Happy Birthday Scott!

Scott's birthday was on the 29th, he turned 34. Yes, I am older than him, by 5 months, and he never lets me forget it! My mom watched the kids and we FINALLY went on a date to the Melting Pot! I've always wanted to go (sounds more like my birthday right!), so he chose to go there for diner. (We totally had a coupon and it expired three days from his birthday, so it was our only chance of going!) Anyway, we had SO much fun. We had great conversation, good food and GREAT dessert. We had yummy chocolate marshmallow fondue and dipped strawberries, cheesecake, bannanas and rice krispies in it. SO good. Happy Birthday Sweetheart! I hope your day was as AWESOME as you are!

Their Laughter

The kids and I are home this morning while daddy is on camera duty at church. We all went together as a family last night. It made for a nice lazy morning this morning. I showered and as I'm getting ready I hear the sounds of all three of my kiddo's laughter. It's the sweetest sound and I love it. They have been playing all morning together just the three of them. Cracking each other up, making silly faces, saying silly things, it's truly priceless. These moments are not necessarily rare at my house, but when they happen I try to really cherish it. They fight like all siblings, they hit, pinch, and yes even punch, but today they are the best of friends and I love that it is all three of them, not just the girls as sisters, but they've gathered their brother and are having the best of times. I only pray that as they grow they will always make time for this, to be silly and play goofy games all together, just the three of them! If you haven't read Power of a Praying Parent, I encourage you to do so. It helps you to pray so specifically for your children and one of the prayers is that they will be friends. I have not been good at praying this lately, but I plan I have in the past, and will start again. I love how the book shows you how much power your prayers have as your child's prayer warrior.

Sorry I've been a bad blogger, life has certainly happened here. We have been busy with school and company and finally moving my mom and Bob here. So, I will try and play some catch-up in the next few weeks!

Lily's 1st Day

Lily started Pre-school this last week! Just look at how BIG she is. I still cannot believe my baby girl will be 5 in less than 2 months and this is our last year with her at home more than she is at school! People told me you blink and they are grown, but I didn't believe it, now I'm looking at the proof.
They grow up TOO fast!

First Day of School

The kids Started school today. Neither one really wanted to go, but both came home very excited and full of information to tell me! It's not the best picture of Jack, but we were in a hurry and wanted to catch a quick one of their first day! Meg's in Mrs. Hall's 2nd grade class (Jack had her as well) and Jack is in Mrs. Barglowski's 4th grade class. We went to church with Mrs. B and she was also in a life group with us, so we are very excited about a really fun year with both teachers! So the RAT RACE begins!!!

Megan and the Treadmill

So, Megan, Lily and our neighbors daugther Veronica were down in the basement playing, when I hear a horrible noise...I rush down to see what has happened and Megan is screaming while Lily and Veronica are wide eyed. I asked what happened and this is what they tell me...
Megan though it would be fun to "run" on the treadmill, (this is against the rules and the key to the treadmill is up high, but they climbed to get it), so all THREE girls get in the treadmill, Veronica in front at the controls, Lily in the middle and Megan in back, Veronica decided it wasn't going fast enough so she cranked up the speed to full blast! She and Lily were able to get off, but because Megan was in the back, she fell and got pretty banged up and burned by the tread. Moral to the story, mommy isn't trying to be mean by not letting me play on the exercise equipment, mommy is trying to protect me from getting hurt!

She's fine, but I do think she learned a very valuable lesson...

Going to the Chapel and We're Gonna get Married...

No Scott and I are not "renewing our Vows" (Although, I would like to someday!), But....I told my Mom I would announce it on my Blog, she's getting married!!! NEXT Weekend! She is marrying Bob Brake on Friday August 22nd, and yes we are all very excited for her, we really love Bob and know that he will take good care of mom!!!!

A little taste of our Weekend

We really had a fun weekend! Lily did great at the game and can you say "stinkin' cute!" Our Hike was fun...just right for our kids. The "beach" was fun too. We were exhausted by the end of the day, but it was fun and we're so glad we did it. Up next is the BIG event, Emily and Mike's wedding. I will try and post pictures when I return on Monday!