Lots to post

I have been going through the recent pictures I've taken during the fall and have realized that I haven't posted a single picture from our spring and summer. We had a lot going on. We've had four birthdays, a beach wedding, and many more summer fun days. Here is a smidgen of our spring and summer.

CB's (formerly known as Bubby) 6th birthday. Every year we take the boys to Toys R Us to pick out a present. They love to wear the crown and get the balloon. TRU usually announces his name over the intercom.

Toys, toys, everywhere.....Oh what to get?

"I JUST CANNOT DECIDE"

Birthday bowling

His favorite dessert, brownies! The boy doesn't like cake. What is wrong with him?!?

Oh what could it be?

Brian's sister Pam got married this June at the beach. It was a beautiful wedding...hot but beautiful!


This is a picture of Brian and CB at the marina where the rehearsal dinner was held. I just love this picture!

T-Rev is growing too fast!

Another of my favorites! That's the beauty of this blog. I get to pick my favorites!

Cousins. E is really hamming it up!

Thumb wrestling at the rehearsal dinner. Classic!

Ummm.....not really sure what this was about.

More cousins. Beautiful girls!

My ever lovely MIL being escorted by her son Greg.

My FIL walking his daughter down the aisle.

My wonderful in-laws (other parents).

Pam and Bo

Brian and Pam. Another of my absolute favs!

CB "the dancing man"

During the summer, we went to G'Pa's and G'Ma's to swim. The boys love it and always ask when can we go back.

Anxiously waiting on back porch to go swimming.

Gotta love the goggles!

Chess got to come over one day with A and D. That was a fun day.

Trying to see who could make the most waves.

I think Chess won!

We have a fountain at the mall here. We like to go during the very hottest days because the water is frigid!

Summer around our house involves popsicles, pavement chalk, bicycles and friends.

The neighborhood gang deciding whose sides they are on and where home base is going to be.

The hide out

"You want a piece of me?!"

"Yeah I know I'm bad"

Just me and my boy!

and my other boy!

Umm.....should I be worried......little young don't you think?

We have a state park with a "beach" a few miles from our home. During the week, we pack a lunch and spend all day there. The boys "snorkle", build sand castles, and swim just like at the real beach.

T-Rev turned 9 this summer. He wanted to go to I-Hop for a birthday breakfast. He got a smiley face pancake. Still cannot believe how big he is getting.

Ice-cream cake...Yuuuuummmmy!

His loot

One day, I had to run a quick errand. The boys were inside with Brian doing schoolwork. When I left, guess what was in our yard......

....A HUGE TURTLE.....

Look at how big he is! We have no idea where he came from or even where he went. He moves pretty fast for a turtle. Whatch out hare!

So that was a glimpse into our summer. Next I'll post our fall pics. It's already turning out to be very busy and eventful!

Love to all,

Kim

Sweet Moments

I just wanted to tell everyone (all 3 of you) about a sweet moment I had yesterday at church. First let me start by saying that I almost didn't make it to church because I overslept. Then when I did wake up, I really struggled with whether or not to go. Brian was leaving to go out of town, I hadn't had much sleep during the night, blah, blah , blah. Excuses, Excuses! Anyway, I did drag myself out of bed (at the last minute) and made it to church on time. I am so thankful I did.

Our sunday school class let out early, so I decided to peek in on our kids while they were in worship. I first went to see T-rev. When I arrived, he was standing and singing worship songs. Now to get the full picture, you must know that not all the children were standing. Some were, most weren't. As I watched him sing, I noticed him swiping his forehead. This is something he does when he's trying not to cry. At first I was concerned that something was wrong but as I looked closer, I began to realize that he was feeling the Spirit. The more he sang, the harder it was for him to conceal his emotion. When they finished singing, the leader went directly into a beautiful prayer. After the prayer, as T-rev looked up, I saw the tears on his face. Beautiful, silent, heart-felt tears. Noone else noticed or saw this but me and his heavenly Father. I cannot begin to tell you how my heart soared to see this. Seeing my son with his hands in the air and praising God was almost more than I could bear. I felt as if my heart would explode! I am so thankful to God for allowing me to share in this moment between He and my son. And what a beautiful, sweet moment it was!

And to think I almost missed it because I didn't want to get out of bed......

God of this City

We sang this song in church this morning and I can't get it out of my mind. I have so much I want to say about how this song makes me feel but can't seem to find the words. So I think I'll just let the song do the speaking for me......

Happy Birthday Brian!

Today is a very special day. It is my hubby's 40Th birthday. So in lieu of giving him a physical card, we are going to give him a virtual one. This way we can let him and the whole world know how wonderful he is and why we love him.



First of all, we love this man because he loves us. He is devoted to each of us and to our family. In a world, where men (and women) frequently leave their spouse and family for life "greener on the other side", the boys and I can depend on Brian to always be here.




We love this man because he is fun loving. He is always laughing and making jokes. He makes our home that much brighter because of his humor and laughter.


We love this man because he is hard working. He is one deck laying, playhouse building, stairway refurbishing, wall painting, lawn mowing, computer fixing and sports paraphernalia selling man. Whenever anything needs fixing or tweaking, he's my "go-to" man! I love how when something needs to be done, he researches it, figures it out and gets it accomplished.

We love this man because he is a great father and husband. He loves our boys immensely and is not afraid to show it. He is their protector and defender. At the mere thought of someone harming our little ones in anyway, whether it be emotional or physical, he turns into a ferocious lion. He comforts them when they are afraid or hurt. He makes them laugh when they are sad. He takes the time to teach them the things that only a Daddy can.

He loves me and he shows me every day. He shows me buy washing our van or gassing it up before I have to go to work. He shows me by doing laundry when I'm am sick to death of it. He shows me by cleaning the kitchen while I'm at work. He shows me by making sure I have all the latest gadgets (even if I have no clue how to work them). He shows me by being "the heavy" to people when I don't want to . He's my soft place to land when things are overwhelming.

For all these things and many, many more we love you Brian!

Happy Birthday!

Dear Daddy,

Thank you for all you do. Thank you for getting me a green swing. I love you because of all the things you do nice for me. I love playing with you and working with you.

Love,

CB

Dear Daddy,

You are the best Daddy in the whole wide world. I love you because you play with me and are nice to me. It's fun when you take us to baseball games. I will love you for ever and ever and ever and ever and I love you more!

Love,

T-Rev