You ready, waterdog?

Marko.....Twaino!!!

Went boating and camping with the 'rents and the kiddos over the 4th of July. This was our first time ever taking Bellz (and Jax for that matter!) camping, and I'd have to say it was a success. Well, apart from the racoons getting into our cooler and eating our hot dog buns, lunch meat, and Nutella pupcakes that is. We still had plenty o food though, have no fear!

Most of our time was spent torcheedoing, cruising around the lake, and just swimming and playing in the coves. Bellz and Carty had a blast! Think their favorite thing was taking turns driving the boat under Grumpa's supervision. So fun! We are going up again in a couple weeks to get one last boating weekend in before Bellz starts kindergarten in August. Whaaaaa! She is getting too big :(

Ha ha ha, love Jax in his lil life vest!

Captain Bellz at your service

  Both worn out from spending all day in the sun

Hahahah, love.

Yeah my 69 year old mom's still got it! Whut whut???

Our camp guard dog. He didn't do such a good job seeing as tho he didn't even wake up when the coons were in the campsite. (rolling eyes) At least he's cute. :)



Carson's 10th birthday

We went out to Dean and Stacey's this afternoon for a fish fry to celebrate Carson's 10th birthday. Sheesh. Can't believe he is already that old! It's crazy. nyway, the best part of this was that Keith came home for a surprise visit for C's bday. Yay! Happy birthday to the best nephew ever! Seriously. Love this kid :)

Ain't no party like a Cochran party

Went to Donnie and Jen's annual 4th of July party on the 3rd, and it rained all day. AGAIN. Didn't stop the kids from putting on their suits and running around in the yard though. They had a blast! (as did the adults)
Maybe next year we'll actually have decent weather and get to play some yard games and watch the O'Fallon fireworks like we intend to every year?! Oh well, rain or shine, we always have fun hangin out with our peeps!

Bellz fixing Kendy's hair. Aww.

I don't think Kendall likes holding babies. Not one bit.

 Love how Sam is smiling at Kendall here :)

Linda's 60th bday

On July 2nd, we had a little party for Linda's 60th. She knew we were doing something, but didn't know exactly what, and I think she really enjoyed her special day with her family and close friends. Here are a few pics!

The quilt cake Katie ordered

Can't have just one cake - that's absurd!

Pinata!!!



Who says 60 yr olds don't know how to party?

Lots to blog about!

Due to the fact that we have been inundated with bags events the past couple weeks and I've been working a lot of OT, I haven't had the time to update the good ol' blog in a while. I'm on PTO all this week so hopefully I can get caught up on all the posts before I go back to work. First up is our Tea Party date with Janine and Kendall! This was on June 25th - we went to Sister's Tea House in Fenton and had a yummy lunch complete with cucumber finger sandwiches and PB&J for the girls. Too cute!

Dancing after lunch :)

Bellz playing dress up

 

  

And my fave pic of the day thanks to Kendall....