Destin Family Reunion 2011

Clint and Preston took a trip to Destin, Florida to the Hooker family reunion last week. (Callie and I sat this one out since she is still so small and difficult to travel with. Heck, she's difficult to NOT travel with!) They had a fabulous time with the 30+ people who made the trip. Lots of visits to the ocean, beach, pool, restaurants, and playing at the house. Here are a few photos. Our camera officially died on the vacation, so there aren't too many.

Preston meets the ocean. (This is my favorite pic from the trip!)Burying Liam in the sand.P on the beach. Dinner out. Liam, Clint, Preston, and Will. Kevin, Emma, Natalie, Preston, Liam, Will, and Cameron. CUTE!!! Not sure what he's eating in this one...

Ocean time. The Dudes. Stud muffin with Michelle and Melissa. Natalie and Preston. Marjorie and Preston- love her hair!!! And the lone video that survived the trip- Preston learned how to go under the water while he was there! Guess those swimming lessons paid off after all...

Looking forward to the next reunion so Callie and I can join in on the fun! More pictures to come later as we get some from other family members...

No Naps

Callie has discovered how to "talk" and use her hands. These discoveries have greatly decreased her napping.

Fun, yes.

Cute, yes.

Tiring, yes.

Tulsa Trip

We took a little road trip to Tulsa this past weekend to visit the Stanford family. This has been a tradition for the past 6 years (we have gone every other year). It was a great trip, and most definitely not long enough! Lots of pictures of the fun we packed in.
Callie was excited to leave on Friday.

Let's go, Mom! The whole crew Saturday morning. Having a SUPERsnack. Playing in the backyard. Fishing in the backyard. The dudes. Becky got them all new T-shirts to sport. I think this one is funny- looks like they are making some major decisions. Sweet Charlie. He got one! This little stream is amazing...you throw it in, and a fish bites. EVERY.SINGLE.TIME. I don't think Charlie and Brooks will enjoy REAL fishing when they have to wait to catch one! Mmm...dinner. Next we went to the pool and then out to lunch. Loved passing Callie off to Becky and Jeremy! She was even nice enough to get her to go to sleep Saturday night when she was being cranky. Boy do I wish she lived closer... Callie picking her nose at the farmer's market we stopped at for fresh tomatoes and peaches. Superfriends. Watching a movie before Hayden and Tracy joined us for a delicious dinner. Charlie LOVED Callie!!!! So sweet. And Sunday morning they took a trip to the Quik Trip donut factory! How cool is that! Driving the donut truck. Then home for some splashing in the backyard. Brooks---so cute! All of the kids. And some video of it all.

Can't wait to do it again!!! (We'll pretend like the car rides there and back didn't happen, and then it was the perfect weekend!)

Simple Pleasures

I really wanted a nap today while the kids were down.

Callie had a different idea.

Don't think I can be mad at her for wanting to talk to me!

Love her little squeals.

Happy 4th!

A few pics of the kids this morning. Callie has some silly faces and is awfully cute in her watermelon dress!Preston and I went to Villagefest in Prairie Village this morning. It is a great place to take kids for the 4th! We saw lots of friends there, and some cool animals, too!

Preston and Ellen looking at baby goats. Superman waiting for the bouncy house.He only asked me 300 times, "Are we ready yet?!" LONG line to get into the bouncer. Climbing up Made it to the top of the Wacky Banana!"I wanna go again, Mom!Superman took a break from the Batmobile to drive the Fire Truck. And a little birthday song for America!