Birthday gifts from Spain

The girls are so lucky to get exciting mail throughout the year from our family in Spain.  They sent packages for Liv's birthday in August.  Although we don't get to see them enough we cherish the times we connect via Skype. 

Dorsey Famiy Reunion 2013

I continue to be really behind on blogging.  I keep thinking I will catch up and then life has been rather busy lately in our world with lots of change and such...anyways I will work at getting up to speed:) 

Back in late July we had our Dorsey Family Reunion at my dads cousin Gene's farm. (the family farm)  It was such a great day with lots of activity, nostalgic moments, and fun.  The kids picked corn on the cob right off the stock, ran on hay barrels, had a balloon toss, and a bubble blowing contest.  There was a very special gifting of a 3000lb rock that sits on the roadside with "The Dorsey Farm" on it. On the back of the rock it has my grandpa's name along with his deceased brothers and sisters. My Uncle Tim worked hard on the chicken and we had an amazing feast!  We ended the day with karaoke in one of the out buildings.  It was a huge success and I am thankful to be a Dorsey!

20 year h.s. reunion..

 Trying to get a group picture- epic failure

 Lateaf had his 20 year high school reunion in July.  They had a picnic in the park and then a dinner/social time in the evening.  We took the girls to the picnic and they ended up playing on this water pad with the other kids at the picnic.  They had a blast even though there were signs that said "no wading":)  Lateaf loved going to his reunion and reminiscing with long time friends.  I had a great time mingling with people at his reunion even though I knew only a few.   Good times had by all!  

Visit with good friends

 Liv with Liam

 Terri & Jo ( with their baby Harrison & Pincsak baby Miles)

 the girls with Liam

 Scott helping the kids swing

 Liam chillin out

The first part of July our great friends Scott & Merris (who live in Colorado) came home for a visit.  We were so lucky to meet up with them and spend a little time together.  They have a new baby Miles who we got to meet for the first time and it was so nice to see their other son Liam again.  We headed out to a little park and played in the morning to beat the heat.  It was refreshing to hang with them as we do wish they lived closer. 

Zoo with the Wimmer g-rents

 This picture was taken minutes before Liv has a major meltdown because she refused to hold our hand in the dark swampy area underneath the Desert dome.  Sadly she had to be escorted out by daddy and taken home for a nap:(

Grandpa & Grandma Wimmer gift us an annual zoo membership and go on one trip with us during the year.   Liv started the trip out with us but had to leave after having a situation with her emotions.  She had a busy morning with going to her friend's birthday party and the zoo trip was in the middle of nap time.  Sometimes nap time doesn't make them crazy and other times you can see their brains aren't working properly because of lack of sleep.  This was one of those crazy moments.  Harper had a blast having her grandparents all to herself.  Thanks to the g-rents for this annual gift and for taking the time to go with us.