Barefoot and CRAZY! :)

Last week Ashley and I met Summer, Scott, and Ashley's family at Orange Beach. It was suppose to be an 8 hour drive for us, but after all of the construction, potty breaks, and rain delays it was somewhere about 9 or 10. We were about ready to kill each other by the time we got there, but after a good nights sleep we liked each other again. Ashley and Scott fished each morning while Summer and I hung out with Ashley's family on the beach. We had so much fun playing in the sand and finding shells with Kayden. The babies were so cute. All of us went out to eat the first night and just cooked in the rest of the week. The famous spam salad turned out not to be as bad as I expected it to be! I won't be craving it any time soon, but I will be willing to make it for Ash if he really wants it. It was great to get to spend time with his family. . . It just went by waay too fast. After an emotional church service and long goodbyes Sunday morning. . . we loaded up and headed back to Houston. We stopped and got a book on tape for the ride back so we actually could stand each other by the time we got to Texas. All in all it was a great trip. The guys got to catch a few fish, we got some sun, and got to spend quality time with the people that mean so much to Ash. We miss them all so much and can't wait to see them again! I am so thankful that he has such a great family that make me feel so welcome and treat me like I am one of them.

Summer and Scott

Flying with Uncle Ash

Petty Ladies

Pete and Repeat

Ashley and Brecken

Ashley and his Granny

Kinsey loves her uncle!

Reach Kinsey!!

Kristin and Ryan

Nana, Pete, and Kinsey

Ashley's definition of fun on the beach

This is what Scott and Ashley spent most of their trip doing. . .

and this is what Summer and I spent most of our trip doing!

My boys

Ashley came over and helped me babysit the boys last night. . . He really did a GREAT job! We were able to take the boys for a swim, cook a good supper, play for a while, feed them, get them ready for bed, read them stories, and still have them in bed on time. I was very impressed with Ash. He is great with them. The boys just loved playing in the pool and laughing at him while they played in the floor. I love these little boys! 

Hunter drying off after a fun swim.

Ashley and Jack drying off after a good swim

I asked Ash to change Jack into his swim diaper and when I came back this is what I found!!

Just playin

He could jump in this thing for HOURS!

Hunters new favorite spot. . . well until he gets half way in and can't figure out what to do!

Jack needed a nap oh soo bad, but just wouldn't give in. . . He was fussy so I tried this. This went on for about 25 minutes on and off. I just happened to catch the last little bit of the battle on camera. ( sorry you have to turn your head to really see the video)

It's beginning to look as if a civilized person lives here. . .

Ashley's mom made him some curtains and brought them to the beach with her. So what did we do as soon as we got back!??! Hang them. . . . and they look great!! It really makes the apartment look a lot more homey! She also make some pillows to put on the couch and they really help too! Ashley was so excited that he told me he wanted to try to make the rest of the place look better. I went to Target the next morning and got stuff to makeover the bathroom. Before the makeover it was just a white bathroom with absolutely no color. the shower curtain was white, the tub was white, the potty was white, and I think you get my point. . . It looks a lot better with a little color thrown in there and some pictures hung on the walls. We are up for suggestions for sure! Next room to do is his bed room. . . we will see how that turns out.

4th of July with the family!

On the 4th my dad's side of the family got together at my Aunt Cindy's. Surprisingly we had a great time. It has been a really long time since all of us have been together in good spirits. We had a few new additions to the family get together this year. Emily had her fiance' Kelly there. . . Adam had Courtney his girlfriend. . . I had Ash and Melanie brought Skyler. Dad and Ashley fried fish and fries and we had all the trimmings. There were so many desserts. . . I have to say my star shaped rice crispy treats turned out to be a hit with the little ones! I am so blessed to have a wonderful family. I have been away for so long that it was great to get together with everyone at the same time.

Pop and Karson just hanging out in the shade

Gage got his crispy treat all over the both of us!

HoTT Mama's soaking up some sun. . .

Most of the family. . .

Daniel, Kyla, and Kennedy

I love these girls!

Granny and Gage

Me and Ash with the soon to be married couple. . . Kelly and Emily

Lainey and Ashley just hanging out by the pool. . .

Aunt Judy and Mom chillin out in the shade!

Brothers and Sister. . . Dad, Aunt Cindy, and Bubba

It's been a long time since we have all been together. . . Me with my cousins Beth and Emily.