I loaded up half-a-bazillion children (My kids, my nieces and a Ninja T, who you may remember from my crew.) in the car yesterday with the promise of lots of fun...
First stop was lunch at Red Robin, where Courtney Lee locked my keys inside the car. (Courtney's mom gave her bangs and temporary pink stripes in her hair and every time I look at her now, I'm taken back by how old she looks.)
Which allowed Josh Downs to save the day by showing up with a spare key.
Next stop was the movies.
And then the water park.
And then the playground where they pretended to be a family, run by a drill-seargant mom (Courtney Lee), who blew a whistle every morning and made her children stand at attention for roll call before going on about the rest of their day.
And when Josh got off of work, he met up with us again.
Just in time to head to the Yogurt Hut before calling it a day.
And that last shot (taken by Coley) is just proof that I was there.
Hope you're week is going great.
Love Courtney Lee's hair.. the side bangs look really lovely on her!
Posted by: Eva | July 24, 2012 at 12:01 PM
I've been reading your blog for years. I was taken aback as well as to how much older Courtney Lee looked w/ bangs. I wasn't sure what it was that made her look older until you commented about the hair.
Posted by: Alyssa | July 24, 2012 at 12:59 PM
Love Courtney's hair! Awesome!
Posted by: jm | July 24, 2012 at 01:31 PM
Made me a little nostalgic--Anne is outgrowing her baby body.
What a full, family day!
Posted by: gina harpur | July 24, 2012 at 02:01 PM
Annie's swimsuit is to.die.for. I wish they made it in my size, no lie.
Posted by: Valerie | July 24, 2012 at 02:27 PM
I had to laugh because I figure I would be done after just one of those activities. I am imagining that they were perfect little angels (I'm sure they weren't), and that's why you got all of those activities in. I also love Annie's swimsuit. Where did you get it?
Posted by: SandraA | July 24, 2012 at 02:32 PM
I'm with SandraA! I'd be done!
Posted by: Kelli | July 24, 2012 at 02:45 PM
Karen - you are a rock star mom! Thanks, as always, for sharing your life with all of us.
Posted by: DebZorn | July 24, 2012 at 03:59 PM
I agree with Valerie....darling suit!!! Adult sizes??? I wish!
Posted by: Tina | July 24, 2012 at 04:34 PM
I so much want to move back to the Rogue Valley!! Thank you so much for posting - it's awesome!
Posted by: Jen CT | July 24, 2012 at 06:53 PM
These are the best of the good ole days....these dog days of summer...and Josh's smile is as cute and wonderful as the kiddos. Adorable!
Posted by: janel | July 24, 2012 at 07:59 PM
Okay Karen, I have been reading your blog for many many years. I have seen every picture you have ever posted. I have to say those are my favorite ever of Courtney Lee. She looks so beautiful! She looks like a teenager. She is getting older...sigh. That third one down is seriously so wonderful and sad at the same time. Pretty soon your will be shooting proms again with her and Coley:(
Posted by: Monica | July 24, 2012 at 10:06 PM
Sorry my math is off. I meant 5th one down. However the second one down is also quite amazing.
Posted by: Monica | July 24, 2012 at 10:07 PM
I could hearthe kids squealing in those water pictures. What a great day.
Posted by: Regina | July 25, 2012 at 05:41 AM
Ah,the fun days of summer! But seriously, did you go home and collapse!
Posted by: Cathy | July 25, 2012 at 07:15 AM
Karen- again a wonderful blog and a fun filled day! I wish I had the energy that you have....what's sad is I don't have kids yet! Courney Lee looks so beautiful and grown up! I love getting a peak into your life and being able to see your beautiful pictures! One day I'm going to take one of your classes!!!
Posted by: Denielle | July 25, 2012 at 08:28 AM
I love Courtney Lee's bangs! She looks fab!
Posted by: Jenny | July 25, 2012 at 09:06 AM
Poor Cole, I know he misses Ross for now he is the only guy amongst all those females. LOL Yes, we are having a Happy Summer.
Posted by: Judy Webb | July 25, 2012 at 09:55 AM
That was an action packed day!! I too was taken aback at how old Courtney looked; she is a beautiful girl! Love Annie's swimsuit and my favorite shot is Cole in midair coming through the arc sprinkler thingy. Have a fun week!
Posted by: Gina f. | July 25, 2012 at 10:47 AM
Love Annie's little suit! And tell Josh to find a big stick. He's gonna need it to keep the boys away from Courtney Lee in a couple years! She's beautiful!
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Posted by: maillot lakers | July 26, 2012 at 02:34 AM
Courtney Lee's hair looks great!! That is one beautiful girl and wow she is looking much older! Love the water park shots...Cole looks like a superhero jumping out of the circle water spray thingie. Heading to see my hubby today. We've had this planned that I would go out there for the weekend because my cousins and I are going to the CK convention in Lancaster...woot woot!! More scrapbooking stuff to add to my ever growing collection :) Have a great weekend!
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What a fun fun day!!! I agree with everyone and like Courtney Lee's hair! The pink stripes are very playful!! I love that I can come here and catch all the fun with younger kids! Mine are old and won't let me tag along on all their adventures! Well that really isn't true. If I say I will pay I can get anything out of them! hahahahaaaaa!
Posted by: Suezi Gurzi | July 27, 2012 at 08:11 AM
Love. Courtney Lee's. Hair. So sophisticated!
Posted by: Kristine | July 27, 2012 at 08:33 AM
Tell Courtney Lee her hair looks awesome! :)
Posted by: Alison (Hiller) Patalon | July 27, 2012 at 11:28 AM
Ooooh I love the boat shots...such great light! And my favorite is the one of Coley on the boat with his shades, and Courtney in the background. That one is special.
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