Haven't posted forever, and so many things have happened BESIDES the very obvious long and serious hospitalization of Bud. Here are pics from some of the lighter events.
Pat, Chuck, Steve and Eric all hosted us again for Memorial Day - for fun cooking out (yum) and lots of playtime. As you can see, water balloons played a big part yet again.
Reagan contemplates the pool while Aunt Pat shows excited enthusiasm for cooling off.
Kalli enjoyed the sites, and had no desire to focus solely on the many cameras facing her.
Do I have to have my picture taken? Water fights are waiting!! I can take them all.
Nothing like a popsicle on a hot day - especially outside where all the melting drips hit the ground or land on my arms and legs.
Sigh, rest and relaxation for one of the family anyway. She looks content.
So Granny didn't join the water balloon fight - seemed to find the sidelines safer.
Kennedy found Granny's lap perfectly comfortable as a place to snooze away when tired.
I see bubbles!! LOTS of bubbles are heading my way.
Kennedy takes another nap, this time with Grandma.
I could be sleeping, but it is fun to lay on this quilt and look at people and the tree above me.
Is Steve dancing to entertain Jill and Austin?
Forget the doll in the pool. I am really playing in the water and just splashing myself.
Austin enjoys muddy buddies in a cup and Reagan gets ready to play in the pool again.
Wake up Kalli. Smile for the camera - look at Mommy - she ALWAYS knows how to smile.
Austin tries to convince Steve to part with his water balloon.
Who was Mel trying to hit?
This has the appearance of an ambush - are they aiming for Eric or someone else?
Austin loving playing with the big kids in the water and joining in the fight.
What were you doing?? Was there a frisbee in this picture sometime?
Fighting over the toys again.
Tiptoe through the grass in socks.
they all wait to bat again - can we consider them being patient?
loyal fans watching and cheering on their athletes
hugs for friends on the same team - charley and austin having fun with it all
Karyna outside playing
Nayeli tired and about ready for the day to end.
Nick accepting that it is his turn to get soaked and take what is coming.
one of many moments that Karyna and Bob bonded - which happened often.
just hanging out at Pat's
Spy kids checking out the neighborhood and watching for 'bad guys'.
austin playing with karyna and making her laugh.
Nayeli getting excited about whatever plans we were making at the time.
Karyna and Max actually liked each other - as long as they were outside.
Austin and Nayeli climbing the fence and checking out the local excitement.
Just woke up and eating breakfast.
Still like each other best most of the time - really MOST of the time.
Showing a picture creation for Grandpa in the hospital.
Going down the small slide- way too easy for her.
Out in the backyard at Grandma's
Uncle Bob can help put my shoes on - I like him.
This slide is still too tame for me, but at least it is higher than the other one.
Come watch me uncle Bob.
About to get dressed for church, Kennedy just chilled out.
Wanting to be left alone to sleep instead of posing for pictures all day.
Pretty as they come and wide awake now.
Two goofs and an Austin
Two serious and happy faces and two rather funny faces.
Spy man looking out for strange things in the toy room.
It was hard to get everyone happy and ready for a picture at the same time.
Maybe it was easier for the Brooks family.
No broken back this time. Such trust in uncle nick.
Reagan is picture perfect in her spring outfit ready to celebrate with Kennedy.
Rick and Kennedy having their own moment after church.
Kalli was happy to dress up in her nautical outfit and come on board the Brooks place.
Austin checks out Dennis's toy when he was able to pry it away from him.
Pat, Chuck, Steve and Eric all hosted us again for Memorial Day - for fun cooking out (yum) and lots of playtime. As you can see, water balloons played a big part yet again.
Reagan contemplates the pool while Aunt Pat shows excited enthusiasm for cooling off.
Kalli enjoyed the sites, and had no desire to focus solely on the many cameras facing her.
Do I have to have my picture taken? Water fights are waiting!! I can take them all.
Nothing like a popsicle on a hot day - especially outside where all the melting drips hit the ground or land on my arms and legs.
So Granny didn't join the water balloon fight - seemed to find the sidelines safer.
Kennedy found Granny's lap perfectly comfortable as a place to snooze away when tired.
I see bubbles!! LOTS of bubbles are heading my way.
Kennedy takes another nap, this time with Grandma.
I could be sleeping, but it is fun to lay on this quilt and look at people and the tree above me.
Is Steve dancing to entertain Jill and Austin?
Forget the doll in the pool. I am really playing in the water and just splashing myself.
Austin enjoys muddy buddies in a cup and Reagan gets ready to play in the pool again.
Austin tries to convince Steve to part with his water balloon.
Who was Mel trying to hit?
This has the appearance of an ambush - are they aiming for Eric or someone else?
Austin loving playing with the big kids in the water and joining in the fight.
What were you doing?? Was there a frisbee in this picture sometime?
Fighting over the toys again.
