Pictures of Tammy's visit

Visitors

My sister Tammy and her family finally got the opportunity to come out here for a visit. It was her kid's first time on an airplane and they all flew on buddy passes right at the end of the summer vacation when the traveling seems to be extremely busy. Luckily they got on the first flight they tried. However, getting back was not so easy. They were stuck here a day and a half longer than they anticipated. I was fine with it because I didn't want to see them go. We went to several Braves games (a common thing around here if you haven't figured out yet), Six Flags water park, and a place called the Underground. We went shopping and showed them around our town. We had a lot of fun and I am so happy they finally got to come out here and see where I live. I wish they could come out more often.

Reunions part 2

The main reason for visiting Utah again was our little family reunion. We don't get to see each other all at once very often, and some might say that is a good thing, but all in all we had a good time. I love my family very much and any time we get to spend with them is worth it. Brian and Holly were in charge this year and they worked really hard to get ready for it. So thank you so much Brian and Holly.

We enjoyed swimming, playing in the stream, getting muddy, playing with water balloons, volleyball, fireworks, BBQ, snacking all day, and just visiting. We also took a day to go to Lagoon together. There are a lot of rides that even Jayde can go on so my kids had a great time. I don't know if it is normal, but that particular Saturday was so crowded, and combined with the hot weather, we left the park a little earlier than I would have liked to.

Family reunion pics

Reunions

We have done a lot in the last few weeks. So I will probably have to tell you all about it in a few different posts so I don't bore you all in one long post, or better yet drive myself crazy trying to remember it all tonight. We took another trip to Utah and we spent just over a week there. Shawn worked here a couple of the days so it was just me and the kids for a little bit. During that time I was able to finally see some of my long lost friends. I will start with Cari and Liz. Some of my best friends from high school. I haven't seen them for many many years. Too many. I had such a good time just visiting with them. Although now that I have, I don't know if I feel the need to have another baby to keep up with them, or feel the need to stop because there were 11 kids between the 3 of us under one roof. Crazy is all I have to say, but it was so fun to see all their kids and how completely adorable they all are. I wish we were able to get a picture of all the kids together, but we never got around to taking on the challenge.

Cari, Jenise, Liz

The other very good friend of mine that I got to see is Paige. It hasen't been as long since I have seen her, but it has been long enough. It is always so good to visit with Paige, but this time I finally got to meet her little man Grayson. What a cutie.

Jayde, Grayson, Fox

After seeing so many babies this trip, one thing is for certain, Fox and Jayde want a baby. I couldn't keep them away from Cari's twins or Grayson. But I am afraid that if they get a new baby, they will probably maul it to death.

Like Father Like Son

In the last week or so Fox has really started liking to play games on the computer. He will literally spend hours trying to figure out games and clicking on all the fun things. He must get it from his dad because I can't stand to spend hours on the computer if I don't have to. It has been nice because while it is fun to play outside, it is also hot and humid. So it has given me a little break from having to be outside so much. We are not lacking in the computer department around our house due to Shawn and the field of work he is in, so I set up Fox's own computer on his little table in the office and he just loves it. His 2 favorite sites so far are playhousedisney.com and noggin.com.

Summertime fun.

I am realizing more and more that I have a lot of wants. I am just trying to find a way to put them in the needs catagory. One of the things that I must have decided I needed is for my kids to have things to do this summer. Just when I said I wasn't going to get anything big, we go and order up an electric hummer for the kids to drive around in. But that just wasn't enough. We happened to be in WalMart, only 2 days later, and saw a trampoline we just had to get. Ok, so next time I decide not to get anything, I hope my bank account can handle it.

We also got a few water things to play with. Shawn tried to play too. He is also the one who read on the slippin'slide, "NOT FOR ADULT USE" He fits well in my family.