Juice Stand!

The kids decided to have a juice stand. They had cookies, brownies, popsicles, and juice. They made a steal and earned $60 bucks!! They are already planning the next time! I guess it pays to be cute:) 

Surviving Summer!

It was over cast one afternoon so we attempted the park in hopes not to melt completely. 

Lots of popsicles and Aunt Channy sent these personalized otter pop holders. 

Landon and Leah have put themselves in charge of taking orders and making lunch. I love the independence that they have and the skills they learn as the are becoming more self-sufficent and reliable. If only my kitchen wasn't a complete disaster after they were all done, we are working on that part;)

Using out Sweet frog coupons. 

Logan found a Stafford rock while we were there. 

Landon found one on Government Island. 

Lots of pool time this summer. I'm in the pool with this little one because she wasn't to swim, but not with her lifejacket. So there are not a lot of picture of swimming time. 

Temple Trip.

Getting to the Temple is hard when we have kids and with it being an hour and a half away. We made the trek this weekend and it was a much needed break from life!

The visitors center is great for a little distraction while we take turns going to the Temple. 

 Look what picture we found hanging in the DC visitors center. It's been an ongoing debate at our house if we are done having kids or not. I'm not sure where I stand but told Jer that if he could fast a pray and tell me that we are done then I respect him enough to accept that. While in the process of decision making he went to the Salt Lake temple early morning before work it hopes to find answers. After struggling for a while in the celestial room because he doesn't want more, but can't truly say were done, he exited the celestial room to find this picture.  He laughed because he had never seen it before! But it was like Heavenly Father had a sense of humor and was like hey what about this one! That was about two years ago and we have come to the conclusion that it's up to us and whats right for Jer and I. It's okay to close the chapter on adding to our family and moving on the the next Chapter. That is to focus on the 4 beautiful children that we have and and making the best life for them and being the best parents to them. I can't say that it's an easy choice, but it's what's right for us. We still get a little kick out of this picture now when we stumble upon it. 

HO Hurricanes!

These three knuckle heads are part of the Hampton Oaks swim team this summer. It was a great everyday activity and they absolutely love it! It's fun seeing them improve their stokes and succeed at different things! Go Hurricanes! 

Fun practice included a cannonball contest. 

Grandma and Grandpa Stuart!

My dad had a business trip in Road Island so my aren't came a couple days early to hang out with us. It was a good visit and it was fun to play tour guide for my dad for once. He had never been to the Dullas air and space and absolutely loved it. 

It was sun walking through with him because he was able to point out planes and tell you what they were used for and the names. Beats walking around trying to find the signs for all of them!

We even did the space simulator this time and got to sit in a plane and use the controls to move the pitch, rotation, and 

We played lots of games, had lots of ice cream, and just enjoyed having some visitors here! 

WE headed up to the Marine Corps Museum also. This one is always fun even for the kids. 

Until next time. 

Father's Day 2017!

Fathers Day! We didn't do much over the weekend. Saturday we went to the pool and got little relief from the humidity. 

Jer smoked his own ribs for dinner

And was pampered and loved! He is seriously the greatest father, husband, brother and friends that you can have!! We love him and he means the world to us!  

Father and Son time.

Jer took Landon the the indoor range for a little one-on-one time. Landon is a pretty good shot and Jer enjoys teaching him something that he is pretty passionate about. 

Last Day of School 2017!

Last day of school! SO glad to end this year! Ready for summer! 

We headed to some friends for some water fun! 

Mock Swim Meet!

Team Pictures!

Memorized by all the other swimmers. 

Obviously the dive need some work, but he swam so good and won his heat!

Leahs entrance into the pool. She swam the back, freestyle, and butterfly. 

Landon won one of his heats. He swam the Freestyle, back and breast. 

They are getting stronger everyday in their strokes and I'm excited to watch them grow and improve their swimming. 

Awards.

Landon, Leah, and Logan all earned awards this semester at Winding Creek. Good job to my little smarty pants!! 

Landon and Leah had an ice cream social after the awards!