Camping in the back yard

We wanted to take the girls camping, but I wanted to stay home. So... we camped in the back yard. Mallory said, "I had more fun than I thought I would". It is great when you take technology away and everyone talks more and spends more time together. We reminisced, played UNO, grilled out, roasted marshmallows, etc... The girls went to bed really easy and John and I were able to stay up and talk. I love memories like this! It doesn't take money to have a good time.

Taylor Grace got Braces!

Taylor Grace got braces! She loves them and was a champ through it all. She got them on Thursday. Then on Monday had 2 permanent teeth pulled. Then the following Tuesday went back and had extenders put on the top back teeth. Later that weekend woke up with a HUGE knot on her lower jaw and had to go back for antibiotics. I would have thought that she would have been crying and miserable, but she barely complained. She went from looking like a 10 year old to a teenager! It is amazing how braces make a person look older.

GO Richmond Drive Tigers

Taylor Grace's cheerleading squad won first place in the district's competition for best routine! They worked hard all summer and had great coaches!!! All their hard work paid off. They were awesome! I couldn't believe how good 3-5 grade girls could cheer! WOW!

TG is a TERRIFIC KID!

Taylor Grace got Terrific Kid! She was the first one for the year for her class. Her teacher told me that when she got an email saying it was time to pick a terrific kids, she immediately knew it was TG. That's my girl!!! John, Mallory, Papa, and me were there to see it.

Baden Lake

Once again we had an awesome time at Baden Lake with the Shepperds! The girls click so well with each other. The big hit this summer was taking a WILD ride on the inner tube. Scott threw Harper and Mallory off and about did them in. Then he threw me off. I had to immediately go again for a good example of "If you fall off the horse, get up and ride it again."