A Bit Fishy!!

Jayden is a fish when we go camping. He is in the water almost the entire time. This time he happened to get out of the water just long enough to go fishing with Uncle Josh and catch some fish of his own.......... He is proudly showing off his BIG fish he caught!!! However, he was right back in the water after fishing!!

Beautiful Waterfall!!

While camping at Lost Valley Reservoir (for 4th of July) we went on a 4-wheeler ride and found this waterfall!!! It was pretty tall and there were a group of guys jumping off ...........pretty gutsy. The pictures tell all!

Jayden's First Driving Lesson!!

Jayden's getting his first driving lesson from Seth. He did a great job and will be getting his driver's license before we know it!!!! That's scary - EVERYONE stay off the road!!! Dylan was along for the ride with his life in big brother's hands - he was at ease. He loves and admires BIG BRO JAY!!!

Maren's 40th Birthday Bash!!!

Phrase of the night...........woohoo - this is "my" party bus!!!

We all saw a new and different side of our little Maren......Sheri was in the biggest shock!! We started out at P.F. Chang's with everyone surprising her to meet Scott, Maren, Seth, and I for dinner..........and even her little man "Braiden" was able to join us for dinner w/ Grandma Marge and Grandpa Don.......along with Grandma Burke and Jon, Grandpa Simpson and Chris, Ben, Sheri, Nick, Steve and Rebecca, and Joey.

Then, after enjoying a wonderful dinner we ventured outside to Maren's surprise a Party Bus (Limo) was waiting for us..........Maren enjoyed the pole dancing, drinks, and hanging out with her friends and family......especially her twin devils on her shoulders AKA Nina!!

Then, a few of us hadn't had enough yet and ventured on to Hannah's to dance a little!! After a little dancing and a few more drinks (and a birthday shot), the few party animals that were left parted ways around Midnight to nestle in to our beds (or go wild hog hunting....hehehe)!!!

We hope you had a wonderful 40th Birthday Bash Maren..........we love you!!!

Agggghhhhh aren't they adorable!!

We LOVE you Aunt Maren and Uncle Scott!!!!

Schools Out For Summer............

and the fun begins............... The boys couldn't wait to get out of school on their last day and get home to start playing. It was such a HOT day so we got the water slide out and they played for hours!!! Dylan had his friend Titus over to join in on the fun. I'm sure this is the first of many times the water slide will be out this summer............everyone is welcomed to come play with us on the water slide!!!

Kindergarten's come and gone..........

He's so cool in his shades rocking the Vowel song!!! Wow, Dylan has learned soooo much since the beginning of the year. His first IRI he only got a 1, but by the end of the school year he was a high 3 - GREAT JOB!!! His teacher was so proud of him that she couldn't wait to share the news, so she sent me an email the very afternoon she learned of his great accomplishment!! He is sitting with his friend Titus and then with his teacher Mrs. Prudhomme. He's really going to miss her, however, he is extremely excited to start the first grade! Next time you see him, he'll probably share his exciting news that he's a 1st grader now! Congratulations Dylan we are proud of you!!!

Can't believe he did it.........WOW!!!

Well 5th grade has come and gone..........not nearly quick enough for Jayden! He is done.......he's graduated 5th grade and ready to move on to bigger and better things!! 6th Grade here he comes, ready or not!! He took a quick pose with his teacher Mr. Magee and another with a couple of his friends-Brandon & Ben!! Congratulations Jay - we are sooooo proud of you!!!

He Thinks My Tractors Sexy............