Happy Father's Day

~June 17~

Father's Day

 Since my dad is not here physically anymore I really try and make father's day now all about Jared.  I definitely call my step dad and go see him because he has been a huge part of my life and I love him dearly.  I'm so thankful for all that he has done.  As far as what I plan out, I really try to revolve it all around something we can do with Jared and show him just how much we love him. 

This year we decided that we would drive up to Durango for a bike ride around the river.  It is so much fun and such beautiful scenery.  We decided we would drive our bikes into town and go eat at Steamworks.  I was a little nervous crossing the streets with Kade since he is still really getting the hang of bike riding, but he did so good.  After we were done eating the kids were pretty tired and to be honest so was I.  Our food took forever so I think just sitting there gave us the yawns.  Once we got back to the car we let the kids stick their feet in the river because it was really hot.  They loved that part of it more than the bike ride I think.  I was so grateful to be with my family that day.

After we got home and freshened up I went over to spend dinner with my stepdad and mom and also my step brothers and sisters and after that I headed over to Leslee's so Jared could celebrate with his dad.  

Happy Father's day Jared!

We love you so much!!!

We're so lucky!

Summer so far....

This summer has been so fun already.  I feel like we have been very busy, but never busy enough to have some fun.  We have been swimming lots, Camping, and doing family bike rides from time to time.  Swimming is more of what we have been doing these last couple of weeks more than anything though.  I feel like we will do this all summer long.  In fact Kade starts swimming lessons tomorrow (More on that later).  I can't wait! I have a good feeling about it because he already does so well.  I'm wishing and hoping this is the summer where he just takes off without floaties,  we'll see.  I definitely want him to feel comfortable and be ready though. 

Jared is still playing softball and I feel bad that I haven't gotten to make it to any of his games lately because of school and the fact that a lot of them are at 8:30 at night.  Now that I am done with school though I will definitely not miss anymore.  We really enjoy going and watching him play and having some snacks while chatting it up with all the other lovely wives from the team.  

As far as Taylor goes, she's just along for the ride.  I am getting the courage up to start potty training her.  She always tells us when she just went pee or poo.  Although when I tell her that she needs to make pee pee in the potty, she says "No Potty", it drives me crazy.  She's so independent. 

  I LOVE being a wife and mother so much.  I don't think anything gives me greater happiness.  I love that my husband and my kids rely on me.  It makes me feel needed and that is the best feeling from my 3 loves. 

Picture catch up!!!!!! 

The End!