Labor Day weekend!!!

We had such a fun labor day weekend. Friday I was able to go to lunch with J. She was so excited to have me there and all her little friends are super cute. She is doing well in 1st grade and has adjusted to being at school for 'soooo long.' D and Lo went to the skate park and had a blast. :) :) After J came home from school, we took off to visit D's Dad and Sue. :) They were so nice to let us come and stay. The kids LOVED being at Grandpa and Grandma Sue's. On Saturday, we headed to Carter Caves. It was a lot of fun. it was my first time in a cave along with the kids. :) We really needed this weekend to just be together as a little family. Thanks Grandpa and Grandma Sue for letting us stay and hanging out with us at Carter Caves. :) and for the food, the fun, etc. :)


Grandma sue took good care of Meg while we were exploring the caves!! Thanks Grandma Sue.

Hey, I'm in a cave!!!

Hi Everyone!!


Me and J in the cave.

D hung out with Z-man. Z-man wasn't a big fan of the cave. . well, the stopping to listen to the tour guide part anyway. :)

Good buddies waiting to go to the caves.

Reading a book on the road trip. Z isn't a fan of road trips, but we made it. :)

The big kids in the back watching movies. . . we love road trips. :)

Grandma Sue, J and Lo. :)

Grandpa and Meg. :)

D and Lo at the skate park

z trying to kife some pepsi!! :)

hangin' out with mom while Lo and D play at the skate park.

weeeeeee!!!

ALL RIGHT!!!

me and J at school lunch!! :) AWESOME TIMES!

SIX WEEKS!!!!

Holy cow, it's already been 6 weeks. I seriously can't believe Meg is 6 weeks old. I'm always amazed at how slow time goes when I'm pregnant and how super speedy fast time goes after they are born. Yes, I'm super super busy and sometimes I wonder how I'm going to take care of everyone, but I love all my kids so much and am so thankful they came to our house. They really amaze me and are great people! :)

Meg is doing well. We had quite a time with BMs for a while. We tried several formula's, Karo, and medicine. . . nothing worked, so the dr. said we could give her prune juice. . . Aww, the joys of prune juice. We've finally got it a bit more adjusted so she is more regular. . . . so she is happier. She still has bad days, but it's much improved. . . yeah.

Meg is such a sweety. She has smiled at me a few times and everyone is getting adjusted to having a new baby in the house.

Yes, J is wearing a batman costume!!! :) We have many superheros in our house!!

I made Meg some new jammies. :) I made about 3 pair of pants and 6 shirts. I figured it would be easy for others (D and Kids) to find jammies for me if they were all the same!! :) Isn't she a cute little monkey????

A little catch up

First things first!!!! School started last week and J is now officially a FIRST grader!!! Although we've had a bit of an adjustment with it being 'soooo long' and not as much time at home, overall, things are good. She has successfully made it home from the bus stop all week and has made friends in class, likes her teacher, and is excited to read Juny B. Jones books. She packs her lunch each day and is adjusting to life as a first grader. :)


Next. . Lo has truely enjoyed being the 'oldest' home. However, the first day was rough. He missed his sister and friend. :) But He's seemed to become adjusted as well. He is my silly man and has been super happy lately!! He is really excited about the baseball equipment we recently purchased and loves to play each night when D gets home from work.

Lo sometimes gets sooo tired in the day. This day, he CRASHED while reading a book. So super cute!! :)

Z-man is my wild boy. :) I love it. He is learning to get around and do the things he wants to do. He is starting to mimic things we say a bit. He is a pro at sliding down the stairs (thanks lo for showing how to slide REALLY fast.)

Meg is officially a month old. (picture soon to come) I really can't believe it's been a month. Time goes sooo fast after they are born. I wonder why pregnancy goes so slow??? hmm? She started smiling at me today. We have finally found a formula that works with her little system. She has been super happy since we switched and hasn't been in pain. :) Happiness for both of us. :)

D started school again for the semester. He is only taking one class, but he's excited for it. :) :) I'm starting to get excited for fall (my favorite season) and for the holidays right after that. Last year, I was sick and not very excited for the holidays, but this year I'm ready to rock n' roll!! Can't wait. :) :) :)

I'm doing well. I'm super tired and feel like I could sleep for a week without waking up, but I'm happy and well. I get to take Meg to the gym in a week and 2 days. . . wahoo. I'm excited to start going back to the gym and working on my goals. D and I have a goal to do a triathlon together. . we'll see how we do. :)

Well, that's about all for our little catch up session. :) :)

who is who?

Sooo, I came across this picture of Lo the other day and couldn't beleive how much it looked like Meg. Those two definitely have similar features and builds. Take away the pink and blue and look at their faces. Kind of interesting.

Other than that, things are pretty normal. . . really really busy, but normal. Someone needs something at most moments in the day, but everyone is doing well. I'll post more as time allows. For now, I sleep and take care of kids.. . . :)

Meg's baby blessing!!

We had such a great Sunday with family and friends. D gave Meg a beautiful blessing and it was a great day. :) :) I think she looks so beautiful in her white dress. I made the dress and D chose the pink sash. :) We love you, M. :)

All the kids watched Ty build car races for quite a time. :) all the cousins had fun together.

Both Ida's! :)

J, L, and Meg. Z-man would NOT sit on the couch with them. . . . maybe next time.

We also love Sundays!

Doesn't everyone look so great all ready for church today????

Oh, and here are our true colors. . . Everyone's true personality shining through!!! :) Aren't they great? :)

We love Saturdays!!!!

We had a great weekend full of projects. We worked at getting the basement ready for my parents to come, we carried a swing set into our yard (assembly still needed), We sprayed the lawn for weeds, etc, etc, etc.

Of course these pictures are backwards, but oh well.

After a long day, Meg and I relaxed together in the piano room. . . .

Pretty soon, z-man came to find us. . .

Pretty soon, everyone wanted in on the fun!!!! I know, I'm like a magnet! :)

Finally, some pictures of Z-man and Meg. :) He is really starting to love her!!!

D took advantage of a nap with Meg.

J has been begging to go to Home Depot. . . we finally remembered today for kids project day!!

J and L made these all by themselves. They did AWESOME. They both LOVED hammering and working with the tools. :)