Random Pictures

 Sleepy Heads

Josh and Susanna passed out after school one afternoon.

Tim and Sara were looking particularly adorable Monday morning.  They both had presentations in school that day on Dolly Madison.

Sam took this awesome picture of the sky, caused by an Amry Juno rocket during a missile intercept test on Sept. 13.  The sun was just coming up and it made pretty rainbow swirls in the sky.  He woke me up before 5 am looking for my camera and zoom lens.  

Fire! Fire!

My high school buddy, Jeff, works at our local fire station.  At the beginning of summer, Jeff kindly offered to give a tour to my kiddos.  The kids were excited and I thought it would be a great outing to get us out of the house.  Well, the summer flew by and before I knew it, it was the last week before school and we still hadn't taken him up on the offer.  We called all the cousins to see if they could join us in our last week of summer celebration.  Sadly, Nan and her kids already had plans, but the rest of the cousins were able to come for our last minute outing.  

I think we surprised the firemen with all the kids.  We have 18 kids in just our 3 families, and one more on the way (Dandi is expecting any day now).

  

We turned around to check on the little ones, and there, in the middle of all the excitement, the surrounded the garage drain.  THRILLING!  They were amazed with it.  I am not quite sure what was so fascinating.  

WOW!  That stuff really is reflective!

They had a blast climbing all over the truck and pretending to drive it.

The kids love trying out the equipment in the gym too.

The whole gang, minus Lucas.

The kids did a great job and Jeff was a fabulous tour guide.  It was a lot of fun!  Thanks Jeff!

A Couple of My Cuties

Sam went to a Hollywood themed dance last Saturday.  He looked so handsome, I had to take a couple of pictures. 

It's scary how much of a man he is becoming!

Sara has been wanting to do something different with her hair for a while.  She has mentioned a few times that she wanted to get it cut shorter, just for a change.  She has loved having long hair and always does it up so pretty.  It was scary for her and there were a few tears the first time she ran her fingers through her new shorter hair, but she loves it.  It was just what she wanted and it looks so cute on her!

Maerin and Brandon's Reception

Our beautiful niece, Maerin, got married (in July... I am a little behind)!  She looked amazing and so happy.  Brandon is a great guy and we are glad to have him in the family.  I didn't get many pictures because my battery died, but it was beautiful!

 Daddy Daughter Dance

 They had little birds hiding all around the reception.  Laney had lots of fun looking for them.

 This picture does not do the room justice.  It really was splendid.

Me with my "big" boys

 Sara showing us that she is what completes any picture. Silly girl!

Our brother-law Grant made these cute benches and the table topper arbors.  It was super cool! 

 I tried to snap a few shots with my phone, but they didn't come out too great.  There were flowers everywhere.  It really had a garden feel.

The kids helping to "clean up".  They enjoyed dismantling the cake.

It was a fun night.  We are excited for Maerin and Brandon and their new life together!