4th of July weekend

I love going to Waverly for the 4th of July weekend. It's a time to see people you haven't seen since the year before, picnics, bugs and family. (Try not to confuse the last two)

I don't know who had more fun, the kids or Gramma and Papa. Gramma and Papa were suppose to work on cleaning things up from the flood while I watched the kids, but it didn't really work out that way.

They started to clean things up - enough so the kids could drag out every toy in the house - and then they were sucked in by the grandkids! They even managed to get TWO trips to Kids' Kingdom, Dairy Queen and Pizza Ranch! Everyone had a good time though. I think Gramma and Papa needed a little fun time with the grandkids after so many weeks of flood clean-up.

Where has the summer gone?

It seems like the summer just started and now it's almost over. The girls are starting to think about going back to school - hard to believe my kids are going to be in first and second grades. What happened to my little PRESCHOOLERS??

We have been trying to enjoy the pool between all the rain, the mutant algae and the swarms of bugs. Although the water was a bit green, it didn't deter the girls from going in while John was attempting to clean it. I, on the other hand, resisted temptation. We are hoping to get in it more often before Labor Day weekend.

Playing Hooky!

Today the girls and I played hooky! We went to Boone for my eye doctor's appointment and then met up with my friend Steph (Roelfs) and her boys at McDonald's. Madi seemed to really like Caleb. Watch out Lucas!! : )

A summary...

Here are a few photos that have been taken over the past few months. I haven't been very good at updating this blog, but I'm going to try to be better.

For Grandma's 60th birthday (Yes Grandma... I said it!! 60th!!) we all got together in Waterloo for lunch. Madi's favorite part is creating her own desert, complete with worms!!

Megan was in a school play - "The Grouchy Ladybug" - the book is by Eric Carl. Megan played the Praying Mantis and the Whale. She did a great job and the class was even pictured in the local newspaper! The photographer and designer for that paper is a pure genius!! She deserves a raise!! ; )

We took a family photo since we don't have one with Madi in it. Of course we got a little silly in several of the shots, but this silly one is my personal favorite.

I can hear Grandma now...

"OH, EMILY!!"

John's poor Focus was wearing down pretty fast and with our growing family, we decided it was time to trade. After a few weeks of research and looking around, John finally found what he wanted at a good deal. As usual, we all headed outside to "say goodbye" to the car.

Megan and Madi just had to sit in the front seat one time before the swap. So now both John and I drive vehicles that will seat seven. The girls are quick to point out that "now we can get three more kids!!"

It's March already! Where does the time go? As you can see from the photo, the girls are still losing teeth!! Madi lost another one just yesterday and Megan has one that is almost ready. The toothfairy is really making a bundle off us!!