Lots going on in the past week. We are on week number two of summer time with Tony, Jordon, Dustin and Shenira. We've been keeping busy with family reunions and spending time in the pool. If only the weather would warm up so we could enjoy it even more! We also got Gabe's appointment for U of M and will be going there on August 21. 
John and the kids having fun at Airway Lanes driving the go carts. This was the first time that Shenira was able to drive one all by herself. She did very well but did scare one of the attendants when she almost ran him over...ooops!
Dad and he crew after go cart racing! 
This was at the Rockwell Family Reunion on Saturday July 25th. This is Dustin jumping from the dock onto the raft to scare one of his cousins! From this picture it looks like he's not going to make it...but he did.
This is still at the reunion. This is Tony showing off. He was letting Grandpa know that they were bored and that he needed to spice it up a little. Well Grandpa gets the last laugh as it wasn't to much after this that Tony was sitting in the water waiting to be picked up. 
On Sunday July 26th we went to Aunt Debbie and "Ankle" Carl (this is what Gabe calls him!) house for a little family cook out. This was our last chance to spend some more time with Aunt Jean before she went back to Florida. The above picture is Gabe and his Great Grandma Kempton. These picture are precious to me as I don't have pictures with Great Grandparents. Did I mention that it was freezing cold and very winding which is why my grandmother is wearing the funny scarf. She was being funny.
Everyone should have someone to look up to like this. When I look at this picture I can just see the enjoyment and wonderment in Gabriel's face as he can't wait to see what "Ankle" Carl is going to do next. The funny thing about the nickname that Gabe has given to Uncle Carl is that Gabe is perfectly capable of saying Uncle and calls ALL of his other Uncles, Uncle but not "Ankle" Carl. Next to Kelly I think that "Ankle" Carl is Gabe's favorite person he loves to follow him around and to talk with him. I'm so glad that my son has so many influential people in his life. 
Now this is my child with no fear. One night while swimming he says to me Mama go get your camera. One day I'm pretty sure he will stop saying that to me but for now I JUMP at the chance to take as many picture as I can. This boy went from being afraid of the pool last year to FEARLESS this year. His character is unlike no other and I love watching how his is growing and what a brave boy he is becoming. This could mean trouble later but for now I'll just enjoy it!
John and the kids having fun at Airway Lanes driving the go carts. This was the first time that Shenira was able to drive one all by herself. She did very well but did scare one of the attendants when she almost ran him over...ooops!Dad and he crew after go cart racing! This was at the Rockwell Family Reunion on Saturday July 25th. This is Dustin jumping from the dock onto the raft to scare one of his cousins! From this picture it looks like he's not going to make it...but he did.This is still at the reunion. This is Tony showing off. He was letting Grandpa know that they were bored and that he needed to spice it up a little. Well Grandpa gets the last laugh as it wasn't to much after this that Tony was sitting in the water waiting to be picked up. On Sunday July 26th we went to Aunt Debbie and "Ankle" Carl (this is what Gabe calls him!) house for a little family cook out. This was our last chance to spend some more time with Aunt Jean before she went back to Florida. The above picture is Gabe and his Great Grandma Kempton. These picture are precious to me as I don't have pictures with Great Grandparents. Did I mention that it was freezing cold and very winding which is why my grandmother is wearing the funny scarf. She was being funny.Everyone should have someone to look up to like this. When I look at this picture I can just see the enjoyment and wonderment in Gabriel's face as he can't wait to see what "Ankle" Carl is going to do next. The funny thing about the nickname that Gabe has given to Uncle Carl is that Gabe is perfectly capable of saying Uncle and calls ALL of his other Uncles, Uncle but not "Ankle" Carl. Next to Kelly I think that "Ankle" Carl is Gabe's favorite person he loves to follow him around and to talk with him. I'm so glad that my son has so many influential people in his life. Now this is my child with no fear. One night while swimming he says to me Mama go get your camera. One day I'm pretty sure he will stop saying that to me but for now I JUMP at the chance to take as many picture as I can. This boy went from being afraid of the pool last year to FEARLESS this year. His character is unlike no other and I love watching how his is growing and what a brave boy he is becoming. This could mean trouble later but for now I'll just enjoy it!
I'm beginning to think that I have a boring family 
Meet Mr. Jim he couldn't wait to have his picture taken with his very own Blue tongue. 
I'm not sure who liked them more Gabe or Mr. Jim 
But I do know that these are the two biggest kids I've ever seen and when you get these two together there is bound to be trouble!
This is my family from left to right: Jennifer(sister),Alan(dad),Dawn(mom),Josh(brother) & me.
This picture is mom with her kids, a few of her 11 grand kids and dad. 
This is Gabe sitting on Daddy's lap so that we can get started. Daddy looks more worried than Gabe!
Gabe was very interested in what was going on and asked a lot of good questions. The nurses were all very impressed with him. The above picture they are 
Step one he had to wear these things on each arm for 5 minutes. He did like this part at first but quickly decided that it was okay.
Here is the face when he was saying "Mommy I don't want to do this please have them take them off". This only lasted for just a few second. 
This is his arm after step one was done. 
Step two they put another disc on his arm that had dye in it. This collects his sweat.
Here he is waiting for step three
Getting the DVD player set up so that we can start step three
Step Three: He had to wear his Winter Coat(yep that's right his winter coat in the middle of July) and be covered up with a blanket(we used our favorite blanket that Aunt Jen sells,if you don't have one you should call her today to get one best blanket ever!)
Step Four: Taking the tube out of the disc after it got all of the sweat that they needed. Most kids don't sit still and they have to do this part more than once, but not our Gabe she said that it was one of the best reading that they have gotten.
Next it was time to have the blood draw they had to get 13 ml but wanted to get 15ml. They ended up with 14 1/2 which they were very happy about. Here the tech. is looking to see which vain he wants to use.
And last but not least when you are four and have to have all of this done that FOR SURE means that you get to pick your choice for lunch...any guesses on where a four year old would pick????
You got it no place like 
This is John and Gabe going up the steps to get Gabe set up
He showed no signs of fear what so ever and didn't even try to back out. In fact it was just about all the guy could do to keep him there to tell him what was going to happen!
Can I go now????
GO GABE!!!!!! He was the youngest kid to go on it so far!
Running back to watch Daddy go
GO DADDY!
Daddy throwing Gabe in Nana's Pool
Harrison and Jordon having fun in the pool
Uncle Ken and I playing Washers
Dad and John playing Washers
Dustin
Hayden
Haley
This is Harrison he is sleeping because he had his tonsils taken out earlier that morning.
