4th of July and 4 weeks old

We celebrated the holiday with a parade, BBQ and fireworks! (we're so original) It was a good day - the kids loved the parade, the food was good, and the fireworks, although amateurish, were grand. I chose to watch them from indoors, as the mosquitoes were vicious, and it appears I am allergic. (awesome) Here are some of my favorite pics from the day:

Sammi, Maddi and Keith


All the kiddos (check out the boys' hair!)


Maddi and 4 week old Charlotte - who is weighing in at 9lbs 15 oz! What?! She's gained 2 lbs in 2 weeks.


Matt and Eli, trying out the sparklers


And last, but not least, my ultimate favorite:

Happy Independence Day, everyone!

3 Weeks Old..

I am so in love with this baby. Every little expression has me hooked.

Award Winning Ladies

Both our girls received awards for their grade. Sammi for Academics and Madelyn for Art. We're so proud of them!

Happy Father's Day!

Matt is the best father I have ever seen. I am so grateful to have him as my husband.
Wow...we sure have "a whole mess of kids". :)



This next picture made me laugh and laugh. Charlotte's expression just tickled me. Not sure why - she just looks silly. Hm...there's also the fact that I haven't been out much lately. :)

Two weeks old....