Where Did Summer Go?

It went to the Maynors and Ingmires at the Lake of the Ozarks;
to the Kofoed cousins in MO;
to the pool whenever we came back to TX;
to the Costley crowd in Utah for Lorin's baptism and Oquirrh temple open house and 4th of July celebration;
to the Kofoed clan in ID complete with 2 camping excursions, 3 family reunions, a doll party, staples in Ryans head and game playing til 4 a.m.;
and then back to Bear Lake with the Costleys!
and two 21 hour through-the-night drives to make it all possible.

Aunt Jenny and Baby Caleb were a summer hit!Ahhh, all shiny and new! (full story on Lorin's blog)A bunch of pyro's at play no doubt :)Yes, all Kofoed grandgirls loving their "French Culinary Doll Party"!!!Moments later found saying: "I think this pink kind of looks very pretty on me." (Ryan's blog has a few more details)Still Idaho...poor chicken went into the watering trough a few times before we caught her.
Kelli, Traci, and I trying to stay young like our cute neices and nephews.

I can't believe I forgot the camera at Bear Lake. Let me just tell you, Grandma C took us on some wild boat rides!

Oh The Fun We've Had!!

Swimming with Capri Sun.









18 rolly-polly bugs in one hand!






















Lorin getting her ears peirced for b-day #8! (see her blog for details)





Izzy's very last spinal tap!











Spring Soccer Season!






Gardening in a rain storm with friends.





















Fountain fun!











Friend :)
















Even clear back to Easter eggs.






Sisters at the Alamo :)







Cory turning old enough to break a hip any day!
We are trying to live it up down here in Texas! School ends tomorrow...let the summer begin!

Costley Family Photos 2009 (By: Mike Baird)

Baby Plans on Hold

So we'll have to put the baby plans on hold. I debated whether or not to just delete the last post, but I received so many cute congratulations from everyone--I thought it was better to let you know and take your prayers instead :) I had a miscarriage. It was sad especially after seeing the heartbeat just a week ago, but we're doing well. We're very optimistic that we won't have to delay too long ;). Thanks again for all your love.

Who Wouldn't Want Another? Surprise!!

Who wouldn't want another one of these cuties? That's right...



We've got another little bun in the oven!! Due December 8!
Cory says "It's another girl and we shall name her Destiny...because girls are our destiny!" Of course he loves all his girls and we have no clue as to the gender yet. That boy keeps us laughing. :) We all can't wait already for December to come. Ryan: "When's that baby comin' out?" non-stop.

Spring Break with Cousins!

A storm of visitors left our Spring Break feeling extra sunny!!

Cousin Kaleb actually pooped in the tub on a night when Lorin was in there too--there were no casualties except for maybe Aunt Jenny's feet, but we had a lot of "ew, that was gross," and "do you think he'll poop anymore?" Cute witto guy!The Medaris Family came to spend their whole spring break with just us!!! We felt loved :) We didn't quit partying either. In fact, Kelli, Bry, Cory and I would sleep in until 10 because the kids would crash late and wake up playing early--they really didn't need us.

The zoo...(with the Hardy cousins too :)

The Rodeo! (LtoR: Lorin, Alli, Bryan, Ryan, Lindsay, Tyler, Izzy, Cory)
Dickie's Barbecue!
And Ryan's 3 year birthday! (For some funny Ryan stories and more pics go to her blog listed at the right)

Sharing the V-day Love

"I lub you too Mommy." Red roses from a busy man. And girls pumped about pink pancakes on Valentines Day. What more could I ask for :)

























(If you're up for a great heroic tale featuring the Costley fam, click on Lorin Lovin' Life blog at the right.)