SO SORRY but I am the worst blogger. I have no motivation then horrible guilt for not blogging and it is just a vicious cycle. Every time I blog I vow to myself that I will start doing it regularly again, once a week, but it never happens to work out. So...no promises until Aug 20th.
On my last update I don't think I mentioned that I ran my very first 5K. While I don't believe you all check in here to read about me, but more so about my children-I use this blog like a journal for our family. Not only did I run that day but Hannah and Megan ran their first race too. They had a kid's fun run in which every child received a ribbon. The girls were so excited to run like mommy and get a ribbon-they were flying high all day. My first race time was 28.55. Since then I have only run a few times but I did run a Patriot Day Race on the 4th of July. That time wasn't so great-so we'll just skip right over my time on that one. This weekend marks the large festival in our town so the girls and I will be running again on Saturday. Wish me luck!
The week after Father's Day I asked the girls if they wanted their ears pierced. Hannah was my only taker. Isn't she lovely?!
The weekend before my birthday we had a very fun and hot weekend in Chicago and the suburbs. We got to see G&G B's house under construction, visit a precious friend of mine and her little Logan, see G&G L's new house in the country, celebrate a 50th birthday with a friend of ours in the city and stay at Great G&G L's house while they were out of town. The girls had a blast going to the splash park, seeing all of their grandparents and just hanging out with us. Charlie and I enjoyed a nice evening on a boat for the surprise 50th party, meeting some new friends, fireworks from the gay and lesbian parade and a super late dessert at Grand Lux after midnight.
On my last update I don't think I mentioned that I ran my very first 5K. While I don't believe you all check in here to read about me, but more so about my children-I use this blog like a journal for our family. Not only did I run that day but Hannah and Megan ran their first race too. They had a kid's fun run in which every child received a ribbon. The girls were so excited to run like mommy and get a ribbon-they were flying high all day. My first race time was 28.55. Since then I have only run a few times but I did run a Patriot Day Race on the 4th of July. That time wasn't so great-so we'll just skip right over my time on that one. This weekend marks the large festival in our town so the girls and I will be running again on Saturday. Wish me luck!
The week after Father's Day I asked the girls if they wanted their ears pierced. Hannah was my only taker. Isn't she lovely?!
The weekend before my birthday we had a very fun and hot weekend in Chicago and the suburbs. We got to see G&G B's house under construction, visit a precious friend of mine and her little Logan, see G&G L's new house in the country, celebrate a 50th birthday with a friend of ours in the city and stay at Great G&G L's house while they were out of town. The girls had a blast going to the splash park, seeing all of their grandparents and just hanging out with us. Charlie and I enjoyed a nice evening on a boat for the surprise 50th party, meeting some new friends, fireworks from the gay and lesbian parade and a super late dessert at Grand Lux after midnight.
It took us a week to come home and recover before our fun filled week up at the cottage with Aunt Kristen and Uncle David. We, meaning I, was especially spoiled to have a week of many helping, willing hands, not having a meal to think about or prepare, great conversation like the old days, and I never left the house except to go fishing or on a golf cart ride. My kids couldn't get enough of Austin, Katherine, Alex, Nicole, Squish or Morgan. Every time they turned around their was a creative activity, hair style, or set of arms to hold them. Thanks for taking such great care of us and loving on us. We had a blast!
And upon our return home, there was this large, wonderful, fully assembled swing set. Here is the girls reaction to the surprise of their very own playhouse. Pure joy. We play on it every day, multiple times a day. Now if only a swing pusher came with it!
I can't get any of my pics from Conover to load right now. I need to seek some prof help. But Katherine posted some pics from our week on her photography site here.
(haven't taken their pics yet, I will add them when I do. Bad mom-I know)
I believe the real reason that Meg chose not to get her ears pierced was to see if her sister would survive the ordeal. Hannah sat still, never shed a tear and even had a grin from ear to ear by the time it was over. After seeing that Hannah didn't die-Meg chose this week to get her ears pierced as well. She chose her birthstones (red) and Kate chose her birthstones (pink). Both M and K did really well too. Kate whimpered a little but was quickly soothed with a yellow sucker. Meg was very brave, like Hannah, and was very happy after she saw the result in the mirror.
(haven't taken their pics yet, I will add them when I do. Bad mom-I know)
So now we are all pierced (in our ears that is). However, the other night while reading stories...Hannah asked if she could get her nose pierced. Thanks Kayce!
