Sweets Candy Factory

Back in July I had made an appointment for us to go to the Sweets Candy Factory. However plans changed since that was the same day Logan wound up in the hospital. So we put it off and ended up rescheduling it for August 16th. The plus about us rescheduling was that my sister Tammy and all her kids got to go with us. I pulled my kids out of school just before lunch so we could go. We did the tour, which the kids thought was great even though not much was being made that day. After we got to go in the gift shop and all the kids picked out thier favorite taffy flavors and we bought a 1 lb bag per family to be shared. After the candy factory we all went to lunch together at Chic-Fil-A. It was a really fun filled afternoon. I loved getting to spend time with 4 of my adorable nieces and 1 nephew and my sister!!!

Monster Trucks

On August 15th we had someone give us 4 tickets for the Monster Trucks out at RMR (Rocky Mountain Raceway). The boys were super excited. Right from the get go they both picked a ford truck to win!!! Riley picked Bigfoot and Logan picked Bounty Hunter. In the end both boys trucks came away winners. Bigfoot won for the timed race against another truck, and Bounty Hunter won in the Free Style. It was a lot of fun and SUPER LOUD!!!! Way to go FORD Monster Trucks!!!!

Lady Antebellum and Tim McGraw

On July 30th Brandon and I went to see Lady Antebellum and Tim McGraw!!!! It was such a fabulous concert. I loved Lady Antebellum, they put on a great opening show. I was so excited for Tim McGraw to come out. He is one of my all time favorites, not to mention he is a HOT cowboy when he has his cowboy hat on. I have seen him in concert 4 times now and have loved him everytime. When he sang the song Tiny Dancer I got tears in my eyes because he picked 2 different little girls and took them on stage and danced with them. It was so sweet!!! I would totally pay to go see him again. It was a great date night with my amazing husband. Thanks to Grandma and Papa Lynne for taking the boys!!! We love you so much.





Ti
He is one HOT cowboy

First Day of School 2010-2011

Well it is so hard to believe my kids started school on July 26th. There are days I like year round school and days when I don't. It sometimes feels like the kids don't get a summer, but they don't mind. Logan started on Monday and Ry started on Tuesday. It was a little weird to have him start a day later. I really have had a hard time with the fact I have a fourth grader and a first grader. It is starting to make me feel old. The house has felt so different with no kids home with me during the day. I haven't completely gotten use to it since I have been so busy getting things ready for the Diabetes walk. Now it is almost time for them to track off so the boys will be home ALL DAY!!! So much for quiet.

Logan's first day of school


Logan by the tree


Ry's first day of school


Ry by the tree


My Cute Boys On Ry's First Day

Christmas in July!!!

Tiffy explaining the rules


Waiting for present exchange


Logan and Brandon


Hayden Mae


Camryn and McKenna


Chey and some others

Dougie


Koda Sue


Yoshi (Josh)


The presents

Every year for as long as I can remember my oldest sister Tiffany and her family have celebrated Christmas in July. Through the years it has gotten bigger and bigger. Last year Brandon and the boys got to play the annual baseball game with them and water fight. After that I swore we would for sure make it this year. We had soooo much FUN!!! It was a blast, the food was fabulous and it was great to hang out with everyone and have a great time. Some of the presents were hysterical!!! There were definately some well fought after presents. After dinner and the present exchange it was on to the baseball game. Logan was the team captin of one team and Ry was the the team captin of the other. I was picked to be on Ry's team and so was Brandon. After the first inning they said our team was too stacked so they took Brandon. In the end though our team won. It was a blast and I even made a killer catch out in center field!!! The kids are already looking forward to next Christmas in July. Thanks so much Tiff for including us, we love you.



Logan up to bat


Ry up to bat


Brandon hits a long one


Holden on first base


Our lineup


Run Peyton run


Doug hits a long one


Run Chey run!!!


Ry all decked out and playing catcher


Another group of outfielders


Traci (Me) center field


The group of out fielders


Rob playing 3rd


Koda Sue at bat


Madison up to bat