Lily 9 months

Lily is at a really fun age right now. She is doing so many fun milestones and so interactive that it makes it alot of fun to play with her. The kids just love her at this stage. She is clapping her hands and the kids think it is hilarious when they say "Yeah!" and she starts clapping. I have to admit, I think its pretty darn cute too! She is starting to move all around (although still not crawling). She scoots backwards and just maneuvers her body to get around! I love that she picks up her cheerios with her thumb and pointer so daintily. It is also very cute whenever she sees our dogs she gets so fascinated and says "uff-uff". She LOVES to dance. Anytime she hears music or when we make a beat she bounces along!

We have been doing alot of fun things this summer and thank goodness Lily is such a great baby that just tags along and goes with the flow. The beach, the pool, movies, camping, the park and lots more! I love how she is a great napper when I put her to sleep but she will also just hang out and not fuss if her naps are pushed back a few hours so we can play!

More Fun Pictures of Lily This Month:

Our 3rd of July Celebration!

We started out our day at our cities 4th of july festival. It was so much fun. I love this little town I live it. I am going to be sad to leave in. I guess I never fully appreciated it when I grew up here. Now having kids I realize how amazing it is and how much it offers for those of us raising kids. At the festival they had face painting, balloon animal making, food, rides, rock climbing wall, petting zoo, pony rides, and more. My kids did it all and had so much fun doing it. I am sad that my camera battery died in the middle of it because we really had a great time! Our good friend is running for City Council and we will forsure be voting for him when that time comes. We wanted to show the rest of the city who they should vote for too!

After the festival we went to My brother in law Myles' parents house for a swim and BBQ party. They have an amazing pool that the kids just love!

Myles sister had fun water balloon games for the kids with medals and ribbons for the winners! Then they attacked Grandpa with the extra balloons!


Of course we ended the night with some fireworks. My kids were scared to get close in the beginning but then warmed up to the idea and loved marching around with the sparklers!

Hammonds visit California....Again!

We are always so glad whenever our good friends the Hammonds decide to vacation in California! Its great to see them and they always get us to do what they have planned, which is always fun! They rented a condo on the beach in oceanside so we drove down and spent 2 days with them lounging on the beach, playing in the sand and swimming in the pool. It was great to see them and thanks hammonds for wanting us to come crash your party!

Graduation....Finally!

I am so proud of Matt! What a great day this was for us. Something we have been really looking forward too. Even though he still has to stay until september and continue seeing patients, this means no more classes which means no more studying. It hasn't been an easy road to get here but Matt has worked really hard for this. I couldn't be happier or more proud of him.




Matt was 1 of 3 students in his class. These are the guys that he has spent alot of time with these past 2 years! We wished we lived closer to the school because I know we would be even great friends with their families.

Matts parents flew down for his graduation and spent several days playing with us. We always enjoy whatever time we can have with them. They are very devoted to their grandkids and really spend quality time with each of them while they are around. We really love them for it. I could tell they were very proud of Matt too and we were so happy they made it such a big priority to come! Also, even though my parents live alot closer it is still a drive for them on such a busy day. It meant alot that they came out too! We really have been so fortunate to be able to live with them these past 2 years. They have been such blessings in our lives. We couldnt have done it without them. They are so amazing for being so willing to put up with us all this time. So Unselfish! We love you for it!

Baby Shower for Ruth

So a few weeks ago we threw a shower for my SIL Ruth and her cute little baby Davy! When I say WE I mean....WE! We had so much help that it made it turn out so cute and so easy! We all pulled our heads together and were able to give Ruth a shower she has been waiting for and deserves. I didn't take any pictures and instead of having to wait for someone to give me some, I am just going to send you to Ruths blog itself. She posted some great pictures and had some very sweet words to say. If you get a chance, browse through her blog. Its pretty amazing. I love waiting for her to post next and I live down the street from her!

These are my sisters. Minus 2! I love them all and feel so close to each of them. And yes I am including the 2 that were missing! Its been so great to have these girls to rely on.