4th of July

Our fourth was pretty mellow this year. Kary and his family were in Holly during the afternoon, so I took the kids in to see them. Of course, we had to take the water guns and have a water fight! Then we went home and had our own little 4th this year. Since we couldn't shoot off the big fireworks like we usually do, we just decided to have our own little celebration. We grilled some cheddar brats, hooked up the chocolate fountain, and spent time outside with some little things like smoke bombs, pops, sparklers, and so on. It wasn't the usual big event that I like to host, but it was still really nice.

Cade's Birthday

For Cade's 4th birthday, he wanted a Toy Story 3 theme. So, I was a little lazy on the cake this time. I made a double layer chocolate with the cow print to match Jessie and Woody's western cow prints. The top cake was a double layer white cake with blue skies and white puffy clouds. I bought little figurines to put on the cake. The funny thing was that Caylee tried to eat the head off of one of them--obviously the items on the cake are usually edible and she knows that.

In the picture above, we were singing Happy Birthday. It was the cutest thing, because he was singing too!

Look at that precious face!

Lots of Legos and money, what's better than that?

Pinata time!

Water fight with the new water guns. Connor got one for his birthday, so of course Cade got one for his birthday too.

But....momma bought the two oldest boys a couple of water guns to join in on the fight. :o)

Thanks to everyone for the gifts. Happy birthday Cade--we love you!

Not Guilty???????

Are you kidding me????? I am shocked to say the least! Casey Anthony will get hers in the end. What a sad, sad outcome. Common sense people.

The Prowers Journal

This is a free insight into the areas happenings--www.theprowersjournal.com. Dad is in a few pictures of the Transportation Museum and Bluegrass Festival, and Grandpa Vernon can be seen in his lawn chair at the Bluegrass Festival. They update daily, and they do a pretty good job.

trouble with backgrounds

Sorry for the ugliness lately, my backgrounds won't stay put. Has anybody else experienced this problem? I loved the bee background and it only lasted for a week or so. Then I put up the frog one, and same thing. Grrrr!

Catching Up

Where's Cade??

Christopher's JH Awards.

He did very well! He was even one of a handful selected as a nominee for the Wildcat Award, which is a pretty big honor. He also got a History Award, Band Awards, Football Awards, a Basketball Award, and MVP in Track. Needless to say, we're pretty stinkin' proud of him!

Connor's Preschool Program

We had lots of compliments on Connor's singing (he could be heard above the entire class) :o)

Easter 2011

Caylee loved her princess dress!

15 years ago. . .

. . . I was 18, driving an old white ford tempo, fresh out of high school, ready for Adams State College, madly in love and ready to walk down the aisle. Oggie and I celebrated our 15th anniversary yesterday. It sure doesn't seem like it has been that long! I realized that I have spent nearly half of my life with this wonderful man! We both realize how much we have grown over 15 years, and we're sure glad for all of the blessings in our life together--especially those four wonderful kids we have! Happy anniversary Oggie, I love you!!