A day at the park

Took the girls to a small park two blocks from our house this afternoon! Beautiful summer day. Showed the girls how to roll down a hill. Hannah was scared at first but not Haydn!! I got some speed going down the hill. Too bad Hannah couldn't capture a action shot of me! You will have to picture it in your mind :)

Who is looking at the camera...?

Tried to get a picture of all 5 grandkids today before we all headed home. These are my attempts! All 5 of them were up past bedtimes last night. Haydn and Porter didn't get their PM naps (Haydn actually slept during the wedding) then they woke up early this morning. Hannah didn't catch the bouquet but was given it last night, she thought she was BIG stuff!!

Hannah's early b-day celebration

Hannah turns 6 on August 12th. Aunt Anna, Uncle Pat & Vada gave Hannah her gift today since they won't see her in August. She got a gift card to Claire's, addition flash cards, tank tops and a skirt. She will enjoy shopping at Claire's.

Adam & Quinn's wedding

My cousin Adam Stephens got married yesterday in Kansas City. It was a beautiful wedding. The girls had a good time at the reception. My cousin Gina that got married in June was there, so the girls were stuck to her like glue for the night until she had to leave to drive back to Iowa. Adam's dad is 1 of 15 children. I believe they said last night that Quinn makes the 175th person into the family. WOW!! I got a picture of all the Stephens cousins that were at the reception.

Twins

The girls have matching tops. I am sure this will be the last summer that Hannah will let me dress her and Haydn in matching outfits. She was actually the one this morning that said she wanted Haydn to wear their matching tops. Now that I am a mom myself I am realizing I am eating words that I spoke when I was a child. I have two younger sisters, at times mom would dress us all alike. I would say that I would NEVER do that when I was a parent. Well I have done it numerous times. Neither one of the girls was into getting their picture taken today. I ended up taking probably the best one when they were watching TV.

Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad

Mom, Kayren, Hannah, Stella, Haydn, Porter & I went on the Boone train ride today. It was a lot of fun.We had a picnic lunch before getting on the train. We had our own car to ourselves, so the kids could be as loud as they wanted. The train left at 1:30 (the only departure time during the week) it was 1.5 trip it went by fast. On the way home we stopped at Jester Park, the kids enjoyed playing in the water. They got so wet that we had to strip them down to their underwear for the rest of the ride home.

Fancy Nancy Lunch

While Haydn was in Mt Ayr she went up to Jamie's Cafe and ate lunch with mom and A Jo. Haydn dressed in her feather boa and plastic "clap shoes" (as she calls them). I guess all Haydn ate was her pickle and chips but she had a great time.

soon to be home away from home...

Hannah ALWAYS wants to go to the school playground but I tell her no, for all the equipment is too big for Haydn to play on. Today she asked and I said YES! She had a lot of fun climbing, swinging, jumping and running around!!

Who Is Sleeping In Haydn's Bed??

Answer: Hannah!!

Haydn is in Mt Ayr. Hannah is LOVING not having her around. Hannah was in Bible School this week. After Bible School today we went to Jordan Creek Mall, ate lunch then headed to Build a Bear. We got a $10.00 off coupon in the mail. She went back and forth about what she wanted. She ended up with a pink headband and a pink dress for her bear. When you purchase something from Build A Bear you then get two free satin bows for your bear. Well she chose yellow and black?! What?? Wes was impressed! We walked around a few other stores and even hit the playland. We were going to grill out for supper but decided to go out instead. Hannah chose Subway! This girl LOVES Subway!! Not sure what we will do tomorrow. The temp is only to be 73! Is it Sept? No, it is July!!

Hannah thought since Haydn was gone she wanted to sleep in her bed tonight.