It’s been a long time since I have enjoyed a tea party with Gillian. Yesterday Aunt Betty and Justin came to visit. The kids were playing happily downstairs while Aunt Betty and I talked upstairs. We went to check on them and found John and Justin playing video games. Gillian, on the other hand, had… Continue reading Tea Party
Tonight we took the kids to dinner at Johnny Rockets. We all ordered milkshakes and ate dinner. Towards the end of our meal, the waitress came over and asked if we wanted dessert. Daddy and I both said no. When she left, John said “Well I would like dessert.” We just stared at him. He… Continue reading Tonight
In the car this morning, John and I talked about going to the beach. He said “I hope I find a sand dollar.” I said “That would be awesome. I never found a sand dollar at the beach.” He said “I’ve seen them one time. You know, when the touch tank was at camp. Did… Continue reading The sand dollar
Let me start this post by saying, Kyle and I are not planning on having a third child. We love our little family and are quite content. In the car this morning, John said to me “When a baby comes to our house, then we will have a problem.” I know he has baby on… Continue reading New Baby
John and Gillian became big cousins for the first time on Monday. They have been anxiously waiting the arrival of their new cousin, Mackenzie Catherine. Aunt Missy was supposed to be admitted to the hospital where John and Gillian were born. That hospital has a rule of no children visitors under the age of 14… Continue reading Big cousins
We took the kids to play mini golf today. John is very serious about mini golf (he is serious-er now that he is 7). Gillian is not so serious about mini golf. Gillian was easily distracted. She would putt and then stand in the middle of the hole so everyone else would have to hit… Continue reading Mini Golf
John’s camp is not far from my office and I get the pleasure of dropping and picking him up everyday. Most days when I pick up he gives me the run down of what happened at camp. Today, I asked “How was camp today?” He said “I don’t want to talk now. I’ll tell you… Continue reading Underwater
I just went to check on Gillian. She was still awake and on top of a pile of blankets and stuffed animals. I asked “Why are you still awake?” She said “My mat is messed up.” I laughed. “Your what?” She again said “My mat. Someone messed up my mat.” I pulled all the blankets… Continue reading My mat
Just a typical Tuesday night with the kids. Picked them up from camp and school, then dinner, a quick visit from Mimi, bath and then bed. I checked on them a little while ago. Love that John is snuggling with Travis, the turtle. And that Spike, the dragon, is protecting Gillian. Sweet dreams kids.
We spend the entire month of July celebrating the kids’ birthdays. Today was our last birthday celebration. I brought pizza and cupcakes to Gillian’s school. I arrived at school and Gillian came running up to me. “You made it! Look, here’s my crown!” She was so excited. I had one more surprise, I brought a… Continue reading Last birthday celebration
John and Gill went up a hill 