Catching up!!

I FINALLY got a minute to post some new pictures!

Thank you to all of our outstanding Veteran's! You not only served our country, protected us, and fought for our freedom, but because of your service,--we get a day off!

Thank you!!!

Our family spent the day "catching up"!

We had a little family time...

We started taking off the bricks on the outside of the sun room--getting ready to redo it!

Dad and Jenna DID help too, but we somehow managed to miss taking pictures of them--oops!

Here are some of our Halloween pics too!

Owie and Jenna had a BLAST planning and carving their pumpkins!

I decided to go Disney--go figure!

After a trip around the block at Uncle Rob and Aunt Lisa's house, we went up to Aunt Kelly's for a little costume party.

This is Amy and David (who freaked Owen out with his costume by the way!)

Jenna decided to be a pirate (again), she recycled her costume from a few years ago.

Kelsie made Karly to cutest "tooth fairy" costume I have EVER seen. You are SOOO creative Kels!

Jenna fit right in with the "pirate theme" the girls had going on!

Our family was a bit "mish-mosh" -- I guess that is how we usually are :0)

I decided to go "totally 80's". Pat was a doctor, and Owen was SO excited to be "James"--NOT Thomas (as he was gladly telling everyone who wanted to know--all night long).

My dad even bought a wig for the occasion

Kelly was the "heroic" Peter Pan!

Me and Mom

The girls!

Kel and the girls made THE BEST Halloween feast! We are SO thankful for our family! We have SO much fun together!

Announcing Mr. and Mrs. David Hollingworth!!

Katie and David FINALLY :) got married on September 18th! The wedding was PERFECT and we all had a BLAST! Here are some pics!

Was Katie GORGEOUS or what?

I got the chance to hold Baby Karly for awhile

Uncle Mike flew in for the weekend

Pat and I actually got a picture together thanks to Aunt Lisa!

Grandma and Owie

Matt and Mason (my cousins)

Dad and Randall

Amy's friends--Becca took the video for Kate and Davie--what a SWEETIE!!

Aunt Don and Aunt Cathy

My sweet Jenna Bleu was the Jr. Bridesmaid

Owen was a RASCAL!! He decided to take a roll on the lawn!

Kate with Owen

David with Jenna

Katie and her Dad Mike

The venue was magical, the food was delicious, the bride was gorgeous, the groom was handsome, the family was happy, and two of our favorite people are finally married--who could ask for more!

We love you Kate and David--to Heaven and Back!

Jenna's 8th Birthday BASH!

My Birdie girl turned 8 on Friday the 14th! I can't believe it! It was like she was born yesterday. We decided to throw her a "Reality Show" party. It was lots of fun. Here are the pics! We started out with family shots!
Kelly and AmyAunt Don , Kelly and Baby Karly

Our first game was a "Survivor" obstacle course. This is what they had to do:


Dad set up 2x6's across the pool, so the kids had to walk the beam across the pool first...

Then they had to hit the croquet ball through two arches on the lawn...Next, they had to run around and go down to slide, swim across the pool...


shoot a hoop, and then get a licorice from me and tag their next team member. They were exhausted:).

Sweet Amy--thank you SO much for ALL your help! You are such a blessing!

Then we took a 5 minute break !

Owen having fun!

Karly and Ricky (yes, she is teething!)

For the next game, we blindfolded the kids for the "fear Factor" worm hunt! They had to stick their hands in the "unknown (spaghetti, chocolate pudding, grapes (eyeballs :0), and gummy worms)" and they had to dig out 2 gummy worms, then it was the next teammates turn to go!

We needed help to blindfold them all;). Amy got Jenna and Lacey helped Zach.

They all started peeking when they heard the first group scream when they stuck their hands in:)

When they were done, it was time for a "wash off" with Aunt Kelly (thanks SO much for ALL the help Aunt Kel--you are THE BEST!)

Then it was time for another 5 minute break!

Ben and Tyson (Ben LOVED the jacuzzi--so did Tyson!)

The next game was the "Biggest Loser" jell-0 eating contest. The teams had to eat a bowl of jell-o with whipped cream. The fastest team wins! (this one made a few of them a little sick:)

Then it was back to the pool for a little break!

The last game was the "Amazing Race" USA puzzle race. The team that put the puzzle together the fastest won!

After the games, Amy, Katie, Kelsie and the MOM's helped the kids make glow in the dark T-shirts. Thanks SO much for All your help girls! UR LVD!

We had some more fun in the pool

Then it was time to sing "Happy Birthday" and have cake...

open presents (THANK YOU EVERYONE--WOW!)

End of the night pics

What an AWESOME b-day! Thanks to EVERYBODY! WE LOVE YOU!

Summer Fun--Catalina!

We have been having the BEST summer EVER! I think it is because we are spending so much quality family time together:).

Owen is a swimming fool--he also loves to help Daddy with the blower!

This is Jenna on the "Catalina Flyer" on our way to Catalina. We saw dolphins on the way back--too cool! We loved sitting on the top of the boat and feelin' the breeze".

Owen at the beach in Catalina

Dad and Jenna on the kayak

The water was crystal clear

This is the "casino" which means "gathering place" as we found out--not an actual casino.

Owen loved the park in the center of town--especially the fire truck!

Jenna loved the frog :)--go figure

We took our bikes and rode all over Avalon

We also played a round of mini golf.

Owen was examining his next shot

The colors around Catalina were AMAZING

Gotta love Owie kisses

Dad taught Jenna how to use the camera--pretty good shot, huh?

We had a great time! And we needed a crazy face shot of course!

Then it was time to go home:0--all good things must come to an end!