today

Right Now...

1. We are in the thick of summer and I am trying to keep the balance between keeping our kiddos busy enough with activities and outings but also trying to keep up with the necessities.


2. The outings are definitely winning out at the moment.


3. Right Now...We are enjoying the low 80 degree weather but bracing for the icky 90-100 degree humid mess that is about to be blown in for the next week.


4. Right Now.. I have quickly come to the realization that having a puppy is a lot of work.  A LOT.  As in all the toys must be kept off the floor, electrical cords have to be monitored, wood tables have to be protected, shoes up and generally, she must be watched 100% of the time.  If I need to get anything done, it's during her nap time in her temporary home of a crate.


5.  Guess that's one reason why number #1 isn't working so well (although Abby just came into our lives so scratch that excuse).


6.  But with saying that, we are so happy with our newest addition and I wouldn't change a thing.


7. Right Now.. I am sneaking in a few minutes on the computer while hopefully Ry will soon fall asleep on the couch for a very long much needed nap since it is the only way he naps currently.


8. Right Now.. I am so behind in my pictures (like a month plus behind). So once I have them processed, there will be many more stories to share.


9. Right Now.. Makenna is loving her camp days and all her friend time this summer.  Oh..to be 5 again.


10.  Right Now..I think I better sign off and start knocking down my to do list while the baby sleeps and hopefully the bigger baby, ok, my little boy, slumbers soon.


I hope you are enjoying the dog days of summer!

brand new

Meet Abby!

We have a new little love.
A new member to our family.
She is only a bit under 8 pounds now, but surely grow to at least 60-70 pounds.
And because she is only a wee bitty one now, she loves to crawl under tables, in between furniture and swizzle her little bendable body into all sorts of small areas.
Which of course, those days are clearly numbered.

She won our hearts over at hello and has filled part of our soul that we didn't realize was needing fulfillment.

Without further ado, welcome little miss Abby girl to our family and to this blog.

We love her so much already and she has settled right in to our home and our hearts.  Excuse me why I go love on her sweet puppy breath and hold her in my arms while I can, especially now that I have her all to myself while the kids sleep.  I'll be back soon.  xo,K

Father's Day 2012

ha ha... nice face Ry!

I know many people think that their one is the best Daddy evah and I am glad to be able to say this myself.  One of the initial things I noted when I first met Scott was what a compassionate, kind, loving person he is and what an amazing father he would be one day.  And all that has come to fruition.  He shows our children such love and guidance on a daily basis so it was only appropriate to celebrate him on Father's Day.

We had our families over and BBQ'd.  It was a gorgeous, but hot, day.  A day that my father in law loves so it was perfect.

Happy Father's Day Dads!

And once the hose came out, the party turned to a wet one for Rylan and he was in heaven.

"More Uncle Brad..more please!!!"

Did you ever know that a diaper can hold up to 20 pounds of water?
Rylan discovered that one, and once I took it off of him, I wondered how he waddled around with it for so long.  Oh to be a child again.

 Settling in for presents and desserts as the sun retreated into the night.

And since my birthday is so close to Father's Day every year, we make it a two for one.  We closed the night with this absolutely amazing cake and I had my two favorite little people help me bring in my wish for my next year.   Happy Father's Day to all those best Daddy's!

and SHE graduates..

Last Thursday Makenna Claire had her official last day of preschool.  On the way to drop her off, I unexpectantly started crying, realizing that this was closing one chapter in our lives and moving forward with a new start.  Of course she only felt the excitement of the day, so I did my best to hide my tears.
"Mommy, do your glasses hurt your eyes?"   lol.. She's always so concerned about others..which is one of the many things I love about her.  "No Makenna, mommy's ok," and I was.

  In her years at Just For Kids preschool, Makenna has flourished, embracing each day with such joy, excitement and eagerness.  She has gone from a little girl who eagerly wanted to make more friends to one who can write, spell and is on the verge of reading, and of course still maintaining all those most important friendships and social life!

Thankfully I processed most of my sadness on Thursday and Friday was a day of happiness.  She was crowned her first graduation hat and gown and received her "diploma."

She is now a kindergartner.  I have always thought all the graduation steps were a bit much for preschool, but I have to admit, it was a nice way for a send off and those lasts hugs to her teachers.

Of course, we'll back to the preschool next year for Rylan, so it is only a temporary good bye.
And we'll be sure to stay in touch with all of her friends.

We are all so proud of you Makenna and I know this is just the beginning of the many great things you will accomplish.  We all love you so much.

Let the summer now begin!