Chloe Ann

Maya Jane

Joshua Ryan

New Family Pictures

It has been a long, long, long time since we have had family pictures. Angie took our pictures a few weeks ago. I love family tons, but there is something about seeing them in a photo that makes me fall in love with them all over again.

What We Have Been Up To

Needless to say I'm a horrible blogger and I always seem to forget my camera. We have had an eventful summer, however, I don't have any pics to go with the activities. So........

Chloe has participated in swim team through the Meridian Streamliners and has loved it. She did not want to swim in a meet until the end and by then it was too late. There is always next year. She is ready for 1st grade and is a huge helper with a lot of attitude (I think the attitude gets worse as they age--yikes). She loves Hannah Montana, to sing, and playing games. She is a sweet girl and I can't believe she is approaching age 7.

Maya is growing up way too fast. She is so sweet and loves to "ham" it up. She is always doing funny dances, singing, and saying phrases that you don't expect coming out of her mouth, such as: "this is so complicated." She is always happy and bright eyed in the morning and ready to do anything. She loves loves dessert.

Joshua is obviously not a newborn anymore and I can't believe he is 9 months old. He has had is cast off for 2 months now and is all over the place. He is crawling, pulling himself up on the furniture and walking around it--can't believe it. He truly enjoys playing with his sisters and loves to be outside exploring the dirt and bugs.

Ryan is working hard like always and is currently training for his first triathlon which is being held this weekend in Emmett. He definitely has a passion for this stuff and it is truly motivating. His example shows that you can accomplish anything if you put your mind to it. His birthday is today and her turned 34. He is an amazing man and I'm so lucky to have him for my husband and my best friend.

I'm not up to much of anything. My kids keep me busy and though I get overwhelmed at times, I truly love being a mom. With the encouragement of Ryan, I am training for a 1/2 marathon in October--aaahhh! I'm excited and think this will be a good accomplishment.

I will post some pics (very few) that I do have of our summer.