Hailey and Jeff's Reception

Matt's sister, Hailey, and her husband, Jeff, had their wedding reception last night.

We got to see lots of family and the kids had lots of fun playing with cousins!

We were excited Ricky, Angie, Graham, and Kirk were able to come so we could play with them!

 Kaylie had too much fun running through this!

 Ashlyn had her tonsils out the day before, 

so we weren't even sure we would make it.  

But she was doing really well and we were able to go.

 These two little redheads sure are cute together!

 The five-year-olds.

Gabe wasn't there yet, so I got one with him later!

I think it's fun that there are five grandkids the same age- all within 7 months!

Three were born in less than a month!

(Gabe and Mercedes are almost 6!)

 These three kiddos stood there and watched Jeff's mom decorate the cake for quite a while!

They look so interested!

 Kaylie loves Gabe- he's so sweet with her.

All the five-year-olds!

 Kaylie loves her cousin, Gerardo.

He's 6 months younger, but she thinks he's her baby!

Enjoying the refreshments!

Congratulations, Hailey and Jeff!!!

4th of July

 Anna and Kaylie

 Bradley and Rylee

 Ashlyn and Mercedes

It's fun that each kid in both of our families has a buddy!

 Kaylie set up her chair in the street and Anna followed.  

Unfortunately less than a minute later than I took this picture, 

Kaylie tipped over and fell on her face and arm.  

 She was happier on my lap and with a flag!

 We had to take a picture of Smokey for Grandpa!

 One of our traditions is going over to Grandma Myrt's for a barbeque.

 And of course, we can't forget it's Cory's birthday!

 I love this picture!

 The whole gang this year:

Larry, Laura, Kyle, Jack, Stephanie, Mom, Dad

Me, Kaylie, Myrt, Grandpa, Rylee, Cory, Ashlyn

 Waiting for the fireworks- Grandpa slept in the car...poor guy had worked all day and had to go back to work early the next day.

Fun glow sticks (but you can't tell with the flash!)

What a long, but wonderful, fun day!