Hot Summer Days are Here

Well, we hit the 90's today and it sure was hot. Daddy decided to surprise Maddy today and went out and bought us a little pool for the backyard. So when she got home from VBS and saw it she ran so fast to get her swimsuit on. After nearly 20mins of lathering all of us in sunscreen we jumped in. Well, Daddy had just filled it, and needless to say the water was VERY cold. Gracie wanted nothing to do with it so she stayed in the shade and played. I was brave and actually crawled in with Maddy. I was pretty much numb from the waste down after sitting in it for a few minutes. Maddy didnt seem to mind at all though!

Ready, Set, ALMOST Go

Well, Gracie is getting VERY close to crawling. She gets very excited when she is on all fours and rocks back and forth. Im thinking our days of the Little Red sitting still may soon be over!

Daddy and his girls

I had to grab a quick picture of John with the girls today on the bike. When he moves it from the back yard to the front Maddy gets to ride with him. So I grabbed Gracie real quick and got her in on the picture too!

Maddy in Camo

Well,

We finally found a pair of Camo pants for Maddy. She has been begging for them for months. And to top it off she was so excited when we found a pair of matching flips flops at Target. She was quite offended with the cashier said "oh, these are for boys". Maddy had to tell her, that no, there not just for boys!!!

Watch out boys, this is one tough girl!!!

Wagon Ride to the Park

Daddy had a great idea tonight. We got the wagon down and walked to the park. The girls loved it and Gracie smiled the whole way there and back. Big Sister Maddy thought the ride was pretty cool and loved riding together with Grace. It was a fun evening together as a family.

Laundry and Housecleaning

Well, not much going on. Maddy is out of school now and really missing her friends. Next week she starts VBS at her old school for a week. And then the following week another VBS at a church around the corner from Mom and Dads. That should keep her busy for a couple weeks. Gracie and I are justing getting over some nasty colds. I really hate getting colds in the summer time. It just doesnt seem to go together ya know? Daddy is busy back at the Jail doing his training, and really enjoying it.

Well, we need to get back to cleaning and laundry. Fun, Fun.

Mommy and the Girls

Last month I won tickets from work to ride in a limo to and from the Keizer Iris Festival parade. We had so much fun. Here are a couple pictures from the day.

Johns Graduation

Friday May 30th was an exciting day for us. John completed is training for corrections at the DPSST Academy and graduated. He has worked so hard this past 5 weeks and has had to endure a lot and we are very proud of him. He is now back at the jail doing his FTEP training and will continue that for the next 3-4 months before he is officially on his own. Friday was also Maddy's last day of pre-school. We quickly stopped by the school and gave hugs to Mrs.Julie (who she has had the past two years) and her classmates before heading to Daddy's graduation. Next year she will be going back to Salem Christian for kindergarten. I can hardly believe Maddy will be old enough for kindergarten!!! Little sister Gracie will sure miss her Im sure while she is gone.