Amanda's 3 year old pictures

My spunky little girl, Amanda, had her pictures taken on Saturday for her 3rd birthday. We are excited to have some new ones. The last professional ones taken of her was back when she was 18 months old. Amanda was pretty excited! I was very pleased on how they turned out. :)

Sunday Pictures :)

Well we curled Amanda's hair for the first time. She actually held still. As many of you know, she is a busy busy little girl full of so much energy and personality.

Seven Peaks

Last week we finally made it to Seven Peaks Resort before it closes Labor Day weekend. Here are some fun pictures of our kids. I think they had a lot of fun and Amanda has been talking about it still and it has been a week! :) Enjoy the photos!

Mark the Great 5k Race

On August 1st, there was a benefit run for my cousin, Mark Richardson, who passed away suddenly by a heart attack. All the proceeds went to his family. As I pulled up to park, I got a huge lump in my throat and watery eyes as I saw what huge production it was. My cousin, Susan, did an amazing job!

We had all of our kids participate in the race. Jessica, Ammon and Roy (pushing Amanda and carrying Kaitlyn in a little back pack) did the 5k. I was planning on pushing a stroller but Roy insisted I should just run without having to push any of the kids. Amanda participate in her first kids race. Each of the younger kids recieved a little medal.

I also had a chance to see family and friends that I haven't seen for quite some time. It was so good to see everyone!

As you see these pictures...please don't laugh at me...man! Don't you just hate it when you see pictures of yourself and you look heavier than you though you were? Well, I am still working on getting more pounds off thank goodness! :)

Better Late than Never

Okay I have been a slacker in keep my blog up-to-date. :) This summer has been pretty busy that I haven't made any time to sit down and download pictures and write a little something. At the end of July my little Amanda turned 3 years old and step-daughter, Jessica, turned 11 years old. My how time flies! Amanda was so excited to know it was her birthday and not somebody elses. lol and she was able to blow out her own candles. Jessica I think was excited to get Little Pets and "cool" clothes. :) I think they both had a wonderful birthdays.