MCC Musical Theater

Every year for the past three summers Marley and Miles have taken a music class at MCC with their cousins Taylor and Kinley. They have so much fun practicing the songs, carpooling, and playing together for 2 whole weeks. Marley and Miles both had two solos and did such a wonderful job on them. They are quite the little performers!

Name That Tune

We found a piano on Craig's List a week ago. This piano was made almost 80 years ago and is in perfect condition...Wow! I have been so excited! They are so expensive...but I think so important to have. I have wanted Marley and Miles to take piano lessons for so long, but wasn't able to get a piano....we waited and found the perfect one for us. Brad plays a little, so he has been teaching the kids and will continue to teach them the basic things before they begin lessons. It has been so fun to have Brad sit and play the hymns in our house and for us to gather around the piano and sing songs from the children's hymn book together. It's amazing how quickly music brings the spirit in our home.

Arizona Grand Hotel

It was Grand. I booked a hotel deal that came up on Living Social Escapes a few months ago. We thought it would be fun to surprise the kids with a little night get away. We left a note in their bedrooms posted on their doors for them to see when they woke up in the morning. We packed up the car and headed out for our surprise destination. It was fun to hear all of the guesses along the way.

We had such a fun stay at the hotel. The water slides were huge. I thought I was going to die when I went down....I am afraid of heights so I closed my eyes tightly and told myself that I could do it. Haha...I know I am funny....but I was very scared. There was a wave pool, lazy river, 3 water slides, dancing, and a dive in movie night while sitting in our tubes. The kids even managed to see a friend from school there...he came around and played with us for a bit too. We filled the day with family fun!

Club House

The kids enjoyed making a little clubhouse out of a large cardboard box. They started off in their pj's and as it began to get hotter throughout the morning, they ended up in their swim suits. They would take little breaks and jump in the pool for a bit to cool off and go back to work. Marley thought it was so fun to add curtains and fake flowers to the house. They are so creative!

Slip and Slide

On your mark, get set, go... M and M love racing friends on the slip and slide.

Yard Work

Brad and Miles mowing the lawn. I had to snap a picture because they looked so cute working on the yard together.

Happy Father's Day

Brad is naturally such a wonderful dad. Since he first came into our lives two and a half years ago, I have enjoyed seeing how sweet he always is to Marley and Miles. Sometimes I watch him and get teary eyed because I have never seen a father be so selfless, patient, and kind to their kids. He is a one of a kind guy. We are so blessed to have him in our lives! Happy Father's day honey:)

Mini Marley and Miles

I was looking to see if there were any pictures on my computer and came across some old pictures of Marley and Miles. It brought back good memories of when they were little. Some that I found were of their first teeth cleaning dentist appointments, bath time with Libby, Marley's first dance recital, Marley with her preschool teacher Mrs. Lunt, etc. I thought I would post some because they were such cute little munchkins. They are growing up so fast. I am so thankful for all of the time I have been blessed to spend with them for the past 7 and 8 years. They are such sweet kids!

Summer Swim Days

We love having a pool. Mars and Miles jump in and swim throughout the day. It is also fun to swim with neighbors, Libby, and Brad is a favorite too. The kids from the neighborhood ask when Brad is getting home so they can swim with him.....his cannon balls make a BIG splash.

Diamondbacks Game

Miles and Brad love baseball so we thought it would be fun to go to the D-backs game on Memorial Day. Marley was so cute and brought along a little bag with card games, mad libs, and coloring items....just in case...she is always prepared. I think that one of the highlights of the night was giving licorice to a homeless man outside the stadium...Marley talked about how good she felt inside for days after. We had a fun date night!

Drive In's

What fun to go to the movies with friends.