Addie's 5th Birthday

This year we celebrated Addie's birthday one day early. We were in the middle of moving from the rental to the new home and moving day had been pushed back to Addie's birthday. So, we asked her what she wanted to do and thankfully she chose to celebrate it early. Grandma and Grandpa Bradley were in town along with uncle TyTy and Morgan, and aunt Nana. It was definitely a fun birthday. I was so thankful my family was in town, they took the girls out to do some fun things for her birthday so I could stay home and finish all of the last minute packing and cleaning before the big move. It made her day special and she loved every minute of it.

 For her presents we once again did a little clue treasure hunt. This is one of the girls favorite things about their birthdays. The next few pics are of the girls running around finding presents.

 One in grandma's car.

 Running from the kitchen to find the next gift. Crazy kid!!

 Opening presents. Here are the beloved goggles!!

 Opening up a gumball machine from aunt Nana

.Checking out all of the new presents. She got a new squinky set, a razor scooter, a playdoh set, goggles, and a gumball machine.

Getting ready to blow out the candles. 

We sure love you Addie. You are crazy, and fun, and funny and the best helper ever. You really are such a joy and we are so grateful for you. Happy 5th Birthday!!

Beach Fun

We went to the beach for the 4th of July. It was a lot of fun. There wasn't a ton of water though due to the drought. The beach did have an awesome splash pad that you could stop and rinse off at when you were done. Genius idea! It was nice to be able to just hang out and have fun as a family.

Volleyball

 Macie decided she wanted to try volleyball this summer. She did it and loved it! She learned a lot and by the end she could serve the ball over the net. She was so happy and proud of herself. It will probably be something chooses to do every summer.

And this is what everyone else did during her games....dad or mom is chasing Camden, Addie is playing a game, and Brynlee is napping.

The month of June

The month of June according to my phone.

 Going for a walk and Addie grabs a stroller, a teddy bear, some sunglasses, and a play phone. Oh my.

 Macie's last day of 1st grade. They had a play day outside with bounce houses and races, so we went to check it out.

 Camden fell down really good and hit his head. Here is the goose egg.

 The kids were throwing a ball in the living room. It hit the picture, the picture fell, and this is the result.

 Camden shooting some hoops.

 This never happens. He must be one tired dude.

 Having a water gun fight with the kids.

 The girls had a dance camp for a week. They came home and while I was making lunch I looked up to find this. So sweet.

 We went out for ice cream because the girls had free tickets from the summer reading program.

 The twins. What a sweet relationship they are going to have.

Playing in the toy room. Camden wanted to push Bryn in the stroller.

Cowgirl Addie

Today Addie wanted to be a cowgirl. She came downstairs and asked me to tie on her bandanna. After I did she said "thanks cookie!" She then proceeded to tell me why she called me "cookie". Apparently that is what cowboys call their cooks. haha. After showing me her lasso skills with her necklace, she asked me to take a few picture of her being a cowgirl.  Silly girl has so much character we don't know what to do with her!

4th of July windmills

Today I finally had 2 napping babies at the same time this morning. Because they were both napping, the girls and I had to take full advantage!! We pulled out a craft for the 4th of July and went to town. We decided to make some windmills. The girls got to work with crayons and glitter glue, while I started cutting stars out of sticker paper. We were able to get them all made in the short hour that we had before Camden woke up. 

They are now hanging from our dining room light. The girls love them, we had fun making them, and  they look pretty cute! To bad it is Camden's personal goal to try and destroy them. We will see how long they last before he climbs on the table when I am not looking and rips them all down.

 Tada!

A fall in the tub

Macie was taking a bath. Camden had already taken one. He went in to check on her and fell in while trying to reach for a toy. So he began swimming and laughing and got to take another bath. Crazy kid.

Ballet Camp

Last week the girls went to a ballet camp. I haven't signed them up for dance for a while and they were soooo excited to finally go to a class. They LOVED every minute of it and would come home everyday and show me what they learned. It was so fun and they learned a ton! They would get ready everyday and make sure that everything was just right. Their hair had to be in a bun and they had to look like ballerina's.

While at camp they learned a dance. Addie was a monkey and Macie was a princess. We got to go the last day and watch them perform it for us. They both did a great job! They are now begging me to sign them up for weekly classes. These girls love to dance and practically live in their leotards! 

 Addie being a monkey.

Macie being a princess.

Swim Lessons

For the first week of Summer Addie was signed up for swim lessons. We found a lady who does them out of her backyard the first  full week of Summer and only allows 4 kids in each class. We jumped at the opportunity and are so glad we did! 

Before Swim lessons, Addie would NEVER put her head under the water, and if she did she would end up crying every time.  At her swimming lessons in the fall she would sit and cry before, during, and after the lesson. It was a very dramatic event. So, this time....I bribed her. I told her that if she did everything the teacher told her to, and didn't cry, then she would get to choose a prize out of our prize box at the end of the week, but she had to do good everyday. I am the.most.happy. mom ever after these lessons. She is a totally different kid in the water. She can swim!!! 100% completely on her own!! Jumping in the pool, swimming across the pool, coming up for breath during her swimming, diving for rings in the deep end.....I mean, she really can swim! It is quite amazing. She is a totally different kid in the water. When we go to the pool now, all she wants to do is jump in and do bobs the whole time. It is pretty funny. I don't know what this teacher did, but wow! Totally worth the $40.

 Coming up out of the water after getting a ring.

 Swimming across the pool to her teacher.

At the end of her lessons. Way to go Addie!!!! So proud of you!

A little rain

A few weeks ago we had a rain storm. It was a Friday night. The babies were in bed and the girls were watching a movie. All of a sudden I hear Geoff say: "who wants to come and jump on the trampoline with me?" Of coarse both girls look at each other with these big eyes and jump up and run outside. I went out and joined in as well, and then I decided that we needed to document this. So here is the proof!!

 It looks like it is snowing in this picture, but it really is just rain!

 Say cheese!

 After we headed in and changed, we grabbed the camera for some after photos....

And because we can't be serious for to long....