There's nothing like...

...a pile of leaves!!!

My Diamond in the Rough

I've been looking back over the past several blog posts, and realized that I've been a little heavy in the Kallen department. Maybe that's because Kynlee runs and hides whenever I get the camera out (and a post just isn't the same without pictures), maybe it's because Kallen is at a really fun age right now and I'm wanting to document every moment of it...or maybe it's because Kynlee really isn't my favorite person these days! Okay...so that's a little harsh! We just seem to be clashing, and focusing on the fun, happy things Kallen is doing, takes my mind off the fact that I'd like to lock Kynlee in a closet and not let her out until she's an adult...cause I know it's only going to get worse!

So...I'd like to document the things I love to dislike about my dear sweet baby girl!

• She won't let me touch her hair...never, no how, no way
• She wears her shoes on the wrong feet, not because she doesn't know any better, but because she does know better, and she knows it drives me nuts!
• She takes Kallen's prized toys not because she wants to play with them, but because she wants to get a reaction out of him...then proceeds to throw a "the world is ending" fit at the top of her lungs when the toy is returned and she is removed from the situation
• "No" is her favorite word...and even after getting flicked in the mouth 10 times in a row...she says it once more, just to get the last word in.
• She always has to have the last word
• Once her mind is made up, it's made up and there's no changing it
• and the list goes on!

But...

Also for document sake...the things I love to LOVE about my dear sweet baby girl!

• She's the first one at your side making sure you're okay if you get hurt
• Her smile lights up a room
• Her mere presence lights up a room
• She wants to be everything her brother is, everything he can be, and more
• She wakes up with a smile on her face EVERY morning
• She's the cutest, and most determined little gymnast around
• She can do anything she sets her mind on...though knows her limits
• She still sucks her first two fingers on her right hand, and though her teeth might suffer...a cuddly little Kynlee sucking on her fingers, with her blanket in hand is enough to melt anyone's heart
• She's, strong willed, loving, courageous, sincere, and quite simply amazing...what's not to love!!!!

Blessings,

Basically a Pro Now!!!

Remember this post...Well...take a look now!

and, if you can believe it...just a day later he's doing it all by himself! Starting, stopping, circles, figure eights...this kid can do it all!!!

Blessings,

A Tiger in our Midst

Last week the kids and I accompanied Kevin and our Neighbor Andy, to a golf store in Hood River. Apparently they have some special Golf simulator that helps you pick and choose the clubs that best fit your size, stature, and swing! The stupid machine was broken, resulting in 5 hours of drive time...for nothing...but that's besides the point!

He's never really watched or been interested in golf...but that all changed the moment we walked in the door! An adorable child sized set of clubs was so strategically placed where no child could miss them! Kallen was mesmerized and instantly starting talking about "his new clubs"!

Well, we were there for almost an hour and a half, before I decided the kids had used all the "good behavior" one could ask for in a store filled with long sticks and lots and lots of balls! I decided to take the kids for a walk while Kevin and Andy waited for the store owner to try and repair his system! There happened to be a Walmart across the parking lot which I thought would be the perfect place to kill some time and wait for Kevin to be done! We walked through lots of miscellaneous isles, and ended up in the toys! I kept waiting for Kallen to ask me to buy this toy, and that toy, etc, etc.! Nope...all he kept asking was when we were going to go back and get "his clubs"! Okay...so these clubs have made an impression on the little guy...write that down...Birthday, Christmas...coming right up! I sent a text to Kevin and told him to go ahead and get a set for Kal's birthday! He was going to be so excited!!!

Okay, so long story just getting longer because I'm rambling, sorry...Anyways...we were an hour and a half in Walmart, and still another hour waiting once we got back to the store...basically it was a LONG day, and the end result was a machine that never worked! Nice!!!

Well, needless to say, the kids were exhausted! We didn't get 5 minutes down the road and Kallen had a major meltdown because we "forgot his clubs"!

Kevin thought his "love for the game" was just too darn cute, and couldn't resist! He gave Kallen the clubs as soon as we got home, and the kid hasn't let them out of his sight since! They have been to the driving range a couple of times already, and are headed out for their first 9 holes in the morning!

Watch out Tiger Woods...here comes Kallen!

Blessings,

Beava-Las-Vegas

Beaver fans we are! Vacation fans we are! Vacation without the kiddos fans...WE ARE!!! So...when we heard the Beavers were playing the UNLV Rebels in Las Vegas...we were totally there! Booked our tickets in January, and counted down the days to a fun filled 5 days in Vegas! Good food, good friends, and an almost bad, but ended up good football game! Good Times!

Watching the water show at the Bellagio

Up WAY past our bedtime on our first night in Vegas

Mandi and Mark...the company we kept all weekend!

Mandi and I ready to cheer on our Beavs

Pre-Game Margaritas at Margaritaville

Elvis is a Beaver Fan...Who knew!!!


and Benny Beaver, is an Elvis fan!

Good friends, at a good game!

I have no words!

Mandi, Sarah and I

Free drinks on Freemont St...enough said

Laughing at Hashman

Mandi and I...gaining our composure!

Blessings,

Like Ol' Times

I've mentioned before that one of my favorite places in the whole world is Triangle Lake! I've got memories galore of that place, many of which include my cousins Lyndzie and Aubree! Lyndzie and I are a few months apart in age, and grew up the best of friends. Best of friends whove always lived states apart, but best buddies non the less!

Anyways...After a several year drought of not having them join us for a special family weekend...they made it this year. We didn't get the whole clan...but we had fun with those who could join us, and can only hope the get everyone there, one of these years!!!

I couldn't stop taking pictures of Avree and Caleb, and apparently forgot about my own daughter because I don't think I have one picture with the little miss from the entire weekend! I'm sure she'll forgive me though!

Blessings,

A Sheer Miss

Well, we nearly had to shave Kynlee's head this afternoon, when dear old brother decided to help her out and comb her hair!

If you remember these pictures...you'll know that Kynlee's hair isn't the easiest thing to comb through...especially with an actual comb, and no detangler!

I hog tied her, and held her down, for nearly 10 minutes, and lots of tears later...we got it out!

Blessings,