Savannah Banana

Savannah had a birthday and I've been slow to journal it. We now have 2 teenagers in the house. Our little Savannah Smiles is now 13!!

She spent her actual birthday without us having fun with her cousins up in Phoenix. We had to make up for it when she got back with a trip to Texas Roadhouse and a ride on the saddle with Emma and their friend Alyna in tow. They also had a blast swimming together at Alyna's grandparents where they spent most of June soaking up the sun.

We had a smaller cake for her and the family to celebrate another year of our Sweet Savannah. She's headed off to her second year of Girl's Camp tomorrow for a week. I just can't believe how fast she is growing up. It's only a week but we are going to miss her tons. We love you Savannah!!

Little Boy Obsessions

So me and a friend took our kids swimming a few weeks ago and the boys all went in the bathroom to change. They come back out and inform me that Jack is running around the locker room naked. I tell Jack that it's called "private parts" for a reason, he needs to keep them private. He replies, "They're called nuts."

I was a little shocked and amused by this comment and I didn't know whether to wash his mouth out with soap or laugh. He being the mischevious boy that he is saw the laughter in my eyes and so I've had to hear about "nuts" in my house a little too much the last few weeks. I think I have that under control now. (Yeah right)

Last night we were getting ready for a well thought out and planned dinner (hot dogs) and Emma was asking everyone how many hot dogs they wanted. You know where this is going right?! Jackson responds, "I was born with a hot dog!" This time Dave was sitting with me and we both tried hard not to laugh. Dave was able to compose himself after a few moments and tell Jack to knock it off but seriously we never had this problem with the other boys. Yes, Jordan was known to take a girl or two behind the curtains at church and Ren had a run in with Gwyn in the bedroom but at least I didn't have to hear about it. What is with BOYS??!!

Pay it Forward

So I have agreed to participate in a pay it forward project. Some of you may have already heard of this but for those of you who haven't...The first three people to comment on this will receive a homemade project of my choice, (yes, made by me), in exchange for the commitment to pay it forward and offer the same opportunity for others on your blog. So if you're feeling like you would like something fun and new with a challenge to do the same thing for someone else (within a years time) then leave me a comment that you're in and away we'll go! Now I just have to think of something I can make. How fun. Who wants to be the lucky person?!?

What you think of Me!

Alish sent me a survey that asked me to send back one word that described her. I sent it back to her and then sent the survey on asking everyone to send a word back to me describing what they thought of me. So I know I only sent this around to friends and that's kind of cheating because I know you won't say anything too terrible but I liked your words for me. I also noticed that the stronger the word the longer you've known me. I need to send this out in another 10 years to the same people and see what kind of things you say. So here it is:

Tough
Bold
Fiesty
Confident
Tolerant
Thoughtful
Reliable
Giving
Loved

I especially like Loved, sent to me by someone who barely knows me but still an observation that I needed to hear. I want you all to know how much I appreciate your friendship and count on the love that you share with me, despite my less loveable traits. If I seem confident, bold, fiesty and tough it's because I know that I have back-up. If I seem tolerant, thoughtful, reliable, and giving it's because it is so easy to serve friends like you. I love you guys!!