More vacation shots....

Landon & Mommy at white sands. This was the only moment he was actually out of the car. He was so not impressed. So he and daddy stayed the car where he took a nap.

Lava Rock, in Carzozo, New Mexico

This was actually very cool to see. We had never seen lava. There were miles and miles of it. It was interesting. I didn't know how pretty it could be. You wouldn't think of lava as pretty but I thought it was.

Big Texan Steak House

Cadillac Ranch

Playin in a creek up in the mountains

Freezing...... They didn't last but just a few minutes and resorted to throwing rocks in the creek instead. he he he....

White Sands

I love this shot... It wasn't perfect but her face is priceless.

We're Home....

We made it home... We are back from our family vacation. We had a great time but sure was glad to get home. We were gone eleven days and the last few were hard. Landon had, had enough and it's crazy being stuck in the car with six kids. I thought I might loose my mind. I seriously considered drugs. Ha! For me and them... Anyways, we first went through Amarillo, Texas and had a great time. We took the kids by the Big Texan and then out to Cadillac Ranch. For those of you who don't know what that is, it's a bunch of Cadillac cars buried in the ground and you can come and spray paint them. The kids thought that was way cool. Then we headed into Glorieta, New Mexico. It was absolutely beautiful. Perfect weather the whole week. Like 70's weather. We went up into the mountains and played in the creek one day then we took a trip into Santa Fe one day. It was nice there too. Then we headed on to my grand parents home in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Lot's a trips down memory lane. I loved it. I hadn't been there since I was a kid so I had a great time. We stopped by some lava rocks, went by White sands, and went to the space museum there as well. The kids really enjoyed all of them. Over all we had a great time. Although, Landon was ready to be home about three days ago. He was worn out. I took tons of pictures, like 200. So I'll post more later. I sure missed keeping up with all of you guys. I can't wait to read every one's blog and catch up.

Glorieta, New Mexico

White Sands, New Mexico

Space Center in Alamogordo, New Mexico

Big Texan in Amarillo, Texas

Cadillac Ranch just outside Amarillo

Vacation & Family....

Good Morning... We had one of William's sisters and her kids in this week. It was so nice to see them. We had not seen them in over a year, so that was a nice visit. Ian her youngest had a birthday while they were here and so we did some cupcakes one night and William's aunt came out to see them too. Of course, the kids loved and enjoyed seeing their cousins. They hated to see them go. Anyways!

Hailey went to Glorieta last Sunday. I miss her terribly. They post pictures of her on their web page so at least i get to see those. She looks like she's having a great time. This is the longest we've ever been without her. We will pick her up on Friday the 4th. I miss my baby! :(

We are heading out in the morning for vacation. Yeah! :) We will be driving up and staying next week in Glorieta, New Mexico for the week and then on Friday once we pick up Hailey we will be going to my Granny and Pawpaw's house for a few days. I'm so excited! I haven't been there since I was a teen. I see them almost every year but I just haven't been to their house since then. So I'm so so so so excited. I always loved it there. They live at the base of the mountains in Alamogordo, New Mexico. It's desert there but it's just beautiful. I will have tons of pictures to post when I get back. Well, I have to run! I will see you guys in two weeks. Hope you all have a wonderful week. Happy early July 4th!



Jordan, Ian & the kids


Amy & Aunt Karen


Ian's 6th Birthday


Landon REALLY enjoying his cupcake & subsequent Bath!

New Room....

Good Morning! Well, I have been busy the last few day decorating the girls bedroom. Well, with the mujch needed help of friends too. I had never really done anything with it. So we finally go around to it. It turned out really really cute. They love the polka dots so we went with that and made it a little bit older girls room. I surprised them. They had no idea I was doing it. Well, Hailey still hasn't seen it. She is at summer camp. But Lauren came home last night and she loved it. Of course, she wanted to know why I wouldn't do the polka dots all over the whole room. Ha! Those were alot harder than they look. But it's fun! They will love it. I even got to sleep in their new room last night. Lauren didn't want to sleep by herself but she needed to be in her new room. Ha! Fun! Fun!