Quick Look now...oh its too late

I am sitting here taking a break, I am sweating entirely too much. I have been on my hands and knees for hours it seems. I started out this morning with my Pilate's class, its an hour long class and let me tell you it is not easy. Then I took Thomas and Joseph to the park, where we met Grandpa... more time spent crawling around and chasing Thomas. Then after about an hour break, I began the dreaded task of cleaning the wood floors. My floors were in bad shape needing some TLC, more than the swiffer could handle. After those were done, I began the other dreaded task of vacuuming, which included the stairs and the baseboards around the main living area. Everything looks great, but it about 30minutes, the boys will be awake, the girls will be home and the dog will have to come inside. Allen rarely gets to see the house in such a beautiful state, but looking around I am very pleased.

Aunt Liss and the kids.

On Sunday night we celebrated the August Birthdays at my parents house. Suddenly as we were getting ready to head back to our house I realized that I hadn't taken any pictures of Liss with the kids and we wouldn't be seeing her again until Christmas. So here is Liss with the girls. Thomas wasn't cooperating very well, but we managed to get this shot as we were getting ready to leave.

Happy Birthday Mom and Dad

Since January my sisters and I have been planning a surprise party for our parents who both are turning 60. Actually, my Dad is now 60....sorry Dad, but its time to face the facts. Mom, will be turning 60 this month.

We rented a bus to pick up friends and family and then drove to pick my parents up at their house. The group consisted of neighbors from the neighborhood we grew up in, some new neighbors, My Dads siblings who all drove in from St. Louis and My Mom's sister who flew in from California.

Needless to say they were shocked when the bus pulled up to their house, they had no clue what was going on. When they stepped onto the bus, they were thrilled to see so many friends and family. My Mom's sister was not on the bus, so she was yet another surprise later on.

The bus took us to a restaurant where we had dinner served buffet style, and there was live music playing throughout the night. Here is a cute shot of my Mom and my Aunt Pegi, when Mom first saw her at the restaurant. Allen picked her up from the airport and they were waiting for us at the restaurant. They think it has been almost 5 years since they had seen each other last.
Here is My Dad with his two brothers Bill and Jim and sister Bev, her husband Guy is sitting in the front.

Here is a shot of my parents showing that even in their 60's they can still party. There was lots of dancing on the chairs by numerous guests. Luckily no one was hurt. Here I am with my two younger sisters Bri and Melissa. Melissa also flew in from California for the party.

Addy and Me

Here's Addy and I... early Saturday morning before heading to Old Settlers Day Parade.
Her Brownie Troop all dressed up. The theme "Our Favorite Holidays" The plan was that the girls would sing songs from all of the Holidays. The girls were actually pretty quick learners. I never knew there was actually a song for every Holiday, but there is.
Little did we know that the Mom's who ended up walking with the girls, would have to sing all the songs as well. The girls did a great job, but they were distracted by all the people on the sidelines watching us.
Mother Daughter Moment, right before the parade started.
Allen and the kids dropped us off early in the morning, and then came back to pick us up after the parade was over. I know Savannah and Thomas would have loved the parade, but It would have been too much for Allen to try and keep all 3 of them on the sidelines.

Here is Daddy with Savannah and Thomas right before we left to go to the parade.

Thomas's first Day of Parents Day Out.

Here is Thomas this morning before we headed off to school. He was a little teary when we got there, but he calmed down right away. He will go once a week from 9-2. Joseph and I spent the morning at Kohls.

Ahhh how cute. He is growing fast.

Brothers and Sisters

Allen and I feel so lucky to have kids that love eachother so much. What more could we ask for.

Just thought I would post some of my favorite pics of the kids.

The Boys and their big moments

Thomas will be 3 in October. He has shown no interest in potty training until very recently. SO, this weekend was a HUGE deal when he actually went on the toilet three times. He was very proud of himself and couldn't wait to do it again. It is going to take a lot of patience on my part to potty train him. Diapers are expensive, especially when you have to buy them for two kids, but they are also convenient.




Joseph had his first taste of cereal. He has now had it two times. He seems to enjoy it. He is not yet sleeping any better, but we are hopeful.