Back from Indian Wells

We had such a wonderful time back in Indian Wells along with the Howell and Latulippe families. It was a little bit of craziness fused with relaxation and fun. The weather couldn't have been any better for the first week in August. We enjoyed the sun, the pool and great conversation with friends. I wasn't ready for the week to end.

Ethan and Seth were getting crazy in the jacuzzi.

We continued the annual tradition of walking to Don Diego's for dinner. This picture of the group on Cook Street shows that we were clearly from out of town!

For some reason, I didn't really get any pictures of the adults. :( Boo! I did, however, get a picture of Heather right after sweet Gracelyn got crabby and threw a shoe in her momma's drink. Yikes!

Twinsie Sleeping Beauties

Our darling little group of kiddos stole the show at the restaurant! Seeing that they were so well behaved and precious (let's forget about Gracie and she shoe throwing) each of the kids were actually given presents by the waitstaff when we left. They were so darling and quite a novelty in the desert. We (the moms and dads) were far younger than most people we came into contact with, so you can imagine how our 8 kiddos stood out in the crowd. Sweet Emmy singled out a darling older woman in the room and said, "I love you my new friend. Do you want to come to my birthday party?" She brought such joy to that lady--she just about melted! :) I love my darling Emers!

Emmy + Maddie = Best Friends!

Brothers :)

All of the boys...ready to jump!

Cannon ball!

It was such a great time with friends!