The Last Family Day of Summer....

Saturday was the last free day before school started, so we decided to pack it full of fun things.  One thing we had been wanting to do was ride the Katy Trail on our bikes.  This was our first time and certainly won't be the last.  We had a GRAND time!!

The only thing missing was candy to throw at onlookers - they thought we were a parade. :D

 The trail goes along the great Missouri river!  Absolutely beautiful!

 We took a little break to watch the river.

 Megan kept up the pace very well. (don't you love her glasses?)  I was surprised, but eventually her little legs got tired and she hitched a ride from mom and Keith strapped her bike to the trailer that Jeren and Ashlyn were in.

 Owen asked to take a picture of mom and dad. :)

 If you ever get a chance and like to ride bikes, I highly recommend the Katy Trail.  It's flat (great for kids) and small gravel, so pretty much a smooth ride.  We rode for seven miles.  I was so proud of the kids.  We saw some Turkeys and a snake. :D

 After our ride we were starving, so we found a park and had a picnic.

 Keith demonstrated his great talent of flipping out of the swing - HA!  He really did land on his feet...... :D

 I love these ladies!

All tuckered out after a fun filled day!!!!

Summertime Fun..

Here are a few things that we have been enjoying lately. :)

 Never have too many days at the creek.

 The kids have been so proud of themselves this year because they learned to swim with their head under water. :)

 Such a refreshing thing to do on a hot summer day.

 We love this peaceful, restful place.

 Playing in the sand

 I love this time of year!

Perfect ending to a perfect day!

The Family for a Visit....

In the middle of July Keith's family came for a visit.  We had a wonderful time!

 We visited the St. Louis Children's Museum one day - FUN place to go!

 The next day, we spent at the creek.  GREAT memories!

 Had a little "sinking" experience with the suburban, so a kind farmer pulled it out. :D  Like I said - memories. :)

 Jeren had to sit on laps for most of the day to protect his eye.  I know he would have enjoyed it so much more if he could have splashing around in the water, but he made it fine.

 The sweetest little man!!

 Just because I can't help myself. :D

 Shooting the beebee gun (how do you spell that, anyway?)

 So nice to be together as a family!

The End!

11 Years Ago.....

I can't believe eleven years have passed since I said "I Do" to this wonderful man!

We have had a wonderful day - even though one of our darlings got diagnosed with Chicken Pox this morning. :D  We always have excitement around here.

I am so thankful God has blessed my life with Keith!  I am truly a blessed woman!!!!

Stiches......

This was a first for our family, but I'm so thankful that it wasn't any worse.

Thursday afternoon, we were getting ready for Keith's family to come and a mishap happened with a misplaced bat.  I won't mention the poor child's name, but we'll just say he was VERY sad for his little brother.  :(

  So off to the ER we went......After some Motrin, we was feeling pretty good.

 They put some medicine on it, so they could stitch it up.

 We had to wait at least 45 minutes after the medicine before they would come to stitch him up.

 After much pain and tears and sweat (it took three people to hold him down :*(.....)  he was sent home sporting eight stitches.

By Friday, he was back to normal, except for some swelling. 

Hopefully, that will be the last trip to the ER for a good long while!