Everything Under the Sun

I have been the world's worst blogger and I don't know why. Blogging always makes me feel better and I really enjoy doing it. Some of these pictures are from the summer, but better late than never!

Breakfast boy

We got Elliot tickets to the circus for Father's Day and took the Dettmars along with us. I love this shot of Jaycie and Carter holding hands. I didn't even tell them to do it!

Elliot is just as mesmerized as Lucas. I guess I should have included whatever they were watching in the shot, but I just love Lucas' face when he's seeing something new for the first time.

A couple pics from 4th of July: We went up to Prescott for the weekend with the fam and ate caramel corn, played farts in a bottle and enjoyed an amazing display of fireworks. I was kinda sad that he didn't want to snuggle me - he was perfectly content in his Dad's lap making noises and apparently sticking out his tongue.

Is it just me or is she getting more and more beautiful?

Just another PPP lunch date. That's me in there rockin' the airplane. It always scares the bigger kids and I love it.

I'm not sure what he's thinking right now, but I really like this expression

Happiest girl alive award goes to Whitney

We bum off as many free rides as we can on this thing

My Dad was in town for his birthday so we went to celebrate at Mary Coyles. If you've never been you really need to go. We ordered the mountain - and finished every last bite!

Jaxson and Jaycie

The before shot

After

While Stacie, Caitlin and Amelia were here we had the chance to go to the Cardinals Training Camp at NAU. We left REALLY early and it poured the entire day, but it was a perfect day trip for all of us. The Dettmars caravan-ed with us and we had a great time.

Jaycie wanted her hair done just like Caitlin's. They had matching shirts too!

Carter and Jaycie

Two of the best ladies around. I was pretty horrible about taking pics while they were here and it makes me sad.

His favorite place to be.

Group shot

Caitlin and Lucas

Crashed the second we got on the road

Caitlin woke up early to do Jaycie's hair for the 1st day of school. Jaycie was SO proud of her waves!

The finished product!

Wearing Jaycie's princess hat while watching the garbage truck collect the trash. A good mix of masculine and feminine.

New undies from Netty. He wears them all the time around the house (over his diaper) cuz I just think it's adorable!

Elliot's Grandpa passed away recently so all the family was able to come and be together. We had a great time seeing them and we miss them already!

Sporting Aunt Stephanie's cowgirl boots. He walked like Forrest Gump because he couldn't bend his knees!

Prescott Getaway

We have really been making the most of this summer with the kids. Swimming, play dates, movies, library excursions and vacations have kept us quite busy and the little ones perfectly entertained. I love summer because I can be with the kids all the time without strict schedules or responsibilities. Here are some pics of our (first) trip to the cabin (4th of July pics to follow).

The best girl I've ever known:

The love of my life:

Eating a pizza in town square... It was a good thing I checked the weather when I packed because it was FREEZING COLD!

I love taking pictures of him with his Dad. There is something so sweet about that big hand holding those tiny fingers.

He dried the slide with his butt so Jaycie could go down. What a gentleman!

Gettin' ready for bed

We have to have a fire every night according to Jaycie

On our way to slide rock we found the cutest cafe and enjoyed a delicious lunch in their garden. It was very picturesque!

The squishiest face around!

Swimmin Lessons!

Lucas has been taking lessons for a couple weeks now and up until today HATED EVERY SECOND! He would cry when it was his turn and then as soon as it was over he would snuggle the heck out of me (which I love). But today he found the joy in swimming. Therefore, I will not post previous video of his crying because it will only break your hearts (trust me). Soon to come: the new and improved and totally capable of swimming - Lucas! Anyway, here he is resting up afterwards and enjoying an otter pop.

His partner in crime!

I could not love him more! (Or her)

This one took me a while..

We have already made a couple of trips to the splash park and let me tell you - Lucas is a fan of all things water. He can't get enough! This is going to be a great summer.

Checking out the ducks..

Whitney. Enjoying a cookie. In a bikini. What could be better?

cousins!

Jaycie with a mustache!

My Mother's Day breakfast in bed. I am so spoiled!

Just asking for kisses

Cute sleepy time pictures:

Holding Bear Bear so tight. She says it helps her to not have bad dreams.

I love how she is snuggled into his side

FLAVORS OF PHOENIX

Me and my mom with our wonderful date Zach. He even opened my car door for me.. Well, actually the door was on child lock but I know he would've done it anyway.

Course 1 Tuna Carpaccio with blood orange (see photo - YUM)

Course 2 Gnocchi with spring vegetables and parmesan

Course 3 Roasted scallops, arugula and olive oil

Course 4 Veal tenderloin with morels and foie gras

Course 5 Myriad of desserts

He's the greatest.

Thursday was a half day and THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! If you can't tell, I'm super excited about that. No more waking up to an alarm, packing lunches, setting out clothes, rushing to find matching socks, or arguing with Jaycie about whether she can or cannot wear her cowgirl boots. We went to PPP to clebrate and have lunch with Ab and the kids. Here is Lucas in all of his handsomeness...

Messy face Whitney

A sort of sly half smile to appease the picture taker

Elliot took Jaycie to the bookstore to find the perfect book to start off the summer. I found her outside on her beanbag reading it! I LOVE that she enjoys reading {just like her mother}.

When I get out the camera to capture a sweet little moment (we have so many) this is what he does. "You wanna see somethin' great, I'll show you somethin' great!"

Stuck