Monday, June 29, 2009

All girl beach Party


This is beautiful headlands beach in Mentor. We absolutely love it here. It is like being at the ocean without all the salty air that makes you sick. The girls wanted to come here to be with their friends and capture some great sunset pics. We packed a big cooler of food and headed up. It was 2 car fulls of girls. Me and my mom drove them up, we did not have to be dragged up we love it here and would come anytime we get a chance. I was having fun watching the girls play and still be young and free. I also love to see how close they all are and how not afraid they are to show affection toward each other. They all got along great and we had a great group of girls there. The best of the best. We missed Jordan however who had to go to a state track meet, and Baylee who had baseball. We can't wait to get them all together again when the kids return from Cali.


Mya ans Emily thinking about a swim



These two were the first crazy ones to jump in the water, Mya is screaming over the cold.


Mya and Emily


All the CRAZY girls in the freezing water. They had a blast. It was definitely a polar bear swim.




Alyse buried in the sand


Mya and Emily showing off their sandy hands and pretty nails.


Harmony getting buried up to her head


Alyse on the lifeguard stand, I love this pic of Alyse because it not posed. I took so many pics of this girl I only put a few up here, but she loves posing for pics. She wanted me to take so many. She is beautiful and I wanted to capture her unposed and just being Alyse. Alyse is like a daughter to me, when she comes over I always make a trip to get her something good. usually Panera bread and olive oil. She gets what she wants.


Alyse and Shamira


Maria getting buried in the warm sand


Mya and Emily


Mya and Emily again. This is the first year since first grade that Mya found a true best friend. In 1st grade it was Sadie who sadly had to move to Columbus. We tried to take her to see her a lot but after a while they lost contact. Now Mya has met her true best friend match. I love seeing these two together even though they are CRAZY and SO SILLY. Yet they can get very serious and confide their deepest most private thoughts and cry together. They are great and I hope they remain true best friends their whole lives.


Mya and Emily.


Girls and the sunset




Harmony and Laura, these two are so great they are true cousins. One minute they can be so mad at each other and the next true best friends. They are lot like sisters really.


Harmony and Alyssa and Maria


Harmony and Jenna and Heaven


Harmony and mommy


Maria, Heaven, Harmony, Alyssa, Jenna, & Laura





Harmony's friends walking toward the lighthouse and collecting seashells.

Harmony with Shamira and Alyse



Alyse and Shamira, these two are so cute together they are really close and it shows.


My girls wanted to come to the beach to take these amazing sunset pics.


All the girls


Emily and Mya are so cute they were getting in all their time in together before Mya left for LA. Emily came to the airport with us and she cried and cried before Mya left.


Harmony and all her friends.


Mya, Emily, Shamira, and Alyse...group hug...ahhhhhh


Ready set Jump!


Wow just look at this red glow!



My awesome mom was the came up with me and what an adventure we had on the way there and on the way back with 2 cars full of girls. It was great to have her there we love headlands and of course it was a perfect night. She looks so beautiful in front of this amazing sunset.

1 comments:

Jen A. said...

What a fun day at the beach!! You are such a fun mom to take all those GIRLS! I see that your kiddos are gone for the summer, you really did catch up on the blog! It was to read all the updates. Glad to hear you are going to turn it into a book, it is wonderful, I have done one, and I am working on my second. It was fun to see Aliyah's jackets on the grils!! We sure miss you guys, do you think you will make it out here this summer? Keep in touch.
love, Jen

Chad and Julee

Chad and Julee
Dad & stepdad, Mom. We are proud of our big family! We stay busy working spending time together and holding fast to the word of God. Prayer is our strength and Jesus Christ is our Guide.

Forrest Carter

Forrest Carter
Althlete, Scout, Leader. Passionate, Driven and capable. The Strength of our Family! Forrest tires to grow up too fast. Every birthday since he was five he would say " I can't wailt till I am another year older" He will be 14 in July. I hope he does't grow up too fast. I tell him he needs to enjoy life at every age. I never regret growing older because some are denied the privilege.I love him and am so proud he is my son!

Mya Carter

Mya Carter
Singer, Poet, Friendly. Sensitive, Caring, good friend. She is the softness in our home. Mya is my little mother she helps so much with the babies. They love her like a second mom. I always call her my queen, and she reigns surpreme sometimes even with a little attitude. Her strength will carry through the temptations in this life. She is firm in her beliefs and I am so proud of her. I love her warm smile. She looks so much like her late Grandma Marsha, which is such a blessing. Now her dad can see his mom in his beautiful daughter.

Harmony Carter

Harmony Carter
Fashion designer, Trendsetter, Go getter. Loving, Huggable, smiley. She is the Light in our home. Harmony will go far in life she is determined and will work hard for her success. She is driven and studies hard in school. She likes things organized and neat. She is playful and sometimes has us laughing at her silliness. I am so grateful for her. I prayed for another girl when I was pregnant with her because I wanted Mya to have a sister. I hope she knows how special it is to be a sister and to be a good one. She radiates and we are blessed to have her.

Liam Carter

Liam Carter
Artist, Writer, Comedian. Intelligent, thoughtful, cool. He is the truth in our home.Liam is starting at Canton Country Day School this year.We are so proud he was accepted in. He is a rare gem with great potential. He is our little einstein. When he was little he did not talk much he used to play thoughfully and examine things. he was always anxious to get bigger so he could do big things. I hope you never lose your fire to be big Liam. Liam collects build a bears. He also writes and illustrates hilarious comic books. As long as he keeps believing in Himself he will go far. He is ma-ma's heart.

Linnea Tsoufiou

Linnea Tsoufiou
Happy, loves books, Cautious, Girly, Passionate. She is our sweet angel.God bleesed Linnea with a twin now she will have alife long friend who will be so close to her heart. Linnea looks out for Larissa she tries to keep her out of trouble and leads her into trouble too. She moves non-stop when she is awake, and tires mommy out. She is going throught the taking off clothes and diaper phase. Does anyone know of any escape-proof clothes? I feel overwhelmed alot but alos overwhelmed with good feelings for my glorious blessings.

Larissa Tsoufiou

Larissa Tsoufiou
Funny, daring, Talker, Loves books, Girly. She is our Sweet "little" angel. Larissa is so funny she just talks and talks and talks, a few of the owrds we understand but its mostly still babytalk. Lariis will try new things if sissy does it first. She follows her lead. She is our firecracker she likes to say NO NO NO. I have to let her know who the boss is. I hope she always knows how blessed she is to have a twin sister.

Summer News

The summer is here, and already going fast. Forrest, Mya, Harmony, and Liam are all in Reseda California (LA) Visiting with dad Travis, step mom Marika, and new baby brother Mattias. They are also spending time with cousins and uncles. They are having a great time. We all talk everyday. I miss them tons. I do not breathe the same because 4 pieces of my heart are missing. I am getting lots done here though and trying to use my extra time wisely.
My mom got us ALL a membership at the Massillon Recreation center. She is SO awesome. I honestly do not know how she keeps up with needs of all her children and grandchildren. THANKS MOM!! We have gone quite a bit. The babies are warming up to the water and starting to have lots of fun. I like summer but I do not love it. I prefer fall and winter but I plan to make this a great summer, I might even let myself get a tan. I usually hide from the sun…I don’t want any wrinkles!!!!

Picture of the kids in LA with big brother Travis and little brother Mattias

Picture of the kids in LA with big brother Travis and little brother Mattias