Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children. ~Alex Haley

Is it July already? Man the month of June just flew by- we were a bit busy though weren't we?!?!? We had my parents (Grandma & Grandpa) here over the weekend and had so much fun!!! We did some really fun things and enjoyed our time together. We went and explored a new Texas town- Sugarland! The boys went to a block plant and the girls of course went to the mall. I was happy to get out and see another town near us. Friday night the grandparents were on babysitting duty and took the kids to see Cars 2 which they LOVED!! Chip and I had a lovely date night just hanging out together talking about life and just stuff. On Saturday we went to the beach and had a great time. We had a better time than last time because no one got sun burnt this time which is always a good thing! We were all pretty much spent after being in the sun all day so it was pizza and Tron for the evening. Sunday we went back to pick some more blueberries I cannot believe that between the two sets of grandparents we have picked almost 20 pounds and they aren't many in the freezer. It seems you can put blueberries on just about anything and they are a perfect snack in this Texas heat. Mom and I had a little girl time Sunday afternoon and went for manicures and pedicures- always nice to just have some alone time with my mom I so enjoy it since she is one of my best friends! The few days they were here flew by and Monday we just had time to go up to the park near us and then off to the airport they went. We love and miss them so much and are so thankful for their visit!!

July will end up being another busy month for us- I mean why do I keep acting surprised when our lives are ALWAYS busy?!?!? Oh, well we really wouldn't want it any other way this is just how we roll!! Today we spent hanging low because yesterday at our friends Fourth of July party Kailyn came down with a fever and then this morning Holden also had a fever....boo hoo! So we are hoping this is a 24 hour thing and will be gone by morning. Callie started swim lessons today and did so good!! She was SO excited to have something for her finally rather than being drug around to all of Kailyn & Holden's activities. On Thursday we go to the parents meeting and Kailyn gets fitted for her cheer leading uniform- to say she's excited is an understatement! Next Friday Holden has "try outs" for football. They start practicing for both August 13th and games start Labor Day weekend. They said Kailyn will be able to cheer for Holden's team which will be WONDERFUL for me I won't have to split with Chip every Saturday..we will see if it works out. My grandparents (Nana & Papo) come for a visit on July 17th and will be here for a few days we are VERY excited to see them!!! Kailyn is doing Girl Scout camp the week of July 18th and she is thrilled!! July 30th the kids and I make the drive up to Arkansas to spend a week with my parents, grandparents, brother and precious niece then we head over to Oklahoma to visit our friends for a few days. Looking forward to these last visits before we start the practices and school.