DAKOTA GRACE IS 2!!

As I was taking photos during the party, there just wasn't enough light for great photos, so I decided that I would just video it instead. What a blessing that was! The reactions I got on video were way better than any photo I could have ever gotten. Watch and you'll see what I mean!

Here are a few other photos of the party...post presents.

~SHE'S SMILING & I CAUGHT IT ON CAMERA~

BUBBLES!

CAKE!

After the party we all went out to the lake. Papa Joe let us use the boat. (Thank you). Here are some of the photos & videos from that. The one thing you won't here, but was kinda symbolic was the Alan Jackson song... 'Remember When', playing in the background on the radio. It was a perfect fit. Just a sweet reminder to remember this moment...because 'This to will pass'.

Dakota learns how to jump off the boat...

Desiree's turn...

Dylan, too...

Happy Birthday 'Kota Grace!

Vacation: THRILL RIDE - THURSDAY!

An exciting day with high speeds, steep drops, fast turns and loops!
- Sounds like a plan to me!

What goes up....

Must come down...

Or go upside down!

Mom and I had a blast together. We got to ride any ride we wanted, go where ever we wanted, and it was a perfect day. We road the Titan 3 times in about 30 minutes, along with the Shockwave and Batman rides 3 times each. Lines were low. (the one good thing, that has come out of the bad economy I guess)

Thanks for going with me mom. It was the best!

Love you!!

Video of Batman ride...Trust me this was hard to hold still!

Vacation: TUBBIN - TUESDAY!!

ALL IN!

TIME TO COOL OFF!

First things first, let's get wet.

Katie & Dakota cooling off in the baby pool.
Mom was Ms Photogentic this week... Everytime I took a photo of her, it came out good.
Dylan splashing away in the fountains.
Dakota got to join in the fun this year, but still too little to ride almost anything, so she was watching the kids & Katie come down the slides.
Here comes Desi...

then mom...

bubba too!

Vacation: FISHING & FIREWORKS FRIDAY!

SUMMER HAS BEGUN! VACATION IS HERE!!

We have started our vacation...

well actually it begins tomorrow, but we have been counting down the minutes around here people!

Mom and I plan to hang out with the kids, clean up a few rooms, and take in a movie or so. Jacob and the boys have been working hard on a new Telecom project, so I am sure I will be assisting with that several times over the next week.

Well I promised feet photos, so I grabed a couple the other day with the girls. If you notice, Dakota's shoes are on backwards. Well, shall I say Desi's shoes on Dakota's feet are on backwards.

Desiree's legs look funny in this photo. And a toe looks like it is half missing. I can see that this feet picture thing is going to take a little practice.

I will get back with all the photos I can muster in a week or so.

Until then...
Happy 4th of July!!