a love for home depot

Much to Nolan's liking, Blake loves Home Depot. Every time we are even in viewing distance, he squeals with delight saying, "I see it, I see it, it's Home Depot!"

Tonight we went to Home Depot to get some lumber for some storage shelves Nolan is going to build in the basement. As Nolan and a empoyee we loading the lumber into the back of the car, Blake looked at the plain 'ol sheets of lumber and said, "It's beautiful Mommy!"

All I could do is laugh...

making pizza

Pizza making with cousin Malia...

We enjoyed a long weekend visit from Nolan's sister and her family from Kansas. Blake and Brenna loved playing with their cousins, the weather was gorgeous and the adults enjoyed 3 competitive nights of Settlers. (the women of the family did most of the winning :) way to go erika and katie!)

Thanks for making the trip Sapps... we had a so much fun and hope you come again very soon!

sneaky.

Nolan and Blake were gone this afternoon. I was in the living room reading when I realized the house was extremely quite. I found Brenna in the bathroom....

the party

the cake...

the girls...

the mess...

the family...

We had such a wonderful time celebrating Brenna's birthday today with my family. It was a perfect day full of cake, gifts, outdoor fun, and time with family. The kids are exhausted and so are mom and dad. :)

oklahoma

This past week we made a trip to Oklahoma to see my Grandparents and family. On the way down we stopped outside of Witchita and stayed with some of Nolan's family. This is Aunt Marci with Brenna and Brenna's second cousin David.

We had a great time with my Grandparents when we made it to Oklahoma. We saw lots of family and had a wonderful visit. Two of these pictures were taken on a night we went to a park and Blake got to ride a train and a merry-go-round. He's still talking about that train ride!

Lots of time spent outside. Lots of bubbles popped!

At the park, waiting for the train to arrive. Thanks for the great trip Grandma and Grandpa, it was so great to see you and we love you.

On our way back from Oklahoma, we went to a family reunion on Nolan's side of the family. Pictures to come!!

ONE

One year ago today, our sweet little Brenna arrived. Happy Birthday Brenna! We love you endlessly!

we love summer...

because we love.... hiking in the woods,

swimming in the pool,

helping daddy outside,

parades and balloons,

and bike rides too!!