Been a little Busy

I guess I have been a little busy because I just realized I haven't posted anything in way over a month. Which would mean that I have missed the girls birthdays on here, Annie being born, Halloween, and most likely some other big fun events that I can't remember. But oh well, the life of a Mom I guess. The girls are both growing up so fast and I have to have my camera on me all the time to catch everything "in the moment". And someday, I will get around to scrap booking all these wonderful memories!

Family Fun

After Megan's shower this afternoon we got some updated family pictures. One is of all the grand kids and great-grand kids, with the exception of my cousin Jason, who wasn't here today. Also, my cousin Leah was in town from DC and she wanted one with her and her two red headed "mini-me's". So, the picture is of her, my niece Kylie, and Gracie. Also, a couple pictures of Gracie swinging for the first time! She loved it!!

Megan's Baby Shower

Today we had Megan's family baby shower at Mom and Dads house. It was a fun afternoon filled with fun and laughter. After the shower we all hung out as the kids played, and then went out for dinner as a family.

Mommy's Birthday

Last Saturday night (9/20) John and the girls took me for an early birthday dinner. We had a great evening together as a family. The next day on my birthday we went to church and then went over to my parents for a birthday lunch and celebration. Here are a couple pictures from the day.

Gracie pulling herself up

Just this weekend Gracie has figured out how to pull herself up on things. She is so proud of herself when she does it!

Church BBQ

Well, we were off to the annual church BBQ tonight. It was just the girls and I because John pulled a 14 hour day on graveyard shift last night and didnt get home until 12pm today. I got a couple cute pictures of Gracie with Auntie Megan!!

Maddy's First Day of Kindergarten

Here is Maddy all ready for school. She was so excited! She is going to have a very fun year in Mrs. Rosie's class.

Mommy and her Girls

A Day at the Beach

Today the girls and I went to the beach. It was Gracie's first time getting her toes in the sand. It was really the funniest thing I think I have ever seen her do. She was a little reluctant at first when I set her down. But after I got her shoes and sock off she kept running her fingers through the sand and smiling and then actually started squealing. It was so cute. Maddy had a good time too looking for sea shells and "treasures" as she likes to call them.

Gracie

Just a couple cute pictures of the red head!!!

Where has the summer gone?

I really can't believe Maddy will be going back to school in two weeks. It seems crazy to think how fast this summer has gone for us. John has just finished his FTEP training for Marion County and as of Monday he will be officially on his own as a deputy sheriff! Wahoo!!! I can officially brag on him because he has worked so hard and Im so very proud of him. He is so dedicated to our family and taking care of us not only physically, spiritually, and emotinally, but also financially. He has worked so very hard to get where he is right now and I couldnt be prouder!

Last night I won tickets from work and took the girls to the baseball game and it was a lot of fun. HOT (101) but very fun. I posted a picture of Maddy at the game and also one of Daddy and Gracie crashed out for a nap on the floor earlier this week.

Reinhardt Wedding

Here is a couple pictures of the girls and I at our friend Kris and Heidi's wedding. It was at an absolutely beautiful location in the country by a pond. Also, I added one of Gracie with my Dad, and one of my very beautiful pregnant sister Megan with her husband Brian.

Night of Fire Car Show

Last night when I got home from work John had the girls all ready to go to the car show at church. It was pretty fun looking at some of the old cars. Maddy had a good time trying out the rock wall. Although I think she scaled the light pole better then the wall.

Maddy Horsing Around

At my company picnic last Saturday Maddy got to ride the horses again. Its her favorite thing that she looks forward to when we go. It was a lot of fun. Here is a couple pictures. Gracie slept the entire time we were there, but I added a picture of her cuddling with Daddy on the couch at home that evening.

Fireworks

Here are a couple pictures from this evening when we watched the fireworks. Pop also helped Maddy do her first sparkler this year.