New Skirts From Grandpa

We got a box in the mail today from Grandpa Russ.  

Inside were 4 fun pettiskirts in all different bright colors.  What a fun surprise!!

These skirts are so twirly.  They love them.

We had a trip to the park planned and all 4 girls wore their skirts.  

 Watching the bunnies in the bushes.

 Little Caiter is just one of the kids these days.  She does whatever they do.  They are all really great at helping her along and keeping her up with the pack What fun my kids have together {most of the time}.  I love it when they get along!

Five kids {soon to be six} might seem like a lot to most people but when I look at this photo, I see 5 individuals who are each an important part of something fun, safe, rewarding and lasting.  They will always have each other and I can't think of much else in this world {aside from living out God's purpose in our lives and sharing His word} as worthwhile as raising a big, close, crazy happy family!!

Grandpa Russ:  The skirts were a huge hit.  Everyone was thrilled and they raved about them all day long.  A big thank you for that spontaneously random fun package!!!

Micro Machine Mania

Caleb had the best time playing Micro Machines with Grandpa Russ. My brother has the worlds largest collection of Micro Machines. (Eric- don't worry we are being really really careful with thim!!) My Mom pulled them out of storage and made Caleb's month when she opened the box! Caleb was in little-boy-with-4-sisters-heaven when Grandpa came over and played "guy stuff" just with him!

Swimming at Grandpa's

The kids have been having lots of fun at Grandpa's pool!

Showing off some of the fun swim gear they've been enjoying. Maddie has since lost the vest and started swimming on her own! Hooray for the doggy paddle!

Yay! So Fun!

Canon Ball!!

Caleb ends his jump with this move he made up on his own...kinda like a big "TA DA" finish.

Soaking up the sun.

Even Caitlyn tested out the water....

... she wasn't into it but she sure was cute!