Family

I am very fortunate. I have been blessed with amazing siblings and lots of them. There are five kids total in my family and we are pretty spread apart in age. I am the oldest, coming in at 27. Risa, the youngest just turned 13. (Happy birthday, Risa!) When Caleb was born I was 12 years old and when Risa was born I was 14. I was always the mother hen and if you ask them they will probably tell you that I still treat them like I'm their second mother. I wouldn't have had it any other way. My heart overflows with thankfulness that I was born into this family with these amazing people as my siblings. I enjoy watching them grow up and cannot wait to see what direction God takes their lives in.

Caleb and Risa came this week to spend a couple of days with us while they are off of school for the summer and we have really had a great time. I thoroughly enjoy hanging out with them and getting to watch them spend time with Adalyn. She has A LOT of cool aunts and uncles.

Of course while they were here, I had to get them in front of my camera. They wanted new pictures for their MySpace so I was able to talk them into it.

Caleb and Risa, thanks for putting up with me and letting me take your pictures... again. I love you guys!

~ Risa ~

- Caleb -

Adalyn

Taken right before nap time. Sleepy eyes. Sweet baby girl.

Bath Time in Black & White

Fun in the tub. She LOVES her rubber ducky.

4th of July Weekend

Wow, we had a busy weekend. We travelled to Jacksonville, Texas for a 4th of July party and family reunion. We had a great time, but I think I am still worn out! Thank goodness Adalyn is such a good baby, otherwise I don't know what I would do. I slacked on my picture taking duties this weekend, so I only have a few to share. I am still getting the hang of juggling the baby and the camera. =)

Adalyn & Mammer - her great grandmother.

Adalyn & cousin Jacob.

(**Note to new moms - the Bumbo makes an excellent traveling highchair!**)

Adalyn & cousin Sarah.

I hope you all had a great weekend with friends and family!

Little Miss Sunshine...

...at the pool yesterday wearing her new shades. Too cute!

They stay on her face for about two seconds before she has them off and in her mouth.

Adalyn's New Toy

Adalyn got a new toy. Over the next year I'm sure we will spend hours in the back yard playing with her new swing. I can't wait!

Holy Cow!

That's right. Those are the words that came out of my mouth when I saw what is pictured below in the middle of the road while driving home from the grocery store. I paused for a second and then burst into laughter as I realized the irony of my statement.

(I guess technically it is a bull, not a cow but still very funny.)