Surprise!

So I bet you thought you would never see another post from me, didn't you? Well, I kind of thought that too. But I guess I felt the urge to post just a short update for those that even still visit my blog.

Anthony is working full-time, going to school part-time, and trying to stay sane with all his other obligations. I've lowered my expectations of seeing him very often, but he still does a great job of being a dad and husband. We leave Saturday for a work convention/vacation so it will be nice to have some time together.

Tyson and Tanner took a tumbling class in February and loved it. They are so energetic and outgoing. They are also getting to be pretty good friends, which makes me happy.

Kate is now walking full-time. She has 6 teeth, and the cutest smile. And curly hair. She is a sweetheart, but I can tell she is also a bit spoiled. Her brothers adore her.

We have had a lot of rain this year, and even a smidgeon of snow. The weather is looking good lately and we spend as much time as possible outside in the fresh air.

This is a flood right by my house. Luckily, because of the plywood we put up, the water didn't get inside our house. Now we are just left with a river of mud that all the kids love to play in.

My buddy boys.

Tyson at tumbling.

Tanner at tumbling.

Katers.

Incredible Cuteness

Can you believe how amazingly adorable my children are?

Neither can I.

It blows me away daily how lucky I am to have them.

Back Yard Campout

This is what you do when you don't actually have a back yard to camp in...Hey, it works. The tent fit just right on the back patio. Sometimes you just have to get creative. Isn't Anthony such a good sport to do this with the boys?

Tyson

I never cease to get comments about my kids' hair, especially Tyson's. It is always something about how blonde he is and how soft his hair is. It is definitely a defining trait of his. This picture also reminded me of another picture I had seen somewhere if Tyson's hair was a bit longer...

Swimming

It's that time of year again for swimming lessons. My kids are getting to be such good swimmers, and they love their swim teacher. This was Tanner's first year, and he caught on pretty well, after the dramatic first time fears that all the little kids had.

Boating

Most of my family was together over Memorial Day weekend, and we decided to take the boat out since the weather was nice. I really failed to get many pictures (because most of the time I am either holding a baby or chasing after two boys), but I managed this short video of Anth and Tyson riding on the tube. It was a fun time, and we are looking forward to more days on the lake.

Father and Sons Campout

No one is really sure what happened...

but a 4 year old boy in the ward had a shovel.

and this was the result.

Other than that, they said they had a great time.

What good sports.

(don't mind the milk mustache, he was eating breakfast)