Oh how quickly things change!!!

Happy 4th of July everyone!!! (and Happy Birthday Shaylee!!!!)

On Saturday as the temperature guage was reaching numbers we would rather not mention......... we decided to get a pool for the young ones. We looked, and looked and looked some more. Finally, we decided on this one! ( since it was marked way down, gotta love clearance sales) What a great way for the kids to spend the final weeks of their summer vacations staying cool. (Right) First day ...... purchase and set up. Second day.......... play 2x even though the water was so cold they thought they would die.


Day 3....... Wait all day for it the water to be a little warmer and the weather a bit less windy. Loving every minute.... laughing...... having a great time......... And what in the world goes wrong?!?!?!?!?!

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This is where the really big........ WRONG, comes into play. Really have no idea what in the world happend. I was watching from the deck above so I could see what everyone was doing and where they were. No one was holding on to the edge.....no one was climbing out.....no earthquake......NOTHING. Immediate flood. And so there began the waterworks and blame games. When I mention waterworks....... I am not referring to the flooding water that is now in my garage and down the street! :>

Of course, being a holiday there is absolutely no one you can contact about your fun adventure that might just ruin your day of fun. And ruin it it did........ I have once again relaimed the "meanest mom ever title". Not sure why exactly..... as I was not the one to break it.

I will call tomorrow and see what the "company's policy" will be.

And for the record.......let this be known....... this is called the "Kearl Factor!!!" Perhaps we should take my maiden name. :> Happy 4th our friends!!! (we hope you survived with no pool explosions!!!)

Birthday Surprise!

One of the things that is great about our six-pack........... is when kids need a birthday party all they have to do is invite us!!! So, of course, it only makes sense to celebrate my nieces birthdays (July 4th and August 9th ) while we are in town. Aunt Elizabeth did not disappoint and made it happen. I do think she is the "favorite"!!!





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Now if we could get her to come to California and plan some more parties it would be fantastic (her favorite word!).

Sprinkler Fun!!

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Kids are having a blast!!! They will always remember the fun that they have had with their cousins!!!! We hope everyone else is enjoying themselves as much as we are!!!

Teeth Numbers 5 & 6

Bryan was my tooth hold out. The only one of the six not in braces or jaw expanders. I loved having at least one with the "baby" look still. Well no more!!!! I had been warned by the dentist and our ortho that once they started falling out........ Well it would happen fast. But I had no idea it would be this fast. Two teeth in three days. Wow, if he keeps it up he will no teeth left. We may have to look at dentures. :>

Unfortunately, the teeth coming in are SO much bigger than the spaces . So I had to call and make his ortho appointment. I am sure he will be in an expander before the summer is over. Six kids all in some phase of orthodontic care. Hmmmm...... Crazy!!! (seriously... where did these big kids come from, it seems like just yesterday I was so sleep deprived that I barely remember changing diapers all the time. )

Camping Part 2

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Camping with Grandma!!!

Well summer vacation is here. Hard to believe actually!!! Kids only have about eight weeks ( I am sure it will seem like a million weeks) before we start back to homework and getting up at the crack of dawn so we are trying to enjoy the time we have. The kiddos want to camp. Well the only way to really do that is to hang with the grandparents. So here they are camping with Grandma. DOES NOT look like they are sleeping to me!!! However, they are having fun........... and really that is ALL that matters.

Jayson and Cassie


Bryan and Nathan (for sure not settling down)


(pretending to settle down)

I truly hope that all my loved ones remember to enjoy the lazy days of summer. They pass so quickly and before we know it the wee ones will be a thing of the past!!! So laugh like there is no tomorrow, dance as if no one is watching, and sing as if no one can hear!!!!!

Survival of 1st Grade!!!

What can I possibly say?!?!?!? I am so proud of my little love bugs!!! Jayson got perfect attendance award and citizenship for helping his friend who has diabetes to go to the office each day for his blood tests, shots, or snacks. What a great opportunity for my little man. He felt so responsible and proud of himself. Great Job Jayson!!! You make us proud.

And the other three 1st graders did not disappoint. All three made honor roll and the Principal's list. To think I was nervous at the beginning of the year knowing they were going to have to have letter grades instead of just numbers. Boy, did they show me!!! Proud of you Nathan, Bryan and Cassie.

So lucky to have such great hardworking kids. Not only are they ready for summer but they deserve it. Not one week went by that they did not turn in their homework. They worked hard and it paid off. Go Quadlings, Go. We love you!!!!