The kids and I made our way up to Dallas a couple of weeks ago. Sydney had a check-up with her specialist in Ft Worth(She is doing great...they want to see her again in Oct.)
Since we had to make the trip anyway, we planned a family gathering. My oldest siblings(Ross had school, so he wasn't able to come...We missed ya Ra!) and I met up at Nicki's house for some fun...Fun...FUN!!! We hung out, went to see a drum line(that's what Nic called it, Ang and I say they were marching bands), and we went swimming.
Tenley wanted to be as tall as Mommy.
He didn't want to wake up...he was still sleepy.
"Hi there, Momma! Whatcha doin?"
This is Tenley's new thing...she posses with her hand in front of her face...I'm hoping it's a stage that passes quickly.
Sisters...Sisters...there were never such devoted Sisters! (What movie?) This was not a very good picture of me, but I thought they both looked nice so I sacrificed. Nicki(left, she's the oldest girl) Me(center, baby girl) and Angela(Right, middle sister).
Sweet Sydney and Aunt Anch.
Cousin Ethan and Uncle D.
Tenley must be telling a doosey, cause Sydney is pulling her ear and Ang is giving me a look.
Oh, how they love their Aunt Anch! (Ang doesn't know it yet, but she is going to be an awesome Mom)
All the kiddos with Aunt Anch.
As you might have guessed...Tenley was tired of taking pictures. She just wanted to go play! Sydeny wanted Miles' ball. Ethan on the other hand was all smiles. I'm not really sure what Miles is looking at, but it's not the camera.
Such a sweet brother...he was sharing his bouncy ball. He loves his sisters, oh so much!!
She is going to figure it out...just you wait and see.
So, I don't know why I have more pics of Ang with the kids than I do Nic or Dwayne. My only guess is they must have ran away every time I pulled the camera out.
I'm so excited Sydney is going to have a little girl cousin to play with when we go up to Colorado to visit.
Finally...Aunt Nic with all the kiddos! I have to say...Nic is a pretty awesome aunt, she loves all four of her nieces and nephews so much. But then, my kids are not suffering from a lack of aunts and uncles that love them, they are blessed more than they know.
Nic, thanks for letting all of us bombard your home!! We need to plan another trip like this one(and make sure Ra can come).
Sweet girl...she lasted about 30 minutes. When I saw that she was getting sleepy, I made her a little pallet in the basket. It didn't take her very long at all to tucker out. She spent the rest of the shopping trip this way.
Tenley wanted to be as tall as Mommy.
He didn't want to wake up...he was still sleepy.
"Hi there, Momma! Whatcha doin?"
This is Tenley's new thing...she posses with her hand in front of her face...I'm hoping it's a stage that passes quickly.
Sisters...Sisters...there were never such devoted Sisters! (What movie?) This was not a very good picture of me, but I thought they both looked nice so I sacrificed. Nicki(left, she's the oldest girl) Me(center, baby girl) and Angela(Right, middle sister).
Cousin Ethan and Uncle D.
Tenley must be telling a doosey, cause Sydney is pulling her ear and Ang is giving me a look.
Oh, how they love their Aunt Anch! (Ang doesn't know it yet, but she is going to be an awesome Mom)
All the kiddos with Aunt Anch.
As you might have guessed...Tenley was tired of taking pictures. She just wanted to go play! Sydeny wanted Miles' ball. Ethan on the other hand was all smiles. I'm not really sure what Miles is looking at, but it's not the camera.
Such a sweet brother...he was sharing his bouncy ball. He loves his sisters, oh so much!!
She is going to figure it out...just you wait and see.
So, I don't know why I have more pics of Ang with the kids than I do Nic or Dwayne. My only guess is they must have ran away every time I pulled the camera out. 
Finally...Aunt Nic with all the kiddos! I have to say...Nic is a pretty awesome aunt, she loves all four of her nieces and nephews so much. But then, my kids are not suffering from a lack of aunts and uncles that love them, they are blessed more than they know.
...Well maybe if the sweet moments were not interrupted by the fights and fits!
She sits up all by herself. 
My family reunion(Mom's side) is the first weekend in August. My Dad hates the 10 hr drive down! So the kids and I thought we would give him a little...shall we say...incentive to make the trip!
My little cow girl...Grandnanna bought her this adorable dress.
Poor baby...the sun was so bright that day
"MOMMA I'M DONE!!!!"
Forget it...I'll just sleep
You know how women say they feel naked without their make-up? Well that's how I think Miles' feels without his cap.
He always has smiles to share...
"CHEEZZZ"
Where did he go?
There he is!
I don't know why, but I love profile shots.
Yup...I love profile shots...
"Super CHEEEZZZZZ"
My attempt at a clever shot...really it make me dizzy to look at it.
"Here Momma, take my picture"
It was a little harder trying to get this one...trying to get there kids to cooperate is like...well let's just it hard.
I'm an optimist...I CHOOSE to believe that it will be better when Sydney can hold herself up
And here we have...Miss Serious, Mr Whatever, and Little Miss Sleepy
I think this is the best one we got.
