Bella Vista, AR

While visiting my Parents in MO last week we took a small road trip down to Bella Vista, AR to do a little bit of hiking.

Braeden spotted this little critter along the way.

Joshua always finds a walking stick 

When you tell a 14 year "NO EXCESSIVE JUMPING" that is exactly what he is going to do.

mom and dad

this picture makes me smile

It's great to be 8!

Kate was baptized September 17th. It was a gorgeous day and a beautiful, simple service. Braeden gave a talk along with Kate's Nana. We were so lucky to have my dad there. He literally flew in from Kuwait a couple of hours before the baptism. Kate looked beautiful and was so excited. She had been waiting for this day for a long time. We are so proud of her and for this decision that she made.

MO 2011

We made a very quick trip to Missouri this past weekend to see my Dad before he leaves to Kuwait again. It was too short so the kids and I are hoping to make another trip before school starts.

Owen and Braeden

One of Joshua's favorite spots in Grandma Martin's flower bed...under the Japanese Oak tree

Kate and Izzy

Me and Owen

Braeden and Grandma

Sisters

Peyton

Mom, Dad, me, and Becka

This was so fun! My dad rented a HUGE van so that we could all fit to ride around Joplin. It was hilarious.

Flashback

Isn't my Mother gorgeous???



and look at my Dad...what a stud!

Ash and Clays Wedding

We had so much fun at Ashley and Clays wedding. I took tons of pictures but most did not turn out so great. Here are some that turned out decent..in no particular order.

Braeden got to dance with Ashley during the dollar dance. I had never seen this at a wedding before, but you give the bride or groom some money and you get to dance with them.. good idea!

Who knew Joshua loved to dance? He was all over the dance floor. He took me for a spin a couple of times.

Kate and her first dance with her Dad. She looked so beautiful.

Me and my 3 beautiful sisters.. notice how I am the idiot not looking at the camera...so typical.

The head table

The very handsome ushers..cousin Shane, Braeden, Joshua, and cousin Owen

Beautiful flower girls...cousin Sophia, cousin Heather, Journey (Clay's Niece). and Kate

The Reception Hall

The wedding cake...it was sooooo yummy!

Ashley's new last name is Norwood..that is the reason for all the N's. And the picture on the right is of Clay's dad who is no longer with us.

Baby Payton

Me and Ash

Mom, Dad, Clay and Ashley

Bishop Mawby and the newlyweds

The gorgeous bride

Grandpa's #1

Grandpa, Because you are so far away and we can't call you we wanted to send you our Father's Day message through pictures..... We love and miss you soooooo much and can't wait to see you in October!!

Kate's note says.........I love Grandpa because he is so nice. That is why I love him.

Joshua's note says.....Happy Father's Day. You make me smile.

Braeden is apparently too cool to write Grandpa a note so here is his thumb's up to Grandpa.