Leah goes to pre-k

Can you believe it?

I mean, really, look at her....

My sweet girl is going to school.

Ava & Leah

BFFs

Mrs. Brock is Leah's teacher this year

Looking forward to what this year has in store for my little sweetie.

She is so very smart and fun.  I know she is going to love school.

1,2,3,4

Very excited to announce baby #4 due to arrive in March 2015

Miss Kennedy Kae

Melanie & Abe waiting for her arrival

Meet my new niece Kennedy Kae

She is very loved already.  Such a perfect little bundle.  Melanie was in love with her right from the beginning!

Sweet family of 5

Another school year starting

Meredith, Sophia, & Ayla starting first grade.

So very thankful for such wonderful friends for Ayla

Leah had open house for pre-k.  She got to see her classroom, meet her new teacher, and say hi to a few friends.

Leah & Sammi

watch out world~

Summer Fun

Virginia Beach Vacation

We decided to vacation in Virginia Beach this year with my mom & dad and be close to my Aunt Kelly, Uncle Ken, and their kids.  I am so glad we did.  It was time we rarely get with them.  The weather was nice and hot.  Perfect for the beach. 

  

The trip was spent eating, laughing, splashing, building sand castles, and walking the boardwalk.

French Lick 2014: Wrap Up

One of my favorite traditions is touring the grounds at West Baden on our trip.  Jeff and I have been doing this since before we were married.  Since we had Ayla (7 years ago) we had always snapped a few pictures.  I know I will always cherish them.

This year we got all the grandkids together with grandma & grandpa

and even one with the whole gang minus greg and julie who had to be at work.

love my crazy crazy family!

We had a few guests this year also.  The girls were beyond excited to have the Hill Family take a couple days to play with us.  While the dads golfed the moms & kids all went horseback riding and played in the pool.

Leah & Cherry Pop

Ayla on Sprite. 

Ava & Leah pals to the end

This was Abe's first year to ride.  I was trying to be really calm and definitely not push him to do it.  UP he hopped onto this back like it was nothing.  He looks so little and big at the same time?  

I love our trips to French Lick.  They are full of silly, happy. relaxing times with family.  It causes us to slow down for a couple days.  Im glad Jeff's family started this tradition over 30 years ago.