Sunday, July 31, 2011

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KYLE!

I CAN NOT believe Kyle is 13 years old!!!! I have a teenager...WOW. WHere did the time go? Kyle, you are a terrific kid. You are slowly but surely learning how to become a good man. You have become responsible, dependable, and more independent. You make me laugh. I love your smile! You're smart, silly and sweet. I'm certainitly very blessed to have such a great young man for a son. Happy 13th. birthday Kyle!

Friday, July 29, 2011

Arizon-California Vacation!

FINALLY!!!! We took a MUCH NEEDED vacation to Arizona and California! It was AWESOME! We had a great trip. Everything from the drive to playing in the hotel pool to visiting family in AZ at the river to visiting family and friends in CA was a BLAST! We really enjoyed and LOVED seeing everyone. It had been too long. Thank you all for hosting us, feeding us and hanging with us. We think about you guys all the time and appreciate you all.
Watching this video brings tears to my eyes! WE HAD SO MUCH FUN! I already miss EVERYONE.

FUN in the Sun!

Thank you Alex for sharing your hat with Melanie and playing with the water shooters!

Fun at Aunt Lori's House

My "Natural" Baby

Look what I found at the Natural Grocers grocery store...a NATURAL baby! As soon as I saw her I KNEW she was the one for me.

Friday, July 22, 2011

Kyle's Texas Tornado Swim Roll

Kyle's a Dancin', Dancin', Dancin' Machine!

If Kyle truely likes to dance, he will be an assest to the female community as he approaches the age for school dances! I'm sure he will be highly sought after-GREAT (sarcasm)! It's very rare for a white boy to want to dance, let alone be good at it. And it looks as though he has some rhythm. Step aside John Travolta!

This is One Good Lookin' Kid!

I just love this boy! He sure enjoys being silly and having fun! What a great giggly laugh he has!

Underwear boy?

Look out in the pool...it's a boat? It's a fish? No...it's UNDERWEAR BOY!

Melanie Jumping in the Pool

These video clips are from early June when we first set up the pool. Melanie has since progressed to jumping in the pool ALL BY HERSELF from the very top step yelling "I'm gonna destroy the world!" She REALLY LOVES this pool or any pool for that matter. And she wants very much to swimm without floaties. We are instructing her as best as we can, but I think we will begin formal swim lessons. And oh what a relief that will be. Actually, peace of mind.

Kyle & Melanie

They both REALLY love this pool!

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Happy Summer!

Melanie the Photographer?

These are a handful of pictures Melanie has taken. She and Kyle are nearly naturals! There are other pics too of various things. Maybe I'll post some of those another time.

Carousel FUN!

I remember riding the carousel at the Carousel Mall in San Bernardino, CA when I was a little girl. It was pretty fun. I'm glad the Frisco Mall has one so that we can share similar memories with Melanie and Kyle.

The Pool is So Fun When You Share It With Friends!

Thank you Rebekah, Alex & Caden for swimming with us! You guys are GREAT neighbors & friends!

POOL TIME!

Where would be without this pool!? Thank you Paul & Sylvia for Kyle's birthday gift! We REALLY enjoy it! Thank you Duane for setting it up and taking care of it & maintaining it so we can enjoy it over & over again! Without you it would turn green! EWW!

OOPS!

I can not believe it's been a month since I posted! Where has the time gone?