I've said it before. . .
And I'll say it again: I have thought about blogging so many times (and even 'started' a time or 2) but I'm gonna stick with it this time. There are so many cute and funny things that come up during...
View ArticleBad mom day
So today was definitely the most difficult since Blake's been gone. Early waking, nasty weather and missing dad has made for 2 ornery boys. And I lost my patience too easily today. The guilt of being a...
View ArticleIf at first you don't succeed, tri, tri again!
I'm super excited to say that I'm training for my first triathlon!! I'm not excited to say that I am a terrible swimmer and have a long road, er, pool ahead of me!! For as long as I can remember I've...
View ArticleA LOT can go wrong in 2 weeks
So today topped them all. Catastrophies that is. First of all, our water was shut off by the city. I take responsibility for this. However, let me explain the circumstances. The water bill is the only...
View ArticleHodge-podge
One of these days I'll get blog-savvy and get this looking how it does in my head. Until then we'll have to settle for a some-what erratic format. I want to start with a few funny things that my kids...
View Article"Sunny days, sweepin' the clouds away. . .
on my way to where the air is sweet. Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street!" The whole family went to Sesame Street Live today! I don't think there was a child there as excited as...
View ArticleMy baby brother tied the knot!!
We just got home from an amazing weekend in South Bend, Indiana!! That's right, I said 'amazing' and 'Indiana' in the same sentence. Kyle and Ashley had the most beautiful wedding and there were so...
View ArticleDay trip to the BEACH!!
Wrightsville Beach, NCSince our summer vacations this year were our trip to Indiana (so fun!) and our up coming trip to Boise (17 days-I can hardly wait!!!!!) we didn't make any plans to visit the...
View ArticleA second day at the beach!
Since Blake was in Paris and missed all the beach fun last weekend, we decided to go again today! The heat index for Raleigh said it was gonna be 105 today so we thought it would be a perfect day to...
View ArticleVBS: Prelude to Preschool!
A neighbor friend of mine suggested that I consider sending the boys to Vacation Bible School this summer at her daughter's school. The timing was perfect because it was the week that Blake was in...
View ArticleA bicycle built for 2
Ok, so the bikes are built for one, but with these handy-dandy co-pilots we are able to take the boys for rides with us. They are such a blast! I feel like I should be a sales rep for them because I...
View ArticleBoise. . . so far
We made it to Boise! We're having a great time and I'll let the pictures speak for themselves, with the exception of the first few which were taken in the Minneapolis airport. The boys had a blast...
View ArticleBoise part 2
Still having a blast!! Enjoying the weather!! Loving our family!! We have been able to do so many fun things-I wish I had pictures to share of everything! First some random pics. . . it's 100 degrees...
View ArticleAll good things must come to an end!
Boy have I fallen behind! I should probably make a few different posts, but I'm rolling it all into one. It could be a long one so stay with me. . .Sadly, our trip to Boise finally came to an end....
View ArticleFirst Day of Preschool!
The next chapter of our lives has officially begun. . . we are the parents of preschoolers!! It was more emotional (for me) than I thought it would be. I'm so excited to see my little boys grow, but am...
View ArticleCharleston, SC
Since Blake was gone for such a long time earlier this month, he invited us along on a business trip he was going on to Charleston, SC. It is a charming city and we had a great time. Although I'm not...
View ArticleNew Ride
So I've had this idea for some time now that before the boys started school, we'd need a bigger car. A not-huge-just-big-enough that we can *comfortably* fit some passengers in the back. Of course if...
View ArticleHillridge Farm
A day at the Hillridge Farm is something we look forward to every fall. And I should mention that while it's called a 'farm' it's really more of an amusement park. I'll let the pictures speak for...
View ArticleHalloween 2010
The Halloween festivities began with the annual neighborhood parade and party. It was the boys first chance to wear their costumes (and they're really into dressing up)! The boys favorite part was the...
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