Wrapping up Summer Sports for Sophia

Sophia did so well this summer in softball. She had never played before and starting out was a big learning curve but by her last game, she was doing so well. She got to play catcher and pitcher this season. The last game, she was working together with first base to get outs and everything! It was so fun to watch. Her coach said she was definitely the most improved player on the team. She got a cool little trophy that she's so excited about:) We are so grateful for Grandma and Grandpa, Ruby and Alice and Cole and Katelyn who came out and watched her play this season. And part of our Missional Community Group came out to cheer her on for her last game! Fun times! 

Summer Favorites From My Phone

shooting off rockets with Mr. Cam

Lots of summer storms

Dress Like a Cow- Get free meals! Our $40 tab was completely free:) 

Poker Night with 3 Hopkins families and I won!!! Beat out even the men:) 

Hunting for river creatures

Ari and I waiting for  Elijah's game to start 

Celebrating six years with this sweet friend from birth

Dinner and swimming at our friend Ms. Susan's house- breathtakingly beautiful

Fun summer memories! 

Double Digits for the Twins

 These awesome girlies turned 10 last Sunday! It was an emotional birthday for me! I can hardly believe they are nearing the teen years. I love my twinners so much and have enjoyed seeing them blossom and grow into lovely,young ladies. So blessed to see God's working in their lives. 

They had 2 of their friends over for a sleepover and Dart Warzs. 

It's always a crazy time when more than one kid sleeps over but the girls had a blast:) 

 Of course, on their birthday we celebrated with Birthday Breakfast, as is our family tradition:) And a lunch with Grandma and Grandpa and Great Grandma! Twas a fun day! 

Light it Up like its Dynamite!

We raided the after 4th sales and got some more fireworks for dirt cheap and shot them off recently. 

It was fun. The kids were scared at first then enjoyed it. 

Love my family so much and the fun memories we make together.

                                     

I LOVE this pic of Sophia- she look so mature and grown up to me! 

Independence Day {July 4th 2014}

 We enjoyed spending the evening with friends to celebrate 

with fireworks, s'mores, chair ball and good food:) 

I remember doing these with my brother back in the day- 

so fun to make those memories with my kiddos.

 Sparklers! 

 We headed out to Daniel's Park with Jon and Franki, and our neighbor and her two boys to catch some fireworks. It was pretty cool because you could see all the way from Parker to downtown Denver to the mountains- there were SOOOO many different firework displays- it was amazing! 

Of course, they weren't really "big-over-your-head" kind but it was a different way to watch them and the best part was their were NO crowds to contend with:) Mark loved that:) 

We sat on the roof of our SUV and relaxed for a good 2 hours! 

 The sign of a good day!