Disney Pics...

I have added a TON of Disney pictures to my Facebook account. If you would like to see them, JOIN FACEBOOK!!! :o) Let me know and I will add you as a friend so you can see them. It's EASY, really!!! Mom & Dad...Aaron is on FB, so he can help you out if you need it!

I'm sorry I haven't been as faithful with this blog as I used to be...but I have become rather addicted to FB!! I have reunited with old friends from high school that I haven't talked to since graduation!! Seminary friends, and current day friends. SO fun!

We love Glenda

Many of you might remember that my neighbors are moving. The days are dwindling, and we are trying to love on Glenda while we can. Anytime we see her outside, we head over for hugs. Last night when we arrived home from VBS she was outside trying to take a picture of a spider, silly thing wouldn't cooperate! Glenda is a very talented photographer. Her sprinklers were running, and I told my kids to go ahead and have fun so I could chat with Glenda. They were all hot and sweaty and I was planning to shower them when we got home anyway! They ran and had fun, Glenda and I chatted a bit, and she snapped away. Before I even got myself to bed, she emailed me the pictures. Like I said, she's a very talented photographer...when she moves I guess I'll have to get my camera out more often!

Glenda called them over and whispered something in their ears, and soon they all came running, DRIPPING over to me and gave me WET hugs...what fun!

Glenda has a BIG frog/toad (HOPPY THING...ICK!) living in her srinkler box, she wanted to show the kids, so I took the camera and snapped a few, I'm so thankful they couldn't find that nasty hopping thing! (Have I ever told you how much I HATE frogs?)

We will live next to this wonderful woman for only about one more week, then she will move to Ohio to join her husband who began a new job there 2 months ago. We already miss Terry, and now we know we will miss Glenda, too. The family who will be moving in is going to be fun to have around, though. They have 3 kids, a daughter Andrew's age, a son Bethany's age, and a 1 year old daughter. We know this family and like them a lot, it will be good to have more kids on the block...and it will be fun to get to know them better. But, they will never fill Terry and Glenda's shoes!

New Pictures

Ok, I know I promised pictures, a LONG time ago from our trip to Wichita. Well, everyone is napping so I have a few minutes. Yes, there is laundry to be folded & put away. Lunch dishes are on the counter...but who wants to do housework when there is blogging to be done!!!! :-)

And without further adu....Our trip to Wichita!!!

We spent many mornings playing at my brother's home. He and his wife have two little girls (Ella 3 yo, and Ava 22 months). They have a COOL swing set/fort that my kids totally love...not to mention, cousins are great fun, as well!

Here Andrew and Abbie are giving me heart failure! We won't fall mom! :-)

Bethany loves to swing!Ella doing enjoying her slide.

Andrew was swinging so high that the entire fort started moving. Aaron didn't like that!

We spent an afternoon or two playing in the water at my parent's home. We put the pool right outside the sliding door into my parents room so my dad could hear and see a bit of the fun. We were there the week before he went to the hospital. He only left his bed once while we were there. But now he's at the rehab hospital, they are helping him get stronger! So how many cuties can fit in this pool anyway???

Apparently 3 is the limit!

Ava and Bethany playing nicely!

One morning we went to Exploration Place...the children's museum in Wichita. They have a huge medieval castle there. You can climb all through it and explore. There is a kitchen, and our kids' favorite...the dress-up room. Lots of medieval costumes.

Bethany of course had to be the princess. Abbie was a fierce dragon. Andrew was a STRONG dragon! (His costume sort of reminds me of Barney!...I know Barney is purple, with a green tummy, but still!!!)

While we were there I took the kids to visit my grandparents. They live in a nursing home north of Wichita. My grandpa has struggled with Parkinson's Disease for most of my life. His mobility is limited, but his mind is as sharp as a tack. Grandma's body is strong, but her memory is not. She's gotten much better since moving to the home, but she gets confused. We love them so much...and they are the kind of grandparents that keep a stash of candy around for the grands...and great-grands! Gotta love that! (I don't know what was wrong with Bethany in this pic...I guess 2 pieces of chocolate weren't enough! :-) )

And last...but certainly not least...right before we left town we spent the morning at my Aunt Shirley and Uncle Rick's home. They have a lovely pool that they let us enjoy! Shirley even treated me to a margarita (a SMALL one...I was driving! :-). Andrew really came out of his swimming shell! He loved wearing a life jacket and jumping off the diving board! He also loved the motorized jet ski! He didn't come out of the pool from 10-1:30...I had to drag him out when we needed to go. He even skipped lunch! I had to go through a drive through before leaving town because he was starving! :-)

I hope you enjoyed my pics. Thanks for your patience about me getting them posted! We are planning a return trip in September for a HUGE family picture. We had one taken in Nov. of 2003...and since then 9 new family members have joined! 8 babies and 1 new spouse. My dad's family is HUGE!!! :o) Gotta love family!

Favorite Fotos

First of all, yes...I know Photo is spelled with a ph, not an f. :o) BUt here are some pics of what we have been up to!

First off are some pics of the zoo. The little blondie is my niece, Ella. My dad was even able to go with us, and use his scooter to get around...thanks Dad, for joining us for the fun! The petting zoo was fun!

This is my sis-in-law and my other niece, Ava.

Come on, Papa...let's "Ride 'em Cowboy!"

Oh, my momma's heart, be still! Be careful up there!!!

Our first trip to the pool...what a great way to cool off!

Are you hungry little birdie? (it's spaghetti, not a worm!!! :o))

Happy Birthday Abbigail!


Abbie's Birthday Hit! Andrew gets a hit, too!