Hmmmm....teething??

There is definitely a common theme to all these pictures, don't ya think??

I can't believe my baby already has two teeth. The other day, (okay about a month ago*), Tyler came running in and said, "Mommy! Brookie is growing her teeth! She has two HUGE ones on the bottom now!" So, they're not quite as HUGE as he portrayed but they are definitely there and anxiously awaiting others...crazy!

Check out that drool! No wonder Tyler doesn't like her to "kiss" him.
He has to towel off everytime she does!

Cute teeth! Again, nice drool puddles.

Honestly! Does she have to look so big in this picture?!?

*First tooth came in on July 26th and the next one was about a week later.

Long-Distance Relationships

WHO NEEDS THEM!!!
I do love hearing your voice on the other end but......
it is soooOOOooo much better in person.
Come home Daddy, we MISS you!!!

100% Girl

What's that saying again??
Something like a picture is worth a thousand words.....

.....uh huh, enough said.

Fun with cousins

My kids LOVE being with their cousins. In fact, the other day when Morgan and Jaden left Tyler said, "I wish they didn't have to live so far away." Um, they live about 10-15 minutes away which in my mind is not far but to a four year old can maybe seem like FOREVER! I guess in his perfect world they would all just live with us!! Anyway, here are a few fun pictures from the past month with the cousins.

Jeff thought it would be fun to have a sleep over in Grandma and Grandpa's backyard in the tent. They have the perfect yard for a "camp out." There is a stream going through it, a huge grassy area for the tents, a big garden for a midnight snack, a fire pit(at the neighbors) for roasting marshmallows and a nice, clean bathroom within 50 ft. It's great.

Here are the happy campers (Kate, Tyler, Cade and Austin) getting ready for story time by the one and only, Uncle Jeff.

Snuggling with Grandma and Grandpa
Isn't it usually the kids you're trying to get to smile for the picture???...oops!

We had Jaden and Morgan over the other day and had so much fun! Kate seriously idolizes Morgan and although there is a 5 year gap between them it is so cute how well they play together. Morgan is such a sweetheart and will seriously play with her for hours!! Kate loves it and I love it because I can actually get something done...(maybe it would be a good idea if they moved in with us :)

The bathing beauties! Tyler, Jaden, Morgan and Kate
Silly Kids!

This is Tyler and Lexie playing on the beach at Pineview last weekend. I wish I would have taken more pictures of the cousins together because they had such a blast! Again, Lexie and Matthew are 5-8 yrs older than my kids but are soooo sweet and fun with them! They are lucky to be surrounded by so many people that love them. Thanks guys!