Tuesday, January 7, 2014

July: Stuff

As my kids have gotten older I treasure our time together during the summer!  I sometimes feel like I am go go go trying to fit everything in I want to with them before they have to head back-to-school!  
This summer was a fun one because they are that much older and it is easier to be on the go!  Thankfully my kiddos like the activity and were always up for something fun!
Here are a few snapshots of fun things that we got to do the month of July!

Tulsa's Children's Discovery Lab opened up! This is an awesome "hands-on" children's museum!  I believe on this day it was 100+ outside so we were thrilled to have a "cool" place to hang out, discover, and get our wiggles out!  


Our BFF's, the Cardwell's, came for a visit!  They were in town for several days and these guys just picked up where they left off.  Just like old times!  I hope this never changes with them!  Their mom and I have been friends since highschool and no matter how much time goes by we always seem to pick up right where we left off...almost like the conversation never ended!

Discovery Lab!

Discovery Lab!

A few games in Margaret decided she might want to give T-ball a whirl too!
Any team that allows both of my kids to join and play together is this momma's dream!  They are so close in age (18 months) that this dream came true!  Good to know there are some perks to having my babies so close:)  This girl sweated it out and had a great time playing!  At the end of the season she was glad she had tried but decided that baseball just wasn't her thing!

These girls were there every game to cheer the team on!

Even when we felt like we were melting...

July: Hanks Reunion

Had a wonderful time celebrating family when we all met up with Kyle's mom's side of the family this summer!  We went to the lake and we had a blast!
Dress-up games with GranStan
Walter with Hanks!
Sandwich these two together and they make a great man and name:  Walter Hanks:)

Silly with cousins!



Lucky to have GranNana there!

and GranPapa too!

Yay, a siblings picture!

Lots of late night dance parties!


Nana and GranStan

Love my family, love the lake!!!




Sno Cones on a hot summer day at the lake are the best!

Hanks Family 2013

Monday, January 6, 2014

July: One Year OHI Anniversary

Can't believe it has been a year since we have moved to Tulsa!

We celebrated with a night out with our favorite couple!
These guys have made this move so much easier than it could have been!
Their kindness and friendship have been a blessing to our entire family!

Happy One Year Anniversary at OHI!


July: July 4th!

We were so blessed this July 4th to have family come visit us!
Mimi/Papa, my Uncle Justin, Aunt Allison, and all of the cousins!

We decorated our bikes/scooters to have our first annual neighborhood parade!
This was a trial run and it was so much fun!  Next year we will have to get the other kids in the neighborhood on board!

The club has quite the celebration!  We went just hoping to see a great fireworks display!
Much to our surprise it was a like a huge carnival!

Love these girls!

Not very many pictures of my sweet Margaret and I!  
We are waiting for the fireworks to begin!

Uncle Justin and Caroline!
Bonding time!

I see future dancers here!
Great job to the dads for holding them up!

I love my family!
They fill me up!
Missing the other Hewitt family that couldn't make it in!

Perfect Summer day!
Hope they get to come every year!

Happy 4th of July!

Sunday, January 5, 2014

June: In a Nutshell

 Although it was sad to end the school year and say goodbye to friends for the summer these kids were ready to kickstart their summer vacation with a swimming party!
This is Isabella (blue swimsuit) and her 2nd grade class!

 We made our "Bucket List" of summer "Must Dos'  
This one was at the top of the list!
Lemonade Stand!
Proof I let you do stuff like this!

One of my favorite pictures of Margaret!


These kids LOVE having a pool in their backyard!

I LOVE it too!
Great exercise that is guaranteed to wear these guys out!

Brunch at our fave...Dilly Deli

 Sweet Sisters!

First trip to the dentist!
Success!

This sweet trio of sisters started gymnastics!

 Fun on the slide at Lifetime!

This is how we do parks in Tulsa...

 Splash Pad fun!

Cousin Sarge came for a visit!

We loved having this little man in the house!

Couldn't resist!
Strike a pose!

We love baby Sydney!

We loved having Mimi and Papa visit!

She is so fancy!

Love my crew!

Mommy & Daddy date nights!

Got our nails done!

This girl rocked it at her summer swim meets!
Fastest stroke: Butterfly!
Can't wait to see her in more!