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emily & jef

Okay... Can I just say I seriously HEART this couple??  They are truly the cutest couple I have yet to see on the Bachelor or Bachelorette shows!  I love Emily Maynard and think she is one classy, elegant girl.  She knows how to pick 'em and Jef is one amazing guy!  I really hope these 2 make it. Really, really y'all!  I know it's tv land, but come on, someone has to make it besides Trisha & Ryan, right?  

Love this one too....

End of Summer MDO program

I love these little music programs the boys' school do every year.  They do one at Christmas & at the end of the year.  If your kiddos attend the summer program, they do one at the end of that too.  The boys only went 1 day a week this summer, but Reid expressed a strong interest in wanting to participate.  So, what's a mommy to do when her son says he wants to get up on stage & sing with his friends?  Well, of course, I made sure he was able to go to school that day & sing his little heart out!  Even Daddy got to come watch him perform since he is so close to their school now.  That was the icing on the cake!  

Yay Reid!  You did an awesome job, buddy!  Mommy & Daddy couldn't have been more proud of you singing up there with all of your friends & teachers!  Precious, priceless moments!

Happy feet

I found these Keen's on a seriously good sale this summer. LOVE them! And... I love this picture more than I thought I would.  Precious little toddler feet!

Last day of MDO for the summer.  The boys had a ball going one day a week.  They do so much fun stuff with them at their school in the summer! Reid had a little program he sang in today for the last day.   SOOO cute!  And the best part?  Daddy got to come & watch him!  More pics to come....

Dad's Birthday

Yesterday was my Dad's 63rd birthday. Every year my mom & dad's anniversary is on July 24th and Dad's birthday is the next day, on the 25th.  Funny, notice the 4 candles on his cake?  When Reid saw it, he said, "Papa, you're 4 years old!"  Love it.  Love the mind of a 4 year old!  

It's a big month now with Riley's birthday, my Father-in-law's birthday, Dad's birthday and my parent's anniversary. They just celebrated 41 years of marriage.  Awesome.  FUN July month!  Happy birthday, Dad!  So thankful for your 63 years of life & all that you've taught me to be as a woman.  I am ever so thankful I've gotten to be with you to celebrate all your birthdays.  What a blessing.  Here's to another year of celebrating YOU!

BIG weekend

This weekend was a big one for a number of reasons....

20 year high school reunion!!!  I was SOOO doggone nervous last night!  I haven't been that nervous since my wedding day!

Class of 92 girls... iPhone pic... turned into b & w.  My phone takes terrible pics!  It was a ton of fun and everyone looked great!  SO fun to see old faces & try to remember the ones I didn't (or maybe chose to forget!)

KID FREE weekend!  ...the boys went to stay at my mom & dad's house this weekend. Yippee!!!!

Photography Class.... 

My sweet friend Tonya invited me to go to a photography workshop with her today.  I said yes thinking my reunion would  be lame & I would get home early.  Ummmm... no.  I got in bed at  2am and the class was at 9am!!!  Needless to say we stopped at Starbucks & I ordered a venti bold coffee with a shot of espresso!  It was awesome & I learned a TON!  Now to practice....

 AWESOME weekend!  Now we need a weekend from our weekend! We're pooped, but it was SOOO fun!  Thank you Mimi & Papa for keeping our boys & making it possible for us to have a super fun weekend!  We love you!

Riley's Sesame Street Birthday

I love how it looks like he is trying to hold up 2 fingers!

Love Riley's face as Rodney is saying a prayer before dinner. Happy little guy!   ;)

Sneaking a drink of grandpa's tea....  Love this face.  He knows he's totally doing something he shouldn't do! Ha!

Gettin' ready to eat my birthday dinner!

Jackson having a  little slide action fun!! 

Reid had an absolute ball! He went down every which way he could think of!

Riley was thrilled to go down the slide too!

Sesame street fruit & veggie trays. 

These were so fun & easy to make!  Gotta LOVE pinterest!

The cake & cupcakes my awesome cake lady made! 

Love the details on the cookie monster cupcakes!

Gettin' ready to blow out the candles.

Yay, I'm 2!

Blow, buddy, blow!

All the kiddos at the party... Front row-- Madison, Mary-McKinley, Braden, Reid & Katelyn.  Back row-- Jackson, Monroe, and Riley Rooster.  Hilarious!

Happy 2nd birthday sweet Riley! 

We had an awesome afternoon last Saturday as we celebrated Riley's 2nd birthday with family.  Rodney's sister, brother-in-law & nieces were able to come into town and help us celebrate.  It was a great afternoon! We hadn't seen them in 8 months, so it was really fun having Reid's aunt, uncle & cousins up to be with all of us for Riley's party! We ordered pizza, had some delicious cake & cupcakes, and watched the kids have all kinds of fun sliding down the inflatable water slide our sweet neighbors let us borrow!  I had bought a Sesame Street pinata for the kids, but just as I was about to pull it out, it began thundering & lightning, so we had to batton down the hatches & bring everyone inside for presents. Glad we got in some good water slide fun before that happened!   It was such a fun birthday and Riley had THE BEST time!  We all did, really.  

I can't believe my baby boy is TWO!  He is so much fun and just a bundle of energy.  Riley, you are a TRUE joy, buddy.  You love life, are so happy & full of love. You give the best hugs.  You are my snuggle bug.   My, ytou are such a BIG boy!  When I took you to the doctor for your 2 yr. well visit the other day, you weighed in at a healthy 32.4 pounds.  You were 37.5 inches tall.  Holy Moly!  Your report card said <97% for your height!  You are going to be one tall boy!  Basketball player maybe?  Who knows?!  Right now we are just enjoying this fun stage you are in and watching you grow, talk more everyday, be a fun little brother, and enjoy life in this crazy Lindsay fam!  We love you RILEY-ROO!

Thursday Thinkers

I'm so behind on blogging, but I had to post this one today.  I came home from an errand tonight, to find Reid & Rodney in our bed just talkin'.  Daddy & son.  Talkin' boy stuff. I love so much about this picture   Here is some of the convo I caught.... "Daddy, why did the Beast say ______ in Beauty & the Beast?"  (can't remember what he asked) "Daddy, what is a cave?"  "Daddy, why does a Lamborghini go so fast?"