Grant is 7!

I will never have enough pictures of my babies sleeping!

Yes, getting him to have clothes on is still a struggle at age 7!

He asked for KitKats for his birthday

The requested birthday meal - hot dogs, french fries and jello with marshmellows

So this is a non birthday party year, so things were pretty low key. He picked a DQ blizzard cake for his birthday and of course hot dogs for dinner. Yes, still hot dogs. This year he tried to mandate that only hot dogs be consumed for dinner. Seeing as how there are a few ladies in the family that aren't major hot dog fans, an exception was made - because Mom said so and she doesn't love hot dogs!

The annual birthday quiz...

1) WHAT IS YOUR NAME? Grant

2) HOW OLD ARE YOU? 7

3) WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE COLOR? Orange

4) WHO IS YOUR BEST FRIEND? Zachary

5) WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? A vet and a farmer

6) WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE? Kung Fu Panda

7) WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW? Ninjago

8) WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BOOK? Farts Around the World (thank you so very much Auntie Amber! Still again)

9) WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY? Everything

10) WHAT MAKES YOU SAD? When my daddy yells at me

11) WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD? Hot Dogs 

12) WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SONG? Shut Up and Dance 

13) WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GAME TO PLAY? Sorry

14) WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE GIFT? Remote control boats

We went and played lazer tag as a family and he got a few new sports things. Pops took him golfing that morning and I am pretty sure their day started with circus peanuts!

Father's Day

Father's Day is always special because it is around Grant's birthday and it always makes me think of the night that we went to the hospital to have him - Father's Day, but he was born the next day! There was a little pre-Father's Day fishing trip to Canada.

I guess shaving wasn't allowed on the fishing trip?

Anyway, I think Brandon had a perfect day! (what Sunday isn't perfect when you get a nap?!)

Our Syd

We are so lucky to have my parents close by to help with the kids, but there were times when we needed a babysitter and Sydney was always our choice. The kids loved her! Sadly, Syd is growing up too and she is off to college now - some college that has an I in it, but the colors aren't orange and blue - but we still love her anyway! Thanks Syd for always saying yes!

Kitchen Remodel

BEFORE...

Safety first - don't worry I won't drop this on your head!

Always nice when a friend comes to help too!

We  returned from spring break to find our remodel in full swing!
DURING...

AFTER....

Hey look today I got the counters cleared off!

It took a few months, but we couldn't be happier with the results!

Last Day of School

School was out early this year because we didn't really have any snow days. So let summer begin! Here are the last day of school pictures and we celebrated with a picnic on the square with friends.

Golfing with Pops

This was supposed to be a family evening of golf, but one little boy who shall remain nameless lost the privilege and had to stay at home. So Pops took the ladies golfing! She may not be terrific but she might have hit the ball further than me once or twice and she looks so dang cute!

Mother's Day

It was a beautiful Mother's Day. The kids did a singing program with Sunday School at church and I tried not to think that it might be the last year that Elizabeth would be participating in that! The gentlemen then treated the moms to brunch afterwards. Following lunch we thought it would be a good idea to take pictures some pictures outside because it was so beautiful out. This photo shoot got a little carried away and by the time we got to the car Brandon was in misery because of his outdoor allergies. Apparently he thought we could have done with a few less pictures - which is kind of ironic considering he isn't in any of them! Sorry honey, next time speak up sooner!