Second Stop- Palmyra

Here is the beginning of the Palmyra Pageant. It was awesome and inspiring to say the least. (And exactly the right length of time)

Some how I managed to only get a few shots of our time in Palmyra. Here are the kids playing on a bridge as we headed into the sacred Grove. Lets just say the kids were worn out by this point and if you want to have a positive experience in the Grove, go there first.

Look Who Came to Visit!

We love our friends the Spriggs. And we are so glad they were willing to drive across the country to play with us. I am not sure how I survived a whole year without seeing them!

First stop- Niagara Falls. 

We drove over to meet up with them and do a little sight-seeing.  The Falls were amazing and definitely worth the trip.

We all boarded the Maid of the Mist to get a close up view of the falls. The blue plastic rain ponchos actually fulfilled their purpose and fortunately no one suffocated.

Let the fits begin...

I swear it happens over night. One day they are sweet and easy going, and the next they are hitting the floor. Aleia and Lillian are both in full swing fits. It is funny to see the neighbor kids become very concerned as the girls rant and rave on the floor. Yesterday when Lillian did not get the popcorn she wanted she literally threw herself down in the hall and refused to be comforted. She carried on for at least 5 minutes.

Mullet to Pixie

Well, after considering all possibilities, I decided to trim the rest of Lillian's hair and make it look like her hair cut was on purpose. I suppose it suits her sassy personality. Although it does tempt me to pierce her little ears...

Summer Days

It has been pretty hot around here since we got home from our family reunion.

Don't mind the "hoochie" shirts.

I have to include this picture of Mattie and her best friend Peppy. These two romp and chase and play every chance they get. Mattie will go out into the yard to see if Peppy's car is there and Peppy shows up at our door every time they take him out for a walk. I don't think we would have as many neighbor friends if it weren't for Mattie:)

Mullet Baby

If there is one thing that I really dislike, it is an unplanned haircut by unskilled hands. A certain 4-year-old gave Lillian a whole new look. (If only this were the first offense!) Only moments before Lillian came wandering in I had asked, "Where is Brooke?"(never a good question). Fortunately Moss was home to give me time to cool off so I did not do anything irrational! Well, at least now there won't be any confusion of who is who.