Beach Day with the Bracken's

Chrystal and her Kids have been here since last Thursday, and I was so sad to see them leave today. We mostly had fun just "BE-ing." We had lots of fun girl chats, a couple chick flick nights, and lots of kiddie play. Of all that we did together, Beach Day was I think my favorite. Morgan and Clarissa had so much fun jumping in the water, Brenna warmed up to it the 2nd half of the day, and can you guess?? Yes, Tyler digs digs digs. Morgan was more brave that day than she has been all summer going once a week. I think her swimming lessons got her more confident in water- that now I have to worry about her being too brave. I am waiting for more pictures to come from Chrystal's camera (she has the best one) and will be sending me a copy of all of her cute pictures. I will add them to this slide show when I get them. I didn't get any pictures of little sweetie-pie Brenna on my camera- but will add them soon.

Morgan's Swimming Lessons

Morgan has been really enjoying her swimming lessons with my freind and neighbor 'Miss Becky' She has gotten really brave this past week and has done everything Miss Becky has challenged her to do such as swim across the pool with her head down, float on her back, and a trick she came up with on her own, the dead man's fall.

A fun week with Jamilyn

Although Jamilyn and I spent a lot of time together this past week, I realize she and I were both hiding from the camera and have no pictures of us together. LOL! But we are both proud of our cute kids, so here are a few snapshots of some of the cute pictures we captured while we hung out.

Crowder Kids August 2008

Saturday we gathered as a family to have all the Crowder grandkids have their pictures taken together. It turned out to be quite the fiasco of tears, tantrums, and melt downs on all fronts. We got lucky that Morgan, Tyler, and Brooklyn were happy just long enough for us to catch it on camera. But as you can see there was NO hope for the group picture. Believe it or not this was the best one of the batch. Pretty funny memory. We were cracking up with laughter at each other, all trying to control our kids emotions at nap time, lunch time, and a long wait prior to our appointment. There truly was no hope for happy kids.

Little Einstein Theme Song Singers

Little Einsteins has become the #1 morning show accompanied by breakfast. Tyler and Morgan must sing along every word every time. If you listen closely you can hear Tyler attempt to say all the words.

Meet Little Sawyer Carlson

We have been counting down the days and finally she has arrived. Jamilyn is here to introduce her little PRIZE! Sawyer Shea Carlson. He is our newest cousin, nephew, and cuddle bug. He is all Smiles this week. He must like us here in California. I guess the only solution is he can't leave. No way can we let him go back to Utah! Just kidding Brody, you just better be sure he comes to visit again soon. We have had super fun together going to Morgan's swim lessons, the Hemet Aquatic Playground, and just chill'n. Jamie means 'FUN' at our house. When they here Jamie is coming Morgan, Tyler, Grandma, and me too get very excited. Hooray for Fun!