HILARIOUS!

Gavin and I laughed so hard when we saw this!! This guy ripped his suit when bending down to start the race...and still won!! This has to be one of the most embarrassing moments ever.

No More Training Wheels!

My 'baby' is almost 4 so we thought we might try taking his training wheels off of his bike. His main mode of transportation from the time he learned to walk has been his scooter, with the bike coming in second so I wasn't sure how it would go over. Well, it only took a couple of minutes to get the hang of it and off he went!! He told me to go 'sit down' and stop running beside him almost immediately. Looks like I will need a bike now to keep up with him!

Giana's Baptism

Chris and I were very honored to be Giana's Godparents as she celebrated her Baptism last Sunday. She was so wide eyed the entire time and only let out a little cry as the water was poured over her. She looked so adorable in her white gown!

Back to School Physicals

The boys had their annual physicals today. They were so embarrassed when I broke out the camera! School really is right around the corner when appointments like these come up! The prognosis was 2 healthy boys!

SWEET!

Although I am truly counting down the days to KSU football...I came across this basketball pic for next season that got me looking even further ahead! I am going to enjoy the rest of the summer but more fun is ahead...

LOSER minus 8!!!!!

I have been obbsessed with Jon and Kate Plus 8 for years and have always thought Kate was a little over-bearing. She has good reason...Jon didn't know what he was doing with the kids and someone had to keep them in line. This is a pic of Jon and his 22 year old new girlfriend on vacation yesterday...what is he thinking??!! Seriously! I know I need to get a life but I could not get over this picture and had to share!

4th at the Club

Griffin joining in on the Pool Games...his first time off the board and wasn't scared a bit!
A little jousting competition with the Dinkel girls!

The gave 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes for all the games: biggest splash, smallest splash, best bellybuster, longest handstand, money pick-up, balloon toss, etc. Marcus, Hannah, Gavin and Griffin ended up getting a BUNCH of free meal, pop and candy bar coupons!

Feel the Love!!

Just because it is 4th of July doesn't make wearing red and blue easy for my family...The color of choice for the family golf tourney was purple! It was a GREAT day!

Flashback to July 4th, 2008

The spectators...
Just one table of explosives.

Chris and Kelly loading up the wagon, taking it down the street to the launch site.

(Below) Madi and Griffin...quite the couple!!

I don't know who had more fun...the kids or the Dads? With fields on 3 sides of our house, this became the place to be when lighting off fireworks. We had quite a show last year with quite a few families bringing truck loads of fireworks over! It was great fun and I am looking forward to our 2nd Annual Fireworks Extravaganza! (Don't worry Mark...we will be SAFE!)