Day 14: Cousin Love (6/8)

Rye and Cort came to stay for a few nights. Gavin, Rallie, Wes and Eisley have enjoyed it so much. We haven't done anything but play outside and go swimming. However, at the end of the day everyone is exhausted (myself included!) I did plan on going to the zoo tomorrow morning but I can't find another adult to go with me so I don't think its going to happen. Really the hardest part of it all is when its time to sit down to eat. Six kiddos eating together is something to watch, watch because that's all I really do. Then I go back and forth to the kitchen to refill plates and cups. It's been a nice few days. The kids have had so much fun!

Day 78: Sleep Over (3/19)

It was still spring break for us so we thought that we would invite Rye and Cort over for a sleep over. It was an exciting night. Rye and Gavin went to t-ball practice and then we had pizza. Of course, after all that we had to have a bath together {but it didn't last long, Cort pulled the plug on that one!} The next day Rye and Gavin went to see Wreck it Ralph. Overall, it went pretty well but you should of seen Gavin's room the next day!

Day 133: All in a Row (3/4)

It was Jason and Tommy's birthday party today! The last time we took a cousins picture was around Thanksgiving, so it needed to be done.

I love this picture. So much great personality.

Love these kids. <3

Day 108: Babysitters!! (2/18)

Yesterday, Dana called me and asked if we could watch Rye and Cort Saturday. Luckly we didn't have any real big plans and we said sure. Dana and Jeff dropped the kids off Friday night and they stayed the night and then they were picked up Saturday night.

Rye and Gavin had so much fun playing together. They fight like sister and brother so much!

Shout out to Rennie: I had plans Friday night to go to the Thunder game and he had the kids by himself. When I got home they had baths and were all asleep!! Woot-Woot! Way to go, Rennie!!

I really enjoyed the day with Gavin, Rye and Cort. It was so much fun.

Day 68: Hanging Out with Rye & Cort (1/7)

The last couple of days, Gavin has asking about Rye. So this week when I found out that Rye and Cort where at my mom's house this weekend, we decided to spend a few hours in Stroud playing. They always have so much fun together. The first picture of Gavin and Rye is not posed, Gavin did that on his own! 

Day 126: Princess Rye (9/25)

Rye hasn't been wanting to wear bows or headbands lately. However, Aunt Shanda sends Dana Ava's old toys and there was this shell tiara in the toys.

Rye became instantly attached to it. Dana told us that she would wake up and bring Dana the tiara to put it on her and if it fell off she would bring it back.

She wore it to the babysitters and brought it to Stroud with her. It was so cute and such a good story; I wanted to show a picture of Rye and her tiara!

Day 77: Rye's Birthday Party (8/7)

Today was Rye's 1st  Birthday Party.

Her birthday was actually August 5 but Dana and Jeff wanted to have her party on the weekend so that everyone could attend.

It was a wonderful time at the Bollman house. There were lots of children, great food and good times.

Day 66: Playing with Rye (7/27)

We spent the day with the Bollman family; we even got to spend the night!! It's so fun that Molly, Dana and I have children that are so close in age.

Rye and Gavin play so well together. Sure they argue over toys but it natural and good for them. When they are together, they entertain themselves so well. They played together for hours, only stopping to eat.

I watched both of them by myself while Dana was at work and the boys were out playing golf. I had to feed them both dinner (with one highchair!), bath and put them to bed. I was exhausted by the time the boys got home. I am so glad that our small chance of twins was not put into reality!! However if I was to have twins, I would want it to happen first, before I knew what it was like to have single child.

♥ Love to all those parents out there that have multiples!!

Day 14: Aww, The Life

Rye, Dana and Jeff came to Stroud for the weekend. This morning Dana, Rye, Gavin and I all went to Cushing McDonald's see my Dad and then to Walmart. The kiddies fell asleep on the way home.

Wouldn't it be nice to sleep anytime and anywhere and it be socially acceptable? :)

Day 10: All but one of my Sisters (6/1)

My sisters came to Stroud today to visit!!! I love when we are together, even though Sami Jo wasn't here (lucky her, she's in Spain) we always have fun. Add the babies and it's a blast.

Some of the things I love about my sisters and I (not in any specific order): 

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  how we help with each others children
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  we all love gLee
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  we giggle about the dumb things
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  we make up words (ALL 3 of our husbands hate this!)
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  we have various names for our dad
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  we share food and drinks (except for milk)
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  we are ALWAYS sarcastic
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  we are annoyed by exactly the same things
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  we can laugh at our mistakes and our children
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  we can ask for an honest opinion....and get it.
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  we call each other for no reason
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  we remember...
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  we remember and retell over and over :D

I can't imagine my life without them.