Wow - it's hard to believe that it's already the end of June. I'm not quite sure where the time goes but I do know that there isn't enough of it!! This last month in no particular order...
Braden finished up with soccer
and started T-ball which he is truly enjoying! Steve is helping out during the practices and is having fun as well.
We celebrated Fathers day on Saturday at Ravinia with my dad and on Sunday boating in Oshkosh with Steve's dad. We are lucky to have such wonderful fathers who we see fairly often.
Braden had some alone time up at Steve's parents and Olivia at mine. It was a treasure for each of them being gone... but also being home and having some one on one mommy and daddy time.
My friend Meg and her three boys came to visit. This is the only picture I took. Hmm I wonder why I couldn't find time to take pictures with six kids running around! :) She is one of my dearest friends and I leave my time with her so refreshed and happy. I just wish we had more of it.
Olivia turned three! She had a small friend party in the backyard during the day and then my mom and Emily came down that night for dinner. One of the highlights... when you turn three at our house you get to chew gum!!
Many of our flowers are blooming. I learn more and more from my mom each year and am happy to say that I did a lot of the planting on my own. I have yet to go and prune(it's on my "Short-term To Do List) but my pots and flower boxes are beautiful!
Our niece Nikki had a shower up at Steve's parents. It is so fun to watch her go through this pregnancy and have her enjoy it as much as I have. I cannot wait for her to experience labor, birth and the overwhelming love that comes the instant you meet your baby. She doesn't know what she's having but we're guessing boy right now. Good luck Nikki! :)
Norah turned 6 months and started eating food! She doesn't like cereal but loves carrots, pears, apple sauce, sweet potatoes, raspberries and banana. I have to get my food processor out and start to make my own as I did with the other kids. I just haven't been able to find the time yet but will soon. She remains my peanut.
She is in the 50% and still has lovely thighs and a little belly but is about 2 lbs smaller than both Braden and Olivia. She is the happiest baby around and is extremely easy-going. I'm a lucky mommy. Our favorite thing to do now is to sit up (supported by the boppy) and play with toys from her small toy basket. She takes them all out, chews them and then goes on to the next one. Such fun.
Braden finished up 4K. This is he and his teacher, Mrs. Ashenberg, on the last day of school. I asked him last week when he and I were on a little date if he missed school or if it was kind of nice not to have it. He smiled and said it was nice not to have it. I agree... I love having lazy mornings, being able to march to our own drum and to play outside so much. Hopefully we can change that around though come September!!
Steve, Norah and I traveled to San Diego. My mom and Judy took turns watching Braden and Olivia. We appreciate their time immensely. It was very special to have that time with Steve and Norah. We relaxed, swam, walked, ate great food, went on a harbor cruise and even toured Petco Park.
The last month was filled with family, friends, and jam-packed with memories. I am sad that June is gone but am looking forward to all the fun that July and August will bring.
