Fun Day with Grandparents

My Grandma was in the hospital over the weekend (but is doing fine now) and since it is so close to our house and since my parents had a little free time since Grandma was snoozing away, we went to one of my Dad's friends home for a picnic. His home is on 50 acres and it is BEAUTIFUL. The land is like a great big park/retreat center...it is really something. Two huge ponds to fish in, a creek, fire pits and swings all over, a pool with a slide. I can't imagine!!

It was such a fun afternoon!! The kids LOVED it and it was so peaceful!!

Grandpa and his buddies. He just loves little B. Abby enjoyed swinging with him. There were several of these swings on the property in fun little places.

Sweet Caraline looking for fish in the pond.





I love our little Abby. She is such a funny girl with a little mind of her own. She is creative and imaginative and a free-spirit!!

Great day!! Fun times and great memories!!

First day of School

Today was Jake and Cara's first day of school. Jake was eager to get back to his friends. Cara was excited until we got there and then she cried quite a bit. When Jeremy and I picked her up, she ran to the car and said, "I love it! I'm going to do it everyday!!" Good thing, isn't it?

I love Cara. She is such an encourager. We have been giving her lots of encouragement as school approached. We have told her how good she will be at certain parts of school etc...

While driving home today she must have been feeling like I needed some encouragement because she said, "Mommy, you will be a great lunch lady." I am a "lunch mom" on Fridays. All I have to do is walk around and open things and get kids napkins so the teacher don't have to, but hey, I'll take the encouragement where I can get it :)!

SERIOUSLY. LOVE. THIS. BOY.

I do.

I love this baby boy.
I forget that he did not grow inside my belly.
I kiss him like crazy.
I hold him a whole lot.
I play with him.
I talk to him.
I rock him.
I get up with him.
I care for him when he is sick.

Thankful that I get to be his Mommy for now.

OH SWEET ABBY

I just adore this little girl at this age!! She is so fun and cute and full of imagination.
We are so glad she is ours!