Brave Brylee

Brylee had her ears pierced today!

Many times she has walked into Claries but changed her mind.

We walked past Claries today and she said she was ready.

Told Brett to give her high five and jumped into the chair.

Her eyes were huge when they shot the guns, I thought she was going to cry....but no tears just a huge smile when it was over.

The look of oh my that hurt....I wanted to scoop her up in my arms :(

Looking at her brothers to see what they think....So proud!

Wichita Bound

After just under 2000 miles and 9 crazy fun filled days in Kansas this is how I felt.

I love being in Wichita! It feels so right to be there. Guess I am still homesick!

Talli is back in Wichita we I got to help her finish moving into her apartment. My Mom met us in Wichita and below is some of the fun we had.....

The last morning together.

2 of my favorite people in the entire world

Talli with her monkeys

Mom in all her glory

We took over McDonald's with the Suttons and Mugglins

Love me some Angela and Tina

A quick breakfast at Ihop before MiMi's flight

Talli looking wonderful. If you have not seen Tal in a while you would not recognize her. She is amazing!

My Mama

Yep 9 kids and 1 teenager in Talli's tiny apartment. Thanks Heather for all your help!!!

A quick trip to Hutchinson

Feathers all around for the girls....thanks Heather!

Orange Leaf with my favorite kids and neighborhood boys

I seriously miss Trenten and Trever. I hope they will be friends forever.

Trever is Jake's hero

Rides with Grandpa

A super fun Grandpa

Brett counting Grandpa's money

Jake trying to get Grandpa's money out of the jar

Dropped by the Merrimans in our pajamas and got to catch up with my amazing friend Rebecca.

Sibling Love

I love walking in a room and all three of my kids are playing together.

The brothers were helping Brylee organize her cards.

She may never win a pokemon card game because she only collects the cute cards but she does it to be with her brothers.

My loves.

Brothers for life.

Out of the Mouth of Brylee

"Mom how do you grow on your birthday?"

"Never mind I know Jesus stretches us."

Good to know Brylee :)

4th Fun

4th Fun....well kinda of.

The kids had fun with the fireworks that we bought. Brett had fun lighting them.

But we were the only one in the neighborhood shooting them off. The only ones!!!

We all agreed that we missed the 4th fun that we had on Jewell St.

My Biker Girl

Now she can keep up with her brothers and neighborhood friends!

Kansas Company

Our favorite couple come to visit from Kansas.

I loved it!

The first night there was a power outage so Brett and Travis filled the night with Connect 4.

Travis of course practiced his mad Connect 4 skills on Brett.

Oh and roasting marshmallows by candle light.

Bryan and Travis fished for hours on end but brought back enough for a fish fry.

Rachael and I went for morning runs and got to hang out with our kiddos!

Thanks for coming to visit us!!!!

Transformers

Jacob is absolutely in love with Transformers. When Transformers 3 came out and Bryan was out of town the boy about lost it.

He has more transformers than I can count. The first thing out of mouth in the morning is about transformers. When I am angry or sad he tries to cheer me up with Transformers.

I love this boy as much as he loves transformers.

Time with Josh a Roo

We had the best time with Josh. He happened to be in Minnesota so jumped in the car and picked him up for the night. He had us cracking up the whole time. I sure miss him and I know Brett misses his buddy too!