Road trip X2!!

Jason is driving this beast across country. The truck we ordered broke down- they only had the next size up available (no extra charge) - which is good because we easily fit all of our stuff and also good because I feel happy knowing Optimus prime is keeping both him and Emmy safe as they drive across the country together...

Dave is in the pilot with Ellie - bless him! The last time I called, they were belting scripture scouts and eating candy! 

At the same time, the boys, papa and I headed to Florida! 

We will fly to Kansas City the day after tomorrow to be reunited in love and glory ;)

Letting go of Cray our crayfish.

We've had Cray forever and we decided he would be a LoT happier in the river.

Emmy decided she should be the one who released him.

Setting him free! They were so happy to say goodbye ;)

Our last river walk *snif!

Uncle Dave got to come with us though!

Our favorite rock skipping spot- Dave was as taken with the place as we are.

Ellie caught her traditional daddy long legs and named her "Milipa" at least she is consistent.

Saying goodbye to my favorite place in Columbus.  Every place we go has fun spots- but this is an all time favorite of mine- so many happy moments spent on this river walk.

Pictures for Grammy ;)

This little precious angel

He is a little sleepy-- which is so helpful during our packing crazy life! He will wake up for a few quick smile and then it's back to dreamland 

Father's Day

I have been blessed with amazing fathers in my life! Both of my grandfathers are the best around, my fathers in law are awesome, my brother and brothers in law are amazing, my dad is incredible and Jason is all of those combined!

"he is the strongest. Ever." Emmy and Ellie always are saying "daddy could move/open/save/kill/carry that! He's soooo strong." 

Emmy drew this for daddy. My favorite parts- how happy she drew herself,Jason's beard, the heart, and that the sun is happy too ;)  Isn't she cute!

He takes time to love us-- his working schedule this year has been crazy- and he still takes the time to cuddle.

He is fun - a tickle is always around the corner.

He is patient

He is supportive and a great teacher 

He is the favorite 

He is the favorite 

He is kind

He is helpful

He is good- a righteous, good man 

And there is my dad- world's best papa-- 

My children are immensely blessed to have this man in their world- he is kind and patient, knowledgable and so so fun. Life magical around papa.

We love our papa rich! He is a favorite around here and we couldn't be more thankful that he is ours! Even though we don't get him as often as we would like- I love that it's a lovefest whenever we so get together ;) 

  

** I don't have a pic with grandpa Larry - but we love him too!! We are thankful for what a fun and accepting grandpa he is- even though he is in California, we send our love westward ;)

Just a few more "day in the life" pics

I can't get enough of this baby!

These were taken right after Mother's Day-- the first day that he really smiled at me- 

I just can't decide which pic to post- so I will spare you with a collage ;)

He has rubbed the hair off his side-- luckily- the pompadour hairstyle is so hot right now ;)