Kaitlyn's 10 Year Reunion and 4th of July

We went to Belgrade/Bozeman to celebrate my 10 year reunion. It also happened to be over 4th of July so we stayed and enjoyed some festivities as well. Saturday we had a picnic in the splash park and had a cornhole tournament.  My partner and I were defeated early so the picture is of us playing Logan and her husband later for fun. The kids really enjoyed running around with other kids and it was really nice getting to see some people.  I was disappointed in the turn out but the evening was fun.  We went to JRs lounge and sand karaoke.  Yes, I sang and it was a blast.

Sunday we went to my aunt's dad's house and had another BBQ. The bugs were biting and the kids were exhausted so we didn't stay long.. But we got to see Grandma and Grandpa Noyes, Mike and Renea and couple others so it was good.

Once we got home from Bozeman, I half thought, half hoped the kids would nap. Not the case, They played dress up. So cute.

 Kyle-Ann (most good friend from grade school) and Evie being adorable for the camera.

 Us losing at cornhole. Logan is on Michael's team, I am on Kyle-Anne's. They beat us twice. My right arm and right calf were extremely sore after the weekend of cornhole (we also played Friday night at Jess's house).

 At the Plantation. Biting bugs, hot, tired kids, a ton of food.

 Princesses

 Lawson wanted to be a princess with a horse.

Evie just modeling again <3

Swimming Lessons

All three kids had swimming lessons already and they did awesome! I will add photos of their jumping in when Korrin (our helper) sends them to me. So for now, missing Diem, we have these pictures of the cutest sun babies ever. Always ready for pictures. Evie LOVED the water. She was blowing bubbles, didn't mind going under, and was splashing and laughing the whole 2 weeks.

 Can you say Sunscreen Model!?

Lawson being sweet.

Fast Forward!! Our 6th Anniversary!

In the months since Evie has joined us, we have had Christmas, New Year's, Easter, St. Patrick's, and a few other events that I do have pictures for but, I cannot bring myself to do all the posts and I don't have much time!

Fast forward to Our 6th Wedding Anniversary!

We decided to take the kids to the lake for the day and mess around in the water. As soon as we arrived, the weather turned a bit horrible but we stuck it out and had a great time anyway. Evie was getting fussy towards the end, and I forgot a bottle! We had the formula and the warmed water but no bottle! So, we had to go home, as soon as it was beginning to get sunny again.

 Cheeser!

 Teaching Diem to cast in horrible fishing conditions. "She thinks we're just fishing." -Trace Adkins

 Two peas in a pod.

She always throws the deuces!

Birth of Genevieve Dayle Lyders

To say we have been busy the last 2 years is an understatement. 2 years, the last post I did. Since then, many things have happened and I am not going to post something for each moment. But perhaps the birth of our 3rd child should be on here. Evie Dayle was born November 21, 2015. She has since been the sweetest, chubbiest, baby with the biggest personality!

 Not in the best order, But as you can tell, she is a character and so full of smiles and laughter!

Christmas!!

Well, we welcomed 2014 and said goodbye to 2013. It was a wonderful and very busy/tiring BUT amazing year. I can't believe how fast it went by. Christmas was very busy but it was good to see Grandma and Grandpa Noyes, Uncle Jim and Aunt Susan, Lainey, Rob and Little Robbie, Kyle and Amanda. We had a lot of fun despite me have a stupid cold. The kids decided they didn't feel like napping on Christmas Day so that was fun. They eventually slept but not easily.

Lawson opening his first present!

Diem stealing his first present!

 She is such a goof

New DVD player from G&G Lyders!

New Car from G&G Lyders! They love them!

Sug got some new bling too.

Cousin Twinsies!

 This is just cute.

My sister, love her!

 Ma and Papa and their grandbabies!

 Princess Diem Doodle

Lawson was trying so hard to "get" Robbie....he got him

 Amanda and Princess Diem

Grandpa and Grandma Noyes with their first great-grand son (by 2 weeks)

This is us being exhausted.

 Lawson just being his smiley little self.

We had a wonderful time. Much love to all!

November

November was just as busy for us as October. We had something nearly every weekend and we went to Chester TWICE in a span of a three weeks. We all had a great time and it was nice to hang out with Marty and Laurie. The first time we went up was for Logan to go hunting.

This is what happened the second morning we were there! It snowed all day and it was incredibly entertaining for Diem.

She wanted to be outside all day but we had to bring her in here and there to warm up. We snuggled a lot and watched movies while enjoying time with grandma and grandpa.  Lawson had a lot of fun laughing and cooing with grandma.

The second time we went up was for Thanksgiving.  We met Marty, Laurie, Susie, Gary and Scotty at the Golden Corral and had a wonderfully huge and delicious meal. There were a lot of people there and I was happy with the choice (I have never eaten a Thanksgiving meal out before) and it was nice to have the whole time to chat and not worry about dishes :)

This is what the next time looked like. Diem didn't get to play in the snow but she still had a ton of fun and wanted to be outside A LOT!

Her and Sug probably got the most exercise they have ever gotten.  We had a great Friday night dinner with some family and friends of prime rib, cheesy potatoes, salads and the best cheese ball ever! We had a wonderful time and got some good pictures of the kids with gma and gpa.  Here are just a few more pics from the trip.

I also began my first grad school class online. So far it is OK, but I am a little insecure about some of the discussions....I will work on the insecurities and get better :)