Gassing up before heading to California. They all seem super excited, huh. Well....at least Brody does.
Instead of spending a gazillion $$$ at the Park, John made a trip to the D.I. and picked up stuffed animals, t-shirts, and a princess backpack for a total of $20. We laid them out in our room before the kiddos went in and surprised them. They were really happy and didn't even know the difference!
Liam, Kamryn, and I were lucky enough to join Brody's preschool on their very first field trip. We went to a farm where we were able to take a tractor ride to a pumpkin patch, choose our own pumpkins, and then enjoy the slides, rides, etc. Poor Liam spent most of the time in the stroller, but he didn't really complain...especially since he was able to snack on red frosted cookies.
Pig races.
Brody cheering for his favorite little piggy.
Kamryn might be wearing a skirt, but it won't stop her from climbing anything. She is her momma's girl...and daddy would be so proud.
Brody jumping into a corn kernel pit.
Kamryn sliding down the big slide.
Kamryn, Liam, and Brody on the tractor ride.
Liam checking out the big carrot. 
This is kind of late...but I still wanted to post it. Brody has started preschool and LOVES IT! He is doing well and even behaves!
Love this goofy boy.
Teagan is in 2nd grade this year and is also doing really well. His behavior has gotten better since last year and is, of course, a really smart kiddo.
Since Teagan is in school and Brody is in preschool for a few hours each week, I have only Kamryn and Liam alone while the big boys are gone. As hard as it is to have the kids growing up...I'm kind of liking the refereeing break now and again.
Soccer season is upon us again. And Brody is old enough to play on a team this year. He has seriously been so excited about this. Teagan's team is the Tigers. He is the orange one crouched down in the picture. Teagan is doing really well and has scored a couple of goals already.
Brody is usually the smallest kid in a group of his peers....but, he is the only boy on his soccer team that has his knees showing. So, amazingly enough, not the smallest. Brody's team is the Red Fire. This picture was taken right before he scored a goal. He has done really well and has scored goals each week. In fact, his last game he scored 3 goals in like 3 minutes. Pretty cool kid. I'm glad the boys are loving sports and we know we're blessed to be able to participate in so many healthy activities.
One day I was in our basement working on some cub scout stuff and I kept hearing little feet running upstairs and a lot of giggling. I figured the kids were happy and getting along that I could finish my work. When I returned upstairs, I found the freezer and refrigerator doors wide open.....with completely empty shelves. Instead of flipping out....I quietly sent Brody and Kamryn to their rooms, so I could smile to myself and take pictures. We discussed why this was not the best idea and I had them help me put everything back. Amazingly enough....nothing spilled on my couches. Although, a small jar of yeast was spread all over the floor.....but not bad, considering what could have happened. This was a first...and hopefully a last.
Liam's first Pop-Rocks experience. Obviously he loved them.
Seriously this girl makes me smile. Teagan's flip flops, diaper...cell phone included, and the fanciest hair I've seen in a long time...all with a 2 year old girl's attitude.
Big improvement upon this.
My mom was able to drive home with us from WA...so nice. We decided to extend our trip by a day and head to Bozeman, MT first...to see my baby sister, Charlotte. Cute boys....this is how I found them when I woke up at the hotel.
Charlotte took us on a hike to see this beautiful waterfall.
It was so nice to get up in the mountains....
...especially with this cool aunt as our guide......
...and to breathe in the fresh mountain air. Loved it.
Of course, the kids loved it too.
Thanks Charlotte...and Bozeman, we could definitely grow to love you.
We were lucky enough to spend some good quality time in Washington with family. There is so much to enjoy in a small town, believe it or not. Gma and Papa Larry's is always a fun place for the kids. S'mores evidence.
I think Teagan ate like 3 huge S'mores. He's seriously a bottomless pit these days.
Papa Larry teaching Liam how to use the remote. 
Kamryn, along with my other kiddos, love Gma's pets. 
And amazingly enough...they love them right back.
And I love this.
And this.
Cuddling cousins. I couldn't believe how well Teagan and Ryan got along and Brody and Sophie got along. So nice.
Liam grew very attached to his Gma too.
Just had to throw a picture in of Superman Liam pushing a baby in a tiny stroller.
We had some not so good days....with bumps, bruises.....
....and big scrapes. But, it didn't slow them down for long.
Kamryn having quality girl time with Gma...soaking their feet after a hard days work.
Aunt JB did Kamryn's hair one day and she LOVED it! In fact, I caught her smiling in the mirror and singing to herself.
Gma helping McKay on a big kid bike with no training wheels. I was really sad these pics turned out so dark....because it was really cute watching the two of them together.
Gotta love aunt JB.
I know this doesn't look very comfortable, but this girl was exhausted....so why not crash under the table at Gma's store?!?!
4th of July with Papa Nick....playing games with the litte munchkins.
Liam took a nap in his stroller on the 4th and when I checked on him......I found a spider with a nice new web. Nice. *shiver*
Gathered around the fire pit.
Who knew a clothes line would be such a big hit.....but it always is.
Cute cousins. Kamryn and Sophie.
