Adored

Joseph is getting so BIG!!! He just hit the 6 month mark last week and went in for his check up and shots. He was 19 lbs 8 oz. Dr. Jones said a week or two max until it's time to bump him up for the new carseat. He is proving so far to be our easiet. A real go with the flow kinda kid. Loved the pool last week. Enjoyed the fireworks this weekend. Lights up when talked to and very easily entertains himself when we can't quite get to him fast enough. The kids adore him. We are just so thankful everyday for healthy happy kids.

Saturday Night Fireworks

Sophie (or as Ava calls her Fofie) & Ava watching the fireworks display Saturday night at the block party.

Gone with the Wind

The balloon Ryan picked out at the grocery store for behaving started to sag a little and we decided it would be fun to put his name and address on it in hopes of finding a new pen pal. Little did I know he would be crying an hour later saying it wasn't such a good idea and he misses that old balloon.

2007 Summer T Ball Team

The kids really enjoyed playing T Ball for Coach Aaron Williams. They had a lot of fun and played with a great group of kids. Ava always looked forward to playing with Callie & Ellen. Can't wait until next year. Thank you Aaron & Sandy!!

Summer T Ball

Ryan played his last T ball game of the 2007 Season.

Looking for Lightening Bugs!!

Of course we are looking for lightening bugs in the dirt & corn field after taking a 40 minute tubby and putting on our warm jammie dress right out of the dryer.

Chasing Lightening Bugs!!

Finally catching a lightening bug.

Ava caught this bug and named her Sarah. Then she caught Sara's brother and named him Luke. Her next victim was Sara & Luke's mother that she named Princess. She caught a few more after that, but we lost track. Up until a few weeks ago, her wild and creative imagination would have named them lightening bug #1, #2, & #3.

Push me Higher!!

Rain or Shine

The roads were a little wet when we left to meet Sandy & the kids at the Zoo. We had a great time with the kids and had a relaxing picinic lunch!! There is always something to do at the zoo.

Leader of the Pack

Big Shoes Little Shoes

They were trying to beat Ava & I to the car.

Put me in Coach, I'm ready to play

As Casey waved goodbye, Kaleb & Ava started growling and making lion faces. I think they only thought he could speak "lion."

Omaha Royals

Our first game of the season. We can't wait to catch a fly ball.

HELP!!!

Ryan sweet talked Ava into the club house. Now he has her right where he wants her!!

Big Sis

Thanks for the fish. Tommy loved it. As I am blogging this, Tommy just said "Good fish, wasn't it??" I will have to get the name of the batter again before I hit the grocery store, OR I could just send him over on the nights you cook it. Thanks a million.

Bird Watching

Ava is trying to convince Grandpa to help her catch a bird. I think they both got a kick out of each other.

Shh, I'm hunting wabbits

This seems a little too scary too soon. Tommy got out the bebe gun and the boys did a little target practice. Ryan's wheels were turning. On the way home from Grandma & Grandpa's Ryan asked to put a bebe gun on his Xmas list. Then he asked how far away Xmas was and started whining when I said 6 months. I am sure we will talk about this for many months to come. Thanks Tommy.

We love our grandparents!!

Happy 60th Birthday Grandpa Hughes!! We had a great afternoon with water games, a yummy cook out, and spending precious time with family. Thank you gma & gpa for always thinking of us. We appreciate the times you pick us up for Sunday drives, mornings full of yard work, and fork lift rides at the carpet store. We always try to be on our best behavior. We can't wait to spend many more birthdays together!! xoxo the Hughes family

So Content

All I need is my blankie, my binkie, & my Godmother Aunt Colette.

White Lightening!!

Kaleb won the slip & slide races consistently!! He slid down the slide like a little rocket. I am sure the kids will get more competitive the older they get. It's enjoyable to watch their personalities blossom!!

Brotherly Love

I know I just blogged a family picture of the three kids, but I thought this was adorable. Ryan LOVES Joseph and really enjoyes talking to him & entertaining him. He loves sharing a bedroom and frequently tells Ava to get out of his "Boys Only" room. They were good at the grocery store the other day and I let the kids pick out jammies. Ava, of course picked out a disney jammie dress with ruffles. Ryan picked out Lighting McQueen jammies and made sure it came in a small enough size for Joseph & him to match. So precious. xoxo

Love our Gmas

Ava and Great-Great Gma Mimi Memorial Day weekend. xoxoxo

Quilt Coop

Helping Grandma at the Quilt Coop is always so much fun. Grandma gives us lots of projects. Ava was too busy for the picture. She was in the middle of stringing buttons, beads & jingle bells to make a necklace!!