Fall 2010

Early November in Indiana! How beautiful!!!

Kids had so much fun getting pictures done this year!

Noah lost his first tooth

November 10, 2010 after weeks of wiggling the tooth finally came out!!! I think Noah is the last one in his class to loose a tooth so he was determined to loose one. (honestly I think he started the process before it was time but whatever) Noah went to brush his teeth that morning and both him and Grace came running out of the bathroom with screams of excitement. (I think Grace was just as excited till she never got any money last night.)
Then when I came to putting it under the pillow, Noah was very concerned about that, he decided to sleep facing the other way for some reason so he was at one end with a pillow and had another pillow at the other end with the tooth. (yes he loves having a lot of pillows) I said "won't this confuse the tooth fairy?" Well, instead of just sleeping over the pillow with the tooth he decides to make a sign that points to the pillow that has the tooth. Funny!

Gracies 5th birthday party

So this year Grace decided she wanted a Chucky Cheese birthday. We had been to a birthday party a few weeks before and of course seeing the commercials on TV there was no way to talk her out of it. I had to remind Brent several times that it was her birthday and she got to choose where she wanted to eat. (He HATES Chucky Cheese)
We all ended up having lots of fun. Kids played games all night only taking time to eat quickly, open presents quickly and of course dance. (that is what Grace is doing here and she can see herself...she is all girl)

We didn't want to pay an arm and a leg for the party so we never booked a table or any of the extras. Well Grace saw a crown (probably on TV) and remembered that she was suppose to get one...so of course mom quickly saved the day. She is such a princess!!!
Grace was funny this year...whenever I asked her about the cake, like what she wanted, all she wanted was a number 5...Funny.
Grace and her "best friend"/cousin Jayna...They had alot of fun!!!

Holiday World

This was our families first visit to Holiday World and the kids loved it!! We spent the morning riding the rides and then the afternoon in the water park! (that is why I don't have many pictures)

They really didn't ride the voyage (too small) but wanted pictures taken!!
End of the day...kids sleepy...no one got sun burned and we all have smiles on our face!!! We are thinking about getting season passes for next year!!! YaHooo!!!

Michigan Temple

We had so much fun visiting our friends in Michigan. This picture was taken while walking around the temple grounds before 9am church!!! I know it is amazing. That is something that never happens here in North Vernon. Opps!!! But at least I know it can be done just need to fill my house with guests and I will get up early to make sure I get a warm shower!!!! LOL


Of course the best part of the trip was being with Xavier for his baptism. It was a really great day!!

Summer Fun

Noah, Grace and Cloe all jumping on trampoline with sprinkler. It was a hot day and they were our there for hours.
They liked riding the ball!!!

This is when they were jumping with water balloons.

Hardy Lake

Grace working on a new hair style!
Noah says this is a gun shot! (sorry mom)
Kids had a lot of fun! Parrets, Jones and us!
Mikelle, Katie and Olivia..."My Girls"

Swimming around!!! Last day with the Parrets before they move away:(

WHAT WAS I THINKING!!

The Young Women came over and wanted to change their hair for the summer. They were freeking out because they have never dyed their hair before (hello it is a wash out) So of course they wanted me to do it to. I'm all about a good time and it is only hair so of course I was on board.





It was a lot brighter than I thought it would be. I spent a long time washing my hair till it was livable. It is also pretty easy to cover up (for church) just move my part!!!:)

Vicki did hers as well of course she is smart and didn't bleach hers first!!!!
Hard at work!!!

July 4th Activities

July 4th activities started with kids going to a magic show. Followed by face painting, sliding on a blow up slid, ice cream, then over to Uncle Matts hanger to watch the fireworks. We ate, played cornhole and talked while we waited for the fireworks to start. (about 3 hours) It was a lot of fun being with friends and family!


Face painting...Grace butterfly...obviously! And if it isn't so obvious Noah has camo!
Grace is wearing short!!!!
Noah what a ham!!!!
Brent was sleepy but he did make it through the fireworks!!!


Auntie Jer and Uncle Don hanging out waiting for the fireworks!

Canada Day Party

Canada Day!!! July 1, 2010
Set up for the party! You know you are a red neck when instead of using a ladder to put up the flag Brent backs up the truck and climbs on top of the cab!!!


Mike, Ashley and Bre Lykins
These are the ladies who take care of him at work!

Rhonda Charter, Rachel Strait, Pat and Ron Baliff.

Friends...Francis took over the grill...either Brent was too slow or burgers were too done! I think Brent was talking tooo much!

Susan Myers and Kris Bradshaw

Sharon Long and Natalie Potter

Nathan and Kristen Lykins

Alec Watson and Friend

Other Canadians Justine and Brig Lykins
Guest of honor...Auntie Jer and Uncle Don taking it all in!

Brents work buddies...one Canadian in the bunch

Noah eating healthy
Jen Ruble and Olivia Myers

Brandon and Katie Lykins with kids
Grace is pooped from jumping...taking a break!

Natalie lykins
Kids played volleyball!
Boys against girls!!

Grace decided to paint with her cousins while the party was on!! Aunt Natalie cleaning up the mess!!!
Auntie Jer and Uncle Don relaxing after a busy night!

We had 3 tables of food but next year I think we will need another one for sure. There was so much food!
Hanging out as the party winds down!

Brent chatting with work buddies...like you can't tell they are all hairless!!!

We had so much fun this night family and great friends. Can't wait to do it again next year!!!