Caleb is 9

Today Caleb is 9 years old. He doesn't look to happy but he is going through a stage where he doesn't like smiling for cameras. He is the family comedian. He is always teasing or being goffy. We love his fun personality. He is a little guy but always can hold his own. He still like to sit with mom and dad and really enjoys individual time with us. He loves to be outside and play with friends. We love him so much.

Caleb got a bike andhe is so excited. He also got walkie talkies. He and Lance already have plans on how they are going to use them.

Phoenix Police Department

Yesterday for scouts we were able to take a tour of the new Phoenix Police Station. We have been there before but the tour was very different then the first one. It was a lot of fun and the boys really enjoyed it.

Caleb and Seth got handcuffed.

Now we got to take a look at the police car.

The boys loved getting inside.

The holding cells are always fun.

Her our police officer was explaining some of the things that the criminals have to do when the get taken to jail.

Briauna is 3

Today is my baby girl's birthday and she is not feeling well. She is such a sweet girl. We all love her so much. She loves her brothers and sister. She is very cuddly and has such a cute smile. She loves to play with her babies and is a good mommy. She still has her DD aka her blanket. She also still sucks her thumb. We love her so much and are so thankful for her everyday.

Here she is opening her gifts with help from the brothers.

July Birthday Party

Every July we celebrate Lance, Caleb, and Briauna's birthdays together. This year we had it at our home with friends and family. They kids had fun and enjoyed the fun gifts and money they received.

Briauna was helping pick up and decided to wear my shoes to put them away.

My July babies

Briauna loved opening gifts.

Lance got another Awesome shirt from Uncle Scott and Aunt Andrea. He got one last year and wears it all the time.

Caleb enjoyed his gifts.

One cake for all the kids.

It was a fun afternoon and we are so grateful for the friends and family that came to celebrate with us.

Swim Team 2010

Every summer the kids do swim team at a local pool. They really enjoy it and have fun with the friends that they get to see every year. We can't wait for next year. I take pictures throughout the summer so here are a few.

Lance is a great swimmer. His best stroke is freestyle and he is so fast. I love to watch him swim because it is so crazy to see how fast he is. It was a joke that John and I teased him that we would cut his hair if it slowed him down. Well, he still has his hair.

Caleb is also a great swimmer. His best stroke is also freestyle. He won a lot of first place ribbons this year. He really enjoys swimming.

Caleb is getting ready to race.

Caleb doing backstroke.

Garrett had a bit of a harder year. There are not to many older kids that do swim team. The age group that he races sometimes goes from 13 - 17 year olds. He has such a good attitude and really got a lot faster throughout the year. His best stroke is backstroke.

Her he is doing his stroke.

Lance is ready to race.

Lance doing butterfly

The last meet of the year they do an adult relay. Here is John ready to race.

John almost finished.

Lance is 11

I can hardly believe that my little Lancie is 11 today. It is so strange. My kids keep growing up so fast. Lance is such a good boy. He is very strong willed and we believe that eh should be on a debate team because he would always win. He is very athletic and loves music. Part of his birthday was the Daughtry concert but we also got him a MP3 player with all his favorite songs on it. He loves it. We love him so much and are proud of what a good kid he is.