Twilight

Okay so for those of you who are thinking what the heck does that mean. Well, then you must read the Twilight series by Stephanie Myers. They are an awesome series of love, romance and excitement. I wasn't sure about the whole "vampire love story" but now I'm hooked! So if your looking for a good book (or four) then try them out. I'm sure you'll be glad you did.

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First Soccer Practice

McKensey had her very first soccer practice tonight. She was so excited all day. She got new cleats, shin guards and a new ball. She couldn't wait then when it was time to go she started crying. I was going to stay home with the baby and the other two but she couldn't go without Mom. It didn't matter that dad is her coach. She is such a momma's girl. That's okay because I'm not ready to cut the apron strings yet!

Birthday fun

Lidia's
McKensey's
Lidia's is on the right with the totally pink face.

So Lidia and McKensey got to go to their friend Lydia's house. I know try and say that 5 times. They had so much fun!!! Lydia's mom had some really cool things for them to do. They deocrated cupcakes, painted ponies and made bracelets. What fun when your a young girl.

1st grade with Mrs. Nelson

They had a "sleep over" with Dad in the living room.

So Lidia started 1st grade this year. She got the same teacher that William had and we are so thankful. Mrs. Nelson is such a wonderful teacher. Every year she has a stuffed animal that the kids get to take home over a weekend and write in his journal. Lidia was so excited that she was the 2nd kid to take "Boone" home. Boone is a dog that is named after Boone Pickins. Oh, I forgot to mention Mrs. Nelson is a die hard OSU fan. We'll forgive her for that. GO TU!!! Anyway, Lidia loved having Boone and took very good care of him.

Summer Fun

These are just some random pictures from summer. Some were ar playgroups others were just summer fun.

Campout

All my Darlings!!!
Lidia helping her new GS sister to make her bed.

We had a Girl Scout campout the weekend that school started. Talk about crazy!!! It was alot of fun.

Back to school

Don't they look so cute?
These were from the first day of school. They were so excited to go back to school. McKensey was excited to be starting school!!!

So these are so far behind but... It's a crazy life with four kids!

Hide and go seek

Well not so much hiding but man is Madison going!!! She is crawling everywhere and pulling up on everything. She will be walking soon Well gotta run, she's at it again!

Hangin' out

I love that my kids love to "hang out" together. They haven't reached that age where it's not cool to hang with your brother or sister. They love each other so much and really look out for one another. Guess that's a good thing since we'll be together forever!!! Where's McKensey?

Meeting Great Grandma

Mario's Grandma came to visit form Mexico this past month. It was so good to see her. She is such an amazing woman. It's a blessing to be around her. Sometimes it's a little difficult because she doesn't speak English and my Spanish is limited but we try anyway. Well, this trip was really special for her as she got to meet Madison (her 7th Great Grand child) for the first time and she celebrated her 76th birthday!!! Doesn't she look amazing!!!! They really hit it off. Madison loved her and she loved Madison just as much. I'm so lucky to have such a great family!!! Unfortunatly her trip got cut short when her husband got sick and put into the hospital. He was released but had to go back to Mexico for more tests (they found spots on his lungs). Sorry to all those who look forward to her tamales. Maybe next time!! We miss her but pray she comes back in November for the 8th Great grand child to be born!!!

Leader/Daughter Overnight Trip

These were gifts that Anna (the one who planned the event) gave to us. The next pictures are of the different SWAPS (Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere or Share With A Pal) that we learned to make.

Fishing pole, fly swatter, and ants on a log.
Ruler that says, "Troop 686 "rules", soda pop tab face, mini cookie box, sunglasses, and a toliet brush.
Safety Wise (this is the book that we have to refer to for the safety rules of activites that we would like to do with our Troop), compass, Daisy Scout Tunic.
Strings of beads, clear marbles (with flat bottom) with a picture glued to the bottom. The string of beads are cool because the way that the beads are strung you can move them down one by one and use them as a counting tool.

Binoculars, and a flashlight.

Sorry these are the olnly pictures I have, as I left my camara at home. I'm hoping to "steal" some from my friend, Susan.

Lidia and I got to go to Camp Tenkiller (247 acres overlooking Pettit Bay) for the weekend. We really had a lot of fun. There were only about 14 of us total so it was a really cozy group. We got to sleep in a log cabin (with a/c) and we even had a shower! It was not "old school" camping!!!!

On Friday night we stayed up until about 2am talking and the girls were playing around. Lidia made a good friend named Hailey. Her mom and I had met in training last year so it was pretty neat to see the girls bond. On Saturday was when the fun began! We had breakfast (not too early of course) then we went on a hike to earn our orientation patch for Camp Tenkiller. It was so beautiful there. After hiking we went back to the lodge and Anna brought out the crafts. We had two 6 foot tables pushed together (to make a square) and she dumped all kinds of craft odds and ends on the tables. It was completely full. She showed us some of the ideas she had and then told us and the girls to dig in and use our imagination. What fun, especially for a 6 year old!!!! Later that afternoon, we pulled out the GPS units and went on another hike. We had to find a "time capsule" by following the GPS. That was really fun because some of us were going in all different directions. Once we found it, we opened it and were able to take a swap that other troops made and left, then we put ones in that we made. Of course after that it's back to the craft table!!! We went and had dinner at Big Red's Barbacue. It was really good. All in all it was a great weekend and I really enjoyed spending the time with just Lidia.