Emma turns 1...

We went to Lincoln this weekend to take part of the big celebration of Emma girl turning 1 years old. Her birthday is on the 1st of September so Ben and Lisa had her party on Saturday. She got some fun toys, a couple she can ride and push, books, and a pillow pet. I made her a really sweet quilt, it is made with bright colors. Emma LOVED her little cake, she ate the whole thing and licked the plate clean :) I cannot hardly believe she is turning 1 already, she is getting so big!!

Relax...

This weekend we just got to relax and enjoy a whole lot of nothing.
Friday we went to find the boys a shirt for school pictures (we are not school clothes shopping till this weekend). I just could not find anything I liked and well the boys fixed that for me...they picked out the craziest shirts ever. Bright and colorful-don't know how else to describe them. I thought I was getting Ry talked out of it when Chandler threw a big noisy fuss that they were REALLY COOL and PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE. Joe and I both tried to say no, but ended up laughing and figured oh well...so really what it comes down to is when they ask in 10 years why in the WORLD did I make them wear those ugly shirts, I get to tell them "oh no sweetie you picked them out all on your own :)

Saturday we woke up late, went and worked out, cleaned house, went to the library and just bummed. It was a nice day of what we pleased. Joe made carmel brownies (all by himself and they ROCKED). Riley did have a little homework that we worked on in the afternoon. Sat evening I went and helped my friend Becky for 4 hours and the boys went and played with Landry.

Today we got up went to church, then went for a walk, Chandler went to his friend Wyatt's birthday party. I wish more of our weekends were just 'do as we wish' but I don't know if we would appreate them as much then. I am so thankful for the fun relaxing time I had with the boys this weekend!!

Back to School...

Riley and Chandler started school yesterday. Riley had a wonderful day and so happy to get back and see his friends. Chandler was not all that excited and was teary. He asked his teacher at 2:30pm "Do I have to come here everyday all day long" she was rolling. I know he will do very well once he gets started. I cannot wait to see what new experinces this year will bring, with all their accomplishments.

I have them...

I have first day pictures and today started off very well...but not far into the day it came to a downhill slide FAST. First the school nurse calls to tell me Chandler needs a shot still and must have it or cannot return to school. Then the State came to do my Daycare inspection my house was/is a pig sty (I passed). Kids were not picked up on time so late to get Ry from school on his first day...need I go on!
Tonight is not getting any better, I have pictures uploaded and the page almost complete but the photoshop is not cooperating. Therefore I am going to bed and will give it another try in the morning when I have a new outlook on everything around me :)

p.s. I am going to bed with a smile because the boys had a WONDERFUL day at school...I am so happy for the two of them!!

Last Day...

Today was our last day before school starts...I still cannot believe we will have two boys in school this year. Where in the world has the time gone?

So today was just a normal relaxing day with the daycare kids...we worked in the garden, made pizza rolls for lunch, painted with sidewalk chalk paint, played on the water slide, had homeaid mixed berry and rhubarb strudle for snack, and watched Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Just a fun day all around.

After daycare the boys and I went to the Wellness Center and then I let them pick anywhere they wanted to eat supper. They chose Burger King (their FAV-not one of mine). Then home to enjoy the rest of the evening.
Until 8:10pm that is when I decided it was time to get them ready for bed and get their school stuff out for the morning. But though I have done laundry for the past two days down to the bedding and all the extras I still had one load of whites and one of Sunday Church clothes and the boys shorts for tomorrow where in them....AAHHH. This is not like me at all, I would say I am organized and most that know me say the same. Normal me would have had their school clothes clean and out on Monday. I really think I am just dragging my feet on the whole going back to school thing. So now I am staying up-washing clothes and shose for them tonight so that we are ready for the big day.

The 'Last Supper'


Ry and Chandler having an ice cream sundae

One Last Hoorah...

One would think this family has been in the water enough this year, but we had to make one last big weekend before school started. Friday Island Oasis, Saturday Tubing down the River, and Sunday Church and then swimming with Mandie and the girls. We have had a GREAT SUMMER this year with lots of little mini trips I would have to say with the ages of the boys this summer may be a memorable one for the both!!

Island Oasis...

Today we went to Island Oasis with Julie and Landry. It was a great last 'Fun in the Sun' day with them. We did not get a ton of our normal summer Fridays in this summer like in the past...but what we did get was wonderful!

Today was Landry's first time at Island Oasis so the boys had to show him what it was all about. They spent most of their day in the wave pool. By the end of the day Julie and I had to use the tubes to keep our heads above water, but the boys of course wanted more.

Chandler, Riley, and Landry


Riley and Landry

Chandler and Landry