Crazy Kids

Kale rearranging furniture.
And eating everything in sight.

Smores anyone?

Silly Payton (said she had a tatoo):0

Wordless Wednesday

Life on Campbell Street

I've been absent from the blog. No excuse other than enjoying time with my kids and husband - good excuse, right? :) Kale is growing so fast. He is a happy guys but is currently in the "hitting" phase. When we lean in a for a kiss, he often returns with a strong jab to the face...........we're working on changing that! He's also working on his one year molars. His mood has been a bit on the grumpy side lately - can't blame him really.

Payton is getting used to her glasses. She's even admitted once or twice (between saying, "I wish I didn't have glasses mommy") that she can see better with them on. She's enrolled in a Princess Camp at a dance studio twice per week for two weeks; last night was the first night. They dressed up in princess dresses and danced around - who wouldn't love that at her age?? :) She had a ball!

Russ is outside in the scorching heat right now as I type prepping the house to be painted! Our house paint color is undergoing a dramatic change from sunshine yellow to..............TO BE CONTINUED! :)

Happy Summer!

All the better to see you with, my dear

Due to a free vision screening (which we are thankful for) it was determined that Payton should be referred and have her eyes checked at the Children's Hospital. So, without hesitation we scheduled an appointment and here we are!!!! Given my family genetics it was no surprise that she would need some form of vision correction in her lifetime. I have to admit, it made me slightly sad to see her with eyeglasses - not because of the eyeglasses themselves, but because of how old/mature they make her look. She's not my little baby girl anymore:( Pray that she learns to love them!! :)

Litchfield Resort

Happy 13th Birthday Maya!

Silly Ella!

Only one injury!

While staying at the Litchfield Resort, we enjoyed great company, a few birthdays and some pool time! Payton became quite the independent (with a life jacket) swimmer and began jumping in on her own! Kale wasn't too sure of the water but with a little convincing he managed to enjoy a little time in with the family. We had a great time - thanks Litchfields!

Kale's 1 year/family photos

The love of family is life's greatest blessing. Thank you, Lord, for blessing us!

My new addiction....

Sad, but true. Russ and I are both addicted to this scrabble game on our phones. If you are able to download the app and join us - please do! I know I should be doing more productive things with my spare time (and I will, just give me time) but for now I like to sit down and compete in a good scrabble challenge on my phone. Dr. Rammer, if you read this, you would be impressed that I too have taken a love for the game..........maybe next time I visit I can actually compete with you and your mom!!! My username is "rspk" if you want to play!!


2 1/2 more days of school with the students; 3 1/2 more total days of school until............June 7 when I start summer school :( Oh well - I look forward to the afternoons off with my kids - going to the pool or playing in the backyard - whatever it may bring, I am looking forward to it!