Random Summer Fun and 4th of July

In June, we were able to see a B-17 Flying Fortress. It was only here for a few days then it was off to another airport in another state. It was an amazing museum with wings.

You had to pay to go in, so being as thrifty as I was, I opted not to go in, but everyone else did. Plus, I think Morgan was free!

Here we visited the Titanic Exhibit. When we received our tickets, we also received a boarding pass of actual passengers. At the end we found out if any of our people were survivors. All but 1 person survived. A great exhibit if you ever have a chance to go.

Outside the museum

Waiting for the parade to start. Shawn go up at 4:30 in the morning to stake out our spots. It was a little sunny, but a great spot at the beginning to the parade route.

Morgan

Kevan

Wyatt

After the parade, we somehow started a tradition to eat lunch at Olive Garden. It is the only time we take the kids to Olive Garden all year.

Later that day for dinner, we had a BBQ at our place with the family and then heading over to Grandpa and Grandma Going's place for fireworks. The have a huge driveway that is perfect for our big show.

Belated Easter HIghlights

This year the boys both got brand new bikes for Easter.

It may not be the Cox Easter Hunt, but the Goings sure know how to seek out eggs too. Here is Grandpa Going give last minute instructions on how the hunt is suppose to go. I'm not sure too many of the grand kids were listening.

It was a little cold outside so we all went inside to go through the baskets full of loot.

Easter Sunday

Christmas Eve Surprise!

While wrapping presents on Christmas Eve, Shawn gives me a rolled up piece of paper and tells me to read it and do what is says. Then for the next several minutes I am following instructions and clues taking me all over the house. Finally the last clue takes me to the Christmas tree to an ornament that opens up to have these beautiful pearl earrings inside. Isn't he sweet? I am so blessed to have Shawn in my life.

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!

We had a great day yesterday with family and friends. We enjoyed a huge feast, great conversation, and of course, the time with each other.

Kevan and Kennedy enjoying pumkin pie.

Michelle with Morgan after dinner.

Tim and Jeniece getting ready to go.
Yummy twiced baked potatoes.

Trevor and Kyle

My handson husband cleaning up after dinner.

Isn't he great?

Our centerpiece created by Kevan

MaKayla, MaKenna, Wyatt, Trevor, Kevan, and Kennedy watching Kung Fu Panda.

Morgan after her nap with a chocolate smile.

Uncle Chad and Trevor taking a break from the football game.

Beverly and Mel
Thank for opening your home to us and our crazy kids.

Lynn and Tyler taking a quick break from pie and computer surfing.

Wyatt and his cheese ball smile.

Time for bed kids. Did you have a fun time playing with cousins and eating yummy food?

Kevan and Morgan. What a face, Morgan!