Our Hot Mess!

Ava has decided that playing dress up is so fun. She just can never decide what and how much she needs. She has also decided that she needs to wear her princess heels everywhere. You know mom loves that she already is loving heels.

Look Dad thats a plane.

So today we were hanging out at the pool. Which seems to be one of our favorite past times of the summer. When a guy started talking to Mike about the airshow in Denton today. We had not realized that there was one because Hayden loves airshows. We decided to leave the pool a little early go home eat lunch so Mike and Hayden could go. As always they had a great time together. What a way to kick off Father's Day!

Splash Day at our House!!

Here in Texas it is almost in the 100's. So to play outside at night after dinner it is just too hot. We have only 2 options go to the pool or have splash day in your yard. Tonight we got out the sprinklers and filled the little pool and had a blast. My kiddos love love love water. The hardest part about splash day or pool time is telling them it is over. Enjoy.

A new Hobby. Dad's or Hayden's???

Dad and Hayden went to a Hobby shop to look around. Dad and Hayden found a beginning model airplane to build. Dad thought Hayden would love this. Dad also did not realize how much the little sister would love to help. Dad and Hayden started building. Dad continued to build. Hayden watched and oh and ah over the airplane. Dad is a proud parent of Hayden's new hobby. Who's new hobby you think???

Finally its over!

So Baseball seemed to go on forever this season. With all of the rain we got this Spring we missed a lot of games and they had to be made up. We finally finished June 2nd. It was getting pretty hot. Hayden had a great year he is really starting to pickup the game and enjoy playing. Coach Dad is really getting good at pitching too. Look forward to next season, Go Rangers!

Disney World (Warning lots of pics)

I love Minnie Mouse, Ava could not get enough of her.
so tired falling asleep on the way back to the airport fun trip
Daddy exhausted ready to go home
I could ride the monorails all day
with the big guy himself
Hayden defeated Darth Vader. He did not turn to the darkside
I am studying to be a Jedi
Love you.
At the water park so much fun in the sand
Hayden on a little slide he liked the big ones better
classic dumbo ride
love you piglet
She is so beautiful
Tea cups make me sick
Buzz lightyear space ranger laser game
Ready to do to Magic Kingdom
Eating Japanese
My Favorite Ride.

Mike and I were able at the last minute to book a trip to Disney World. We went the first of May, it was just the 4 of us. We had so much fun and the kids were great. It is always such a treat for me to experience Disney through their eyes. We are so blessed to be able to do this for these kids. Plus Mom and Dad enjoy it to.

South Dakota

We went to South Dakota at the end of May for my cousins wedding. My sister and I took off in the minivan with all 4 kids, with my mom and dad in their car leading the way. We had a really good time. The weather was beautiful, the wedding was outside at 6:30 pm and we did not even sweat. Yep not in Texas. We went to the zoo and swam. The kids even rode a camel. I don't have the picture but if you check out Betsy's blog you can see it. So much fun. My kids sure are getting spoiled with all these vacations. Disney in May, South Dakota, next the beach for the 4th. Fun.

Beer Can Chicken

My sister and Toby turned us on to beer can chicken a couple of summers ago. We loved it so much then but had never made the chicken. So I was at the grocery store and never realized how cheap a whole chicken is. (I am a boneless skinless chicken girl). I bought one and decided we would make beer can chicken. Oh my it was the best we have ever had. The chicken marinaded for about a day and Mike put it on the grill and it was awesome. My kids even asked for seconds. That's how you know you have a hit. Here are the directions below in case you want to try.


1 Whole Fryer Chicken about 3 to 4 lbs rinsed and pat dry
1 can of beer

Marinade
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup salt
1/4 cup paprika
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp onion
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp cumin

Mix the marinade then rub all over the chicken inside and out. Place in fridge to marinade. When ready to make the chicken preheat your grill to around 350 degrees Cut off top of beer can place chicken directly on beer can. You can place in a oven safe dish to catch drippings if you would like. Put onto grill not directly over flame. Close lid and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours. You will get the best chicken ever. Cover legs if needed with aluminum foil.

YUM YUM YUM!!!!!!!!!!