Photo Shoot

Jason is the BEST husband and father, but photographer he is not. Let me clarify - when he takes pictures, he does a good job, but he doesn't take them very often. But, that's probably because I usually have the camera because I LOVE taking pictures. So, anyway, I decided to try and get a good picture of me and the kids myself. See what ya think!

Me and my baby!

Ok Caden, we need you in the picture.


Better, now look at the camera.

Ok, now Gracie smile and Brenna look this way. And what am I doing? Ugh. Brenna, the camera please.

Oops, lets get back in there Caden. Look at the camera baby girl.

Almost. Ok Brenna, just don't start crying, forget the camera.

Good enough!

Little Joe

Brain and Laura came to a big roping in town. They stayed Friday night with us and we enjoyed getting to hang out with them. Then we got to see Brian rope on Saturday and a little on Sunday, too. I think the kids really enjoyed watching him "catch the cow". Gracie told me that when she gets big she wants to "ride the horse and catch a cow, too, like Uncle Brian".

We also got to ride Brian's horse, Little Joe. Don't let the name fool you... he's anything but little! He's older, I think Laura said 17 years old. She called him a grandpa horse so Gracie could understand. :) So he's more mellow, and more kid friendly. But he sure is tall! A gentle giant. It was so much fun to lope him around - I could do that all day. The kids didn't want to get off of him either. I bet they will be asking to go to Aunt Laura and Uncle Brian's house to ride agian in the near future!

Thanks for taking pictures Aunt Laura!!

I think she inherited her momma's love for horses.

Still smiling.

Caden's turn.

He wanted to go fast!

Smiling too!

Love this picture!

My turn!

We're all smiles on top of a horse!

Slip 'N Slide

Gracie is 4!

I LOVE to look through old pictures. I mean, isn't that what pictures are for, to look at and remember the times they captured. I wanted to share some old and new pictures of my birthday girl. She has grown and changed so much. I don't want to imagine what life would be like without my Gracie!

June '06 - so sweet. My chubby little newborn.

June '07 - walking. She started at 10 months.

June '08 - sassy! That started at 15 months!

June '09 - little fish. Yes, that's the same swim suit. Good thing they stretch, I hadn't baught a new one for her yet.

June '10 - fairy princess. She's a girly girl who likes to play in the mud!

Happy Birthday to my sweet Big Girl!

Just Like Her Daddy!

Gracie got some money for her birthday so we told her she could use some to buy a toy and put the rest in her savings. So I took her to Target to pick out a toy to buy with her money. We looked at all the princess and Tinker Bell toys. We looked at all the boy's things. We looked at everything. This is what she picked out.

It's actually a vaccum and dust buster in one. It really does pick up dirt, too.

Hey, if it makes her happy...
And I'm sure Jason is proud!

Gracie's 4th Birthday Party!

Gracie is 4 years old on June 30th. I cannot believe it! She is definitely growing up! She is into princesses and Tinker Bell. She asked for a castle cake, so I made one. It was a lot of fun! Here are some pictures of her party.

Time to sing the "Happy Birthday' song! Luke and Carter are ready for cake!

She got a little shy and wouldn't put her drink down to blow out the candle.

GG helping Caden eat his cake.

Jason and Papa eating cake and homemade ice cream.

Grandpa David and Uncle Jeremy

Great Grandpa (I think he was hitting a balloon! He's still a kid at heart :), Great Grandma, Mandi, Christin and Titus.

Jennifer.. pretty in pink!

Brenna looking at Averi.

Lets open some presents!

Allie, Mallory and Ethan looking on. She loves to color, draw and cut!

She got lots of bubbles and girly things! :)

GG, Mimi, and Brenna.

Gracie and her good friend Luke.

Great Grandma and Brenna!

Thanks for coming everyone! You make birthday parties so much fun!!

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