Summer - July 2012

July has been a busy month. We had a great 4th of July with family and friends. We watched the parade and went to the park.

My uncles car in the parade.

Jared got a tattoo.

Cutie Keaton.

We took the boys and their friend Ryan and little Emma to Frontier City.

Emma, Josh, Papa and Nana on the log ride.

Josh and Emma wet after the water rafting.

Wet, wet.

Jacob and Ryan.

Emma and Jared.

Mom and Dad wet.

First time on this ride. Jacob looks a little scared.

At the magic show.

Emma got to go on the stage at the magic show and she was scared to death.

Jared and Emma on the canoe.

Did I mention I hate this boat ride. You might be able to tell.

Yummy dinner.

Jacob had his first communion on July 22nd. He was super excited and did an awesome job. He did his  1st Penance on July 15th and he served for the first time on July 29th. I can not believe how big he is. I cried at his first communion. I am so proud of how hard he has worked this year in preparation for first communion. He has really grown up a lot this year. 

Jacob bringing up gifts with his God Parents.

Jacob receiving his 1st Communion.

Dad was able to give Jacob his 1st Communion.

Jacob receiving the blood of Christ for the first time.

Mom and Jacob.

Jacob and Maddie.

Jacob took this picture of Lindsey and Keaton.

Emma

Jacob and his God Parents: Jason, Lindsey and Josh. See his eyes....he is thinking mom did you do this to me. :-)

Our family.

All the grand kids...Julia, Jacob, Jared, Keaton, Maddie and Emma.

Jacob and his wonderful teachers: Mrs. Kathy and Mrs. Tracy.

Jacob and Maddie being silly.

Papa and Nana and all their grand kids.

My brother found a new jacket. I think it looks terrific. :-) NOT!!!

Jacob and his Great Uncle Bryan.

Summer 2012 - June

Our last night in the airport and we got to share it with some pretty awesome people. Jacob and Max, Jared and Miles and sweet Molly.

Made it to Houston and we couldn't leave the airport without having McDonald's for breakfast.

Jacob's old ball team was nice and asked him to play in the state baseball tournament with them. He was thrilled beyond words.

They lost one, won one and lost the last game finishing 2nd in state. We were all so proud of them.

This is the game they won against Duncan. 

Pep talk by coach Greg!! He about started crying.

Aiden and Jacob....best buds!!!

Go Marlow Rebels!!!!

2nd Place...Marlow Rebels!

Jacob's uncle Charlie telling him how proud he was of him.

Jacob and his uncle Charlie.

1st place Ardmore and 2nd place Marlow. 

Cousins...Tristen, Jared and Jacob

Best friends....Jacob and Aiden.

Brothers.....Jared and Jacob.

He loves this trophy!!!

The Marlow review. Jacob said this team is going to be famous soon because they are in the newspaper.

We have enjoyed swimming at our friend Melissa's house. Jared sliding.

Julie sliding.

Jacob and Aiden jumping in the pool.

Keaton, Maddie and Julia swimming.

Jacob being silly.

Jared.

Goggle Man.....Keaton.

Jared taking a break.

Keaton playing in his bucket of water.

We took the kids out and took pictures. 

Emma

Jared

Jacob

My boys!!!

Sweet Emma!!

All the grand kids.

Sweet sweet Maddie. She is getting so big. She is so responsible and a very kind young lady.

Sisters...Julia and Maddie.

Didn't work out like we hoped but you can kind of see that it says LOVE. Maddie will kill me if she sees this picture because she didn't like the face she was making.

Beautiful Julia!!

My sweet, loving, caring determined Jared.

My two handsome boys. I love these two.

My loving, caring, energetic and strong willed Jacob!!

I love these kids to pieces.

Maddie

What a poser.

Jared takes after Maddie when it comes to posing. :-)

Mommy's boy!!!

Daddy's boy!!!

Handsome young man...he is getting so big!!

Sweet Keaton!!!

Julia

Maddie

Jacob and Jared

This was the best picture out of about 20. :-) At least everyone is looking in my direction. 

Jared

 We got to go with Keaton to get his first haircut and he did a great job.

We took Julia to Build a Bear for her birthday and Keaton had as much fun watching as Julia had building.

Julia dressing her stuffed animal.

Julia and Kitty.

We enjoyed fireworks at the Finley's house and I was lucky to see this cute little man Jaxon. He sure misses his Kenny.

Jared and his sparkler.

Cousins...the best friend a person can have.

Maddie trying her swim wrap on. She said that was the best present. :-)

Maddie being silly with my phone. I love this girl!!!

Julia trying on her "princess" outfit.

Keaton liked the head piece.

We went to the lake for a family reunion. Jared being silly.

Jacob being sillier.

Julia tagged along with us and the boys had so much fun playing with her. 

The ride home, they were tired!!!

Horrible picture of me but we had to send this to our uncle Bryan and Kenny. Eating a greasy burger at  Eastlands. Yum Yum!!!!

We have done lots of shopping and trying to get everything bought and packed. I am trying to get most of everything done before Kenny gets here so he doesn't have a lot to do while he is here and we can just spend time together. The time is going fast which is good and bad. Good because Kenny will be here soon...bad because our time here is almost over.