addiction

Step 1: admitting you have a problem.

Yes, I am addicted to buying swimming suits. I know this problem started the first year I became a lifeguard and it hasn't slowed down any since! Every year I purchase atleast 3-4 new bathing suits. Heck, I'll even buy them in the fall and winter. As you all know, I keep spare swim suits EVERYWHERE because you never know when you'll need one. Well, this year has been no different.

Step 2: INTERVENTION

I need help!! If Garrett sees this post...I'm in trouble. HA. These are some of the suits I have bought this year.

cabbage patch kids

Alex was helping me pick cabbage this morning when good friend Jen came over and noticed the picture perfect moment. Thanks Jen!

Monsters under the bed!

Tori and Alex were discussing how monsters live under the bed of naughty boys and girls. Alex then told Tori if she lights a candle or uses a night light she will be safe from any monsters. Kids say the darndest things. I love it!

Alex's quote of the day:

"My daddy is Prince Charming!"

firsts

First Day of School.

Tori started Kinder today. She was so excited to go to school...

until she got there...

Alex's First Time Being the Oldest at Home.

Alex is going to miss her playmate.
Benton's First Tooth.

oatmeal

Oakmilk...as Alex calls it. Benton loved it. We eat it most mornings. Tori can make it. Who wouldn't love oatmeal??

birthday

Happy Birthday Garrett. I know you don't like all the fuss and attention but I LOVE giving it so you'll just have to cope. You are amazing and I am always caught off guard by your strength and determination. You are such a great example to me. I sit in awe as I watch these three little spirits we created together...what a perfect gift. Before I met you I created a list of qualities I wanted my future spouse to have. You meet ALL of them. I couldn't have found a more perfect companion to share my eternity with. Happy Birthday!