Alexa's graduation party

We celebrated Alexa's graduation the weekend before last and I forgot that i took a few pics on my phone (I forgot my camera!). Yummy BBQ and time with the fam. We're so proud of our Lexa-Lou!

Bathtime giggles

I can't get enough of her laugh..

A weekend full of parties!

This weekend we had invites to 5 different parties! What a way to kick off summer! I only made it to 3 of the 5 but the weekend still FLEW by!  Sadly I missed my niece Lauren's graduation party and Teacher Bree's baby shower.  :(

~Jill's baby shower (she's due Aug 18 with a baby boy)~

~Ethan's 5th birthday party~

~ Melissa's bridal shower, getting married Aug 24 (My BFF from high school)~

Jill's cake! If you look closely, you can see the baby's footprint poking out of the belly.  

Jill looks so cute...she's all baby.

Beth, Jill, Becky and I...The Jacqui Ct girls!  We were roomies in college and had a blast together.  It was so good to see these girls! But the time of course flew by and it wasn't enough time.

Ethan turns 5!

These boys were all born within months of each other and are great buddies.

Olivia enjoying the cake push up pops that Kate made. 

Pinata time!

Olivia somehow knew exactly what to do and was stashing some candy too!

Melissa opening up gifts.  

Melissa is just glowing and gorgeous.   I'm so happy she found the love of her life!  I'm honored to be a part of her wedding.  Oh and if you want fabulous hair or need a hair dresser, let me know, she's is a hair wizard. 

Father's Day

I have to say, my hubs is an awesome Daddy.  He is loving, cares deeply for his kids, wants the best for them, is stern and soft at the same time.  He would do anything and everything for them. We love you B,thank you for all you do for us.  Sunday morning, the kids and I set out his gifts and started making his muffin tin omelets.  I tried to let him sleep in for a bit, but it's nearly impossible.  Our kids are LOUD! And once Olivia knew he was in our room sleeping, she wouldn't leave him alone.  Sorry B, I tried!  After breakfast, B went to the gym and then

headed to take his dad out to lunch at The Deck on the river.  Then after naps, B took Peyton on a shopping trip to the Nike Outlet store for some much-needed new tennies.  Then we all met up at my Dad's for a

father's day salmon BBQ.  It was delicious! Happy Father's Day to my father-in-law Randy...always there for us at a drop of a dime and such a great Papa to our kids! And last but not least, my Daddy-o...the center

of our family, the greatest example of hard work, integrity, humility, and always putting family first.  Love you ALL!

Daddy's loot

At the end of the school year Peyton made this paper mache candy dish filled with candy just for Father's day

Breakfast

My dad's gift basket

Cousins

Silly kid

Livs hanging with her daddy

At the end of the evening Olivia was so tired and snuggled up with Brett

Then we played "what can we stick in Brandon's beard"

Toothpick

Wooden skewer

Cig...DUDE real classy.  We next tried a pine cone but it wouldn't stay, dang!

Olivia and her Grandpa P

Then we attempted a picture of all 5 of us kids with my dad...we aren't very mature so this took many tries.

The two youngest

Hughy always wanted to be the youngest and was pushing me, the accident surprise away

Finally a keeper

Brad the Grad

Last Saturday we went to Brad's graduation party.  My sister-in-law and brother put together an AWESOME taco bar, lots of drinks, and a beautiful day outside to top it off! Peyton had SO much fun on their trampoline...he thinks we need one too.  :)  We're very proud of you Brad!

Aunt Susie and Livs

Olivia enjoyed being showered with lots of love by all.

Peyton and Austin did this the entire time.  He was exhausted by the time we left!

She LOVES her Uncle Randy

Grandpa

Amy and Randy gave him a box of chocolates money.

Olivia mooched bites from everyone 

And kept trying to get into the strawberries in the garden!

Finally taking a tostada break