A weekend visit with the Carters

We went swimming at our pool. It was a little cold but the kids didn't mind too much. The boys made up a fun little game of running into the pool and trying to knock down the other boys to see who would be the last man standing. The little guys pretty much held their own against Justin. Even Maddy played for a little bit. Molly enjoyed laying by the pool watching. The little ones really didn't get in. They enjoyed the warm out door showers better.
I really loved this picture. Megan and Ellee were so cute holding hands the whole way to the park. They were talking to each other the whole way too. They really have a special bond between the two of them. They really are cute together.
Michael playing with one of the 15 frogs Molly and Tyler had caught in the backyard. Yuck! I hate frogs!
Justin and Tyler playing a little DS. I don't know how much fun it really is to watch someone else play that thing but I think Tyler was just in heaven being with his cousin.
The girls. They are quite the posers. It was so funny they kept posing and telling Marlo and I to take pictures of them. This was the best pose. Watch out boys.............
Mitchell is such a funny kid. He does some of the silliest things and makes some of the funniest faces. He such a happy kid. I really have missed watching him every day.

Yikes!!! Schools out already......

Tyler won an award for academics at the last school assembly. He was very excited because it was the Presidents Award. This is his friend Seth.
Molly started her Swim Meets. She is doing so well. When I figure out how to post the video of her swimming I will post it. It really is cute. I love her dive into the pool.
Last weekend we headed up to Porterville for a family picnic. Afterward Mark decided that we all needed a tour of his office. This is a picture of him showing the kids his locker. I think Molly was a little disappointed when she wasn't going to see prisoners. She kept asking where they kept the criminals.
Ellee went to her little friend Shayna's birthday party. It was really cute. They had a little tea party. Fun times.
My friend Dana and I decided to rent the kids a Jump house on the last day of school. I think Dana and I had more fun jumping than the girls. I actually was able to still do front flips and back flips. I also did a toe touch but think I pulled something..... Oh well, it was really fun.

Oh, We are the Champions!!!

We went out for pizza after the game to celebrate the victory. Yeah for Mark and Tyler!!

On Saturday, Ty's baseball team was tied for the 4th spot in the Championship games. On Monday they played the tie braker game and won. Then they played the first game in the Championship tournament and Won. On Wednesday they played the final game and killed the team!! Way to go team! This was very exciting for our family and for Tyler who pitched all three games!! He did a great Job and Mom and Dad our proud!! All in all it was a great season!

Oh what do you do in the summer time......

Rambo Tyler
Water dancing... 
Ellee wasn't sure at first about the sprinklers but ended up loving them.

Is it summer already??? This last week has been so hot and our pool doesn't open until Memorial Day! So my friend Dana and I put on the kids suits, Dave got the squirt guns and then the kids had a blast running through the sprinklers. Fun times!!

Our little swimmer!!

Molly decided she wanted to swim this year. She is doing very well. At first I was a little scared but after only 2 weeks of practice she can now dive in and swim the length of the pool. We are so proud of her.

In Honor of Mother's Day

This is a traditional picture of all the girls. Wow, I can't believe there is so many of us. It is also a 4 generational picture. Mother's Day 08'

I drove up to Elk Grove on Saturday and spent the day with my mom. It was so much fun. I always enjoy spending time with her. I feel so lucky that I got her all to myself. It was great!! It was nice to be able to spend the day with all my sisters, mom, and Grama. ( It was great to see the boys too, of course)