RIP Flick...

Last week in preschool Brady and Easton learned about the letter B. Miss Cathy sent home a note letting us know we could bring in a BUG to show to the class. Brady and Easton decided they wanted to catch a grasshopper. When Ryan got home from work I sent him out with the boys to catch one. It was love at first sight! My kids named the grasshopper "Flick" and it went everywhere with us. We went to Nick's soccer game with Flick in tow and when we were getting in the car after I put him in the back. I don't know what I was thinking. The boys started screaming and sobbing and I had to pull off to the side of the road so they could hold him while we drove. Seriously. Every night they would put him to sleep and they would run out to check on him first thing in the morning. On Saturday we woke up and checked on Flick. We put some more grass in his jar and left him on the deck while we cleaned. Pretty soon Ryan came in and told me I fried the grasshopper. Brady and Easton were so upset. I told them we had to throw him away and they started screaming, "NO!" Ryan convinced them it was okay. Now they think they need a fish...heaven help me!

Indecisive...

I am a very indecisive person. I am driving myself, my sister, and my husband insane over Brady and Easton's birthday presents. I know I am crazy. I have spent countless hours researching, putting things in my cart only to empty my cart, and asking for advice. I cannot decide between thisand this I do not want to waste money on a toy that my kids will not play with and I do not want to get them something I have to sit and help them with every time. Ryan says to give them one for their birthday and one for Christmas but I can't decide if I want them to have both. Do you think I am crazy too? I know some of you gave me advice on facebook but if you didn't and have an opinion please let me know! I have to decide before Renee kills me!

September...

I have turned into the worst blogger. That is what happens when you don't have a camera. Luckily my mom takes lots of pictures I can steal.

Kylee Jo was baptized at the beginning of the month. She is so adorable and it was so fun to share her special day with her! Tough boys!Love them!Riding in Taylor's pack!Shucking the corn with Papa!Luke got his first buzz!Cousins came to visit! We miss them already!How cute are these boys of mine?!?

First Day of School

Today was Brady and Easton's first day of preschool. My sister texted me this morning and asked me if I was going to shed tears or cheer. As we were driving there I thought I might get a little emotional when I left them but they made it so easy. Their teacher, Miss Cathy, told them that they could get 2 gummy bears when they said bye to their mom. They looked at her and said, "I don't want any gummy bears" and then looked at me and said "bye mom!" I asked them for a kiss but they were not interested and that was that. They were off playing and making friends. I got so much done in my 2.5 hours of only having 1 child and they loved every second of preschool! They jumped in my car and told me they get to go back on Thursday! We are all excited!

Before we left the house I tried to take some pictures of them. It started out pretty good!Then Brady came up with a great idea to make silly faces. This went on for the next few minutes and I was dying laughing at them!Love these boys!

Slacker...

I have been a horrible blogger. I lost my camera which is part of the reason for my lack of posts. I am so sad. It had pictures of some fun things we have been up to. I am still looking for it and hopefully I will find it.

We have had a fun few weeks. Seven peaks, the zoo, bowling with good friends, a visit from my bestie, helping Abbey get her classroom ready, and spending time with Geoff and Aleena! The boys start pre-school today and they are so excited! It is going to be a great year! More to come if/when I find my camera :)

OH...

here's what we've done in the summertime when all the grass was green...

We swam in the pooolAte homemade icecreamHad messy facesPlayed on Grandma's water slide
Helped Kels clean her room!Played footballGathered the snailsHung out with cousins!And more cousins!We have had an awesome summer! I can't believe it is almsot over. Brady and Easton start preschool in less than 2 weeks! Time is flying by. I am so excited for fall because it is my favorite time of the year but this summer almost went too fast for me. I am almost all caught up with my blog! Wahoo!

It's Sarah's Birthday TODAY!!!!

Happy Birthday August 10th to Sarah!
Love - Dad, Mom and all your brother's and sisters!!!!