Farewell

Corey's Grandpa Barlow passed away last week. He was a wonderful man. He was very proud of his family, he left behind a great legacy (150+ grand and great grandkids) and some big footsteps to fill. My kids have been very lucky to have known some of the their great grandparents and they will miss visiting with him.

My favorites on Friday

Ever since I sprained my ankles Emery has taken to wearing my ankle wraps to bed. As soon as I take them off at night she slides them on. 

(notice she is sleeping in the trundle now, the crib is gone, sniff, sniff, but she loves her big bed!!However she doesn't keep covers on any better than before.)

A very merry unbirthday

Even though school ends tomorrow, we couldn't let it end without one last celebration. Brendan's teacher has been letting all the kids with summer birthdays have a chance to celebrate this week. I thought that was such a good idea, having a summer birthday myself, I understand how it feels to miss out on that. Hailey, Emery and I showed up with doughnuts for everyone and he was thrilled.

 I had to get one last picture with his teacher, Miss Freeman, before we move on to 3rd grade. I have said it before, but we really got some good teachers this year and we are going to miss them.

A good start

My kids are not officially out of school until the end of this week, but it sure feels like summer already. Friday was hot, really hot. I picked up the kids from school and we headed to Sonic. Nothing like a good drink to start the weekend. Then we spent the rest of the day and most of Saturday in the pool. It's up and ready to go and everybody enjoyed it.

  

 Like everything else, Emery thinks she can do it all on her own, she kept trying to dive right out of our arms.

 The boys always play so nicely in the pool. They are so quiet you hardly even notice them and are so gentle with each other. Makes me so proud.

My Favorites on Friday

I can't believe another week has gone by, I feel like the days just go so fast right now. 

Over the Memorial day weekend, we bought a new pool to put up. The kids are excited about it, but the big box it came in was enough entertainment for the whole weekend. I cut some holes in it for windows and it became their clubhouse. They ate lunch and dinner in it and at one point Carter was even in there with the younger kids. 

(Just a little note- notice Emery's jacket. I couldn't not force one on her all winter, but she insisted having it on all weekend. She didn't need it and I was begging her take it off, but just gave up. She knows what she wants and when she wants it!)