my crazy kids!

At the fair a few weeks ago the kids had a blast!  The both rode as many rides as they could. Kaitlyn is the daredevil and wanted to ride everything. A few rides she wasn't tall enough for but she did everything possible.   They even rode the crazy "gyroscope"! 

Just the boys!

A few weekends ago one of Kasey's friends broke down with his Bronco and was way up in the hills.  These Bronco guys are well connected!   It was late on a Saturday afternoon so I loaded up some dinner in a cooler for Grant and Kasey and off they went in search of parts.  Grant was so excited it was just him and Daddy!    Of course, Mojo went along for the ride also!  Poor Grant got stung by a bee on the way there but some Benedryl in the cooler did the trick. When they got home late that evening Kasey brought him in the house sound alseep.  Even with no doors or  top on the Bronco, Grant was asleep in his car seat!  They sure had fun. 

First day of school!

Introducing a 2nd Grader!                                            

and a kindergartener!

Kasey's Bronco

Here is a few months and a ton of late nights!  The poor Bronco has been parked in the shop for two years now. Just recently Kasey put a new motor and 5 speed transmission in it (new to him!) and painted the whole thing himself. The kids and I are just so proud of him and all of his hard work.   We have been cruising up in the hills, across the valley, down the road, everywhere! The kids hear it start up and they are out the door. Our black lab Mojo will actually jump the fence if he hears Kasey leaving in the bronco as he knows he gets to go for a ride too.

Thankful Thursday

Ever have one of those moments where you just have to think about how thankful you are. A moment that needs no camera, no money, nothing. Just the thankfulness that comes with what God gave you.

I had one of those moments not too long ago. Where I was sitting watching the kids play, watching my husband work on one of his projects. I am just one lucky mom. I have two beautiful kids, one terrific husband, parents I adore and in laws that I cherish. I am very blessed to have wonderful sisters-in-laws, and brothers-in-laws. Grandparents and Great Grandparents live close and we see all of them often. My kids have an amazing connection with them which is something every child should have. My friends are an integral part of my family as well. Everyone provides strength, support and unconditional love to all.

We live in a community that cares, kids have grass to play on and animals to love. We are able to go camping and fishing whenever we want. We all work hard so we have time to play. Our families are our priority. More places need to be like this.

I am thankful...