Growing like weeds...part 2

Luke

2006

2007

2008

Growing like weeds...

Sarah

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008




---and my fave of Laura and Sarah in 2005

Summer begins...

For the past 3 summers, I have invested $9.99 plus tax in a blow up pool. This $10 lasts the entire summer and provides a tremendous amount of fun for my kids, nieces, nephews, and Amber's kids who I watch twice a week.

Check out these pictures from over the past 3 years. The kids have grown, the pool has stayed the same size, and the slide is the same ( they used it today but it isnt in the pic ). Even though they are almost too big for this pool, it provides so much entertainment for them that they dont even care--plus, it keeps them cool. So, for the next several Tuesdays and Thursdays while Amber's kids are here, you will find them in the blow up pool! The other days of the week, we will be in the neighborhood pool...I dont DARE take 4 kids to the big pool...I don't want to be responsible for 4 kids lives in the BIG pool:)!

2008 Kendall, Sarah, Luke, Mason

2008 Kendall, Sarah, Luke, Mason

2007 Luke, Sarah, Mason

2007 Mason, Kendall, Sarah, Luke

2006 Lauren, Luke, Sarah, Mason, Tyler

Camping

Friday afternoon we met our friends & headed to the mountains for our camping adventure. Our camp sites were perfect. We had 2 sites next to each other, in complete shade. We made it one huge site with 2 tents, eating area with picnic tables, camp fire & made an area for the kids to play in. The best part of the site was a small creek that ran right next to our area & had a small bridge the kids played on for hours!

We cooked lots of fun food, had smores, made ice cream ( there is a recipe that you put together then shake the bag for 7 mins, & ice cream is made....it was way cool!), went to the camp playground, putt putt, tractor rides, walked around the ponds, & just enjoyed our time.

Mom, Dad, Gramma & Grammy came by for dinner on Saturday night. Also, they brought wood for us on Friday! Thank you!

Saturday we drove to Anna Ruby Falls & hiked the trail to see the waterfall. Afterwards, we went to the state park & had a picnic lunch.

The kids did great being outdoors all weekend long....they slept great in the tent, and were kinda bummed when we got home on Sunday afternoon because they didnt want to sleep in their real beds! :)

It was kinda funny for me to be camping in Hiawassee, since that is where mom and dad are--it was weird not sleeping at their house!

Sunday afternoon we went to the pool that we joined for our first dip in the pool this season. Monday there was a Memorial Day cookout for all members - which was nice. Tons of food and tons of people having a great time. We stayed a few hours, came home for naps & then went back with some friends for a few more hours.

It was a great Memorial Day weekend. Thanks for serving in the Navy Dad!

Happy 35th Anniversary Mom & Dad!

Luke is SO mad in this picture because I told him he couldnt stand on the rail anymore---haha!

Yellow River Game Ranch

On Saturday we took Sarah & Luke to the Yellow River Game Ranch. The funny thing is, this game ranch is literally less than 10 mins. from our house & I have never been. Brian grew up right down the street from it & I think only went a few times. I was amazed at how many deer were there & how friendly they were. Basically you walk through a 24 acre ranch, on a trail & are permitted to feed the animals, some caged, some not. The deer just roam around as they please & will come up to you to be fed. There were donkeys, deer, pigs, goats, buffalo, ducks, chickens, bears, sheep, peacocks ... you get the idea.

I felt like I was 10 & back on New Life Farm! Even the nasty smell brought back memories of growing up on a farm. Sarah kept saying "What is that smell?"...LOL.

We brought lots of nuts, crackers & carrots - & had a great time!

Brian trying to get up the nerve to feed the donkeys...they have BIG teeth!

Luke getting nervous about the big pig :)

This reminded me of my rabbits when I was younger. Catherine, remember you almost KILLED my bunnies by squeezing them so hard?

The deer loved carrots.

Dad/Kristie - this pic is for you. Memories?

More Graduation Photos

Sarah with her Poppa Ramsey & Papa Smith

Sarah & her Great Grammy Smith

Pre K Graduation

Friday, May 16th Sarah had her Pre K graduation program at church. The kids were super cute singing several songs they had practiced throughout the last month of school. Sarah sang as loud & clear as she could. I can't believe she is done with her year already. It has gone by so fast! August is going to be strange for me since she will be gone all day 5 days a week, but I am sure I will adjust, as I did to her attending Pre K.

Sarah & her teacher

Sarah & 2 of her good friends after they graduated:)

All the girls

The Ramsey Family

Here we go...

Ok guys, I have been asked by several people to start a blog so family and friends can keep up with the Ramsey's...so here it is.

Not sure what I'll post, but I know there will be lots of pictures included of our day to day fun around here.

Check in as often as you wish :) and I'll try to keep you entertained with fun quotes and pictures of the kids.

Have a great summer!!