A few more pics....

I love my kids.... I hope they never forget this trip!!! I know I won't!!!




THis was the FUNNIEST ride EVER... the kids were SCREAMING, our dresses were trying to fly up and everyone in the ride area had their eyes on us... Cammie and I could NOT stop laughing... We were crying by the end... Good Times!!





getting Ben all ready for the rough waves!



THis was Ben's look for the week... we agreed this would be his secret sign to mommy in the hallways at big school to say Hi and I love you...ha ha ha

2 women, 4 kids and a van... Our adventures in Myrtle Beach

We left on Monday morning to Myrtle Beach! It took us 10 hours (looong hours) but the kids were GREAT!!! We had the best time. It rained off and on but the first and last days were beautiful days to enjoy the beach, pool and water park. I am so blessed to have Cammie as a friend and that our kids are so close. Many great memories were made this week at the beach... I hope our kids remember this trip for a very long time!!!

I took a ton more pictures but just chose a few to share...


Thank Goodness for the dvd player!!!
























lunch at the condo... sandwiches are always better at the beach!





waiting on their ballon animals




photo by Ben



a little Putt-putt action




a Hole in One for my guy!!!




Cheeseburger in paradise is always a must complete with Chocolate Nachos... yuummm



While the girls were getting their hair wraps, Ben had a ball chasing or being chased by the racecar!!



the girls and their hairwraps


Below are pictures from our last full day...we spent it at the beach and the waterpark... it was the most perfect day!

Happy Fourth of July... randomness

We had a busy but fun weekend. We began by having the Eanes family over for a cookout on Saturday night. Craig grilled some amazing steaks and burgers! We always have such a great time with their family. The kids get along so well and so do the adults!!! hee hee... We always play games when they are hear, our favorite being Catch Phrase, which the girls usually SMOKE the boys!! We played another game called 25 words or less... and the boys SMOKED us girls!!! It was sooo fun... Below is the ONLY picture we got the entire night!




Then Sunday the 4th:

We had my parents over for a cookout! Mom made most of the food... Kim's beans, potato salad, fruit and deviled eggs. Craig grilled some YUMMY chicken!! I failed to get any pictures of that... but it was a good time!!!

For fireworks, we headed towards downtown and found a spot on shades crest road. It was a good place, without the too many people... it was a short show this year due to funding issues with the city! But the kids enjoyed it and it was a nice ending to a good day.





My three "babies" I do love them so!




he was WIPED out!!!

On Monday we took it easy and had a very lazy day... We took Scout to the vet and then later on headed to the the driving range or the driving "ranch" as Ben calls it.

Nice view from my seat!! Yes, I have a good looking husband!!!




Ben just smacking the ball... as he would say!



looking good, Katie!! She is a perfectionist so golf seems to be a bit frustrating for her at times... hmmm not sure who she is like... she is growing up BEFORE MY EYES... I do love her so!



Seriously? I love this boy... He is such a goofy, silly boy!!



While the "big kids" played golf, Scout and I hung out on a shady bench to watch. Scout was feeling YUCKY after his shots... It continued all night.. and I was a bit worried... he CRIED all night long and had made a big stinky mess in his crate... but I think it was a reaction to the shots... He has been GREAT ever since.. We really got lucky with this puppy.. he is the sweetest thing and such a great addition to our family!!!









Ben and Scout are good friends now... Since Katie has day camp, Ben has spent some quality time playing and taking care of Scout.

The Newest Member of the Mattox Family...

SCOUT "doggie" Mattox
12 week old Shih tzu












Ben's turn...



this is Sadie, Scout's mother and Scout

Day 7- At Sea... Final day

funny thing... is that I do not have any pictures from the last day... It was spent at sea so we really tried to relax and take it all in. I read alot this day and laid out while Craig did a tour of the theater and of course worked out. We had to get things packed and ready to go. This trip was amazing and much needed! I definately will cruise on the Oasis again BUT will not go to Mexico would rather go to Grand Cayman or some place like that. We missed Katie and Ben like crazy and were so fortunate to have my parents and friend, Cammie who took GREAT care of them for us while we were gone.