Kyle celebrated his 30th birthday this week.

And, I honestly don't know what to say without it coming out all mushy.

But, I love him.

Very, very much.

He's a good one... a keeper you might say.

And he makes 30 look good. 

Love you sweets,

Happy Birthday.

Painting

Learning our letters and how to paint at the same time.

July 4th, 2010

I worked.

Kyle and the boys were at home.

I don't know that any of us saw a single firework.

Even though my holiday wasn't spent in the traditional way (you know, blood and needles instead of hot dogs and fireworks), I am grateful for my country.

I'm grateful for the freedoms that I enjoy.

I'm grateful to the soldiers who fight for our freedom and the right for us to believe in what we choose.

Happy Belated Independence Day.

I love lazy summer Mondays. 

Briggs started his nap at noon and the rest of us followed suit at 2 pm. 

All four of us woke up at 5:45.

We lazily made our way to Walmart for our weekly groceries.

Then we headed to the pool to wrap up the night with a little swimming.

Afterwards, we came home to watch Popeye (Porter's new obsession) and eat molten lava chocolate cakes with strawberries and lactose free vanilla ice-cream. (Did I mention Briggs is lactose intolerant?)

It was a good day.

Thirty

I made it!
A photo a day for thirty days.

Twenty nine

Twenty eight

He absolutely loved the bitter coconut water that resided in this coconut.

Twenty seven

Bountiful Baskets take two.

Briggs couldn't keep his hands out of the grapes.

Original basket ($15.00)
12 apricots
10 apples
2 coconuts
1 bag of grapes
8 bananas
1 cantaloupe
1 head romaine
11 red potatoes
2 bunches broccoli
1 head celery
5 tomatoes

Mexican pack ($7.50 extra)
1 bunch green onions
2 yellow onions
4 jalapenos
9 green chilies
1 bunch cilantro
12 tomatillos
5 limes
4 avocados

20 lb box of tomatoes ($7.50 extra)

Whole package... $31.50

Twenty six

Porter has started riding his own motorcycle. His first ride was today.

There were a few minor crashes.

And one big crash, where he had to enlist the help of one of the professional riders to help him up.

It was after the crash when Porter remembered something his Momma has always taught him.

Always wear a helmet.

Riding like this for long periods of time, however, can be difficult on the legs.

Which is why Porter has come up with a new twist on the sport.

The "Fwying Motorcyco"

I'll admit I was a little skeptical at first, but this kids got game.

Best flying motorcycle rider I've ever seen.

And, he listens to his Momma.

Twenty five

Cajun-grilled-corn-on-the-cob does not taste like yard clippings.

Ask this kiddo... he's tried both.