4th of July

For the 4th of July, we decided to drive to the subway and go into DC to see the fireworks. We opted for the view at Arlington cemetery because we figured it wouldn't be quite as crowded as downtown. Of course, the kids needed to go to the potty just before the time for the fireworks to start, and I missed the first several. It was fun, but we missed the smoke, smell, and loud booms that usually accompany fireworks.

Recap of the Month of July

The kids LOVE the new house. They especially like their "ballroom". That would be the Family room area off of the dining room that we use as our office. There isn't much furniture in it because we have a living room and a basement that is finished so the kids turn on their music and dance in there and just act silly. I think it is pretty cute that it was named the "ballroom". Unfortunately with the wood floors, it gets REALLY loud at times! But, they are happy and having fun!

Kitty has found places to hide lately. He acts like it kills him to jump over a gate to get his food or go potty, but he can still get on the fridge? What a faker!

After getting ready for church one Sunday, I came downstairs, I found this adventure. . . Needless to say, I wasn't very happy about it. There was cocoa EVERYWHERE! It had been a sealed box, but when I got to it. . . It was half empty. #3 thought it was pretty funny! What a stinker!

We found a little visitor on our door! I don't know how he got up there unless he just climbed along the siding since we don't have a deck up yet. The kids loved just sitting and watching him. He was pretty entertaining. #3s favorite books right now are "Frog and Toad" stories so she kept hollering "Froggie! Froggie!"

#3 can take a nap anywhere! So nice!

See, I told you he was a faker!

Recap of the Month of June

We continued our journey to our new home and adventure on the East Coast. We drove from the 31st of May until the 2nd of June when we closed on our home.

The kids loved when we stopped and they could visit the pets in the back of the vehicles.

My favorite stop was in West Virginia because it was suddenly so pretty and green! I saw it, and I thought "I could so move here!"

The kids had a "Little House on the Prairie" moment when we stopped at a rest stop with hills.

One of our first weekends in the house, our neighbors pulled out their slip 'n slide so of course our kids wanted to join the fun. We pulled ours out as well and they had a blast!

#2 created his new "scary face", and he loves making it for all pictures.

#1 loves her new chores. . . one is to water the trees and flowers if it doesn't rain.

#3 found a box of toys, and was more than willing to help unpack it! She was so happy!

Recap on the Month of May

Since, I have taken a 4 month hiatus, I figure it is time to sit down and recap the big events that have occurred over the time I have missed.

In May, one of the greatest men in my life passed away. I'll sure miss him, but I know that I will have the chance of seeing him again.

It was a time for sharing

A time for the family to get together (how to entertain kids with an iphone).

A time for memories

And a time of little to no sleep. So you just got sleep whenever and wherever you could.

#1 decided to be the beautician in the family and cut off #3's pigtails after church. So. . . with the help of a friend, we were able to salvage the hair! Luckily, #3 is pretty cute, and she looks adorable with her short hair cut.

We had to get the house ready to move, and one morning while weeding the flower beds, we found a little froggy surprise! The little kids were SO excited! They laughed and laughed and chased the poor guy all around the outside of the house.

On the 31st, we said goodbye to our home in Iowa. The kids will miss the big yard we have!

#1 graduated from Preschool and said goodbye to her favorite teacher Ms. Nicki. I of course cried like a baby because I knew it was our final step before leaving. We then got in the car and headed off to our new adventure!

Fun with #3

Daddy loves to bring the kids out on 4-wheeler rides. For the most part they all love it! This was #3's first time for a ride. She was pretty nervous at first, but I think she enjoyed it.

#3 found the cheese. . . she didn't think that I noticed, but she was going to town!