Independence Day!

Baby is never too far away! And always there to comfort when needed.

Uncle Biff came to visit

No, his real name is not Biff, it's Andrew. It was a nickname he aquired very young(long story) from my older brother. It stuck and that's what he's known by, both family and friends. This is our last visit with him before he is deployed to Iraq for a second time. : ( The worst part is that he'll be in Bagdad the whole time. Riley was so excited to seem him. The first thing he wanted to do was wrestle. The next day as we were in route to see him again, Riley informs me that he needs to wrestle Uncle Biff again, "I haven't gotten to wrestle him enough!"

Dirt

It's so funny how each kid is so different. Riley has always been Mr. Clean. Jeremy on the other hand, takes every opportunity to get dirty. He piles it in his lap, throws it in the air, and rubs it on his cheeks. It's a mothers dream : ) It is pretty cute to watch.

Found a Caterpillar in the Tent

Riley made a home for his caterpillar, which he named Brad. We brought it home and he put it in his bug house. It died 4 days later. When I first told him he said, "nooo, he's just sleeping." Then later when I told him again, he accepted the fact and asked why. So our new rule, he can keep a bug in his bug house for a day or two. Then we have to release it.

A Visit From A Squirel

Yummy Smores!

Our visit to the river while we were camping.

DID IT!

This is the park we frequented while we were camping.

Transition

The last 2 weeks have been great! What started it all? Valane finished his second year of dental school!!!!! YIPEE!!!!!!!! The is the worst year, so now the worst is all behing us. That is a great! The ended it with the White Coat Ceremony, symbolizing the transition to the clinic. He had the next week off to spend with us. We absorbed every minute like a sponge. So if you've been wondering why you haven't heard from me much, that is why.