I had a great time with you tonight babe at the Police dinner. You really looked nice and of course you smelled amazing as always. 
The Police Department is so lucky to have a man like you on the force. You're honest and truly a good man. Hmmm, I wonder why they nick named you "Smiley", I'm just not seeing it ;)
I am so proud of you. Excellent job on receiving the Top Gun award. You definitely deserve it. 
The children went with their dad the other day to help clean up one of the rentals while I stayed home and finished up the yard work. So as a reward he was nice enough to bring home two little baby ducks, just what we needed ;) 
Howard's is the yellow one. He named him Daffy.
" Howard, the sun is so bright out here, I have to squint when I look up."
Sabrina and Daffy
The black and yellow mixed on belongs to Sabrina. She has yet to come up with a name.
They really are cute 
This one was nibbling on Adriana's nose
So far the children are doing a great job taking care of them. I'm sorry to say but their days may be numbered. We have 3 dogs. I always wonder how the kids can talk their dad into just about anything. 
Another trip to the ER. Sabrina is such a little trooper. She very seldom complains about her asthma. She called me the other day from school to tell me she wasn't breathing well. After resting in the office she said she wanted to go back to class. I just had a bad feeling and decided to pick her up anyways. Its a good thing I did because off to the emergency room we went once I saw her.
They will give her a shot of steroids and an intense breathing treatment. Her asthma triggers cause her airways to swell and makes it hard for her to breathe. Ive had a bit of a cold lately and a new awareness of a drop of what she must go through struggling to just inhale. She has such a positive attitude towards this challenge. I'm so happy you are my daughter. 
My sweet kids suggested that we have upside down night for dinner. That is when we have breakfast at the end of the day. Waffles, eggs, toast, and sausage. I said that would be fine and they were more than welcome to help. They all put on the aprons from the drawer, then I took their pictures and then they escaped outside.What? Hey, thanks for the help.
Sabrina, Curtis, Eli (from next door) and Howard
These were in my collection of pictures. Summer and hubby Jon from a few months back. Of course they were making Jon's favorite, chocolate chip cookies........ 
We missed the rodeo today but we made it to the parade. The parade use to be a bit more exciting. Either it takes more to entertain me or they have gotten a little slower. Mr. Pickle was there though. Whohoo...
The girls enjoyed themselves. Christian was home sleeping in and Curtis spent the night at his friends.
Howard's drink of choice, a diet Pepsi. Where is your sweatshirt Howard? It was really cold out there. 
It is obvious when the parade is at its end. The street sweepers always wrap it up. My favorite is the old fashioned cars. They make me think of my father. Better call him tomorrow.
Cowboy is this puppies name. I took one look at him and I was in love. What a cute little guy. I'm sure his owner was confused when I asked if I could hold him. They smell so good. Puppy love......
Sabrina working on her motorcycling skills in our front yard.
Really missed my husband today. He had to work at the PD. We usually go every year to the parade and then the rodeo. The rodeo isn't my big thing but we always have a great time with the kids. Christian went with some friends. I'm sure he had a good time without his parents there.... 
I have the best son ever. You are such a wonderful young man Christian. Just 6 months from now and you'll be 18. Time flies. Sorry we were late for church, even though I waited in the car for you for 10 minutes. Oh well, it gave me a chance to catch up on my scrabble games anyway. You are becoming a marvelous young man.Thank you for all you do.
Here you are being a big helper to me as the oldest son in the family. You took such great care of your younger siblings. Look at you all here, 10 years ago. You're 7, Adriana 5, Sabrina 3, Curtis 2 and Howard only 10 months old. Summer was still at school and we were getting ready to go pick her up. Those were such BUSY days and I wouldn't change one moment. 
I couldn't pass this up. Here you are 16 and 1/2 years ago for your first haircut. You were terrified. I almost left without her finishing because you couldn't stop crying. Broke my heart :( 
Opening day for baseball was last week. We are so excited. The boys are on the same team again this year. There were rumors that the league was trying not to let the brothers play on the same team. It's no wonder why, once you get the Kemp boys together they become a lethal combination for any team they play.
Curtis is an awesome pitcher. He makes it look so easy. Wow, you are impressive Curtis.
My little slugger Howard. He is the youngest by far on the team and can hold his own without any problem. Having his dad coach him from first base is an extra perk.
It is such a treat to watch Curtis and Howard playing baseball. They are both so talented. Curtis still has the nickname Velcro glove this year. He's just that good!!! 