Family Reunion

Two weekends ago we went to Oklahoma for a Huggins' Family Reunion, which is my dad's side of the family. My Grandpa, my dad's dad, is one of 7 siblings that are still living and 5 more that are deceased. Altogether my great-grandmother had 13 children. This included 3 sets of twins-- Wow! Anyway, they are all still very close, and we have a reunion every summer. It is always a great time to see all of my aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family. I also love that we always have a worship service together on Sunday morning. God and family are the two most important things in my life and have made me who I am.

Jonathan was also really sweet and let me go up the week before to stay with my parents. Mason and I had a great time hanging out with my Mom, my Dad, my sister and Gabe. Josh was gone to South Dakota on a mission trip. Here are some pictures from the reunion. We didn't get a picture of everyone together in my Grandpa's immediate family. Some people had to leave early so there are two different pictures.

Two of my Aunt Karen's sons, their families, and her husband Steve.

My family, my Aunt Holly's family, my Grandpa and his wife Ethel, and my Aunt Karen. The only people we were missing were my brother Josh, my cousins Zac and Jason, and Jason's wife Morgandi.

Mason loved the Pinata that the kids got to do on Saturday. He was a little upset when it started breaking, though. He kept repeating "Oh, no!" over and over again very dramatically. He enjoyed the candy and treasures from it thoroughly!

Mason and his "Old Papaw"

Mason being a big helper!

Swimming And Sweeping

Two more of Mason's favorite things are swimming and sweeping. Mason has no fear when it comes to the water, which is good and bad! I love the way he jumps in, goes all the way under, and comes up with the hugest smile on his face! He could spend all day jumping in, kicking to the side, climbing out, then doing it all over again. I try to get him to say "I'm jumping" before he goes, but he only remembers part of the time. This summer has been great because Jonathan's parents and his sister have a pool so we have gotten lots of swim time. My sister-in-law Catherine just sent me these pictures that she took. I thought they were cute. The second picture is Mason sweeping his Mimi and Grandad's porch off. I'm not sure if he enjoyed that or the swimming more!

So Much for my Lipstick!

My favorite lipstick that was almost empty is now officially gone. The only problem is that Mason kind of missed his lips!

Some of Mason's Favorite Things

Eating Ice Cream!

Helping/Watching Daddy mow
(Mason stands in the yard clapping and yelling "Yeah, Daddy!" almost the entire time Jonathan mows. I wish I had that kind of cheering section when I clean house!)


Watching Elmo and Veggie Tales in the tent with Daddy

A Wedding and a Graduation!

May and June have been soooo busy! Jonathan and I were in Oklahoma every weekend in May but one, and I was there for two whole weeks with Mason before my sister's wedding. It was busy and crazy, but tons of fun! Julie looked beautiful and her wedding turned out wonderfully! My favorite part of the wedding was their vows. She and Gabe, her husband, wrote their own vows, and it was so special to hear in their own words why they want to spend the rest of their lives together. I loved it! My husband also did a fabulous job playing all of the music and Mason looked pretty handsome as the ring bearer! I have to say I didn't get the best pictures between being in the wedding and chasing Mason around. Mason did great, but by the end of the night he had ripped my dress from hanging all over me. He also had his fair share of candy. I think he wandered from table to table collecting!

Isn't her cake pretty?

My best friend from college, Liv. She is expecting her 1st baby in the fall, and just found out it is a boy! She looked so cute!!!!

Julie and me after the rehearsal dinner

The next pictures are of my brother's high school graduation. It was at the end of May. I cannot believe my little Joshie is already 18 and a high school graduate. He is going to Oklahoma Christian in the fall, and I'm very proud of him!

Random Pictures

Here are some random pictures from last month...These are the flowers Jonathan got me for Mother's Day. They were so beautiful!

Mason loves to hide from Jonathan and me. This is just one of his many random hiding spots. In case you can't find him, he's under the rocking horse.

Working on the computer like Daddy.

I made and decorated about 75 sugar cookies for my friend Sarah's baby shower. It was fun, but by the end I was about ready to pull my hair out. Decorating cookies with a 20 month old is not the easiest thing in the world to do. As you can see, though, Mason found something to occupy his time while I worked. (Don't worry I was finished using the bowl and spatula at this point)

Splash Park

We went to a splash park by our house when Jonathan got home tonight. Mason had so much fun! He would play outside all day if I would let him. We got Jonathan a new pair of sunglasses for Father's Day (Mason broke his old pair), and as you can see Mason got a pair as well. He used to never keep sunglasses on, but I think since he sees Jonathan wearing his he likes them now.