Family Ice skating

Grace, Kyle and I hung out in the viewing area while Brad and the other kids tried hard to ice skate. Even though most of them hung on to the wall, they loved it! Grace was going crazy, but she sure is cute. The kids want to go again soon...maybe I will give it a try. I have never been on ice skates before. Roller skates-yes...Ice skates no.

Out to Lunch with Dad

Ice Ice Baby...Braden's 5th Birthday with the whole family

Our Family Picture 2008

We made a great effort to get our family photos done before the Christmas rush. Here are some of them...

We did it! After 2 whole years....

After 2 whole years we got our older children's pictures taken (along with the rest of the family). All 8 of us headed off for JcPenneys last Monday morning. It was hard to get everyone dressed and ready (kind of like Sundays around here). When we got there Grace decided to be grouchy and Kyle became fussy. I was so glad we made the effort, but looking at the picture you have no idea how hard it was to get Grace to semi smile. (I had to bribe with gum and even then she wouldn't smile normal!) Oh well, she and the rest of the kids are really cute and we were glad to preserve this moment in time. The pictures on the wall are 2 years old so its about time!

Braden has his first birthday party...He is 5.

Braden was so excited to have his friends come over to celebrate his 5th Birthday. We had a fun party with games, pizza, cupcakes and presents. Happy Birthday Bubba! We love you!

4th of July - Gracie learns a new skill!

Go Gracie Go! The leader of the pack...BRRRRRRMMMMMM!