The picture in my mind was just not enough...

October at the Beach...

Another Saturday day trip. This time we got off by 12:30, which left us a little more time. We left right after Clay's scout training and the girls' primary activity. I knew it might be my last sunny Saturday at the beach for a while. I couldn't let it pass by.

First time face plant- a little stressed, not too sure...



Hmm, I guess it's ok.

I have a crush.

His name is Sam.

Can you blame me?

Girl Party

We had some cousins stay the night while all the daddy's were hunting. We were not lacking for drama. All went surprisingly well- not even one meltdown. Oh wait- those came the day after the poor night's sleep...

Seven little bums on four stools- with room to spare. What truly happy little girls.

Huh?

Ava, Ava, Ava Mae.

This was not a first occurance. I just happened to get the picture this time. This girl loves her daddy's reading material: Field and Stream and Cabela's catalogs- conveniently located, of course.

It's A Boy Thing

Sam seemed to be extra excited about a recent purchase.

September at the beach.

WE LOVE THE BEACH! On this particular Saturday we didn't leave until 3pm! We got to the sand around 4:30 and stayed until 7:30pm or so. One of the best ways on Earth to spend three hours.

What more could you need? Nothing quite like a stick and some kelp rope. This is my favorite pic of the day.

Clay caught a crab in his trap that he threw in from the beach. Natalie was thrilled.

AN UPDATE!

I am the most awesome blogger EVER! ... you should see my scrapbooks. What is a scrapbook?

Here are some pics. Let's see if I can remember how to do this...



Who doesn't love cotton candy and carousels?



Austin, Ava, and Jane- my triplets. Just kidding.
Happy cousins.



More happy cousins. We love you Ethan and Ash!



Feeling very pink for Sam and Rachel's wedding.
No, I was not about to put Mr. Sam in pink. No way.

Fishing with Daddy

Daddy has been spoiling the girls lately with lots of fishing trips. Clay likes to take the girls to free fishing for kids days whenever they are anywhere close by. I went on this last one with them. Whew, my hat is off to Clay. It was a lot of work! We ate all three fish for dinner. Yum!

Bunny House

Our incredible neighbor Kathy brought a bunny house over to build with the girls.


They had a ton of fun getting frosting all over themselves. I liked eating it.

Blessing Day- March 29, 2009

Uncle Sam

Grandpa Dee and Grandma Shelie

Tall Grandpa and Grandma Adair

To the beach!

Mom and Dad gave us a vacation by taking our kids on one. Thanks Mom and Dad!

Grandma wanted to get a good shot of Natalie's lovely teeth... or lack thereof.

Sam is two weeks old

Uncle Sam trying out the football hold...

I ask you kindly not to fumble.

Sweet, Sweet, Samuel Clay

Here he is! Samuel Clay was born March 14th at 5:37 pm. He weighed 8 lbs 8oz and was 21" long. Thank goodness he was 10 days early! This little Mister has his own little ideas of timing. :) He is the champ. Mom and Dad have been absolute life savers! I just wish they could stay for a few months, rather than a few weeks. I just love having a little boy. He is so yummy!