Trip to Klamath Falls To See Uncle Eric

Eric had his 20 year class reunion this weekend, so we took the kids down to Klamath Falls to visit with Mom and Dad and see Eric. It was a great weekend and we had a great time. Eric looked great...it was so good to see him. I really hope he is able to move closer soon! Aubrey at the park pushing Spencer's stroller...she was so proud of herself. Actually, I think she thought she was getting away with something bad so she was smiling ear to ear.
This is me with two of Eric's good friends from high school, Nate and Marty. These guys were like brothers to me growing up...lots of memories and I was so thrilled to see them again.

Eric with Nate and Marty.

The weather was beautiful all weekend so we spent some time outside. Here is Aubrey with her Nana enjoying the hammock.

Spencer giving me his cheesy smile.

We took the kids to the fair...their first one. Here is Uncle Eric with Aubrey.

Dean giving Spencer a lift up to see the piglets in the pen.

Aubrey getting her lift from Uncle Eric.

Spencer's first encounter with a pig. He wasn't too thrilled with the pig being that close. Right after I took the picture the pig turned his head and stuck his nose out of the pen and sniffed Spencer's leg...Spencer wasn't happy with that situation!

Uncle Eric trying to talk to Aubrey about the pig.
Spencer touching his very first sheep. I was really surprised he wasn't scared...he is a lot like his Daddy I guess.

As we were walking through the pens of sheep, a kid came over and took one out of the pen for the kids to pet. Spencer seemed to really enjoy it.

Aubrey wasn't too sure about it.

The kids at the fair...oh the fun! :)

Spencer went on a walk with Uncle Eric and fell asleep. They guys thought that this was a good way to keep him sleeping by leveling him out...it worked, but I don't know that I would have tried it myself.

Aubrey didn't want to sleep, but she didn't want to be left out of the fun either.The first evening we were at Nana and Grandpa's house. Spencer found a pair of pliers and of course Grandpa let him play with them. I don't think Dad remembers how to say no...or at least he doesn't say it very often to these two kids! :) (Spencer had an accident in the car so we took off his shorts, but as my friend pointed out, a muscle shirt, no pants and pliers...a redneck in training!)

Jd and Dani's wedding

We took a trip down to Kalmath Falls for my nephew Jd's wedding. Here are some of the pictures. Dean, Aubrey, and Italy having a picnic in Oakridge on the way down. Sleeping at Nana and Grandpa's house. Too precious not to take a picture of them!Dean tormenting our niece Italy...she looks so abused!Mom curled Amya's hair before the wedding and we were pretty impressed with how it turned out! She looked beautiful!Jd, Jerry,and Justin before the wedding.

Jd the handsome groomSpencer and I right after the wedding before the reception started.Aubrey and IMy two beautiful nieces Italy and Amya...two of the best girls ever! Spencer with his scabbed up nose! Jd, me and SpencerAubrey and her favorite person...her daddyGreat picture of Mom and DadAubrey and her Uncle PaulMom and Dani, the bride

The wedding was just beautiful and we had a great time with the kids down in Klamath Falls. It is always nice to get down there to see everyone...just wish the drive wasn't quite so long. That brings us up to date with pictures for now, I will try to post again soon!

Random Good Times in July

I haven't been very good about posting regularly, so here are some random shots from some family times in July. The kids are learning how to be bird watchers from their grandparents...Spencer isn't quite getting how to use the binoculars though, he kept putting them on his cheeks and looking over the top.

Aubrey did a little better, although she wasn't looking at the birds!

Spencer was going down the stairs at Grandma's house and missed the bottom one and landed on his nose...poor little guy!

Spencer on the swing after Daddy pushed him...loving it!

Aubrey at the park on the seahorse.

Spencer wasn't too sure what he was supposed to do on the zebra...he sat nice and still though!

Aubrey after her daddy pushed her...she kept her mouth open the entire time she was on the swing.

Catching Up

It has been a long time since I have gotten on here to post anything...time just seems to escape me most days! But, Dean is home right now, so I have escaped to the public library to have a little me time...and get everyone caught up on our daily life. Aubrey has learned to climb onto the furniture...she struggles with it sometimes, but is usually successful! Here is one of her first attempts. So proud of her effort! Hard to get mad at her when she gets so tickled to have made it up there all by herself! Spencer and Aubrey playing in the dog bed again...this time they have flipped it over and are sitting on the bottom side of it...makes it that much more fun I guess.

The kids in the pool...this is my crew that I have during the week. Cody is the one with the sunglasses and the other little girl is Andrea. They are a handful, but I really do love them and enjoy having them around.

We gave the kids cupcakes on the 4th of July...still love the sweet stuff! Spencer is all about speed and getting as much in as quick as possible...Aubrey still likes to take her time and keep as clean as possible, while still enjoying every bit of goodness there is!

Needless to say, we put them directly into the tub...I think they got messier here than on their first birthdays! But, it was a holiday and they are meant for special treats!
We got the bubbles out on the 4th too...they had a great time chasing them around. Aubrey was getting mad though, because I wasn't blowing them fast enough!

Of course at Grandma's house, we have to ride in the pretty pink car...and of course my daughter can't do it the normal way. She is always pushing the limits of safety...scares me a little!

The only way to ride in a car...feet up relaxing!

They also discovered the rocking horse at Grandma's house...hard to tell by the look on his face, but he really does like it! :)

Dean and Spencer out in the garden at Grandma's house...so of course he had to wear Grandma's hat!

Aubrey walking around in the yard at Grandma's house on the 4th...such a cutie!