It's a farmer's life

Brothers, checking the garden.

 Picking blackberries, and eating a few too.

 Running to meet the man behind the farm family, Papa.

 Bailing, and wrapping hay.

 Our little girl, who wants to be a cowgirl too.

 Watching Uncle Clay and Papa load the hay on the trailer.

 Johnathan said to Papa: "Papa, Uncle Clay take one us, and you take the other??!"

July 4th

Anthony took all the kids to the lake for a long weekend! I have been working more than my normal schedule at work to help with staffing, and also worked Saturday and Sunday. So, on July 4 I headed to the lake house with plans to enjoy the day! It started with a special breakfast that I prepared for the family! I was very proud of the "United States of America flag" waffles. However a few of my crew decided that they did not want all their food mixed up....ha!!! So I made a special plate for each one to enjoy, custom the way they ordered! That is what makes holidays, something special with friends and family.

It was a lake weekend, a great way to celebrate July 4th......simple things.

Granna helping our trio feed the ducks........

 The baby ducks would follow us on land and in water, we fed them LOTS of bread....

 Skinny dipping baby girl......

 Fishing with Daddy......

 A walk at the marina............

 Brothers....

 Playing in diapers and water toys........

 A little pout from a spunky little girl.........

 Making home made ice cream with Granna and Papa.....

July 4th Holiday

We were so excited that Uncle Dale and Aunt Tina came to the lake with their twins Heather and Ashley! It was so much fun to enjoy the boat on the lake, and of course the kids wanted to "tube!" Storms tried to keep us off the water, but we were patient and were able to enjoy the day! It was so nice spending time with their family, and relaxing that day. We miss seeing them, and truly enjoyed spending time with them! It was a great day!

Heather and Joseph enjoying the boat air

Twins, twins on board!!

Aunt Tina with a very proud Johnathan

Daddy and Joseph

It was so fun to hear the laughter of the adults and kids!

Jayne Elizabeth watching her brothers patiently, waiting for "me turn"

Uncle Dale and Jayne Elizabeth, she like to tell him "faster" when he was driving the boat...

Way to go sister!

Exhausting day on the water, Joseph couldnt wait for his nap....

A Lake Party!!!

The "J" crew's good friend is Aubrey, and she celebrated her 4th Birthday with her friends swimming and playing at the lake! It was the best party! Kids and parents had so much fun! It was a little tough for this Mommy, peer pressure won, and I allowed our kids to go tubing!!! Our friends kept telling me "if my kid would do it, then I would let them..." However they had kids that were cautious, and did not tube. Well the boys were super excited to tube, and then immediately Jayne Elizabeth insisted on tubing also! It truly was a great kid tube, and Mr. Jed was a super boat driver. I was a nervous wreck!!!! I really thought this was dangerous, but the kids did great!!!  Laughing, smiling, and chanting "faster!" I think Anthony felt the pressure and responsibility to protect them too, but he was a proud Daddy!  Needless to say, Aubrey's party was a blast! Next time I will take Xanax for myself to the toddler party...ha!

Birthday girl Aubrey splashing around!!

 Girl time swinging on the water = precious! Sarah and Jayne Elizabeth

Here it is!!!!!! Tubing with twins plus one!!!!

I love Jayne Elizabeth's expression!

 These kids are are having the time of their lives!

 Yep, that is a water "toy".........boys, what is a mom to do??

 Joseph is so cute, I love this face!

 Jayne Elizabeth watching Aubrey open all the "girl" presents!!!

 It is a party crowd.......

Happy 4th Birthday Aubrey!