Stella loved Chads puppies. She tried to take them for a ride but they kept jumping out.
Early the next morning collecting anything they find on the ground (mostly broken glass)
This is my favorite spot for a picture. I love this gas pump.
Aren't they so cute with Nammie
Chad was so nice to take them on a horse ride.
Nammie and Jude.
Feeding time for the horses. Chad was so nice to take the kids every few hours to feed the horses.
First time being so close.
Haystack for climbing
Jude loved this trampoline. He was on it all the time. I'm sure all of my siblings remember this trampoline. Lets just say its been around since I was little, and we all liked to jump on it too. We had a great time and cant wait to go visit again.
If his dad saw this picture he would not be to happy. He likes to bang on the tv.
He is always happy, except when you pick him up. (because it hurts his arm)
The girls have been dying to eat outside, but of course it is just way to hot. Well today actually felt a little breezy and bearable so we gave in and ate outside.
Bubba and some noodles.
Izzy and Mom enjoying spaghetti and homemade bread. Yes I actually made the bread. I know it is a shocker but true.
Stella sticking her tongue out, but this was the best picture I had of her. The others consisted of picking her nose, putting her hand in front of her face, or something not so cute. She is turning into her Dad thats for sure. Briley just enjoyed being outside.
We went on a date this past weekend. Believe or not, but we left all kids at home. Jude had a hard time, but eventually fell asleep. Our friend Adrianne was nice enough to watch them. So I was glad that he was with her and not an actual babysitter. It made it a lot easier to enjoy ourselves.
Dinner at Chronic Tacos (which was very good). Then off to the Diamondbacks game.
Jack and Amy invited us along with them.
We had a good time. Topped off the night with some Golden Spoon. Yum
Stella has on doll (build-a-bear) clothes. We could not stop laughing at her.
These girls set up a club house in the garage. Keep in mind it is still about 105 degrees plus very humid. They stayed out there for a long time. When we came out to check on them they also had the garage shut, but they said they were good becasue they had a dinky fan running. Lets just say they are nuts.....
He was excited to be turning one.
Partying with the cousins
Loved his cake. It took a little bit to actually eat it. He kept trying to flick the frosting off his hands.
Stella was in charge of his presents.
Happy boy!
My family room is finally done. I have been waiting for these pictures to arrive. Thanks to Ashly for doing them for me. I love looking at them because I think they turned out so cute.
This is just a picture of Jude I had to throw in. He crawled into Millie's kennel and could not get out. Now he thinks its funny and keeps climbing in there.
These are the pillows I made for our family room. Its my attempt to bring in some color. My mom has been waiting to see these. So there you go mom.
I have just finished painting the living room. It was a dark red color so i had to prime the walls before I painted. I also had a hard time trying to decide on a color. i still am not sure if I love it. But its painted and I am done for a while. Now I have all of the upstairs to paint. Its never ending.
My new system of all of our clothes. Growing up we always had our buckets we had to empty before we could play. I tried to create that same thing. Of course my space is a lot smaller than my mom had, but it still works for me. 
Each bucket has their name on it (just rub-ons). I put clothes and anything I find around the house in them. They have to empty them before any TV, playing, or computer. I love it.
This is my girl who takes after her mom in fashion.
Briley was so excited
Stella's first day of preschool. She started the day like usual with her shoes on the wrong feet.
She had a hard time leaving her school supplies at school.
