What a great DAD!!

Our kids are so blessed to have such a loving, hardworking, and patient dad!!! He is so great with each of them, and making it a point to spend a little time each day with each one of them. I love that he works so hard to provide for us, and even when things get a little crazy he always seems to calm them down. We love you so much Chris, and thank God for you everyday!! I definitely couldn't do any of this without him! Happy Father's Day!

Strike turns 4!!!

On Friday night our Sunday School class had our monthly social at the Naturals game. It was a lot of fun, and the weather was perfect. It was a special night as the Naturals mascot, Strike, turned 4, and celebrated by having several of his friends (other mascots) come to the party!! 6 months ago Carter really didn't want to have anything to do with mascots, but now he loves them, the girls on the other hand not so much!!



Had to get Carter with the cow from our favorite place to eat


This is Louie the Cardinal and actually the guy who is my mascot at Gravette was in Louie that night. Carter felt special that he actually knew one of the mascots. He did such a great job as Louie, I was a proud coach!!

We are not sure what these 2 (Carter and Jaxon) were talking about, but it seemed so serious. I am sure we will have many nights of these boys together talking about who knows what.

It's certainly not like Nana's...

...but it is refreshing!!! Chris got this for the kids the other day, and they loved their first time in it. It is a great way to cool off when we just want to chill at home in the evenings

Splish, Splash

Bentonville has this really great splash park, and our playdate was held there a couple of weeks ago. The kids loved it, and I think most of the fathers would have too had they been there.



Carter and his friends Lydia and Braeson


And this is what Kennedy and Bailey did most of the time...EAT!! Bailey actually got out there in the water, but I am not sure K did at all, maybe next time.

Bring on the fish...

The past 2 weekends Chris has taken the 3 older kids to Fishing Derbys. They were so excited, especially Carter. First up was Centerton, and although it was packed, each kids caught 2-3 fish. Success if you ask me. Second up was Decatur, and although they didn't catch but 1 fish, they got some good prizes that made up for it.

These are from Centerton...

Crazy trip to SDC

In the midst of t-ball tournament we had already scheduled a trip to SDC with some of our good friends the Boyers. So, we decided to still parttake in some of the fun of the getaway weekend. Chris probably didn't think it was fun driving back and forth on Thursday, but it was still fun to get to hang with them for a little bit.

On Thursday we went to Silver Dollar City, and although HOT it was so fun... (I love K's hand on her hip)


Carter and Ella


The girls on the carousel, K really did like it once it started going

Molly showing off her 1 and only tooth!!! She did so great the whole day

The girls on the steps before bedtime...bungee cords are a great toy (or "leash" for your puppy)

And of course we swam on Friday...this was Molly's first swim and she liked it

And then she wanted a nap...

Not #1 but still a CHAMPION to us!!!

Carter finished up his first year of Tball on Saturday night in the Championship game. Although we finished up 2nd, they still did an amazing job this year. Chris was the coach, and considering this was his first year coaching, and not knowing any of the kids he did a GREAT job. We were consistently the 2nd place team, only losing to one other team all season. All in all I think it was very successful, and Carter had a great time which is all that matters.

Look how proud he is...


Daddy handing him his trophy


Our team, minus one little guy

The 1st and 2nd place teams

Our friend Dustin and his wife Jennifer coached the 1st place team, and their son Braeson played on it. It was hard for Carter and Braeson to play against each other at some times, but they did great not taking it easy on each other. Look how serious Braeson it...

Thanks to all our friends and family that came out to some of Carter's games. He loved having you all there and we really appreciated it.