Getaway

We decided to go on a little low key getaway this summer knowing that this could be last low key summer we have for a very long time. Ken's vision was water with a dock, I took it from there and this is where we landed.

We went to Houghton Lake in Michigan and it was beautiful!! Our cottage was great, the view was amazing, and the family time was priceless.

I did feel a bit guilty about our current boat situation, this being our first time at the water since the big sale. We decided that Connor did need one after all, so we ended up purchasing another one and it was so worth the splurge...he loved every second of it!!

We spent every day but one, relaxing and hanging out. I'm glad, Ken needed it. I'll post about our big adventure day later.

Have a great weekend!

Choo Choo

Connor was so thrilled when Papa finally got out the choo-choo for him to ride. He could go around for hours on end!! Now you can imagine what he wants to do all the time...

Still alive!!

I am still here!! There are lots of changes going on in our lives that may explain my absence to those of you who don't know!!

Although we have been telling people for about 2 months now, I realize that there are lots of people out there who haven't heard that we are expecting...twins!! Twin GIRLS!!! Poor daddy!! I knew something about this pregnancy was different from the get go, as I was so sick from the beginning. I had no idea until I was laying on the ultrasound table that my life was going to change this much! I will admit that we had a rough couple of days letting the idea of two babies at once sink in. It wasn't until about 3-4 days after we found out that my true concern turned to the babies.

Connor is excited to have sisters! He kisses them often! This is a few weeks ago, so things have gotten quite larger since then!


Since the shock, we have sold our boat and put a For Sale by Owner sign in the front yard. Our house will not be big enough, some day. Originally we were going to list with a realtor in July, but I think we've decided to wait to do that until next spring. We came up with pros and cons and not to sounds lazy, but I just don't have the energy to move (or clean) right now. If we can do it before then without a realtor, hooray for us. This way we have a little more control of showings with two babies and one mommy not sleeping!! Ken is still very busy working on little to do projects around the house!
Any takers??!

As many of you know, I am a bit of a control freak and a planner. Seeing as how this was not in my plans, I have learned to let some things go.

Connor and I were very happy to welcome summer break!! I can't believe how much I nap with him, but I am glad it fits into our day! My doctor said my job right now is to rest...I don't know how I'll handle being awake all day when school starts again. Yes, to those of you wondering, I am going back in the fall.

Still lovin' the park!!

I think that's enough for now...I'm sorry for my absence, I'll try my best to post some quick blogs more often.

Have a great week!

Slacker Mommy!

I feel guilty that it has been so long since I have posted (sorry Gwen!). To be honest, I have had plenty to blog about...just a lack of motivation. Could it be the depressing weather??! In the month plus since I have blogged: Connor turned 2, Ken and I went on a quick getaway to Phoenix, and we had our annual Easter Egg Hunt at Uncle John and Aunt Natalie's!! I'm sure there was more that went on, but that is all I can remember for now!!

We had a Handy Manny birthday party for Connor, this is his latest thing. My mom and I made tool cakes and we kept it low key by just having our family over to celebrate. A party for a 2-year old is a lot of work!! We were all exhausted by the end of the day. I do think that Connor's favorite gift came from mommy and daddy, a bike!! Although, he thought it was from his cousin Madison, because she is the one who pushed it out of the back room!! Oh well ; )

Here are a few highlights!

These are the cakes: Pat, Felipe, and Turner.

Connor on his bike!

He loves when people sing "Happy Birthday" to him. When we rock, I'll ask what he wants me to sing to him and he still says happy birthday ; )

Well I head back to school tomorrow after a cold Spring Break (minus the time in Phoenix!). Hopefully I'll get another post up before a month goes by!!

Have a great week!

Too Much Water

I am off school today for a flood day. These have become all too common in our parts. Although I am not directly (thank goodness) effected by the flood, I feel for the many people that are. As the river is still rising and we have rain in the forecast, everyone here is on edge.

I did at first look at this as a day to get caught up on many things such as: laundry, cleaning, grading, grades, errands, the list could go on. Instead, I played with Connor, did a few loads of laundry, and sat on the couch. At least, if we are off tomorrow I will still have plenty to do!

I'll try to add a picture of all the water later.

A Night Out

I always have great intentions about posting more. But why? Our life is so uneventful.

This happens to be a little excitement in our life! Pukka is the official hat of Ohio High School Football this year. Since Ken was responsible for this exciting move, we had the honor to attend their banquet for Ken to present a check to the association. Yes, Ken had to speak in front of people and did an awesome job (those from our wedding understand!). Coach Tressel was there and Ken had him sign a hat for his office. We had a nice dinner and stayed in the big city for an official adult night.

Here are a few of the highlights!

Mommy's Little Helper

Now, If I could just teach him to fold it and put it away!!