Barefoot Blue Jean Night...

Back in September, Chris and I went to see Jake Owen, Eli Young Band, and someone else (can't remember who) on Jake's Days of Gold Tour.  We had a great time, and enjoyed the new Walmart AMP.  How lucky are we that we have this new concert venue in NWA?  Never did I think we would have all of this...

 

There were several of our friends that went to the concert as well and sat in the lawn.  We however, got actual seats (less waiting, dryer-it rained most of that day, etc).  But it was nice to get to see our friends and hang out a little bit before the concert...

 Emily and me...

 Look who also came out with some of her friends...and seriously Chris doesn't have a serious face...

 Except here when we made him...the funny thing was Amber and her friends were like 10 rows behind us...small world...

 Danielle and Daniel were there too, and sat in the grass...Daniel had a hard time letting us live down that we were in seats...

 I posted this as well, bc it never fails when Daniel is taking a picture of Danielle and I, Chris almost ALWAYS photo bombs...those boys!

 

 Here is Jake, we had a great time and he did a good job!  And if you haven't been to one of his concerts or don't know anything about him, he goes barefoot during his concerts...can we say splitters? :)

Chuck E Cheese & Ninja Turtles...

Once again my dad was SO brave and took Carter to play at Chuck E Cheese, to lunch and then to see Ninja Turtles for his birthday outing.  My kids LOVE this and look forward to it every year.  I love that he started doing this, and that they love spending this one on one time out with him!  Molly still hasn't gotten hers, but she was VERY upset that she didn't get to go on this date with them.  Her time will be coming!

 

#lovethistradition...

Southern Charm...Another Year...

Here we are, another year of Southern Charm...I think these have been my favorite dresses and shirts.  I just love the colors and how cute all the girls looks.  I may be a little bias, but we definitely have the best looking group...

 

 Look at that determination on Carter's face...

One day I am sure Brady, Kennedy, Bailey, Paisley and Molly are all going to want to take part as well.  I guess we need to find 3 more boys and then we have a team...

 

#maybenextyear

Labor Day & The Clothesline Fair...

What better way to spend our Labor Day Weekend, than to watch kickoff of Razorback football, The Clothesline Fair, and lots of sleepovers at Nana's.

 

Started our weekend off with Nana picking all the kids up from school, and boy did they LOVE that.  She really is the best!  Then came Saturday morning, PARADE TIME...

Here the girls are off decked out in the Razorback tanks that Aunt Ashley made...the best!!!

 Our sweet kids getting ready to get on trailer for the parade...this is their 3rd year, and they love it more and more each year...

 All the little spectators waiting for the parade to begin...

 Oh man, its getting SO close...love how they are lined up so nicely...

 Sweet boy...he didn't even throw me that candy :(

 We had a little break, and then it was first performance time...they did SO good.  They learned a new routine this year, and had a new caller, so it was good to see it all come together...

 It was so fun to have Candy, Kohen and Wyatt come to watch...love these boys so much!

 This little boy has Aunt Candy wrapped around his finger...he ended somehow getting her to agree to let him stay the night...seriously...wrapped!

 They have competitive square dancing groups as well (the older kids), and we stayed and watched most of them after Paige and Carter were done.  The kids loved it and had the best time just hanging out.

 Of course had to get one of us...so glad that she got to experience her first Clothesline Fair...

 The sleepover...



Cake and Carl Edwards...

Carter's big asks for this birthday this year:  POOL PARTY at Nana's (Carl Edwards Themed-gets that from me..ha), and a SLEEPOVER with some of his friends at our NEW house.  Considering we moved into the NEW house literally 1 week before his party, this was a little crazy.  But let's be honest 5 little boys wouldn't care if there were boxes everywhere or not.  Heck, that just gives them more things to hide behind while they are having their nerf gun wars...

 

Carter has literally asked for a pool party 7 of his 8 years, and the one year he didn't ask he was 2 and well that just doesn't count.  He LOVES having pool parties, and for the 2nd year in a row he doesn't want any girls there.  Sad but TRUE, he likes those boy parties.

 

My friend Jackie made the cake...you should have seen the first option he sent her.  Just picture Carl Edwards doing a backflip off his car (he does that after every win), I don't think Jackie wanted to tackle that one yet.

Look at that sweet guys face...stop getting older...

 Me and my sweet boy...

 Here is the crew....sure do like having these sweet boys at my house and hanging out with Carter..they are all very sweet!

 It was A LOT of NERF GUNS at this party, which is right up his alley...he really likes them, and being able to have nerf wars with his friends...best gifts...

Magan's Last Day of Summer...

Well, it came once again this summer...MAGAN's LAST DAY!!!  The kids were VERY upset that she was off to her Sophomore year of college, but we were quick to remind them that she would be back to visit very soon!

 

There is just no words to tell you how blessed we are to have Magan stay with our kids. There is just something about Magan that my kids can't get enough of...probably the fact that she is constantly playing, singing, teaching them cheers, taking them swimming, to the park, etc could be the reason!

 

Magan started watching the kids in January last year, and has become a permanent member of our family!  We were sad to see her go, but know that we will see her in a few short months when she comes home for Thanksgiving!

Lunch with the Carter Man...

This sweet boy turned 8 on August 20th, so what better way to spend my lunch than with him.  I had been in NY earlier that week, so my first stop when I got home was to see my SWEET boy!  What says HAPPY BIRTHDAY better than a nerds slush from Sonic!!!!

 

Love this sweet guy who made me a MOM!