Summer Days

My little make up artist! Thank you to Pam who bought her barbie makeup... thanks Pimpsy!



After seeing this lovely picture of me, I am thinking I need more than a make up artist to grow old gracefully!
Evening baseball... Wyatt is determined to be the next Benny from sandlot

handsome boys

Figuring out how to finally ride her bike! Notice the new haircut?! I love it, it has been SO much easier! Here is a feather we found on a walk.. Papa makes everything more interesting. A rubber band and you have one little Indian Girl.
Papa Chief

We have had a quick July.. I looked up and it is almost over! The kids have been at First Pres this summer every Tu/Thurs and I am really sad that after Thursday we will be done with their program. The best program in town... I remember waiting in line at 5 am to get Wyatt in almost 5 years ago thinking, " Will they really love my baby?" I had no idea what blessings were in store for us... and the lessons I learned there. Sweet Mrs. Goldie took a crazy, new mom and made me feel like the best mom ever. I think everyone needs a Goldie in their life. Next month we open a new chapter with both kids at Hillander... I know they will do well bc of what they have learned at FP. I just feel like they are growing up way to quick.

We have enjoyed the "Cooler" evenings at a mere 100 or 98 if we are lucky. It seems like the only time we have as family time and not die of a heat stroke. Papa usually comes down and visit us once a day, he bought Wyatt a baseball tee.. and surprising Wyatt loves it. (To my surprise he can hit the ball!) Zach has been working with him and doing pretty well. I honestly think gymnastics has helped his coordination more than anything. Well that and Wyatt watching the Sandlot movie and wanting to be like Benny. Emily June finally figured out her Dora bike was there to ride, so she started figuring out how to keep up with her brother. She has a mind of her own, and when she is ready she will do it.. otherwise forget it!

Speaking of my sweet little precious girl.. we have been going through a "phase" this summer. Forget the 2's it is 3's you need to prepare yourself for!!! She might be the most hard headed, stubborn child I know. ( I say that will lots of love!) I am sure one day this energy and determination will be focused towards something positive.. but now it seems we go though drama everyday over something. Usually over getting dressed or something as simple as mommy saying "No" to something. I am amazed at how quickly she can melt down and the crocodile tears, folding of the arms and just exactly how far her little lip can stick out. I am sure she will be an academy award winning singer or actress with her lungs and flare for drama! Until then, I am getting gray hair... and drinking skinny girls. :) I do have to say she can also be the sweetest, most loving and charming child you have met...almost split personalities. Everyday is a new adventure.. that is why I love them so much!

On a sad note... We had to put our beloved tinker down last night. It was rough. I never knew it would be so hard for a dog that drove us crazy for 7 years! I have to say she was a good dog. Zach and I were laughing last night as we thought about when the kids were learning how to walk and Tinker would run over and stand there so they could pull up on her ears. Zach was strong, he took care of it.. knowing I could never do it. It was time, she was in so much pain. After Zach got home he went and talked to the kids about Tinker and how she has gone to see Jesus.. EJ was sweet.. she said" I am glad she is not hurting anymore." and that was it. Wyatt had a few more questions for Zach and said, " How do you know she is with Jesus and will I be with Jesus if I die?" Zach said, " Yes, we will all be with Jesus bc we believe he died on the cross for us and is our Savior..." Then asked Wyatt.." Do you believe in Jesus and that he died for us?" Wyatt said, "Yes! I love Jesus! He is awesome!" So after an awful night, my heart smiled and was filled with Joy.