So here is just a little glimpse of what's been going on around here lately. Since we started the re-model (pictures to come soon) we have been super busy and have'nt had a lot of time. Our summer started off great with a little vacation to California to see Granddad and Gram B. It was so nice to see everyone and get away for a bit. After that we took it easy for a few and then started the big projects on the house. The kiddos finally have their own rooms, our living room has been transformed and there is a cute little porch added to the front of the house. Hopefully we can post all of that soon, but here is all the other stuff in between.............
The kids and I were outside one day and kept hearing this little chirp from under the apple tree. When I went over to see what it was, this little guy was what I found. I guess it was about time to leave the nest.
Our yard is alot bigger than most people think and a chunk of it is unfortunately un-maintained at the moment and is a little overgrown. The kids however found it absolutely fascinating since there seemed to be hundreds of fuzzy black caterpillars out there this summer. Everyday for weeks they would go "caterpillar hunting" out it the weeds. The wagon became the bug taxi and they got carted all over the yard. By now they are all busy preparing to be big beautiful butterflies in the spring time!
How fast time flies! Before we knew it it was the first day of school again. Brandon is a bigtime 1st grader and Tyler started pre-school too. Brandon is doing great and loves first grade. Tyler only goes 2 days a week but she thinks it is so cool because she has her own teacher and friends.....just like Bubba!
With summer being such a busy time, sometimes some of us just get pooped out and can't quite make it to bed. :)
But other times, we have so much energy we just can't bear to close our eyes for one second! I had a lot of work to do out in the yard and laid Tyler down for an afternoon nap. I got the feeling someone was watching me and when I turned to check things out I saw this little body standing in the window sill. Needless to say I could'nt say no to a face like that, and there was no nap that day. Instead I had a little assistant gardener.
When school starts we all know that means football season is not far behind. Both the kids get so excited to go to the Friday night games. Usually we just go to the home games, but this time we decided to go to St Johns for the game. We had just pulled into town when everyone started saying they moved the game. Confused, we went to the field and sure enough, everyone was getting ready to pack up and head out. They moved the game to the only other available field that happened to be just over an hour away. So, we got to be part of the seemingly endless caravan of cars heading out to the new location. The picture didnt really capture the giant line of cars but it did show off the pretty sunset we got to see on the way there!
Once fall starts arriving, there are so many beautiful places to go and see around our home. We love to go out to the mountains and explore and we once found a little place where wild raspberries grew. Last year was a bad year for them but this year we got lucky and found a bunch of berries. Mike was a little hesitant to taste test but the kids thought it was the greatest thing ever, getting to play around outside AND find food all at the same time!
Are there any more raspberries?
More pictures to come soon..................
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It wouldnt be September without the annual day trip to Run to the Pines Carshow! Havent missed one since we moved back!!!!
Brandon is quite the little photographer!
Our yard is alot bigger than most people think and a chunk of it is unfortunately un-maintained at the moment and is a little overgrown. The kids however found it absolutely fascinating since there seemed to be hundreds of fuzzy black caterpillars out there this summer. Everyday for weeks they would go "caterpillar hunting" out it the weeds. The wagon became the bug taxi and they got carted all over the yard. By now they are all busy preparing to be big beautiful butterflies in the spring time!
How fast time flies! Before we knew it it was the first day of school again. Brandon is a bigtime 1st grader and Tyler started pre-school too. Brandon is doing great and loves first grade. Tyler only goes 2 days a week but she thinks it is so cool because she has her own teacher and friends.....just like Bubba!
With summer being such a busy time, sometimes some of us just get pooped out and can't quite make it to bed. :)
But other times, we have so much energy we just can't bear to close our eyes for one second! I had a lot of work to do out in the yard and laid Tyler down for an afternoon nap. I got the feeling someone was watching me and when I turned to check things out I saw this little body standing in the window sill. Needless to say I could'nt say no to a face like that, and there was no nap that day. Instead I had a little assistant gardener.
When school starts we all know that means football season is not far behind. Both the kids get so excited to go to the Friday night games. Usually we just go to the home games, but this time we decided to go to St Johns for the game. We had just pulled into town when everyone started saying they moved the game. Confused, we went to the field and sure enough, everyone was getting ready to pack up and head out. They moved the game to the only other available field that happened to be just over an hour away. So, we got to be part of the seemingly endless caravan of cars heading out to the new location. The picture didnt really capture the giant line of cars but it did show off the pretty sunset we got to see on the way there!
Are there any more raspberries?
The kiddos and their eggs.
Our little Barnyard/ Zoo babies.
Daddy's work schedule always seems to fall on birthdays so we usually have a birthday dinner and cake on the kid's actual birthdays and then follow with a big party on a weekend that we are all at home.
Mmmmmm! Yummy cupcakes!
This year we decided to do things a little different than usual and had a pizza party at our local pizza place.......Goob's Pizza. ( yes, it's spelled correctly :))
The kids had fun since we got a table near the little arcade. I've never seen quarters dissappear so quickly.
Top view with the big sparkly "3" on it.
Of course you can't have a princess cake without princess plates!
Presents were of course her favorite art of the party. Lots of pretty outfits and babies, and all kins of girly things!
This was one of the last "summer" like days we had here. My mom and I took the kids to Government Springs and went on a little nature walk.
And of course we could'nt passup the Run to the Pines Car Show. The kids and I have gone every year since we moved back and Mike comes if he does'nt have to work. Its always a lot of fun and maybe one year I will have my own little hot rod in the contest!
The kids always think it is neat to see the cars that are "their size" in the show
This was the pumpkin we bought at the store but I think it still looked cool with the ghostly pumkin carved into it! Happy Halloween!
Our "Batarina" and Thomas the train
Not the most happy birthday face I've ever seen.
