Great Grandpa's 88th Birthday

We got to spend Great Grandpa Ozzie's 88th birthday with him this year. He came over for hamburgers, french fries, and his favorite - angel food cake! Gavin made him a birthday card with markers and stickers and construction paper. It was so cute, and he was so proud to give it to him. 

I think Grandpa had a great time and really enjoyed catching up with the boys. :) 

To many more birthdays with you Grandpa!

I HAD the best job ever!

Notice I say "HAD" because I no longer have a job. Before you say it...yes I know..."Being a mommy is the best job ever and it's a full-time job too!" Trust me, I know!

But Im talking about my previous career, working at Opeco for some of the greatest people I know! I recently got to take the boys up to my old stomping grounds for a lunch in honor of my best friend becoming a SAHM as well. When I got there, I still felt so loved and welcomed by everyone. They were all excited to see the boys, and hang out and catch up. I don't know too many places who welcome you back so openly and friendly! I love my old bosses, and it was so great to catch up!

Me, Megan and Liz with our babies. Mark and Richard

Go ME!

Im so quick to brag on my little boys, and of course my husband. But I don't take much time to brag on myself, so here goes! Lately, Ive picked back up on selling "Thirty-One." For those that don't know, it's a company that sells bags, totes, organizational and travel items that can be personalized. Im pretty obsessed with all of their stuff, and love selling it. But over that last 9 months, Ive had to put it on the back burner because of being so busy with the boys and building a house. Now that we are settled and I have a little free time, Ive made alot of effort towards being a successful consultant! 

I gave it my all in June, and absolutely ROCKED IT in July! So much so, that my directors in Colorado, and even some ladies higher up the line took time out to mention me specifically on our group pages. They even mentioned me on a page I wasn't a part of, then requested to add me so I could see it! It made my day to see so much recognition for the effort I was putting into parties and selling. Hopefully I can keep up the momentum and keep working my way up the ladder! 

Gav helping me work

Thanks to everyone who has been supporting and buying and booking and everything over the past few months! Its been awesome! 

4th Of July

We had an amazing 4th of July this year! Lots of sun, boating, swimming, fireworks and family! :) 

Crew wants to hold hands with Gav on golf cart rides

Handsome hubby

Sleeping sitting up on the boat

Me and my Daddy

You can barely see all of the fireworks setup below them

Traditions

How long does something have to go on before it becomes a family tradition? I guess Im just allowed to decide this for myself. Almost ever since we moved into our new house, Gavin loves to see Eric off to work each day. He wants to watch him leave, out the front door, and he wants his Daddy to drive around front and pound fists before he leaves. And then, in the afternoon, the boys seriously cannot wait for their Daddy to get home. Once we know he's getting close, we go sit outside in the breezeway and wait for him to pull in the driveway. As soon as Daddy is in the driveway, the boys run to his truck  so that he will let them ride into the garage with him. It is seriously the most precious thing ever.

If I could put into words how much my heart melts when I see how much these boys love their Daddy, it would probably be a novel. These 3 are my world and there is never a day I don't realize how blessed I am.

SHIIIIINE ON!

These two are absolutely obsessed with this song...

Summer Fun so Far

What have we been up to? The boys and I have been spending as much time as possible outside! And when Daddy gets home, he gets to join the fun! We've been to a water park, to the movies, swimming, to the zoo, and of course just playing outside.