Seven

 Tucker wanted a tie dye party.  Pinterest did not let us down. He loves to plan his birthday parties and he had a great party.  We had a tie dye station for everyone to make a shirt.  We had some science experiments that Tucker facilitated.  Of course he loved having all his friends gather around so he could "teach them something."

 It was 100 degrees at 10am, so the cake melted quickly. Luckily we had lots of water activities so at least the kids could stay cool.

 Tuck got some coooool gifts.  He already got a morning on the boogie board in this morning at the beach!

 Mimi even made tie dye ice cream for the event!

We finished the day off with some MShack at the beach -- a perfect day!

Daddio Day

 Spent a fun Father's Day at the beach this year.  We think our Daddio is literally the best one around, so it is always fun celebrating him!!

Last Day of Kindergarten!

 Tucker with the silly boys

 Retaking the same pose we took on the first day of school!

 Tucker & the only four girls in the class

 Tucker, Ms. Mathis & his best friend Bella!

 And now for a little Charlie (at 18 months) for your viewing pleasure...

70!

 

We surprised Mimi with a birthday party celebrating her 70th!

 Her friends came from near and far.... There were 18 people in from all over the country.  It was a GREAT time and she was truly surprised!

 The King sisters ---

 Kyle's Aunt Bertee and cousin Travis stayed with us!  Tonight Kyle asked Mac who loves him the most and he said "Je-jus" (Jesus) and Kyle said "who else loves you the most?" and he said "Ba-Ba-T" (Aunt Bertee!)  Sweet, sweet.

Beach Time

It was Hilton Head weekend last weekend with the college crew -- a trip we look forward to all year long.  It is always a time of rest (well, as restful as 9 children can be) and joy to be with friends who know you this well. Picture explosion below.

 The middle buddies... Bo & Mac.  Spent a lot of time wrestling with big smiles on their faces.  They would run up to each other, hug and then fall to the ground and "wrestle!"

 Theo came out to the pool in his Lightning McQueen jammies. Spiderman Mac was jealous so he begins taking his Spiderman outfit off...

 ...attempting a trade with Theo (that shockingly did NOT work!)

 sweet, sweet friend Miller

 We did a lot of blocking Charlie from the pool.

 Kids picnic-ing.

 Theo still has his cars.  Bo and Mac wrestling in the background.

 Ben & Watson

 Standing in line waiting for Uncle Rob to swing them.