Jaclyn, Tyler, and Brody left July 8th for a 2 week stay in Buckeye with their dad. They get a couple weeks during the summer as set visitation with him. I talk to them everyday at least twice. Jaclyn has a cell phone she keeps on her so they can call me whenever as well as I can call them. Our house is so quiet without them there and Tytan has been having to entertain us and himself. They are all feeling a little home sick and we miss them as well. There dad isn't getting the time off this time like he did on the June visit. They are bored and want him there instead of his girlfriend. I would gladly let them come home. I don't like to share!!!

For the 4th of July weekend we decided to take a camping trip. Papa & Grammie, Kendra & her kids, Mom & Mitchel, Kyle, and Jason, the kids, & I all loaded up and headed to Black Canyon. It was soo beautiful out there. The weather was great, other than the wind that came through Saturday, everyone got along, a few fish were caught, and there were lots of marshmallows ate! I had gotten a new tent for my birthday and was super excited to use it. We fit all 6 of us in it with room to spare. Kris and Matt aren't with us yet for their summer visit but it would have been nice to have them there with us. The kids were so dirty by the time we got home we thought we would have to clean mud out of the tub! The had such a blast though. Tyler was alway climbing up in the trees. Brody was off riding bikes with Mitchel anytime we needed him. Kalaya and Tytan found tree branches to ride like horses. Jaclyn was catching up on her reading and enjoying the sun. Papa and Grammie sat and enjoyed their family being together. Mom and Kendra had some good visits. Kyle read an entire large book. Jason and I had a peaceful time enjoying our kids and the beautifu outdoors. We look forward to another camping trip. Hoping to fit one in when Kris and Matt get here!!!

Jaclyn and I went with a couple of my friends to watch Eclipse yesterday. We had a great time just having some mom and daughter time. She has been into reading the books and watching the movies. We are both excited for the next movie to come out. We had shirts made to wear to the movie.

Tytan is almost 2yrs old. It is simply amazing what these beautiful brown eyes will get him! He is usually full of smiles and always on the run. He loves spending time outside and with his Papa. He thinks he is getting to big to cuddle with his momma but I can catch him when he is sleepy and sneek in a cuddle session! Tytan is getting his own little personality and loves to be with others!

Brody is the most amazing 5yr old I know. He is the light of everyones life and he can't be described in words. He is looking forward to starting Kindergarten for the 2010/2011 school year. Brody likes to be a tease but he is also the one that will make sure you are ok when you are sad or hurt. He lives up to being the red head that he is but we all love him!!!

Tyler is 6yrs old. He graduated from Kindergarten this last school year and is promoted to the 1st grade. He didn't miss a single day of kindergarten! Tyler likes to curl up on mom's lap with a good book. He is an amazing kid! He loves to spend time with his family and work outside in the yard with Jason. He is growing into a young man right before my eyes!!!

Jaclyn is currently 9yrs old and will be going into the 4th grade for the 2010/2011 school year. She is an amazing daughter and I couldn't ask for a better one. Jaclyn has helped me through some rough times in life. She is an amazing girl that is so grown up!!! We love to have our mommy/daughter dates, go shopping, get manicures and pedicures, and all the other fun girly things we can find to do. Jaclyn is growing up so fast and is turning into a beautiful young lady!