Hey.....down in front.........

For the longest time Colby would sit on the floor and look up at the TV, but that just wasn't the best seat in the house...........this way he doesn't miss a thing!!

My hubby likes this one.......he thinks it looks like Sharon Osborn is looking right at Colby!










Colby's two favorite things to do..........watch TV and nap with Jade. She has taken on the role of surrogate mom, as he is always snuggling up against her.

It's a family affair.........

I love these little surprises. My son has always had a passion for photography, but lately my hubby has been taking an interest. Many times when I go to review my memory card of my latest shots.............I find these unexpected but great shots. I always leave my camera out and ready to capture our world, and my hubby grabbed it one day and this is what I found. I asked how he did so good, and he explained that Colton had helped him. So, I am unsure of who gets credit for what, but come take a peek at their "masterpieces".

Birthday boy....

My son turned 16 a few days ago. It is so bittersweet. I am glad that he is able to drive, but the worry experienced once he's gone is hard. He texts me once he gets to every destination, so I get little periods of relief. The hardest part is that he's always gone now.

On the day of his birthday he took off at 10:00 am and did not return for good until 12:00 am. He had breakfast with his grandpa, visited his friend Bradie since she was grounded :(, beach with Leah, home to swim and wash off the sand, dinner at Redamak's, beach to watch the sunset, dessert at Hacienda (Mudslide), then home to swim (at 12:00 midnight!) and have cake finally. Good thing we celebrated it before with family, since his father and I never stood a chance that day!

I snapped pictures as he took off the first time on his solo flight!

Pictures at 1:00 in the morning with the friends he celebrated with.

I think that grin says it all!!!

Happy Birthday Colton James.......be safe, be careful and remember.....Mom loves you.....oh, so very much!

Celebrating the 4th and birthdays........

We love having family over and had a great time together. We had a cookout by the pool and then on to fireworks by the lake. The most fun was watching the kids swim, family teams playing "bags" (corn toss boards game), and watching movies together when it rained. No matter what we do......it is fun just being together!




Darek

Nicole and Colton

Colton, Nicole and Rachel

Poor Darek...he didn't stand a chance with Nicole, Rachel and Brooke.

Oh that face...... :)

Bentley wanted in on the action too!

The birthday boy........16 years!!

The other birthday boy. He and Colton's are 3 days apart. Matter of fact, we (my hubby, son and I) and all share a birthday within 2 weeks of each other.

My sis in law Kim. She is doing great, thank the Lord. She was in an awful car accident. No question someone had their wings wrapped around her, considering all the windows shattered upon imact!

Colton's friend Amanda came too!

Liz and Rachel

My dear dad