July Misc.

Emma, Kylie, Jaya, and Halle
We met up with some friends today and went to the Farmer's Market in Moses Lake and then out to lunch. These girlie's are the cutest ever.

Nick and Courtney drove me to Sunnyside for my cousin Danielle's championship swim meet Friday night.

Conner's birthday party was last Tuesday and we had a great time. Kylie and Conner ended up getting into the pool. They both enjoyed the cupcakes.

Kylie helping Conner and his daddy open up the presents.

We went to a presentation about "Sea Life" at the Royal City library last Tuesday. Kylie liked all of the glass jars of fish and animals.

We went out to Allred's Pond last Wednesday. Kylie had a good time, but her life jacket may be a little big yet.

Daddy and Kylie at swim lessons last Monday night. Ryan was able to take Kylie. They both had a good time, but the water was a little chilly.

Mommy and Kylie riding her "BUS-A-BIAKLE" at Grandma and Grandpa's house about a week ago.

Kylie helping daddy put away his horse.

Kylie getting all dressed up in mommy leopard shoes. (I love the hands on hips)

Kylie picking raspberries at Nany's about two weeks ago.

This was Kylie swimming with Daddy at Grandma and Grandpa's before swim lessons last week.

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Ryan and Kylie on Tuesday morning

Ryan going down the water slide

Uncle Nick with Kylie Rose

My three brothers (Nick, Mike, and Matt)

Caden and Kylie eating there sandwiches

Ryan with his birthday cupcakes. (they had pictures of Ryan throughout the years)

Kylie enjoyed her cupcake

Ryan singing and Slag playing

Ryan's 29th birthday was Tuesday. Ryan and I were able to go out to dinner at his favorite "Outback," before cake and ice cream at Conner's birthday. Then I surprise Ryan with a little family birthday at the Callahan's water slide. We had the best time. Everyone enjoyed the water, the food was delicious, cupcakes were so special, and Ryan got to entertain us with his buddy Slag. Thank you to our family and friends that helped me with the party. Happy Birthday Ryan!

Swim Lesson

Kylie has her very first lesson on Monday night. She loved it. She asked me Tuesday morning is she was "go fishin mom in the water, o.k.?" We played a game about being a fish in the water. I learned a lot to about how to hold her and to count before she jumps in. We are looking forward to swim lesson every Monday and Wednesday for the next four weeks. Can you tell by her face that she was excited for her first swim lesson.?

Saturday in Ephrata

Ryan and I went into the FREE JoDee Messina concert in Ephrata Saturday night. I wiggled to the front and we were in the fifth row. She has a lot of songs. I had a good time!

The Wood's family(Allie, Julie, Aunt Katy, and Brandon) came and picked up Kylie so Ryan and I could go to the concert.

Courtney and Kylie swimming at Splash Zone.

Brandon, Allie, and Julie. They are visiting from Kentucky for a month.

Kylie and I headed into Ephrata early Saturday morning for the 3 on 3 tournament. My three brothers play on the Ellensburg Turtles. They played really great and Kylie enjoyed sitting on the curb watching the action. We all went to lunch and then off to Splash Zone. We had a very busy, but so much fun spending the day with my entire family.

Friday Fun in Tri-Cities

We headed down to Pasco for a Friday with my Aunt Teresa, and cousin Molly. We picked blueberries. It was so easy and they are so delicious. Then we had a picnic lunch and Kylie played in the water at the "Playground of Dreams." It is a free water park in Kennewick right down by the water. We played the really cool wooden park to dry off. Her highlight of the day was several bites of Molly's snow cone. Then we headed to Kohl's, the Mall, and Target. It was so great to get to spend the day with them. They are so good with Kylie and so much help.

Pool Party

Kylie and Jaya (She is my friend Melanie's daughter from Royal)

Kayle, Me, Amy, and Heidi

Kylie realy to squirt one of the boys.

Amy and I planned a fun little get together for us mom's last Thursday. We were able to sit and visit and the kids could run wild. It was a fun afternoon with lots of sun and great little lunch. Lots to visit about and catch up on. Thanks to those of you that were able to make it. We would like to do it again next summer.

Grandma's 80th Birthday Party

Ky eating her yummy dinner.

Grandma with her Sister Evey. Evey traveled to Washington from Florida and is 85 years old.

We had a turn out of 45 people.

Girl Cousins: Julie, Danielle, and Allison

Matt and Becca

Cousin Matt and Uncle Joe

Courtney, Nick, and Mike

We headed over to Pomeroy for Grandma McKeirnan's 80th Birthday party. It was my mom and aunt who put together a wonderful party. The food was great and I know that my grandma had a good time. I was asked to help with the entertainment. I put together a slide-show for her with 80 years of photos. We had church with her in the morning and then a nice breakfast before we all headed home on Sunday. Happy Birthday Grandma!

Summer Fest

Ba with the girls in the back of the car waiting for the start.

Jace and cousin Braydon on their bikes. Caden was really fast. This was part of the kiddy parade.

Ky enjoying her Tootsie Roll

This was our group at the parade. FUN TIMES IN THE SUN!

Royal City has Summer Fest the second weekend in July. They have a lot of activities. We missed the BBQ, music, and fireworks on Friday night, because of the reunion dinner. I was asked to help with the FREE cowboy breakfast Saturday morning. The teachers cooked breakfast for 500 community members. It was a big success. It was fun to get to see students out of the classroom. I had a good time. After breakfast it was on to the parade. It was hot, but we made it through. Kylie loved seeing Maddie and the horses. The candy this girl scored was great, kept her busy! We then headed out to my Grandma's 80th birthday party.

Class of 2000 Reunion

Ryan and I met up with Slag and Hilary for their ten year class reunion. We had a great night. It was dinner at Michael's in Moses Lake. Ryan was able to visit and catch up with fifteen members from his class. We are looking forward to my ten year next year.

Pretty

My friends from high school talked me into setting up a Face book account. I was working on that yesterday evening and Ryan was suppose to be watching Ky. I was finishing up some dinner realize that Ryan was asleep and this is what my baby was doing. She calls them pretties. This is the second time this has happened, but we are making improvements because the first time she just licked the mascara off the stick.

Ky Performs

Ky was in her performing mood this evening after we went to Nany's raspberry bush and pick a full container. She ate all of them while singing and talking. I can't believe she is almost two years old. She talks a lot of understands everything. Sorry that each clip is kinda long, but she was on a roll.

Happy Birthday Nany!

I had a wonderful day with Ryan's mom. Her birthday is the 3rd of July. I left Kylie with my mom and us girls went the farmer's market in Moses Lake, shopping at "Real Deals" and lunch at Michael's Bistro. I have so much fun with Katie and Susie, Miss Maddie joined us as well. They talked me into looking at new modular home. We spent a good hour walking through some. It was fun to think about our next step in life, a bigger house.

Then we grabber Kylie in Royal. Susie, myself and Kylie headed to Wenatchee to watch Ryan and Ba rope. Kylie got to ride with Ryan and loved it. She threw a huge fit when she had to get off, so Ryan could rope his steer. Then we went to dinner at at Mexican restaurant. Kylie was so funny. She was entertaining us all and even the people next to us. The best part for Ky was Nany dessert they brought after they sang the song.

We hope that you had a very happy birthday! I am lucky to get to spend the day with you!
Happy Birthday Mom/Susie/Nany! (picture to come)

Happy 4th of July

I love this pic. It shows how windy it really was last night.

It was a windy night in Royal City. We decided to light up some sparklers and do a Roman Candle. Kylie was much better about the hot sparkler this time. We were able to spend the 4th at home for the first time in my 7 year of being with Ryan. We are usually going to 5-8 rodeos or at a roping. We enjoyed the relaxing evening and even rented a movie after dinner. Ryan couldn't stay away he spend Friday night, all day Saturday, and Sunday morning at a roping in Wenatchee. He won first for the Sunday roping, so he was a happy boy!

Happy 4th to all of YOU!