Lake. Again.

She sat for 1.4 seconds for me. If that.


New fave of Gabe. I like both the color and b&w.


Chocolate B&W.


Millie.


SO Alek. He always has had questions constantly popping out of his head.


Josiah boogie boarding for the first time.


Dear Lord,I would first like to thank you for my rich, tan skin. Next, I would like to ask you to help my skin retain a little warmth. I'm cold.Thank you. Amen.


Some guy canoeing across the lake.


Millie. Looks. Slightly. Creepy.Yikes.


Are his eyes blue? Or are they green? I can never tell.


Mommy's lil' firecracker.


Chocolate Firecracker.


Gracie putting on her flippers.

Fun with Friends at the Lake

Got to spend some time with some of our favorite people at the lake!

Julianna, Sarah, Josiah & Anna. Funny how our children all have a "C. Family" friend their age that they naturally buddy up with.


Josiah and Anna


Anna and Josiah. :)


Gabe and Ben.


Gabe and Ben again.


Millie and Zay.


Jonathan and Gracie; Cody and Alek.


Julianna and Sarah.


Sarah sharing her snack with Julianna. So sweet. Always fun times with the C. Family!

Day at the Beach

Argh! It's so frustrating that the pictures always show up in opposite order.
We had a great time at the beach with mom, dad and the children. We roasted hot dogs and played in the sand. Some of the children got a little wet and some climbed driftwood.

Gabe.


Millie and Josiah. Josiah had fallen in (WITH his coat on!) and had to hold up his jean shorts so they wouldn't fall off they were so heavy.


They sure had fun!








My FAVE of the day. Gracie and Grandpa.


B&W version. I like the color better.


"Go ahead. Make my day."


Not sure what Alek and Millie were scheming here.


Gabe & Gracie.


Sierra Mist. ;)


Seagull.


Another.


Josiah.


Julianna wants some Doritos, Grandpa!


Grandma & Julianna.


A little too cold for a bathing suit but wanted some pics of my 4th of July baby in her patriotic suit!








Oh, and look who lost his first top tooth (3rd tooth!) at AGE NINE!


You look grrrrrrreat, Gabe! :)

SUMMER.

The weather has been so beautiful we can't help but be outdoors and enjoy it as much as possible. There are so many pretty places to visit here. These were taken at various locations.


Alek helps his little sis across the bridge he made.


Gracie dancing on the lake.


Gabe


Alek looks like a SPLAT on the lake.





My babies.