Quick word game

What is missing c h _ _ ch?

The answer is u r.

Chad saw this on a sign for a small church.  VERY CLEVER! 

Memories of Mom 7.14.10

This is a picture of my Mom & Brittany from Spring 2006.  I love this picture (thanks Pam!) but man, 4 years sure makes a difference in children.  Look how little Brittany is!  Mom passed away 4 years ago today, I know, I already said that but maybe if I keep saying it, it will be easier to grasp.  I cannot believe I haven't heard her voice in 4 years, I cannot believe I haven't received any motherly advice from her for 4 years, I cannot believe I haven't felt my Mom's arms around me in 4 years.  I could keep going and going and going.  I think about Mom daily, but I really think about Mom when the family gets together.  She would have loved getting to know Morgan, she would have loved seeing Kennedy, Lincoln and Drew born.  She would have loved having 4 "local" grandkids.  She would have loved to watch Brittany turn into a beautiful young lady.  She would have loved hearing all about Clay's 1st golf experience.  I miss you, Mom!

Morgan is *8*!

Miss Morgan is 8!  Mary & Kenny threw her party last Sunday.

Uncle Chris playing with Lincoln

Kennedy undoing Uncle Roger's shoes (a trick she learned from Aunt Susie!)

Uncle Kenny swinging Brayden

Aunt Pam with Madi, obviously liking whatever Morgan was unwrapping!  LOVE their smiles!

Mary, doing what she does best, holding the baby (Drew in this case!)

Susie & Drew

Almost everyone was gone, so Miss Kennedy was tuckered out! 

Mary kissing her baby boy!

Papa messing with Lincoln's pacifier

Morgan, so pretty!

Molly-Jay, Pam, & Lincoln's new addition July 2010

Dakota, Pam & Jay's dog, was hit by a car last week. SO SAD!  They want Lincoln to grow up with a dog so they got Molly this past week.  The kids, of course, had to meet the new addition!

1st Softball All Star Tournament 7.10.10

Britt's softball team did really well for their 1st team, we didn't bring home any hardware but the girls had fun!

Mr. Lincoln was there to watch with Pam, Deanna, Madilyn, Brayden, Mike & Sandi.  Brittany had quite the cheering section!

Miss Britt can't resist Lincoln!

Brittany, anxiously awaiting her chance to steal to home plate!

Clay's 1st Golf Outing Ever! 7.9.10

For doing such a good job on his report card this year, Grandma and Grandpa took Clay golfing for the 1st time.  Clay had a fabulous time!

Coach O's Family Cookout 7.3.10

Bud & Kara invited us over for the 4th of July.  The kids played & swam.  Britt swimming with Ty.

Landry, with the best smile he would give me!!!

Miss Kylie-very photogenic

Bud manin' the grill

Chad hanging out with Ryan

the besties-Kara & Ann

Lexie

Clay devouring a hot dog so he could devour a brownie

the kids waiting on Ryan's to light the fireworks

Ty watched the fireworks from the safety of his Mommy's arms-adorable!  Tina & I were there too, not sure why we didn't get our picture taken!! 

Bud told me he was trying to keep the bugs off his head, but after hearing all of his firework horror stories and knowing his lack of love for fireworks I think this is more of a "when are these fireworks going to be over" picture!

This raccoon was our visitor when we got home!  The dogs were NOT happy!  Chad was NOT happy that this coon was hanging on his Bears' flag!