9 years and counting....

Nine years ago today Brady and I were married. Or, as Brady put in the other day, 9 years, 4 kids and 256,000 diapers ago! I can't believe it's been so long. He's such an amazing guy and I'm so very blessed! He takes such good care of me, and he's my best friend.
I know he has all kinds of plans for the day, and I've already been surprised with beautiful roses and a photo of the two of us on the wall (the first we've had taken since we were married).
I love you so much, sweetie! Happy Anniversary!

Mama has a new toy!

Brady finally gave into all of my whining about not owning a point and shoot camera to take pictures of the kids and bought me a new little camera! I'm so very excited, and I already have more pictures than I can handle.... so I'll share a few with all of you!



Here's how we found the boys sleeping the other morning, it was so sweet.



My "two babies" as Vancey calls himself and Lilah. He loves her so much, but still misses being the baby!



Here she is! 5 months old already! It's unbelievable how quickly time flies by.



And last but not least, Vance giving a "funny face" for the camera. What a ham!

Laundry Troubles...

Let me begin this post by saying that I'm very tired lately. I don't know, however, if that is excuse enough for what I am about to confess.
Yesterday morning, as usual, I threw in a load of laundry when I awoke. I grabbed the basket of 'colors' and dumped the basket into the machine, threw in the soap and started the washer. I realized that Brady had put a throw blanket from the studio in the basket, but for some reason I didn't check the cleaning instructions on the tag. About 30 minutes later I went to switch the load to the dryer. The throw blanket had disintegrated. There were pieces of it on EVERY item of clothing in the load. It was full of fuzz from the blanket. What a mess!
You would think that after 15+ years of doing laundry on an almost daily basis I would be above such mistakes....

We're still alive

Our internet problem continues.... obvious by my lack of posting!
Don't worry, we're trying to figure out the best course of action and hopefully soon I'll be back to posting all the time. I know you all have been missing it immensely! *sigh*

Meanwhile... while I have internet for a moment.... I'll try to update everyone on our exciting life.
Let's see, on Father's day we had a fun day with daddy downtown, we walked the boardwalk, ate lunch in the park and generally had a wonderful time. We took some adorable pictures but I don't have them on my computer. I am so incredibly proud of "my baby's daddy" (ala Michelle Obama). He's a wonderful father and husband, who loves his family above anything else. We love you, hon!

Cristy had her wedding and all of the kids participated. They were awfully cute in their tuxes and dresses! It was a beautiful wedding, but VERY hot!





On the fourth of July we had a great time out at Shan's, playing lots of volleyball, eating lots of food and, of course, pie! We took the opportunity to take a photo of GG and Papa with all of their Great Grandkids. It was so sweet! We will be emailing it to everyone who wants it, leave a comment if you are one!



Okay, well I'm off to the races! We've had several late nights in a row and I'm afraid we're all tired and cranky, but house work never rests, so neither do I! :>P I'm finishing the kitchen and then laying my cranksters down for LONG naps.
Cheers!