Ladies weekend

So a few weeks ago we went up to my friends cabin for a little relaxation. It was so nice to be away for a couple of nights and just hang out with the girls. We had a great time, with lots of laughing and good food. Definitely what I needed before the baby comes.









My 2 little sistas!!! Are they just not the cutiest.

Sad day for the Gray's

It happened .................................












I never thought we'd see the day but it was today..............................












I never thought it would be so hard for Derick as it was for James but I could see the pain in his eyes and they were both devastated...............................











They say time heals everything so . . . . . .well we'll just have to give it time.










Maybe you'll understand our pain if you could see for your own eyes. . . . . .














Derick's flag football team was assigned to be the Oakland Raiders. . . . . we're not happy!!!

First day of school!!!!

Taylor sitting in her chair and coloring a picture. I told Olivia to tell Taylor goodbye and she gave her a big kiss and a hug!!!

Today is the big day, the first day of school!!! I can't believe they are back already, but I have to say it is nice. I don't know how we did it (or my mom) being on summer break for 3 months!!! After dropping off the kids we got home and me and Olivia just looked at each other like, "What now".

Taylor was so excited to go to school. We rode bikes all together and the older kids were gone before I could even say goodbye. Taylor marched right in and never looked back. All the other parents were hovering over their kid and lingering in the classroom so I thought I should too (just to look like I was devastated like them) Taylor looked so little compared to some of the kids esp. since she barely made the cut off, but is so ready and independent. I already do miss her but she is going to have such a fun time this year.

Group shot of all the kids


Derick 5th grade



Kaitlyn 3rd grade



Taylor Kindergarten



Olivia mommy school

Kids will be kids

These are just some misc. pictures of the last few weeks.

Kaitlyn's cute new haircut!!!!


Taylor helping make dinner



The kids built a castle using boxes and stuff. I have to say it was pretty cool and even had a drawbridge. The spent all day just hanging out in it, until Taylor and Olivia thought it was funny to knock it down.

Taylor and Olivia are quite the little buddies lately. They are so cute making up little games and dressing up. It's fun to see them actually entertaining each other and not bugging each other.

fireworks at cornfest

I'm behind on my posts. this is during "Brentwood Cornfest" and they have a huge fireworkds show. We just parked off the road, folded down the backseat and had a great time. We put the kids in their jammies, and brought hot chocolate and muffins to snack on. It's funny how just little things get the kids so excited.

Firepit

We love using our firepit. There is nothing better then the smell and sound of a wood burning campfire. . . . . well maybe one smores!!!

Wedding Entrance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-94JhLEiN0

You have to check this out on youtube.
Copy and paste into your browser it is totally awesome!!!! I love it.