Keeping cool in 117 degrees

I know this is totally picture over load, but I love all these picture. We went swimming at my parents and had fun with the camera.

My crazy one year thinks he can swim. (he kind of can) All my boys are amazing swimmers. the always have been. Grey just jumps off the edge and can hold his breath for such a long time. It freaks my mom out. I think he almost gave her a heart attack. Sorry Mom.

Brogan off the diving board

taking a rest
CHEESE.

Grey in the deep end
Look at the water in his goggles. too funny. Poor kid
Grey monkey walked around the pool multiple times.

Vance can touch the bottom of a 10 foot pool. He is better than I am at swiming
Grey stepping off the step
My mom playing with Grey
Grey like to Pout. He is a pro at it. I think his belly is a little full of water?
My mom kept Grey company
water in the goggles again
brothers jumping off the diving board
Grey. kind of scary
poor kid was so tired and his eyes were bright red. But he kept swimming
Me giving Grey loves.
Kick Grey Kick.
I kept pushing him down to the bottom and he uses my body to climb up. It is too cute

Bigger by the day

Heather, Ben and Welton came back to Visit, only 4 weeks since the last time they were here. Welton is Growing by the minute. He is such a sweet little baby boy. He is such a joy to be around. I still can't believe what a miracle he is.

ALWAYS happy.

Haboob aka HUGE storm

We had a major storm roll in. I guess it is called a Haboob? It was so crazy. I just had to get to the highest point that I can find, and take pictures. Ben and Vance drove into it, But Bro was totally freaked out by it. I thought it was pretty awesome.

FOURTH of JULY

We had such a great 4th this year. We planned on going to see fireworks at Tempe town Lake, But we ended up just having our own private show at my sis n' law's house. The kids had so much fun. my kids LOVE to be with their cousins. They all thought Ben was pretty awesome because he put on the show. The boys are still talking about it.

One of the cutest girls in the world. My niece Veronica
Vance holding a sparkler
Ben and Casjen. Go Dawgs:)
I just had to make fun of Ben wearing this head light. He said he couldn't see in the dark.
Veronica was looking out for Grey, who wasn't too sure about the whole thing
So cool
Brothers. I don't really know what is going on with Vance

THE GRAND FINALLY
All of them were just so amazed. I loved watching their faces.
Brogan and his sparkler

Brogan and his cousin Lleyton. Bro is 4 and Lleyton is 5. Brogan is so big.
I am so happy the kids had so much fun. Anytime they have fun, I have fun. a Big thanks to Ali for letting us bombard her house.

just hangin' in the heat

We went to play at the park, but I guess the boys decided it was just too hot. They just sat and hung out. It was too cute. i love how much the older boys love and look out for their baby brother. Grey is such a character. We all adore him.

the second tooth

Vance lost his second tooth. I was waiting and waiting for it to loosen up because the other one was already almost all the way in. It was not even close to being ready this morning, but Vance wiggled ALL day. Tonight he said he wanted it out. Neither me nor Ben wanted to touch it because we can't handle stuff like that, and that is why Vance pulled his first one out. After an our of him crying because he couldn't get it out, I just grabbed a paper towel, closed my eyes and yanked hard. Vance has been laughing ever since, He is so excited for the tooth fairy. We will see what he/she brings him:)

I just can't believe this kid!

"WELTON" this is a real life miracle baby. I was so lucky to be able to take his 6 month pictures! I can't look at this kid without being completely amazed. He was born at 24 weeks and weighed about one pound! He has gone against all The preemie rules! He has been such a fighter and is growing everyday. I love that he is so smiley and happy with such a sweet little spirit. Lucky for me, Heather has been visiting from Utah quite a bit lately so I get to enjoy him a lot more that I thought I would. THANK YOU HEV!

Grey was very curious with him

oh and not to mention he has gone through heart surgery like it was nothing! He's a rock:)

going back a little

About a month before Vance's birthday he told me that I had to "Take birthday pictures of him, load them on the computer, and send them to his friends". What have I created? So, here are a few of his shots.

three boys swimming

Just a playdate with their cousin Noah. The 3 have a blast together