Summer Fun

It's been warm and we've had fun this week getting out and getting wet! On Monday we went to the pool and found out that it's now closed on Monday's so we went over to the splash pad in Gresham and the kids had a great time.

 

Today we went to the splash pad in Wilsonville. The kids were a little disappointed that the volcano slide isn't there any more, but they had fun on the new playground and in the water. Afterwards we enjoyed a picnic lunch. Love these kids!

 

I had to throw in a couple of pics of Lydia. Love how sleepy newborns are and what sweet spirits they have!

Gummy Rat

Josh had told us about theses gummy rats after his Amazing Race field trip at the end of the school year. They have them at the iCandy store in downtown Gresham. The kids had been really good one day and after we went to the library, I let the boys run into the store and buy one. They were kind of expensive, so they only got one and split it that evening after dinner. I had a little piece and it was actually really good!

 

Father's Day

We had a fun Father's Day weekend! Sean came home from work early on Friday afternoon and was hoping to take the kids camping, but when they went the campground was full, so they went and bought a fire pit and camped in the back yard instead. We enjoyed it all weekend.

 

When I asked the kids what they wanted to do for their dad for Father's Day, they replied that they wanted to take a picture for him for his office. This first one is what we came up with. I love how our kids' personalities shine through when we take their pictures. Our kids have big personalities and we love it!

 

 We barbequed for dinner Sunday evening and enjoyed a relaxing time in the backyard. They had prepared a creative skit to put on for Sean. They acted out three different scenes with different things that Sean has taught them: how to stop fighting, hard work, and playing ball. They ended with sharing things they loved about Sean. They did a great job!

 Josh also had a great plan for Sean's dessert. He asked me to get a goblet at the store so that he could make Sean a brownie sunday in it. He was very thoughtful and did a great job.

The Father's Day picture with all six kids!

Cub Scout Fishing Derby

We had a busy night the other evening, when Josh and Isaac had gymnastics and Nathan had a fishing derby with cub scouts. I took Nathan and Lydia and we went over to Mt. Hood Community College to the pond there. It was a warm evening so the fish weren't biting, but Nathan did a great job. He's great a casting, even with the little pole I got him. He was a good sport and had a lot of fun.

 

Baby Lydia's Here!

 



She's finally here! On the morning of Thursday, June 4th, Sean and I drove to hospital so I could be induced and have our sixth wonderful child. We were so excited. The labor went smoothly and quickly. So quickly in fact, that the epidural didn't have time to numb me, and I was VERY anxious to have her come. We were so happy to welcome Lydia Victoria Morrison, a beautiful baby girl into this world at 12:48pm. She weighed 8 lbs. 5 oz. and was 20in long. They put her on my chest right after she was born and let her recover there for about an hour. She quickly calmed down and was a very content, sweet little baby.

 

That afternoon Beth, who was watching our kids since my parents couldn't be here, brought the kids over to see her. They all wanted more than one turn holding her. Lydia is getting lots of love and attention!

 

The hospital stay went well, and of course we were so excited to come home and be together as a family again after the two days!