All Together Again

This month has been crazy - kids coming and going. Passing in the night. Sophie to Utah. Kelsey to Dallas. Ryan to Padre Island. I had them all home for the weekend - and after a couple of hours I was wondering why I wanted them all home together. These people can fight over ANYTHING.

Well, Kelsey and Sophie are off again to Girl's Camp, so it will be quiet again at home. Don't you just love crazy girl's camp hats? Kelsey did not make hers - Lindsey made it and it is funny...

Sophie with her stuff ready to go.

Kelsey with WAY more stuff ready to go. She did tell me she does not know how to pack light. Heaven help me!
When Lindsey made Kelsey's hat she got some ribs in - like the fact Kelsey hates soccer. Notice the soccer ball? It made me laugh. There is also I Love Lindsey written on the hat.

So, I am down two kids again. The quiet will be nice, but I will miss them. I am sure they will have tons of fun! Next week, EFY....

The Lazy Days of Summer

Are here. This is how the twins are spending this morning.

(I especially love the wild hair which has not been brushed in days. I did make them shower last night.... that is something isn't it?)

We are down two children - Sophie is at BYU and Kelsey is being pampered and spoiled at Grandma and Grandpa's house this week. Julie, Josh, Jenna and Shelby got to stay and play with us until Tuesday afternoon, so yesterday was the first day they were on their own while mom worked (read they watched a lot of TV) and Ryan... well he got up at 10, played tennis with friends, and then went to work.

As I said, lazy days of summer. We are going to have to get some structure at some point. But, Ryan leaves next week for high adventure. Then Kelsey and Sophie leave for girl's camp the next week. The last week of June Kelsey goes to EFY and Eric goes to Colorado. Then it is July. Summer is speeding by already.

Oh and He Graduated Too

What a day June 6th was. Our day started early with a trip out to College Station to see Ryan graduate from HS. It was nice because Lisa Nicholas (from the Tomball Ward) is the President of the school board and she was able to give him his diploma.

We had tons of family make it in for the graduation - thanks to everyone who came. It made the day fun.

All those girls were so excited to see big brother graduate.

This is Eric's sister, Karen, and her husband Steve (with grandson Tristan). When Ryan was little and I was working, Karen watched him. He LOVES his Aunt Karen. She is one of those rare people who just loves all kids and they love her. I call her a baby whisperer (and small child for that matter). All my kids have loved being with her, but I think because Ryan spent so much time there, he has special feelings for Aunt Karen (oh and Steve too!) It was so great of them to make the trip from Athens.

This is Melissa and her husband Chris. Chris served as photog for the weekend. Thank you Chris! It was nice to have him do that.

The proud grandparents - wasting away both of them. He is the first grandchild to graduate!



The Linfords - my brother Matt, his wife Julie and their kids Josh, Jenna and Shelby. Doesn't Julie look like a model with the wind blowing her hair?

The whole crew. Thanks for coming!

Oh - and if that was not enough (emotionally speaking) after Ryan graduated, and we got his call, Sophie flew (by herself) to Utah for BYU soccer camp and to spend time with Rachel and the Hansens. It was a little scary for me to put her on the plane alone (although the $150 I paid for her to fly alone should have bought some peace of mind). I can't handle all my babies growing up! She made it and Aunt Megan picked her up at the airport. Thanks Aunt Megan!

The Call

After Post Note (because Post post note does not sound right)

Ryan has been telling everyone that he is going to the Ogden Utah Mission for about 4 months. He even told the Stake President he wanted to go to Ogden. Who knew?

The above video is long and drawn out, so you can click off and no one will know, and I will not hold it against you. Thanks to Shauna for giving me the idea - it is nice to share with everyone.

Gymnastics

Over the last semester my guilt got the best of me (I do have some mother guilt). The twins had been short shafted in the extra curricular dept. They were doing nothing but watching TV. They both wanted to do gymnastics, and since neither had done any before, I did not want some crazy competitive gym (we have enough crazy with soccer).



So this led me to the Little Gym. Non-competitive and just plain for for the girls. They have loved it. They think they are star gymnasts. I am going to attach video, bad video since it came from my still camera, of both of their floor routines. They had the same routine. It is purely for your viewing pleasure, not because I think they are destined for greatness (although, if you ask Caroline she is the next Shawn Johnson).

Good job girls!

After Post Edit:

We (meaning mom and dad) need to remember that we selected the Little Gym for its everyone is a winner non competitive nature. The girls had fun, and that is what we were going for... If you are looking for warm and cuddly, The Little Gym is your place!