NO MORE YUCKY GOO!

On July 20th, BJ and I took Brynlee to Phoenix Children's for her regular swallowing tests.  She has been doing these since she was 7 months old. Usually they result in a slight modification in her liquid being thickened with a packet of goo and we are sent on our way.  But not this day!  We were told she may "return to normal activities and diet"...which translates to us as "NO MORE YUCKY GOO!" I had to restrain myself from falling on the Dr!  Hooray Brynlee!

She also got a fun new haircut this week and looks so grown up. One of our little 3 year old friends at  church said,"She's not a baby anymore!"  She most definitely is not! We love you Brynlee!

Happy Birthday Janessa!

Janessa turned 7 on the 16th! I can't believe how fast the time is going. It was an emotional day for us as we were reminded once again how fleeting this time with our kids really is.

We started the day out swimming with friends

Lunch!

Hugs and Presents

6 1/2 years ago...

Today...What beautiful Little Women!

We ended the day with swimming at the swim meet.  It was a full, happy, celebration day!

Although the time flies steadily by, we appreciate the reminders you give us to stop and be present in the wonderful moments that make this life worth living. Happy Birthday Janessa Princessa! We love you!

First Swim Meet

The girls had their first swim meet this Thursday. They ended up having fun, even though Janessa was a bit nervous at first.  Hannah was her usual excited self, ready for anything. They did great and we enjoyed cheering them on in between dips on the pool to cool off!

On your Mark...

...Get Set...

...GO!

Well Done!

Hannah was in three events...Breath Stroke

Back Stroke

And finally, 

Butterfly

This is her favorite stroke because "You have to move your legs like a Dolphin!"

Way to go Hannah! We were tired just watching you!

The girls did such a great job. It was a warm two hours but what a great way to spend the evening! Good job girls, we are so proud of you!

Addie's Preschool Graduation

I have had a request to share some photos of Addie's preschool graduation, but couldn't help adding some highlights from the rest of the year!  For you, Momma!

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Janessa Loses her 1st Tooth!

Janessa lost her first tonight!  A few tears came before she actually let me pull it out, but after she was all smiles!  The excitement in the house was electric as she told us how she is looking forward to making some money and getting people to guess what is different about her.  I can't decide if she or her sisters were more excited about the event. Maybe because it kept them from going to bed a bit longer! She is certain she will never get used to the way her mouth feels now...Ahhh, the fun of firsts!

 

Good Times with Old Friends

The two families who were our neighbors in the house to our left (the same house at different times) came out the same week over their spring breaks.  We were so lucky to have so many friends here with us!  

Morgan and Brynlee: The inseparable duo

Mollie and Addie:  The Busy Bees!

Morgan and Hannah: The Happy Helpers

Maddie and Janessa: The "Pokey Little Puppies"

(Almost) All "Our Girls"

We took our other friends shooting...We are the BEST hosts, right?!

Well, Kristen looks happy about it! Go Shooter!

The poor kids stayed in the van, ate lunch, watched a movie and took their turns two by two.
They were SO thrilled!

Friends are the best!

Hannah, Lauren and their Daddies!

It was very sad and way too quiet here for a while after they left! We had a great time everyone! Thank you so much for letting us be a part of your vacation!

Tuscon and Tombstone

Last month we took a trip to Tuscon and Tombstone AZ.  "Really? Why would we want to go down there?" That was my response to BJ, but as usual he was right and we had a great time!

Poor George! Apparently he bought a stolen horse and they hung him before they figured it out!

"Here lies Lester Moore. Four slugs from a .44.
No Les No More"!
 I love this one! Makes me laugh every time!

Two tall drinks of water. This was the beginning of the reenactment of the OK Corral.

BJ had fun asking the ghosts to be in the picture with us. Everyone was ok with it except for Janessa!

THE table Doc Halliday dealt from

We moved on to the Pima Air and Space Museum the next day...The girls loved learning about the planes and trying out their flying skills.

This plane looks like a Grasshopper!

Can this thing REALLY fly?

Hannah and Janessa in space.

Go Southern Arizona!