Our official summer kick-off

Even though we have been swimming and BBQing for over a month now, Memorial day is technically the 'official' kick off for summer.

Nothing says summer like these two cuties in their goggles:)

Of course, endless hours in the pool. On a side note, it looks like someone should jump in and rescue Kaycee who is face down with her floaties on. Not to worry, she is a little fish, and was just swimming away.

It just wouldn't be a pool party here without the dads taking turns to throw the kids in the pool.

I didn't get very good pictures of our water balloon fight. They were all throwing the balloons way too fast. Cade managed to get Bryce right in the chest with one - he was pretty proud of himself. All that football practice is paying off:)

Not a typical walk around the neighborhood

We love to take walks around the neighborhood at night. We have a walking trail in our neighborhood that we usually stick to. Last night, we decided to change it up. We tied the wagon to the back of Bryce's quad. The kids all took turns riding in the wagon, and driving the John Deer tractor (or as they call it - 'their' quad) I jumped on the back of the quad with Bryce and we took off -at a whopping 5 mph lol. I think we earned ourselves the cool parent award last night:)

Sorry the pictures are so dark - but you get the idea.

Yes, Cade is WAY too big for this. His quad needs a new chain, so he is settling for this right now.

Kendal was not quite ready to give up the wagon ride yet. I had to drag her kicking and screaming into the house. Something tells me our wagon is going to be hooked up to the quad a few more times.

Cade's assignment at school

It was called "My Special Mother" The blue words are where he filled in the blanks. Lol, gotta love kids!

My mother is the most wonderful mother in the whole world. She weighs 60 pounds and is 7 feet tall. She has blonde hair and blue eyes. Her favorite food is Everything! In the good old days when mom was little she used to play with her friends. I think my mom looks funny when she runs, and I know she is really mad when she spills. I wish my mom would swim with me everyday. I wouldn't trade my mother for 100 dollars. She is great!! Love, Cade

Getting to know you survey

I can't remember who tagged me, it's was awhile ago. I am just now getting around to this -

1. What time did you get up this morning? 9:00 (We were all up WAY too late with my parents last night).
2. Diamonds or Pearls? I'd take either - I'm not picky!
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Twilight
4. What is your favorite TV show? Friday Night Lights and American Idol.
5. What do you usually have for breakfast? Not a big fan of breakfast, but usually cereal or toast.
6. What is your middle name? Ann
7. What food do you dislike? Stuffed mushrooms - thanks to my sister making them when I was in the first part of my pregnancy with Cade.
8. What is your favorite CD at the moment? Daughtry - it has been for awhile.
9. What kind of car do you drive? GMC Yukon
10. Favorite sandwich? Turkey on wheat
11. What characteristic do you despise? People who think they know EVERYTHING
12. Favorite item of clothing? Anything that looks good
13. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation where would it be? Probably back to Puerto Rico - it was sooo relaxing.
14. Favorite brand of clothing? I love my Lucky jeans
15. Where would you retire to? Where ever my kids are
16. What was your most memorable birthday? I remember most of my birthdays growing up were shared with the Superbowl parties.
17. Favorite Sport to watch? College football - LOVE it!
18. When is your birthday? Jan. 28th
19. Are you a morning or a night person? Night.
20. What is your shoe size? 6 1/2
21. Any pets? Spirit our dog.
22. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share? I'm NOT pregnant!
23. What did you want to be when you were little? When I was 5 or 6 I knew I wanted to be a nurse just like my mom.
24. What is your favorite candy? Anything chocolate.
25. What is your favorite flower? The ones that I get from Bryce.
26. What is a day on the Calendar that you are looking forward to? Disneyland 5K in September. It was a great excuse to go again.
27. What are you listening to right now? Silence... which is not a good thing. I better hurry and finish this so I can find out what they are up to.
28. What is the last thing you ate? Pizza and breadsticks.
29. Do you wish upon stars? Haven't for a long time. Maybe I'll start again.
30. If you were a crayon what color would you be? Yellow.
31. How is the weather right now? Hot - I love it!
32. The first person you spoke to on the phone today? My hubby
33. Favorite soft Drink? Coke
34. Favorite restaurant? Training Table - miss it!
35. What was your favorite toy as a child? I had a couple of Cabbage Patch dolls that my girls now play with.
36. Winter or Summer? Summer - I hate Winter .
37. Hugs or kisses? I'll take either.
38. Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate.
39. Coffee or tea? Neither.
40. Do you want your friends to email you back? Sure.
41. When was the last time you cried? When Bryce's mom found out she had cancer.
42. What is under your bed? Probably a sippy cup and a lost shoe.
43. What did you do last night? Went to football practice and BBQ'd with my parents around 9:30 or 10:00. We then ate banana splits. That is why we slept in until 9.
44. What are you afraid of? Something happening to Bryce or the kids. And snakes!
45. Salty or sweet? Sweet .
46. How many keys on your key ring? 2
47. How many years at your current job? I have 2 jobs. Mom=almost 9 years. A nurse= 2 years.
48. Favorite day of the week? Sunday - that day we are ALL together for the whole day.
49. How many towns have you lived in? 3 I think, but have lived in lots of houses in those towns.
50. Do you make friends easily? Yes, but the more kids I have the harder it gets.

Easter pics forgotten...

How did I forget to post these pictures?? Maybe I can blame it on the kids.... I swear some days I would lose my head if it wasn't attached - but I still somehow manage to keep track of these 4.

Evan wasn't too excited to stop and pose for a picture, Kendal was outta there, but Haylee on the other hand....

Kendal sharing her candy with Haylee.

Wondering where Cade is in most of these pictures?? Leave it to him to get a football game going! The kid is football fanatic!