Busy June

The month of June has been a whirlwind of events. I thought for sure we would have a nice relaxing month at home, getting in shape, working on school work and chores, and then having lots of fun at our house. Well, as usual, things worked out differently. We started off the month with a wonderful party for one of our nephews on the 4th. It was so fun, we all got to spend time with my parents who are serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints.  We then had intended on going from Thursday to Saturday, the 14th through the 16th, to the Foxes for some fun while Barry is on his road to recovery. Well, that turned into a week and a half of helping them because, the poor guy ended up back in the hospital with some complications. No fun for him or Bonnie. We stayed and helped around the house, trying to relive any stress or problems that may arise at the home front. He finally came home on the 19th (I'm pretty sure). In the mix of things, we got to go to a big June Baby birthday bash at the camp on the 17th, which the kids absolutely loved. From there we went home, but headed back Monday to help out that week with anything we could at the Foxes. Picking up Dianne was a blast and driving her back on Friday, for her to stay till Sunday. She is so funny and sweet! We took her back on Sunday and then were back to Greenville for the day on the 26th. Cavan had his 8 year appointment, and it went great. He is getting big, slowly. He is just a small kid. =0) It was a busy busy month. The best part of the beginning of July, was getting to spend the entire week with my awesome Sisters, which of course included other family visits, and also Cavans Baptism. Still cannot believe he is 8 and was Baptized. He was super funny during his interview and then throughout the service, he was all smiles. It was a blessing to have most of our family and our dear friends there to celebrate with him. He loved all of the attention. At one point though, having remembered his sisters big day, asked where his presents were. I giggled and had to explain that his biggest gift was Baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost. The greatest gifts of all. One day, I know he will understand. It is such a blessing to have the constant companionship and help of the Holy Ghost and our Savior.  He accepted my answer with a half smile, and then was off to play with his cousins and friends. 

After his Baptism photos, I of course, had to take family pictures. These kids are getting so big and so darn cute, I must say.

And so it begins...

We have had a busy few weeks already. School is finally coming to a close.  YAY!!!! I have no clue why I am so excited for this summer. I hope this enthusiasm continues through the summer. It isn't going to be too busy, but definitely my first in a long time that I wasn't stressing over getting pregnant, being pregnant, or nursing...phew...those were busy years. Max will be 3 in August and I do not have baby fever. Hallelujah!!!  Mom told me it would pass, and this is the next phase in our family, no more infants. No more sleepless nights. No more screaming babies that wouldn't settle until they were nursing. It's a little sad that that phase has passed, but it is cool to move onto Gabby going into 5th, Cavan 3rd, and Madi kindergarten. I cannot believe she is going to school in 3 months. She is so excited to be busy at school and making friends. Gabby and Cavan had no clue what school was all about at this age, but Madi has watched them intently, waiting for her turn. When she turned 5, she just knew she was going to be going to school the next day. I am sure it will feel that way, once she is in school and when she looks back on it. It's pretty funny. 

We celebrated 13 years on the 3rd, and of course, we both totally forgot. It was crazy. Woke up to Facebook showing me pictures of it, and it was like, "Oh yeah, that's today!" 

On the phone for 30 minutes, and the last 5 of it, Max decides to decorate the house with powdered sugar, and Fat Cat...

The kids and their teachers. Ms. Blinson and Ms. Cunningham!

(I have to figure out how to get the picture to not be a video on my phone. These are not videos, but that dagblasted play symbol is on them...=0()

Time is flying, and there is no stopping it...

I think this picture sums up my days. Tired. Always tired. We have been up to so much these past couple of years (I haven't had a decent laptop to post on, so grateful for this one), and sitting down to document has been a tough choice. I love just sitting and doing nothing at night with Clay. This year, I am hoping for change. In a good way of course. Summer is coming, and this time around, we are going to be more productive. Cavan needs it for his schooling, and Gabby needs it for her health. Lets see how this pans out...

Here are some lovely pictures for your enjoyment!