Oh what fun at the Splash Pad!

We had our church play group @ the Splash Pad this week, and of course we were the only ones there! Thats ok, the kids had a blast, and were ready to go after an hour anyway! We always have to stop at Jamba Juice when we leave there, its far from our house and close to the splash pad! mmmm we love them! Poor Reece and her fair skin, the sun is so intense here, I made her wear her hat the whole time, with a few exceptions, when she would take it off of course. I wanted to post some pics before we go on Vacation. Were leaving tomorrow, and will be gone a little over a week, then the kids are staying up there with Ross's parents for another week! Crazy, I know! I'm actually going to have a blast, I'm getting my wisdom teeth out that week! Yuck! Wish me luck! So I probably wont be posting for a few weeks!

Naughty Kids!

Ok I was inside getting dinner ready, and heard the kids head outside, thinking that was just fine, until I remember the pool had water in it, running to go check on them, to make sure Reece was ok of course, I saw them fully dress swimming in the pool! Love those moments! Aaaggghhh! Anyway, had to get the camera! The little black things floating in the pool are June bugs, that in the summer here are everywhere! And they are disgusting!! Many strange bugs here in Oklahoma!

Happy 4th of July!

First thing in the morning, we headed to our wards annual softball game against second ward, and I'm not for sure but I think we kicked their butts! lol if that is appropriate to say when it comes to church softball! haha Immediately following the game, was the BBQ. Which I have to say it was kinda funny, because I'm on activities committee, and I was a little excited that we weren't in charge of this "activity"! But lo and behold Ross being the only one in the Elders qorm presidency that was in town for the holiday, was put in charge of the BBQ, so there you have it, I totally expected to have to "help", but Ross shocked me! It turns out Men are fully capable of putting together these things! haha Or when they want anyway! But he did make a tiny error, in that he got Styrofoam plate, and it turns out they melt when you put a hot hamburger/hot dogs on them! And who needs silverware? haha

After that was said and done we went home to rest before the nights festivities! Filled up Braedens pool, and laid Reece down for a nap, and I was off to the store to get ingredients for some cheesecake I was going to bring to the BBQ we were going to that night. I'm mad I didn't take pictures of my attempt to be patriotic! I made 2 cheesecake pies that were topped with blueberries, and cherries. One with Cherries trimming the outside with Blue in the middle, and the opposite on the other pie. Then I made mini cheesecakes that were topped with Cherri, Blueberry and white chocolate chips, and placed on a cookie sheet, made into an American Flag! Yes I know very fancy, haha! I was pretty proud, but again, dang I should have taken pictures!

So off we were to some friends of ours, the guy actually works for Ross, and they are a great family! Anyway they had a ton of friends and family there. The kids swam, and played and we all ate our little hearts out! Rob (Ross's buddy) is a big time smoker, as in smoking food, haha! He made brisket, pork, ribs and Brats, and man they were all soooo yummy! And then we played a few volleyball games which was so fun, just wish my ankle wasn't hurting! And then the fireworks of course! They were awesome! In Moore where we live they set them off at a park, and this family lives right behind that park, so we had front row seats without the crowd from the park! It was a very fun day!

I hope you all enjoyed your Independence day! And I hope we all took a moment and remembered how lucky and grateful we all should be that we live in such an awesome country and you know who we have to thank for that.... OUR SOLDIERS, so Thank you to all those who put their lives on the line everyday! And for the families who feel the effects of that!





On the way to the softball game! Braeden on the phone with Grandma & Grandpa Roberts, and Auntie Jess. And a "Cheese" from Reece. She cracks me up!














BBQ After the softball game!














Taking a swim break before the next BBQ, and Reece playing naked before we leave.












All dressed and ready for the night, and posing for Mommy.











Before I dressed Reece, but I had to take a picture of her, look no headband, she finally has enough hair to just clip the bow in her hair, yay, I never thought this day would come! lol














They had this popcorn machine, which of course the kids just thought was the coolest thing, they all got to eat popcorn while watching FIRE WORKS!!













This is what happens when you haven't cleaned your camera lens! haha I couldn't figure out why my pics were blurry! Now you know, check your lens first! :)

November 5th 2005

I was thinking tonight about a day almost 3 years ago, which is crazy to me! Here we are at the Oklahoma City Temple getting sealed as a family for Eternity. Braeden was about 8 months old at the time, so he came into the ceremony with us! It was such a special day, and I'm so grateful that we have temples today so that we can be with our family's forever! This day was so special and spiritual to me at the time, but as time goes on... it becomes so much more than that to me! I love returning there, and I wish I could go to the temple everyday! My best friend Courtney had the opportunity to work at the Albuquerque, New Mexico Temple, how cool would that be! Someday! For me it is an escape from the crazy world in which we live, and I love it there! My Dad, Mom and Sister Jen were able to come out during this special time for us, and I'm so grateful to them and also all of our friends that came too! It really goes down in the books as one of the best days EVER, and I know it always will. :)

Am I computer illeterate?

Ok seriously, this blogging thing is so fun, but soooo frustrating! I have yet to figure out changing my template without erasing virtually everything! Why do they have to make it so hard, at least for those of us who need a little help! haha It drives me crazy! Am I the only one? Does anyone know how to do these things???