Entertaining at the Volleyball Tournament

Violet had a volleyball tournament in Lawrence, KS. It's hard for the little kids to be entertained for so many hours.

Lincoln was able to keep himself entertained by pretending he was short by kneeling in his shoes. Kids are so imaginative! 

Hazel's 6th Birthday

Poor Hazel didn't get to have her unicorn birthday party because she was running a 101* fever. Everyone missed out on Chick-Fil-A and Yogurtini.

The next day she was feeling better and agreed to have her picture taken with her birthday shirt. We're still waiting for that rescheduled party! 

1,000,000 Steps

There's still 5 more walking days this month and I've hit my goal to walk 4,000,000 steps in 2025 - that's 1,000,000 steps each quarter.

I hope my knees hold out until the end of the year!

Taylor Family Photo

Melissa is obsessed with taking family photos. She's beginning to realize that trying to get 5 kids to cooperate at the same time is somewhat impossible.

But she did manage to get a good shot of the entire family.

Even Pearl wouldn't cooperate with her newborn picture. Usually the photographer takes a sleepy baby and manipulates her into cute poses. I love that Pearl's eyes are wide open. Not your typical newborn picture. 

Uncle Michael Meets Baby Pearl

Pearl is already a month old but this is the first time Michael has seen her.

At least Pearl didn't poop all over him as some have done in the past! 

Pearl Goes to the Fire Station

Ever since Violet was born, Melissa has made it a point to have a picture taken in the fire truck at the fire station.

Today Pearl experienced her first time in the fire truck. I'm sure it won't be her last!

 

Violet Turns 12 Years Old

This is the last year before Violet officially becomes a teenager.

Twelve has to be a hard age. Too young for grown up stuff...too old for young kid stuff.

Violet may only be 12 but sometimes I think she's more like 22. Especially when she's with her friends. Happy Birthday Violet!