Yeah!!

Jaron had his last game tonight and was so excited to get his first trophy! He wanted to shower with it. 

I settled for letting him sleep with it. 

I just had to show this- jaron is collecting worms. He keeps them in a garbage can, with dirt, and it's gross. 

Time to lock the doors

I have never had to do this with a child thus far, however Jackson is, well, special. :) He likes to put on the other kids' shoes and head outside. Today we had this HUGE storm and I couldn't find Jackson-hmmmmmmmmm, he would dare be out there in the HEAVY DOWNPOUR- yep. Just pushing his bike along, soaking wet. So it's time to lock the outside door. That is until he figures that one out and I have to then LATCH IT!

Seriously, no returns on kids?

Just kidding, I'll keep him, but heaven help me this kid is INSANE.  I don't take HALF the pics of these kinds of messes due to the fact that steam is literally coming out of my ears at the time and it is NOT a joyful moment to reflect on. However. Tonight, being this is the third time he has done this- THIS WEEK- I thought I better capture it, then wig out. 

Powder milk- in every nook and cranny

and don't tell me not to cry over spilled milk, I cried. 

Bike wreck #1 and counting

Last night Jaron had his first real bike wreck. Miralyn's daughter just had her big bike wreck the night before and at the exact same time when Aaron came running in the house last night with jaron. He said," Amie don't panic and don't freak out." OK, so you come walking in and say that to me, I'm totally going to panic. I was thinking are you kidding me, we have to spend three hours at the ER tonight just like the Adams? Luckily he did not need stitches, but it was a long night :(

Jackson too has had some minor wipe out on his little bike. These boys are going to make my hair even thinner and greyer and I am going to be so happy if they make it to age 18 alive. 

Little of this, little of that..

My neighbors are from India and Saturday night had us and the Adams over for authentic Indian food. She is the sweetest lady and I have been able to have such great conversations with her. They allowed us to ask TONS of questions about their culture, which was so neat.

The food was AMAZING. I could eat like this every day for sure. I am hoping she will actually let me watch one time as she cooks so I can learn!

I know I'm weird but I had to take a picture of this scene because as I looked up from doing the dishes and saw my little pots in the window seal, I just had joy looking at how much my herbs have grown (I just planted the middle one a week ago, still itty bitty) I love nature things :) Speaking of nature things, this storm was rolling in and I just get mesmerize at how amazing the sky is. One side of the sky bright and sunny, then this patch with the clouds just rolling and lightening striking through them- its breathtaking. My dear friend Kate had her baby, finally! I got to hold her for a long time and this is a pic of her and her big sister Alexi. Check out her video- so sweet.

ChaChaChaChanges

Kids are finally out of school. But this is a big summer full of changes. I love change, but this kind is a little more emotional!

McKenna is officially out of elementary school. I have a middle school child.WOW.

She had her graduation Thursday and I can't begin to tell you how proud I am of her. She has made leaps and bounds not only with her school work but in becoming a light to those around her. She leads and does not follow, she speaks up and does not shy away from truth, she reaches out to the needy and does not turn them away, she loves those she is with and does not judge. 

I have learned and continue to learn so much from this angel. 

Congratulations McKenna benna boo- you ROCK!!

BrAElyNN- comes home from the last day of school, rips her shoes off and shows me this:

her excuse? "I didn't have a yearbook so, I just had everyone sign my socks!"

I have to say, I was impressed with her once again creativity and make lemons out of lemonade attitude!

She will be the top dog in Elementary school now and is excited for Jaron to join her. 

Jaron will be going to Kindergarten, I have seen so much growth in him, he is soooo ready! I think I will have to bring a box of Kleenex with me to this one- he has been my  little protector and I will really miss him during the day. But I will be entertained by the crazy jack jack. 

Time for Freezer Jam!

I love making freezer jams! A couple years ago, Mira showed me just how easy it really is and I am hooked!

We made our first batch of strawberry freezer jam this year. McKenna helped with the smashing part!

My girls

My girls are so awesome. I am so glad they came to me :)

My Pre-K Graduate

Jaron had is preschool graduation last night! I can't believe he will be in kindergarten. BraeLynn said to him " I'll be your protector buddy." She is so excited to have him there, especially since McKenna will be leaving. 

All my children have gone to Mrs. Christine for pre-k and I have been so blessed that they all walk away not only with great knowledge, but feeling loved, and special. She is great!

Way to go J-BO!

Nice Day

I get so much joy out of a nice day, playing in the fields

Arizona

The kids and I went out to my Little sisters wedding last week- SHe has married a wonderful man, Andy. They are so perfect for each other!

The trip out there was a long one- but the kids were awesome. I told Aaron that I think I needed the trip to be reminded of how many children I have because all I heard in the airports and on the plane was- " you have four kids? and your flying with them all? are you crazy?"

Jackson was nuts on the 3 hour layover- he was great entertainment to all those waiting!

I will send LEGOS a letter of appreciation.  And My Little Pony

I was able to be there for lisa's bridal shower- which I am horrible and took no pics except after when she opened her gifts and was so cute playing homemaker.

Jack Jack wouldn't stay out of grandpa's water fountain. This was his pool.

Jackson is a mess

Jack Jack

So I'm cleaning my room and walk into the bathroom and see this:

Once again- WHAT?

Fashion Sense?

This is what Braelynn wanted to wear to school. I would love to be a mother that just lets her freely express herself however- I just can't do it:)

 

Outside Looking In

Ever look inside a house and wonder what really goes on in there?

THIS IS WHAT REALLY GOES ON IN HERE- AHHHHHHHHHHHHH

he won't stay out of the sinks.

Random

Dinner at our house is very entertaining with Jack Jack. He is a mess, and I let him be! Oh my goodness he is totally number 4. He thought he was king of the house when I let him do this. 

Like Father Like Son

Aaron and his Oreos- You can't separate the two. One of Jackson's first words? Coooookie. And he WILL climb to the highest of heights to get them!

Growing up Aaron would play with duct tape and actually make some pretty amazing things with it!  Yesterday I see jaron doing this- making a house for his snake with boxes and duct tape. It kept him busy for an hour!!!