Summer Fun!!!!

We are having a great summer so far and I hate to think that school starts in 5 weeks. We have been busy swimming in our pool, playing at the park, playing outside, going to sonic, and hanging out as a family!! Kylie is at church camp this week and making many memories I'm sure and growing in her spiritual life as well! We miss her around here, and can't wait for her to come home!

I took the girls to the park one night last week and it was a "sand" park. They have never been around sand before so it was interesting to watch their reactions to it. Harlee dove right in and was picking it up and scooping it and so happy, Shyann wasn't so sure about it. She didn't like it on her hands at all and really didn't want her shoes off, but she eventually liked walking around in it. I think it was the first time that I took the twins to the park all by myself and I was a nervous wreck. Although anyone watching me out their livingroom window were getting a pretty funny show. I was running around chasing the two trying to not let one fall off the ledge while the other is going down the slide, it was exhausting!!

Here is big sis sitting on the porch out front. We had breakfast outside that morning and played in our pajamas for most of the day!! I LOVE SUMMER!!!!!!

Twins checking out their new slide! They love it and can do it all by myselves!

I thought that this was just a cute picture!!

Mom - The Best Job Ever!!!!

I LOVE MY KIDS!!!!!

I know that every good mother thinks that their children are the best thing that ever happened to them. Of course, I am no exception to that thought!! My kids are my life and I try everyday to see the joy that they are bringing to me, and I thank God for choosing me to raise HIS beautiful children. As a mom with a to-do list longer than Santa's, I get so wrapped up in what needs to get done that I often forget to capture the moments that will mean the most to me later when their all grown up. So far our summer has been full of fun-filled days and is already going way too fast. I actually had time tonight to download some pictures, so I hope you will enjoy them as much as I do!!

On this particular morning, the girls wanted to play in the crib, so I put them both in and they had so much fun falling down and rolling ontop of eachother. I just think this is a cute picture to share with you!!

Today we went on a walk and when we got back to the house, the girls wanted to play outside, their favorite thing to do, and I was able to capture a few pictures in between chasing them all over. Of course they always have to go in two different directions when we are outside, so I don't get to just sit and watch. I'm constantly chasing after them!!!!! This picture shows that Harlee loves the dogs and is not afraid to get close to them, but Shyann is still a little hesitant so she stands back a ways. Twins....Two babies....Two totally different personalities!!!!!

Shyann playing in the wagon!!!

Harlee playing in the rocks!!!

I've probably said before that Shyann's favorite thing to do (besides eat) is to dance. She LOVES to dance and everytime their is a song on, she starts moving. So I was able to catch her dancing to her Praise Baby video and I think she has a chance at 'America's Got Talent'!!! What do you think??

I just wanted to give you all a glimpse at how the twins play together. Most of the time, Shyann finds something she wants to play with and Harlee will catch up to her and decide she wants it too. That is what happens in this next video. Shyann usually won't throw too much of a fit, although today I did catch her fighting for a Winnie The Pooh puppet that she first. It was kinda funny, but then I had to be a mom and start the teaching of life lessons to them!

Kylie and I started out the summer by going to a semi-pro baseball game in Wichita with our church. We had a lot of fun together and it was so nice to just spend time with just her! My mom came and stayed with the babies so I could go with Kylie and I'm so thankful I was able to get out of the house and do something fun with Kylie. She is such a bright young lady and I can't wait to see what her future holds for her!! "God please help me in directing her in the right path!!!"

This is the mascot 'Spinner' for the baseball team and Kylie is standing right beside him getting her baseball glove signed. She is so proud to have gotten his autograph!

Last week at my mom and dad's they started the renovation process of their kitchen, so like papa like granddaughter, Kylie jumped in and helped him all afternoon. Here she is starting to put a hole in this wall to tear it down. She was such a great helper to papa and she loved the demolition. She may take Ty's place on the show 'Extreme Home Makeover'!!!

Here she is holding up a big piece of sheet rock that she tore down all by herself. Like I said before, she had a blast!! I will get more pictures posted of her out in the pool sometime later. But for now...tah tah!!!

ENJOY!!!

We love to jump on the trampoline with big sissy!!!

Harlee finally started walking today!!

Playing With Our Daddy!!

Harlee Blowing Kisses!! xoxo

Shyann eating her favorite food!!

Kylie's Piano Recital

Kylie started piano lessons last November and has done an amazing job learning how to play. She is always looking forward to her lessons, has a wonderful teacher and I never have to argue to get her to practice! This is her very first recital, she had two songs to play and did amazing!!! She was a little nervous, but with God by her side, she stayed calm and played very well! Good job Kylie Ann we are so proud of you!!!

'Penguins At Play' by Julia Heim

'Playful Poodle' by Margarite E. Reich

EASTER 2009

My girls are growing up so fast, it is so amazing to me how much they learn from watching us and from eachother. I often have to remind myself that I am the leading role model in their lives right now and I have to set the standards for how I want them to act and treat others when they grow up. Kylie is a wonderful daughter and sometimes I find myself getting onto her for doing the same exact things I do and I have to back track and think..."where did she learn that... Oh yeah, from me!" They are all doing well and I praise God everyday for giving me 3 beautiful blessings that I get to raise to glorify him! Here are a couple of videos and although the first one is of the twins fighting, I'm sure I didn't teach them that!!!

This video is of Kylie when we were dying Easter eggs, she had so much fun doing it! Of course it helped having Nana here to help her and give her inspiration. She is my animal lover and she even drew a cat on an egg! She is my lifesaver and such a wonderful 'big sister' and I don't know what I would do without her! She loves going to church and playing with friends outside and we are enjoying watching her grow into an energetic young little lady!!

We had a wonderful Easter this year and we are so thankful that Jesus died of the cross for US!! We woke up Easter morning and watched the girls dig all their goods out of their Easter baskets, then we went to church and came home and had delicious roast & potatoes! Enjoy the video and pics!!!!

Fun Easter Pictures 2009!!!!

Birthday Girls!!!

THE TWINS TURN ONE!!!!

Finally the big milestone has come and gone. My babies are now one and I feel 10 years older than I did last year at this time! So many nights walking the floor of our house wondering if we will ever make it to their first birthday. Their party day was one we will never forget, as we got alot of snow and only 6 guests were able to come, but we had a great time!

Harlee looking like a clown-she loved her cake :)
Their cake was obviously made not by me, and turned out wonderful and very delicious!

How cute is this picture? They are so adorable and messy!!!!

Enjoy the video!

Here is a video of Harlee taking her first steps! She is getting better everyday and she actually walked halfway across the livingroom today!!

YEAH FOR SPRING!!!!

We are sure enjoying the nice weather we are receiving! Thank you God!!! This first picture is of Kylie and some of the neighborhood kids that like to play together. They are always jumping on our trampoline or riding bikes or just playing kid stuff! She sure has fun with them and they all get along pretty well.

Here are just a few snapshots of the lovely girls. I barely got Harlee to stand in this picture long enough for me to take it. She isn't walking yet, but I know someday she will be so I'm not trying to rush her too much!

Having fun at the park!

THE FIRST TRIP TO THE ZOO!!!

Last monday Marvine (meema), Aunt Jody, Haylee, Hayden, Kylie, the twins and I all took a quick trip to the zoo in Wichita. We had a really good time and can't wait to go again with daddy someday soon. This first picture is of a baby giraffee that was so cute!

Watching the penguins swimming around. The twins loved to watch them, or maybe they were just wishing to get into that "big bathtub"!!

This past week was spring break and Kylie had so much fun playing with her little sisters. She was very creative and we made all sorts of fun things for them to play with. She made some tunnels out of cardboard boxes, and she made this car for the girls to ride in out of the diaper box. She is pulling Harlee and Shyann is trying to keep up with them. I think it is a really cute video!