Car Ride

So, 3 kids in the car for 17+hours both ways leaves a lot of time for getting on each others nerves. They actually did really well, they watched a lot of movies, read books and colored. And some of the time, they would pick on each other...I think Chris was seeing his past car trips with his sisters with these 3.

Carter loved to lay his head on Kennedy's carseat, she then started patting his head

Bailey practicing her stretch for cheerleading...look at that form

We have decided that we can definitely do roadtrips as a family.

Skiing in June

How could I forget? On Liberty campus there is this place called Snowflex, where you can ski and tube year around. This is Chris's dream come true I think. It is some sort of carpet like substance that they put water on to make it seem like the slopes. They tried to take the kids on the tubing hill, but it was closed, apparently it is only open from 6-midnight. I guess he will have to go next time.

Next Stop...

Lynchburg, VA...

Our next visit was with our friends Matt and Sunday, we met them when we lived in KY. It has been a few years since we have seen them, but we picked up right where we left off. They have 2 kids, Jonah (my boyfriend...don't worry Chris knows) and Emma. We had such a great time just hanging out.

Matt's parents live in Appomatix and we decided to go visit them and go fishing, swimming, and eat. It again was pretty HOT, so when we got to the dock, Kennedy was not a big fan.

Bailey for once not closing her eyes and smiling like normal


Carter fishing with David, Matt's dad...Carter loved it and caught one of the biggest fish of the day


And there it is...


This is how I felt too, I guess she really is like me


Here is sweet Emma with the fish she caught


Matt and his parents all teach at Liberty University (Matt and Sunday went to school there as well), so we ventured up to the top of Liberty Mountain. It was so beautiful up there, and we got some great pictures.

Emma, Jonah and Carter

Matt and Chris with Bailey and Kennedy

Sunday and me with the girls

Sunday and me with all the kids

Headed out East

Well, our family decided this year we would take a road trip to the East Coast to see some of our friends. Just imagine...3 kids (3 and under) and a pregnant lady...there were some interesting time (more to come later). Overall, it was a great trip and I am glad we decided to do it.

First stop...Durham, NC

My best friend, Candy lives in Durham, where her husband is very close to finishing up his residency/fellowship. Hopefully they will move back soon, but until then we have to look forward to the daily phone calls and trips like this. She just had her second little boy, Wyatt, in May, so this was a great time to meet him.

Me and baby Wyatt...he was so precious


The kids decided to play in the kiddie pool and sprinkler...it was so cute and definitely helped with the HOT temps.


Kennedy didn't always like to get sprayed or wet, so daddy was the safest place.


The boys decided to strip down to play outside...this was the one that concealed his stuff. They took turns climbing in the water table and sitting on it. The things kids do.

We then went to a pool one day, again it was HOT....here are Carter and Kohen eating snacks with Chris and Kyle

Love this picture....Chris was trying to cheese like Bailey always does. Kennedy is looking at them like they are crazy

This would have been perfect if Carter would have been looking at the camera, oh well, still cute

Candy and Wyatt, chilling at the pool

Way TOO Long...

Jennifer, Michelle and I used to hang out all the time when we were growing up. I can remember the countless sleepovers together, especially those at Michelle's house when we would campout on the trampoline. However, then we all graduated, moved, went to different schools, got married, and started having kids. We have always kept in touch, just haven't always seen each other. So, when Jen was in town we decided to meet over at Aunt Pat and Uncle Frank's house...just like old times. It was great to get our kids together to play and catch up with each other. Man, I sure do miss them.

Jen, Larry and Nathaniel


Michelle, Malachi, and Noah


As you can see, Bailey loved Nathaniel...she was so cute with him. She was pretty fond of Larry too


Look at this guy...so adorable.

Meet Nathaniel Duran

My cousin, Jennifer, had a baby last October, and most of our family is just now meeting him. You as why, well Jennifer moved to Alaska almost 2 yrs ago with her husband. So, she has not been home since she had Nathaniel. They finally got some vacation time and headed back home. So, I thought it would be nice to throw her a LONG overdue shower for Nathaniel. It was great to get our family together, and allow those who could to meet Nathaniel and of course see Jennifer. It was a great day, and he is adorable...



Me, Nathaniel and Jen


Nathaniel and my cousin Debbie...isn't he so cute.

We are having a......

WHO KNOWS.....We decided that this time we were not going to find out, well Chris decided that for us. I have finally come to grips with it, and know that it will be here soon enough. Sorry to kind of throw my pregnancy in one of my other post, thought you all would like it. This picture was taken about 6 or 7 weeks ago, but at least you get to see it. We will find out the exact date our last little bundle will arrive in a couple of weeks when I schedule my c-section. We have no names yet, so if you ask and we say no, we are not lying. It will probably be in the hospital that we finally decide on one. Enjoy the pic :)