So we bought this kit last weekend (when the kids were away) and planned on doing it but we thought maybe it would be fun to include the kids (since it says on the box a “family” activity)…. Well it was a HUGE mess but in the end it was fun…LOL!! And little Miss E turns out to have a natural gift for photography (I will note the photos she took) I didn’t edit or crop any of her photos

(taken by E)

(taken by E)

(taken by E)

(taken by E)

(taken by E)

(taken by E)

At this point we needed to be done as the cast was falling off (reason I am holding it on) LOL!!

The end result….the kids want to paint it so we will see

E’s Self Portrait

The kids had a blast giving the new Slip & Slide B got for his b-day a try the other day

I have never really had any maternity photos taken so since this is our last baby I really wanted a few!! So my mom tried  her best (I am not a easy client) I really do belong behind the camera….oops Thanks for being patient and getting some great shots

Well we only have a few weeks until this little one comes so I have been trying to get everything ready The baby only get a small corner of our room but I thought I would share it I have also been busy making cloth diapers, burp cloths & dyeing things….

The Diapers…

Burp Cloths….dyed & embellished!

Aden & Anis Blankets I gave a dye job

Soft toy made from wrap scraps….

My cousin came in from NE and brought he HUGE beautiful Great Dane Tigger! He was really the sweetest and my kids (and myself…lol) fell in love We also set up a puppy play date with Hudson and although it started out a bit tough they were best buds by the end!!

We went to Freeport for the 4th weekend… the kids had a blast just relaxing, swimming in the pool & watching the firworks. On the 4th we went to Brad’s aunts house for a 4th party the weather was not nice but everyone had a great time

The kids had a blast playing with bubbles in the rain on the 4th…lol! Oh and although we didn’t get a shot of the kids together I made them matching outfits for the 4th

Not a post I have been looking forward to posting… 1 week ago today my papa passed away. It was very sudden and I think we are all still in shock. He was a wonderful person and I feel so lucky to have had him in my life for this long & that my children had him for a few short but wonderful years. I may be back to write more but for now here are a few older photos I found that we used for the slideshow at his wake…

We went to the Zoo with my sil and her two girls and had a great time!! The kids were soooo excited to see the dinos

We love going to the concerts in the park and it was great to be there with family

We were so lucky (again) to have no rain for our outdoor party The theme this year was Superhero totally B’s pick & we tried to be extra green (the cups were my favorite part) and the hotdog baskets were pretty cute as well! 

The cake Omie made (B LOVED it)!!

Cupcakes (thanks to WFs)…