Fast Times

You would think that we didn't do anything in August or September because I didn't post a thing. But as everyone else knows, summer flies by and so did my time. Here are just some pictures of the end of summer, first day of kindergarten for Jake. And I'm really trying to keep up now that we are slowing down a little bit.

Seattle Trip

Once again, I headed out west to visit with my very dear friend, Steph. And once again, I had a super visit. Besides my great fear of flying, recovering from strep throat, and missing Shane and the kids, it was all worth it. Seeing Steph is like time never passes, we had such a great time. It was nice to go shopping and "look" without looking to see were one of the kids ran off to. Or have a meal, and not jam it down my throat or eat it cold, and we spent a good amount of time beading, that wouldn't happen on our coffee table.

Everyday was beautiful skies, which my last two trips there was during their raining season. So it was nice to wear short sleeves and sunglasses instead of parkas. I could of looked at the mountains with the calm blue waters that lay before them for hours.

After a relaxing vacation, it was nice to be home again. Julie didn't leave my side my first day back. Both her and Jake grew in the 4.5 days I didn't see them! And leaving Steph is always sad, but she will be here in less than two months, so good times ahead! But I miss my giant bowl of fresh berries I had every morning!

Ladies & Gentlemen..... "The Roadhog Band"

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!

A video message for Daddy From Jake & Julie

A video song for Daddy From Jake & Julie

A video dance for Daddy From Jake & Julie

We hope you have a happy day! We love you! xox

Getty-Up!

At the St. Mike's Fair Jake & Julie had their first pony ride. I didn't have my camera at the time to catch it on film while Julie was riding, but here is a video clip of Jake.....and after about 30 laps, he had enough....and I was a little dizzy myself!

4th of July

Ugh! It is July 23rd and I am now just getting the one and only 4th of July picture on the blog. July just flew by me!

We spent our 4th of July, well, really the 5th of July at my aunt & uncle's house for a picnic. It was super hot and muggy, but that didn't stop us from having a good time. The little kids played games and us big kids played some kick ball too.

Here is a shot of Julie, having her first ice cream cone. Yummy!

Beach Bums

Once again we headed south to our favorite vacation spot, North Myrtle Beach-Cherry Grove, North Carolina. For a 12-hour car ride, the kids did excellent. We left in the middle of the night, but they were up off and on from 4 am on.....but thank goodness for two portable DVD players and two sets of headphones.

Jake was much more adventurous this year, actually went out in the ocean to his belly instead of his ankles, as he done in the past years. But I can't say the same about Julie, she has no fear of the ocean waters. The waves were coming as high as her chin, she was almost too brave. They both rode the boogie board and sat and played in the sand for countless hours. Jake is a great Bocce Ball player, he played many, many games with Daddy and Pappy and I beat Shane about 15/18 games of paddle ball. Heehee

Here are some favorite pictures out of 200 that I took, and video of Jake fishing. We all had a blast!