matt and my bro Peter

Us

and with the little man...

Hez is Married!

My friend from high school recently got married and we are so excited for her! It was a beautiful wedding on a gorgeous summer day. She was stunning, and we had an awesome time hanging out with the whole crew! Congrats again Heather and Isaac!

Me and my honey

Lins and Joey

Kate and I

The gang together...Go Eagles!

Block Party

Earlier in June, we had our block party. The kids had a great time doing everything from the water balloon toss to the bounce house, to the bike parade and the limbo, to face painting and pin the tail on the donkey. A lot of hard work went into planning this for the kids, and I think everyone had a great time.

Having a great time!

Grant and Carter

Fireman Grant

Me and my girls

getting ready for water balloon toss

It did not pop!

Fire truck led the bike parade