No words... Just alot of Fun.

Don't forget .....

Memorial Day


A Day off work


No school


Family & friends come together around pools and backyard Grills




{ chloe couldn't decide between the Diet Cherry Coke or the can of Reddi Whip....giggling }


But too often we forget

What this day is all about

It's about the courage and sacrifice of men before us

Who gave it all up, for us

So that we may live in Freedom

And I'm proud to be an American,where at least I know I'm free.And I won't forget the men who died,who gave that right to me.~Lee Greenwood


So while you are opening a beer, sitting by the pool, getting sunburned, watching the kids play, grilling some burgers or enjoying some BBQ...

Don't forget to bow your head and say a prayer of Thanks... to the men who gave it all up.


And if you know a vet, make it a point to say Thank you!

{taken 5 minutes ago. 10 pm. hallway floor. they can see the TV. what are your kids doing?- I love moments like this}




The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example. ~Benjamin Disraeli

If you come by again tomorrow (night) I will have pictures of what we did for Memorial Day - wishing you & yours a safe AND fun one!

Wordless Wednesday...

there might be nothing more exciting than the sheer joy in watching a little girl learning to walk on her own... each day our Chloe does this more and more....

Remember Me??

No, We did NOT forget about you.. I just kinda fell into a bit of a bloggy slump....but I am back now.. {everyone stand up & do the Happy Dance }... despite the lack of posts, never fear...my camera is always near....
You did see the previously posted video? Of course you did.... of a newly Walking Chloe? Yep, One week ago today to be precise.... she took off and let me tell you, she hasn't looked back! This girl is not only a walker, she's a climber...yes sirreee....on the furniture, end tables, dining tables... even tried to climb in jacobs crib... she knows no boundries....keeps us on our toes for sure!

And without further ado, I will catch you up on our life and times as seen thru the lens of my camera! This one {above } just TAKES MY BREATH AWAY... Holy Beautiful

This is how Brandon usually looks.....head down, texting...or head in the refrigerator.....hehe

..... and she has Betty Davis Eyes.....

o dear... look at the way that girl is standing already....

The boys recently enjoyed their 1st snowcones...big mess...big hit...chloe hated them...

I am telling you, this girl is an eater, she's actually trying to get Ethan's sippy cup here....hehe

The night before Mothers Day....Brian snapped this right before I went out with Miss Sylvia :)

This Boy...Yes, Ethan...is going to be FIVE next month...o my...where has the time gone?

Yes, that is three boys, going down the slide, with three snow cones...no one spilled...wow

O, this just might be one of my all time favorites... and so totally what life with jacob is like....hehe

Some more of Pooh in her Red Cowgirl Dress... I just am in love with these pictures I took in the park....

It should be noted, that Jacob PROUDLY dressed himself today....

Perhaps nothing as sweet as a daughter dancing with her daddy....

Brandon...Golfs...Did you know? Yes, he does. He's been on the Golf time for some time... Don't worry, he has NO desire to be the next Tiger.. nope, never fear...but he does look quite smart out there now doesn't he??

And there you have it.. you haven't missed a whole lot....Chloe is walking & climbing....it's getting hotter, lots of time in the yard & the parks, a picnic, Brandons golf tournament (s), I am still of course, unpacking, finding the perfect spot for this and that, Hanging things on the walls... and finding yummy things to cook for the peeps... they love when daddy Grills... yummo!!! Summer is coming and we can't wait.. all that extra time with Brandon...Ethan's Birthday..Toy Story 3 and Eclipse.. it's going to be sooo much fun and I promise not to go weeekkksss without posting again!!!

{ A special shout out to Emily's Beautiful Mama for all her help with the editing...couldn't have made these pictures NEARLY as beautiful without you.....}

Behold...a Walking Chloe!!!

On Wednesday May 12, 2010 our Beautiful Chloe, let go and took her 1st unassisted steps!! Ethan was the one who alerted us all ( of course :) and the party began! Just 2 weeks shy of 19 months, she is well one her way....

This 2nd clip I got tonight and she is really getting good. She will walk a bit. Crawl a bit. Walk a bit. Crawl a bit. Ethan always starts cheering & clapping when she gets up and walks....she really likes that! hehe

This one is from tonight too... I just love the way her face lights up when she walks. She is so happy & proud of herself! What a beautiful site....