Mom / Dad - What are the stories behind these pics?

OK OK OK - I know it's been awhile

Here are some random pictures (Kyler's school pictures, kids, etc)

These 1st ones are Kyler's school pics from a couple weeks ago and Kyler's 5th Birthday Cake.

We're finally painting the house and covering the boring white... Here is the kitchen Before and After.

Jake had an awesome year wrestling. I'm so proud of the way he worked hard and kept going when it was tough. We're just waiting for next fall to come around - him and Kyler will be wrestling!

Last, but not least - MaKenna got a new haircut Saturday. She has to do her "pose" for the picture of course.

Gettin' Closer...

I'd like to post some current pictures, but thought I would finish with the old ones first. August was a busy month, here are some pictures to wrap it up...

Kids made a little tie-dye:

BEFORE
AFTER

Kyler loves to make "Potions"

MaKenna went shopping with her friends and her own money (without mom!)

Kyler learned to ride his bike without training wheels

Kyler gave up on the 2 wheels and went for 3...

Aqua Fria camping trip

Jake rode his dirt bike all the way up to the lake!

First Day of School

Jake - 4th grade

MaKenna - 2nd grade

Kyler - Preschool

Time to catch up...

OK, so a lot has happened since Easter. The pigs got big and butchered... MaKenna's tooth grew in and she lost 4 more... Last day of school... Summer vacation... 1st day of school... Fall Break... Halloween... (hopefully this gets posted before Thanksgiving).

Here are some highlight photos:

(JUNE)
Jake turned 9...






(JULY)
MaKenna made it to 7 (going on 15)...




(AUGUST)
Boys' Camping and Fishing Trip

Easter, 1st Tooth and Pigs

I'll keep this short and sweet. Here are pictures of the kids making their Easter eggs.

MaKenna lost her 1st tooth.

Kyler - I mean Farmer Jones got a couple little pigs. We aren't naming them, because they are not pets. When they get bigger, they will go to the market and then we'll have BACON! (Kyler is getting more "OK" with this as the time goes.) I keep telling the kids that when the time comes, they won't mind.... Trust Me!!

Spring Break... the Final Chapter

Day 8 - Wednesday: We went to "The Farm". Kyler loves this place. We saw cows, horses, baby pigs, baby chicks, ponies, a baby calf, and a baby turkey, sheep, and played on a Fine Red Tractor.

Day 9 - Thursday: The kids spent the day with dad. They went to Scott's shop several times. They played in the sunflowers, picked corn, saw the cows, got dirty...

Day 10 - Friday: We went to Denver again. This time we went with Mel, Tim, Chad and Tyler. We went bowling and then ate at Casa Bonita's. Bowling was fun and Casa Bonita's was crazy. If you have never seen a Casa Bonita's, google it. They are huge and have waterfalls with cliff divers for entertainment. It's not known for its food, but it wasn't too bad.

Day 11 - Saturday: we did lots and lots of errands and the kids were really patient and helpful.

Day 12 - Sunday: Enjoyed a nice quiet day at home. We had Easter dinner with our neighbors and enjoyed the sunshine.

Spring Break... Part 2

Day 5 - Sunday: Went to church and relaxed

Day 6 - Monday: Went to the library so everyone could check out books and movies. Jake and MaKenna have their own library cards now.

Day 7 - Tuesday: We went to Denver and went to the Museum of Nature and Science. We looked at Dinosaurs exhibits, space exhibits, wildlife from all the continents, and played in the kids discovery zone.

TO BE CONTINUED...