Mel in town

While Brian was gone to Utah, Melanie came out to Kentucky! Kyrie loved her and actually started screaming "Me me me" as we were pulling away from the airport after dropping Melanie off. Kyrie kept saying "Where'd she go?" when we got home and began searching the house, starting with looking under the couch cushions. It took a while before she finally realized Melanie was gone and not coming back. I had tons of fun with Melanie here! Thanks Mel for coming all the way from California to Kentucky to hang out with me!

So, while Mel was in town we went to the zoo. Kyrie was all over the place as usual, but she quite attached to her "aunt me me me". Just a few of the cool animals we saw while at the zoo. It was so hot all the animals were content to just lay around so there wasn't a lot of action.

Melanie, Kyrie, and the Rhino's

Kyrie spent more time pushing the stroller then actually sitting in it. Whatever.


Of course no zoo trip would be complete without a nice refreshing ice cream cone.

Melanie and Kyrie just seeing how they measured up to a full-grown gorilla.

Me, Mel, and Kyrie at the zoo!
By the end of our zoo trip we were hot and sweaty. It was a hot humid day but tons of fun.
I'm so glad Melanie was able to come out. She was such a big help, and even gave me a facial which was amazing! Mel is so much fun to be around I love her. I am so grateful for sisters! (Brothers too) Having five sisters is a blessing. I love having "built-in" best friends!

Tile Job in Utah

Here are some before and afters of the 3 1/2 day 70 hr tile job that took 5 to 7 yrs off of my life. Thanks to Mel (nat's sister) for coming out to Kentucky and playing  with the girls while I was in Utah. ENJOY>>>>

Done with BOARDS... time to play

Here are some before and after pic's of the fun we have had the past few days.... The girls were a big help. Natalie's painting skills and Kyrie's singing skills were priceless. Enjoy the pics.

Fourth of July

Sorry for the long time with no update. We have been suffering from crumby internet access lately. Excuses, Excuses! Anyway... we went down to Georgia for the fourth and Kyrie loved all the pool time she was able to get in. Kyrie also loved having Elaina her friend/cousin to hang out with.

Kyrie sporting her goggles. (Actually, they are Uncle Ed's)Above, Brian and Kyrie havin some fun in the sun.

Natalie trying to get Kyrie to swim with the intertube. Kyrie was convinced she knew how to swim without it and would make me take it off her. She would then proceed to go head first into the water only to discover (over and over again) that she doesn't know how to swim.

It was a fun week in Goergia, we love hanging out with the "Uncle Ed and Aunt Esther" Evans clan.

Friends, Food, & Fun.... Happy B-day Kyire

More Pictures

Here are some pictures from the zoo. Our neighbor Elizabeth came with us. Kyrie likes to follow her around and do whatever she does.


In the gorilla lookout they have this old type writer that kyrie loves. We usually can't get her away from it unless we bribe her.


Just a few friendly flamingos.

Pictures from the past few weeks....

Kyrie turned two! Happy Birthday to Kyrie!






Kyrie and her friend/neighbor Elizabeth playing in the sand box.


Just checking out the roses after church on Sunday.