Here are some photos I downloaded from my phone. It's the only way I've been taking photos lately and FB is the only way I've been staying up to date. Sorry about that!

Christopher was able to go to a karate class with his best friend William when we were visiting them in TX. It was so cute!!


 Sophie, Brandon and Reagan cuddling together after some fun on the slip n' slide all afternoon.


We bought some guns. William had a couple of these and I felt like we needed some of our own.I recommend getting some for yourself if you want some hilarious entertainment.


Sophie dresses up in at least one costume (or random clothes) a day. This day we went to Walmart and then she asked me why everyone was calling her a princess. The next person that walked by didn't call her one and she asked me why he didn't say she was a princess. I'm not sure will we be lacking in confidence when we get older.


 We bought Brick a new bed in hopes he will not sneak onto the couch anymore. He loves it!


We took swimming lessons. I loved these when I was a kid. I did not love the ones my kids took. But I don't want to get started on that. They are over, Brandon and I taught the kids how to swim and that's all that matters.


 More costumes and some brotherly love. (And a random moment when Christopher will actually let me take his picture.)


 Proud of the boat he built. The driver is headless and he said he wanted it that way. Maybe he was making this for a drinking while boating ad. Not sure, but it would work for me!


 Since we are moving we eat random things throughout the day. Like jelly out of a jar for lunch.


 Sophie is now convinced she needs an i.d. to get on base. This is it. The guards have been very sweet and humor her. Some don't find it as funny as others. They must be over heated because she is very serious about using it.


 Crazy kids at the mall. They love this thing. One time we actually turned it on when we had about 5 kids in there. I'm thinking they should let you rent them to hold your kids while you shop.


 Another day, another costume. The kids wanted to take Brick for a walk. Halfway around the block she decided to walk and I had to drag the bike home.



 Christopher walking Brick. It felt like 110 degrees out, but we had to wear our rain boots.


 Another dress up day. By the time we made it to taekwondo we'd lost the necklaces and bracelet.


And in sad news, we decided to sell the truck. It won't be driven while Brandon is gone, well, not enough to justify keeping it. I feel like I'm driving an 18-wheeler when I have to drive it. It is beautiful and we love it. It is in fabulous condition and if you are interested, let me know. I will send you info.

That's about it for now. Saturday is moving day and I don't feel anywhere near ready. My amazing in-laws came down last weekend and helped more than I could have ever hoped for. All that's left now is the little annoying things that are lying around the house that you know you will just throw in a box and will never open it again because nobody in their right mind wants to sort through 12 junk boxes. So I'm stalling. Please pray that it all goes smoothly and it doesn't pour when it's time to actually load/unload the truck. We have mixed emotions about this move. The kids and I are excited about being around family and friends, but not excited about being away from Brandon. I know we will be fine, but I also have no real idea what it will be like to be apart from him for this length of time with kids at home. Last time we apart this long we were engaged.

I better run. I just spent the last 45 minutes cutting the grass and I smell so bad I'm sure the neighbors will come knocking to make sure something didn't die. Not sure when I will be back on here again, so hope you all are having a great summer!!