Stinky Diaper

I had to add this picture. Trey's diaper was just a little too stinky back there!

The Mill

During our visit with my parents we made a trip up to North Carolina to visit the Jacobi Family. When I was growing up we went to Missouri many summers to visit our dear Aunt Junie and Uncle Bob. These visits bring back wonderful childhood memories. We would pile in the big blue van and make the 10+ hour trip to see some of our most favorite people. We loved spending time with June and Bob, because of their love of life and people. They always made us feel at home and while the vacation was simple it was exciting to be with family.

So we were fortunate enough to visit with Aunt Junie and Uncle Bob's son Wick. Him and his wife Sabrina were excellent hosts and made us feel right at home just as his parents once did. They are restoring a 1800's mill and it was breathtaking to see where they lived. The pictures don't do it justice! It was an amazing place with incredible history.

Wick, Sabrina, Dakota, Parrish, and our crew!

The girls had a great time playing with there "new found" cousin Parrish!

I'm telling you this place was amazing!! I wish I was a good photographer and could have gotten some awesome shots!

I'm grateful that we had a nice relaxing trip with Ethan and my parents. I could get use to having 4 adults around!

Weber's Cider Mill Farm

My parents came to visit and one of the #1 requests from not only the girls but from Grandpa was "the place with the big slide". So down to the farm we went. We had so much fun with them!

Brynlee was trilled to finally go on the big slide!

For Grandma's sake we won't post the picture of what happened right after this (she got a little carried away and right in the mud puddle she went) I have to say it was kinna funny...

Needless to say we LOVE the big slide!

There were several things for the kids to do and this was a favorite. I'm glad Brynlee still enjoys things like this (wagon/tractor) ride with was slower than all get out!

Good times for all!

Get-a-way

While Mom and Dad were visiting Ethan and I got to take an overnight trip which we have not done in LONG while. I really love being with that guy. We always have so much fun together and it's amazing how stress free we are when we're not wrangling children.

Brynlee got sick with a fever while we were away, and the best part is that I didn't stress about it because I knew she was in excellent hands, and she was, they all three were. I'm glad too that the kids got some great one-on-one time with Grandma and Pa!

Visiting the Holocaust was humbling experience to say the lest. No words to describe the feelings there...

The Library of congress was an AMAZING building, I'm glad we went. (W unfortunately ran out of time and did not get to tour the capital.

Chinese dinner in DC was yummy!

After going through the temple together, we stopped by the National Museum of Health and Medicine. Ethan of course loved it and wanted to read everything!

A trip to DC is not complete with out a stop by Cafe Rio! We have a wonderful time, thanks mom and dad for making it possible.

Brynlee's Six

Brynlee had a birthday party with her friends at Chuck E Chesse's a few days before her birthday and the day of her birthday we did an ice cream sunday family party. She loved every minute of her birthday!

6 Things I Love about my girl:

1) She is very helpful, always willing to help me out with anything I need:)

2) She talks to me with her hands like she's an adult, but then again Brynlee has been doing "adult" like things most her life!

3) Her nick name is "The Reporter". This is a term of endearment that Nathan started and it has kind of stuck for the past little while. She wants to tell every detail and ASK every detail about every situation, it suits her perfect and the funny thing is she kind a likes it.

4) She is very eager to learn.

5) She loves being outside and almost always prefers to play using her imagination rather than watching TV.

6) She wants more than anything in the world to please her parents. She is naturally kind and accepting of others. She is a loyal girl even at age 6!

Pre-school Girl

Addyson anxiously watched her sister got to pre-school all last year and was very excited that it was finally her turn. She attends 3 day a week program for 3 hours a day. In my opinion pre-school is not a must, but it's nice. Addy is very social and enjoying having something to call her own!

She's such a little poser!

Ms. Viv & Ms. JoAnn are wonderful teachers.

I'm really going to miss having this one around! I have a sneaking suspicion that she's going to give those 2 nice ladies a run for their money, what do ya wanna bet?!

Hanging out with Cousins

The girls were over-the-moon about having time to hang out with their cousins. I was able to catch very few photos (seems to be a pattern with this trip) of this but wanted to document anyway. Jumping on Aunt Erica and Uncle Jonathan's trampoline was defiantly a highlight of the trip and sadly I have not pictures. But they LOVED that and am sure will talk about it for quite awhile!

The girls had a sleep over with Emma which involved a fashion show. They got really creative with towels and colored paper. The best part was hanging out with their older cousin Emma!

Davis making dinner for the family!

Liam affectionately known as Yumm Yumm!

Wes Wes

The girls always find something fun to do with Spencer as well!

I sure am glad we were able to make this trip.