Leaving Sun Valley

Wrapping up with breakfast at Gretchen's… Be home in abt 5 hrs! Bummer… We had a great time with swimming, horseback rides, more swimming, & some tasty food. I'll let Jana tell y'all more, but back in a bit!


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Ethan's going horseback riding for his first time

Ethan's getting to know Gus, his trusty steed…


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Sun Valley

Little kids at the ice skating show at Sun Valley. It's hilarious!



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Our new car

Here's Nicholas standing in front of our new car and a pic of the dash… I wish!!





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Random stuff

This is just way cute!

This is just way gross...

And this is just way cute too!

K- there are some pictures. I don't update my blog very often because it just takes too long to type with one hand while holding a baby with the other. I have tried a number of times and gave up. The said baby is sleeping for the next couple seconds so I will try to actually post this time.

• Random thoughts that are coming to me are...I just read a really good book for book club. Jill Rudman's pick and I have to say it was really good. I am pretty sure that I am going to make it required reading for both my older boys. It is called: Little Britches- My Father and I were Ranchers. (I think that is the name). Can't wait to discuss tomorrow night!

• I really like year round school for the fact that I am school shopping for them at totally different times then the rest of the world is school shopping. We don't have to deal with massive crowds when traditional school starts. Seriously, have you been to the mall lately?! The shoes stores alone are crazy crowded. I also like that I really don't feel the need to do a major wardrobe update before school starts because they are really always going school, so we don't have to worry about a big haul of new stuff all at once.

• I really love my neighbors! I love that we can ask for help and know that we are not putting any one out...too bad. And vice versa I hope.

• I also like that everyone keeps giving me their $5.00 off coupons for Similac and also their samples that they get in the mail! Awesome and SO nice!

Alright my seconds are up...he's awake!

Shark Bait or Boo?

I can't decide if this is "Shark Bait Ooh Haha" or Boo from Monsters, Inc...

School starts

School started this week! Nicholas and Ethan are in the 4th and 5th grade? What's that you say? My kids are how old?? I AM HOW OLD?! That's right we are all aging very rapidly around here. I am consoled by the fact that every one else is aging too... Anyway, they had a great first week! Who wouldn't when you get 2 early out days and a three day weekend? I only wish that the excitement would last the entire year. There is nothing more exciting then starting fresh! Also, here are some more pictures of Charlie. 12 days post-op and he is looking amazing.