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!!

Christmas "Angels"

They finally made it through Christmas. Lots of family, Lots of presents,,,,,,to much of Lots! Aunt Jeni just thought she would share some of the pictures captured of the girls with everyone.

(Megan & Aunt Cheryl wait for packages on Christmas Eve)


(Madison waits for lunch at the Nielsen Christmas in Waverly)