Celebrating mom's birthday!

My mom's birthday was July 29th, yesterday, and she wanted to spend some time with the grandkids for her special day. We went to one of the city pools and enjoyed staying cool in this HOT weather and enjoyed each other's company. Jamie and her kiddos weren't able to make it today but we missed them.

I hope you had a great birthday mom, you deserve it!

Here's some pictures of our fun day!











Mom and my sister DeAyn


Me and my mom

I'm not sure why I feel like I need to show every single tooth in my mouth when I smile for the camera.

Slumber Party with cousins!

Maclaine has been dying to have a slumber party this summer so now that summer break is almost over we have to hurry-up and get them all in. We started with having Aubrey and Tanner, her cousins, stay over. Mallory was sad because she wasn't able to stay due to a doctor's appointment early in the morning. She'll hopefully be staying next week.

The little "party" almost didn't happen because our air-conditioning went out Sunday afternoon. But, thank you Jesus, we were able to have it fixed for the small price of $400. Living in Arizona, there is just no way you can go without air in the summer. I actually felt a little sad as we were sitting in our HOT home thinking about all the people in the valley that do go without air. Our house only got to 87 degrees or so but I'm sure they're living in even hotter spaces.

Once the air was fixed we were ready to roll....the kiddos ate pizza and root beer floats for dessert and played and wrestled the night away.

When they woke-up the questions started...
"What are we going to do today?"
"Can we go to the mall?"
"Aunt Lyssa, I brought my science kit, can we do a science experiment?"
"Mom, can you get us the sewing machine so we can make something for our sewing club?"

So, by 10:00 a.m. the girls had made their sewing projects and Tanner and I had done 2 experiments. We were going to head to the mall but my sister and Mallory got there earlier than we thought. Mallory and my sister got to have some fun singing karoake before they had to leave.

Here's some pictures of our busy, fun morning!

















Mallory and her mom singing their special song.

God Bless America!

We spent the 4th of July at my Best friend Shannah's house. We had a great time hangin' out with all of her family. She's always the "hostess with the most-est."

Great food, great company, great fun!





The kids had fun with all the poppers and mess-makers...









We swam....




Then we went and parked on the side of the road to watch the fireworks, we actually got to see 4 different shows, it was great!




We got home and Maclaine and daddy were T-I-R-E-D....


Off to bed we went!

Happy Father's Day Ty!

I knew the minute I saw Ty holding Maclaine in that hospital room 7 years ago, with tears streaming down his face, that he was going to be a great daddy. He definitely has been that and so much more. Maclaine acts so much like Ty and she is a total Daddy's girl.

We love you Ty! Happy Father's Day!

Here's a video I made 2 years ago for him for Father's Day (actually my friend Dana did all the work)...I never get tired of watching it.

Make sure to turn your speakers on

Father's Day Weekend

We've had a fun-filled weekend. Clainey and I went down to Tucson to spend some quality time with my dad. A great time was had by all. We got there on Thursday and went to dinner at Olive Garden and then on Friday we drove to Mount Lemon and had a picnic. The weather was beautiful on the mountain, it was actually a bit chilly. We walked around the lake and then found a nice little spot to eat our lunch. Maclaine found a beetle bug that she kept in a bag until we got back to my dad's so she could put it in her bug catcher. I think that might have been the highlight of our little adventure for her. We watched a movie and ate a lot and just enjoyed spending time together.

Thanks Dad for a nice relaxing few days. I always enjoy spending time with you, I learn a little more about you every time. We loved being there, and we love you too!


Here's our dinner at Olive Garden




Here's our picnic spot



I forgot to mention that Maclaine talked me into bringing Barnaby to Tucson and then she talked us into letting her bring him on our picnic. I wasn't sure of the idea but he did great!







We got home Saturday in time to hang out with Ty and take an afternoon nap, it's all about the weekend nap for us Morgan's :). Then, we went to Oregano's for a yummy dinner.

Here's Clainey and her Prince



Sunday, we met Ty at church because he was playing in the band and then we had some relax time when he got home. Ty grilled us some yummy steak and shrimp...oh yea, baby!

Swim Lessons

Here's some of the stuff Maclaine learned at swim lessons this summer. She's always been a little timid in the water and been very afraid of the back float, so the six lessons she received this summer really did wonders for her. She learned the basics of a couple different strokes and was able to build her confidence in the water.



Her swim instructor's name is Chris and he and his wife teach swim lessons all summer long...I think they do a great job!

Saturday Night Make-over!

Maclaine asked to give me a make-over Saturday night and she promised me I would look like a princess when she was done....





When she finished she told me I could play Ursula from Little Mermaid...


Yep, I see the resemblance...