Monday, September 22, 2008

And I thought things would slow down in the fall...





Well, once again I am surprised by how busy we are...but also actively trying to figure out how to slow us down. It might be saying no to some commitments or hiring a childhood education major from Northern to come in once a week to help me out at home. Either way, I'm keeping Mak, Timmy, & Pete my main priorities and "scheduling" time to relax...CRAZY... I know already. So, for now I'm just sitting back and trying to figure out what in my life I can change. My mom is a HUGE help with everything, but I don't want to take over her whole life, LOL. The last couple of weeks have been so my fun...going to the fair, canning salsa, freezing corn, going to the zoo, visiting Austin & Annette, etc. This week us girls (my mom, my & Mak) leave for Tenn. to visit our old neighbors (who are more like family) and take some time just to sit, talk, and shop!! Jeb is coming to stay with Pete for the weekend and the two are going to be busy putting gates up, locks on all the cabinets, and childproofing our little home (in between ball games and golf of course). We took some family & cousin pictures while the weather was still nice too. In addition to all of this, our family is considering to get a condo on the water in WI where we go boating all the time. While it is a scary time to buy right now..it is also an amazing opportunity to be close to Pete's family while having an easy and comfortable place to stay while we are up in the summer...and we would be able to go during the winter too!! It has an indoor and outdoor pool with hot tubs and is located only 10 min from Pete's parents, and is RIGHT on the water with a boat slip too!! It would be nice to not have to pack everything up all the time and to have a washer & dryer too. That way Mak & I (With my mom and Timmy too) could go up for a longer time and just enjoy the slower pace of Wisconsin, and Pete could come up after work on Friday. My brain is just going to fast for words to keep up right now. I'll stop writing and get some pictures up instead. Love you all!!

Friday, September 5, 2008

I LOVE THE KIDS IN MY LIFE





Well, I decided that I am a lucky girl. I know this may sound silly and a bit simple, but I walked into my kitchen last night and saw Timmy washing dishes with Pete and then looked over at Mak who was sitting in her swing and trying to talk over the boys!! It just made me smile and reminded me to appreciate the little things in life. We're getting in the fall mode (Timmy can't wait to get a pumpkin!!). He is really disappointed that the beach is closed now, so Randall Oak's sand box is his new love. Pete & I are going to be home for the next two weekends...and we can't remember the last time we've been home for a weekend since the beginning of JUNE! I'm really looking forward to some downtime at home with my little family. I'm not looking forward to the colder weather...but I am looking forward to seeing Makenzie wear all her fall clothes, LOL. Here are some more pictures to enjoy :)