Way Behind

Well, I knew that I was behind on updating everyone on our lives, but had no idea how many things had passed until I uploaded pictures from my camera. School ended for Ashlyn and she is officially a second grader, passing with flying colors! I'd like to give a loud "HOORAY FOR SUMMER! GOODBYE ALARM CLOCK!" shout-out to all my blogging friends. The week before school was out Ashlyn had her field day at school. Here are a few pics:

tug of war

one of Ashlyn's biggest fans!



the backwards scooter race

and the hippity hop race (which you can tell was way bigger than she!)

our cutie-patootie! She is talking up a storm and loves playing with "Ashey" and Laney!

We went to amazing Dr. Mendeloff's surprise birthday party. My mouth dropped when I saw on the cake that it was his 50th. We are so thankful God graced the world and our lives with this man for our Reesie.

We visited some of our dearest friends!

Ashlyn and her A honor roll award, as well as her trustworthines award. I finally got her to give me a smile...
All of us girls have gotten our cute summer haircuts!

Reesie got her first haircut ever! Just a trim...didn't want to cut off any of the cute little

curls that she's been blessed with. We have no idea where they've come from but they're adorable!

Family movie night was a hit! And apparently my "extra padding" comes in nicely for pillows for everyone in the family...dog included :0)!

We finished up Ashlyn's t-ball season which was a lot of fun.

Here are the girls with their amazing summer nanny. Lauren grew up in our youth group here at the church and is now a sophomore at OU. The girls are in love with her and she makes things so fun! Today she brought over 6 different purses for the girls to play with. Last week they made cookies, got to wear Lauren's old prom dresses and had Wacky Wednesday which included Lauren coming over in pj pants and slippers. She loves the Lord and loves my children. I can't tell you how amazing it is to have her! As you can tell, she is greatly loved in turn.

I've also gone on a week long mission trip to San Antonio with a group of 8th graders which was wonderful. My brother, Andy, and his family came up to Dallas and we got a quick visit with them.

If you know me at all you know I love summer! Seriously, no alarm clock! Girls Bible study at my house, lots of time at the pool, getting tan, time to do extra fun things with the girls. Have i mentioned no alarm clock? We are even going to get to slip away at some wonderful church friends beautiful lakehouse in a few weeks. I'll be back soon to share some things God has been laying on my heart, but at least you have a little more idea of what is going on in our lives! Blessings to you!

A Little Venting and then the Promised Sea World pics

Okay, I am going to get a little somethin' somethin' off my chest and then onto happier things, such as our wonderful trip to Sea World that we now took over a month ago.

Yes, I am a mom of three girls. I am a proud mom of three girls. I am blessed beyond measure to be the mom of three adorable, sweet little girls.

It bugs the snot out of me when people make comments, such as:

• You need to go for a boy now!
• Today's comment..."Three girls. Expensive!"
• 90% of males desiring to have boys whenever they have children.

First off, beyond a shadow of a doubt I know that God knows what is best for each family. Secondly, while we are 95% sure we're done (okay, I'm 95% and Jase is 99.9%) having children, even if we had a fourth I actually would desire to have another girl. Thirdly, I have worked for over 10 years with teenagers and have a brother, and other than weddings, I don't believe girls are more expensive. Fourth, I look very forward to having sons one day. I am guessing and praying that I will have three sons one day...all who love Jesus greatly and cherish my daughters second only to the King. But I look forward to these sons joining my family as adults. Men who know how to aim for the toilet, who don't need to hit, jump, yell or shoot most objects nearby, and have a little more control over their bodily noises.

Please all my friends with precious sons, don't hear me putting you down in any way. I am so thankful for you. You are raising the godly, precious sons that my daughters could one day possibly marry. If for some reason God were to bless us with a son now we would be so excited. I'm just saying, please people, don't act as if the world isn't aright if a family is blessed with all daughters. I feel blessed more than words can say.

Now that that is off my chest...

Here we are at Sea World.

My absolute favorite, the beluga whales. Aren't they so cute?
A daddy and a couple of his precious big girls!

This year my best friend Rachel and her sweet family joined us. Love her! Love them!

A picture of all 5 girlies!

This is how Miss Reese was all day long! She was tuned in and loving every

minute of it. She didn't sleep a wink, but was out in the car before we made it out of

the parking lot that evening.

Jase scoped us awesome seats for the Shamu show. We were up close and

personal this year.

Right before leaving. Everyone tired but all smiles.