Happy 5th birthday Brent

Yesterday we celebrated Brent's birthday party at Shenigans!  He invited friends from school and they had a blast!

It's so hard to believe that my sweet baby boy has grown up so quickly.  It seems like yesterday that we had him and today he is turning 5.  He insists that we call him a big boy.  I really like to call him "my baby".  But he will not allow it (Boo!)

He loved his cake!  And so did we.  A lady at Jeff's office made it and she just makes cakes for a hobby.  It was terrific!

He had a bowling party and everyone had a great time!
I didn't get a picture of everyone but even the adults got to bowl.  It was also a good dance floor for the kids!
Baby Drew came to our party!  And I had just a few pictures.  Isn't he a cutie!
It isn't a party until you have a cake!
Brent would open his present and then Caitlyn would hold it up and proudly so everyone could see.  I love her enthusiasm.  I'm so glad she never got jealous or upset.  It was a great party!!

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Visit to my Sisters

Labor Day weekend the kids and I made a trip up to see my sister and her family while Jeff went to the lease for opening season.  These cousins had a terrific time!

We had a great time hanging out, ate terrific food and were able to keep it low key for the weekend which was really nice.  Even though it was hot we took the kids to the park and had a picnic.  That was so nice because we hadn't done that in forever.  Down side - the kids want to go to the park and have a picnic everyday!  LOL

Aunt Kari can get the kids to do anything.  I think in this picture she was getting them out the playroom and into the kitchen to eat dinner.  We were so blessed to see my Aunt Sue while we were there. She lives outside the Washington D.C. area so to get to see her was amazing!
We were also 30 minutes from parents house! So we also got to see them.  I know there must have been more pictures of them, but not sure where they are.
They kids had a donut eating contest without their hands one morning.  I missed it because Kari let me sleep in!  Yay! But now I'm noticing just how many donuts were consumed.  Geez!

We always had a kid section and an adult section!
Brent figured out very quickly how to play the new Madden football game and didn't give his Uncle Allen any rest until he would play the game with him again.
It was a great weekend! Great memories were made.

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Glasses

We had to get Caitlyn's glasses repaired, which lead to a new pair. Thank goodness for warranties. She has also lost a pair that I can't find anywhere. I have looked everywhere. In every nook and cranny. I have called every place we've been but they are MIA. (insert sad face)

So while we spent an hour or so at the eye glass store the kids entertained themselves by trying on glasses. Brent kept saying he couldn't see out if his right eye (hasn't mentioned anything since) silly boy!

Had to post this because I think he looks adorable in this picture. I pray he never had to wear glasses for real.


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Back to School

We've been back almost 2 weeks and I've been to Oklahoma and back in the meantime. So needless to say I'm beat.


Caitlyn, on the other hand is loving second grade. She loves her teacher, Mrs. Collins. It's so fun to have her on my same grade level!


Before school started we squeezed in a girls shopping trip (or two).


She is becoming quite the sweet companion.


Jeff also surprised us with pedicures the day before school started. Of course, he took Brent to play golf, do maybe this was a decoy so I wouldn't be mad !


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It's been crazy

This last week has been super fun, busy and crazy!!! I have had a ton of trainings and then Monday I started back to school. So I feel like I'm back in the rat race of life trying to balance everything! Ha! So far so good.


Caitlyn and Brent have spent a lot of time with our good friend Jenn. I'm so thankful for good friends!! Isn't her baby adorable!!!


We've made time for manis and pedis. This picture cuts off Caitlyns legs but they look entirely too long in this picture. Lol


We got a back to school haircut by the famous Miss Samantha.


And the weather has been incredible. We've been able to play basketball and take bike rides and walks at night.


We've run a LOT of errands. I'm so thankful that my kids can now get in and out of the car quickly. What a gift!!!


August can sometimes be overwhelming but ice cream always helps!!!!!








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Gotta be Brave

We love to be outdoors, both in the front yard and back yard. But this year has proven to be a bit more challenging in the back. My little guy loves to play baseball or swing, maybe shoot the bow and arrow and we have the perfect yard for it too.


Today while he was playing basketball he ran into a fire any pile while getting the ball. Ick!


We've been swamped by wasps lately and he always ask if they are sleeping now or if he should stay inside. The wasps are actually making nests in the slits in our bricks. Our kids have both been stung recently and it's a little terrifying for them.


Not to mention the West Nile Virus. Whew! Not sure what to think about this, except that I don't want to just have to stay inside at the coolest time of the day but man those little boogers are biting like crazy!!!!!

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This Summer

With just 5 days left of my summer vacation, I want to reflect on my summer so I never forget.  Every summer just keeps getting better and this summer was absolutely wonderful!  As with every summer, I just hate to see it go.  (However, saying that I really do love my job and do love to teach.)

I am not a morning person!  I love to sleep in and as I get older I really can't sleep in but I can enjoy doing nothing.  Let me preface by saying I have been up at 5:30 many, many, many mornings with my early risers in years past but finally they are seeing the light!  They now know how to put a piece of cinnamon toast in the toaster, turn on the tv and sit quietly for an hour.  Brent will always run in and announce that is "Mommy Snuggle Time" about every 20 or so minutes.  I love that!  He is my snuggly child. Caitlyn has began to sleep in this summer.  By sleep in, I mean between 8 and 9 and that is usually once a week when her brother doesn't wake her up.

My children have become such good helpers.  They let the dogs in and out, help put groceries away, continue to empty the dishwasher, love to vacuum (we are still working on accuracy though!).  But they have also started bickering more this summer and that breaks my heart. 

Brent has continued to be the little sports guy and watch the Rangers and go play golf with Jeff any chance he gets.

Caitlyn and I have gotten to shop and get our nails painted.  She has also gotten an expander on her top teeth and a lip bumper for her bottom teeth.  It has been both a good and hard journey.    She is such a strong, young girl.

I really do wish I could freeze this summer.  It has been an easy one.  Lots of dancing, crafting, swimming, reading, relaxing, playing, snuggling, and cooking.  Perfect example, Brent just came in and said are you waiting for a snuggle, in is cutest high pitched voice. 

I hope each of you had a great summer too!