Summer pictures

WE had a wedding this summer at the house, Summer (our neighbors sweet rabbit) and Max (although max is really a girl bc I was not about to have a boy and girl rabbit.. remember Ruby had a heat stroke and went to see Jesus, so Wyatt did not want a girl bunny so he is a "boy") I do not have the heart to tell him otherwise, and good thing is on a rabbit no one can tell.. so as far as we are concerned Max is a "boy" married to a girl. Summer got all dressed up in her blue American doll dress and there was a ceremony, cake, carrots and brief honeymoon until they started fighting. Just like first year of marriage! (ha ha!) We do have a great neighborhood full of kids so they run in and out all summer long and have the best ideas.. We have done an art stand, lemonade stand, marriage, circus.... all sorts of summer ideas and fun.

Zach also met with a great group of guys who went though a book on raising boys.. he really enjoyed it and the last session they all got to bring their sons for some good old "boy" fun. Boots, Guns, S mores... and great memories for the kids. Wyatt loves doing anything with outdoors.. From shooting guns, swimming  to playing golf.. I just wish we lived somewhere where we could spend more summer time outdoors!

 Da da dada... da da dada...

 Who gives this rabbit away?!

 The bride and groom. The newest Mr. and Mrs. Doss

 I love the looks on the kids faces.... just makes me smile!

 My handsome boys.

 While the boys went on boys night, we had our own girl night... dinner at chick fil a, making banana boats, and bracelets. Thank goodness for good friends.



We are a blessed family. I do not take it for granted, I know it is a gift... way beyond what I deserve.

End of the Summer Fun... last minute trip to Houston.

 Last day of Gymnastics... Future 2012?

 Sweet friends

 Gold medalist

 On our way to Houston to surprise Dommie.....

 Natural pose?

 A little surprised... We walked in and Dommie was a bit surprised.

 Dommie!!!!

 My bestie! I got to sneak out one night to see Em and Alicia, my girl besties. I love my girlfriends/sisters. Makes life sweeter.

 My two Emily's

 Hugs!

 Can you believe she is 95?!

 Dommie is a true gem... such a classy lady and we just love her!

 My sweet family.

 Best part of driving to Midland... a rain cloud.

 After 8 hours in the car.

EJ after 8 hours... a little crazy.

Summer has been fast, I am really sad it is almost over. The kids and I have enjoyed being together and I think when school starts next week I am going to be a basket case... and I am not even an emotional person! We had our last class of gymnastics this week, Wyatt is on "team" and loves it, EJ decided she rather be a dancer, so it was her last class. She loved the gold metal ceremony, especially after the seeing the Olympics. I honestly think she like being on the stage getting a metal more than the whole summer of classes. That does not surprise most people who know her though!

We have tried new things this summer.. as many new things as you can in Midland but one of our favorite was roller skating. I have to admit I like the old music and memories of my roller skating days. I did learn I am not 10 anymore and cannot fly around the rink like I use too! It took me three weeks to get rid of the purple and black bruise on my bottom. A good reminder when I turned 35.

This past weekend we took a last minute road trip to Houston to see Zach's grandmother "Dommie." She is turing 95 on the 25th, and just amazes me. If you looked up the word class in the dictionary.. Dommie's picture would be there. She is just someone you love to be around, great sense of humor, never says a bad thing about anyone, and I always learn something when I am with her. I just really wish she lived closer. The kids did really well on the trip, hard to say that when it is a 8-9 hour car ride, but thank goodness for modern technology. While we were in Houston we stayed at the Galleria, so we went ice skating for the first time. I wish I had pictures, ice skating as a family... but you can use your imagination. Zach busted once, Wyatt was so determined he had to change clothes afterwards (soaking wet from falling), and EJ wanted to be Angela ballerina in the middle of the rink. We did have a good time though. We woke up Sunday and Wyatt was crying, " I don't want to leave, home is so boring!"  So I guess that means they enjoyed Houston!

One last week until school starts... we are going to make the best of it! I sure do love my kids.