Lightning

So every one's complaining about the heat............well you know what? I'd take this heat over a snow storm! At least driving home I didn't feel like I was going to crash and die because I couldn't see 2 feet in front of me! I will say one thing, I wish I didn't have to work because I'd be at Noah's Ark all week, this is perfect weather for a water park day!

So last Thursday night I finished reading Lightning by Danielle Steel. The story was about a women who is going through a difficult time trying to become pregnant when she is sent for an annual physical and ends up being diagnosed with breast cancer. The book goes through her emotional and physical struggles with surgery, chemo, a husband who can't tolerate seeing her this way so he ends up cheating on her instead of being there for her, to a new friend/lover in someone she wouldn't have imagined, to her husbands work scandal who could land him in jail and into the ending........I wont give the whole ending to the book. I will say I do not like the ending, but I liked the whole story up to that point and would recommend it to anyone who likes Danielle Steel type of books.

Spaghetti & Meatballs

Just got back from Aunt Missy's for dinner. We had some pizza, cheese bread & some wings. Yum! Called it an early night. Connor kept asking to go home, which is unusual....he fell asleep in the car.......guess he was tired, lol. Going to call it a night pretty soon here, gotta work in the morning (Scott's lucky he took the day off)

So last week we made Spaghetti & Meatballs for dinner, and so we decided to stick to the true meaning of Baby Led Weaning (when appropriate...obviously if we were having stuff with nuts, Savannah cant have that) and serve her what we were eating. She loved it! We gave her exactly what we had, the only difference is we put hers in the freezer for about 2 minutes to cool the meatball down so she wouldn't burn herself. We made sure to get her naked beforehand cause we knew it was going to be messy and it was! She went straight into the bath tub afterwards!

My Big 4 Year Old

So our camping weekend is over (will post more later about that), thank goodness cause the heat has rolled in. This week is going to be super warm, mid to upper 90's, with the heat index well over 100. This is going to be a week that I'll be glad to be at work where I'll be in the AC all day! Gotta make sure to keep my garden nice and watered also!

So last Monday Connor had his annual check-up, other than the shots that he had to have (at least he's done until he's 11 now), everything went well. He's growing amazing and getting so big so fast! The Dr. is even amazed by the fact he can do everything with both hands (could come in handy later on if he decides he likes baseball!). At 3 years old, Connor was 33lbs and 39 inches, well in the next year he grew 4lbs12oz (37lbs12oz) and 2.75 inches (41.75 inches). He is officially 65.68% for weight and 81.18% for height!

Donovan's 4

So we're in the process of getting everything ready for camping this weekend. Got the cookies made, got the chicken in the fridge with their sauces soaking, and got the kids bags packed. Still have to pack my bag and get all the blankets and pillows together, but we're only working 8-12 tomorrow, so we'll have time then to do it.

So today Donovan is officially 4 years old! He is exactly 2 weeks younger than Connor, even though Michelle was due before me! Last Saturday we celebrated his birthday out at his grandma Carol's house and they decorated using a Sponge Bob Theme (another option we had thought about for Connor's 4th birthday). We had some yummy food on the grill and then some cake & ice cream. We had gotten him some Car themed items (pens, dry erase board, etc) and a pair of shorts.

Swimming at Lake Mills

So I really should be working on Connor's thank yous from his birthday party but I keep getting distracted. The computer is calling my name and then it doesn't help that Scott's sitting here yelling at the TV and all the guys trying to hit home runs.......

So this past Saturday Gary invited us all (Scott's parents, his sister/family, Betty and Vera) out to Lake Mills to go swimming at Sandy Beach. So we packed up the coolers and the kids and headed out. We did a bunch of swimming and ate some good lunch (Subway and some other odds and ends), and the kids played on the play set there as well. It was a perfect day to be out in the sun and play, but it had to come to an end only 4 hours after we got there because we had to head to a birthday party.

4th of July

So I know I'm a little behind, well okay.......at lot behind, a week, but whatever, life happens, right? Life's been busy, it always is in the summer. We're in the process of getting things ready to go camping this weekend. It's suppose to be in the 90's all weekend and sunny, so great for swimming! I'm just glad we're borrowing John & Carol's camper so we can get some escape from the heat!

Last Monday was the 4th of July. And like the last few years we headed to DeForest to meet up with Kari, Lori & John to watch the parade. The parade had a weird huge gap in the beginning, so that kind of sucked, we were also at the end of the parade so Connor got barley any candy, so that stunk as well, but I guess we really didn't need all the candy. They usually just throw bubble gum anyways, and that stuff is nasty. Afterwards we headed to John & Carol's for lunch so we could get out of the sun for awhile, then headed back to Deforest to get a snack and have Connor play on an inflatable slide.

A Scooby Party

About to go read Connor a story so he can go to bed, then I think I'm going to go to bed myself. There is so many things that need to get done around the house, but I'm just plan to tired to do any of it. I really wish Savannah would sleep better at night.......but nope..........she's still getting up usually 2 times every night.......

So Sunday we celebrated Connor's 4th Birthday with a Scooby Doo Party! It was a great party, most of the important family was there (there were a few I wish that would have come but didn't....but life is busy, and I understand not everyone can make it). Connor got a lot of awesome stuff including a Pirate Ship from Uncle Steve, a kitchen from Grandma & Grandpa, some PJ's, games, movies, and of course his awesome swing set from us. And don't forget about the awesome cake that Patsy made for the party too! Couldn't ask for much better (well maybe if the breeze stayed consistent cause it was a pretty warm day), I think Connor had an excellent day with awesome people!

Lily's 2

Well I was suppose to start the 30 Day Shred again today........but this weekend kicked my butt, and I'm so tired tonight......instead we're all sitting around watching The Lion King 2, I've seen parts of it, but I'm not sure I've ever seen it all.

So Saturday after putting together the swing set we headed over to Aunt Missy's house for Lily's 2nd Birthday Party! Connor & Lily played in the pool, we ate some great food, Lily opened her presents (we got her a cupcake full of fake food & some clothes), then we had cake. Patsy made Lily an awesome looking Barbie cake. I think it was a pretty fun little birthday party for Lily!

7 Months Old

So I'm starting to get a little mad at Scott. He supposedly wanted to watch a movie tonight, but he's over drinking at the neighbors house.......I text him 45 minutes ago, and he said he would be home soon........I waited 30 more minutes........then another 15 minutes.........come on already! Both kids are passed out, so I don't want to go outside and get him (nervous freak I am), he better not be getting drunk..........Mike can be a bad influence on Scott!

So today marks the day Savannah has been in this world for 7 months. Can you believe it? I can't. This past week she's learned a lot of new things it seems. She has mastered sitting (before she would only do it once and awhile, and for some reason or another only usually outside), and she has also mastered getting cheerios in her mouth (which I guess is a 10 month milestone). My baby is growing up so fast! Thankfully she hasn't started crawling yet. Connor was 12.5 months before he was crawling, so she can wait till closer till then. Connor also got his first tooth at 7.5 months old, so I'm assuming we should be seeing one in Savannah's mouth anytime (well maybe, I guess every kid is different).

Cake Time

OMG - Work..........ugh! I had to do a TON of billing (not typically my job) and I felt like I was running around like a chicken with my head cut off........the joys of having new people at work......not her fault, just a bad time to try and train someone, so it was just easier to do most of it myself........hopefully next month she'll be more comfortable and know more about what she's doing so I don't feel like I need a very strong drink after work.......

So after going to the Zoo yesterday we came home and I took a nap while the boys watched Lion King. Afterwards we headed to swimming lessons and then McDonald's for dinner. After that we came back to the house for cake, yumm! He also got a few small presents from the Moore's, some toys for the pool, that he got to open. I think overall his birthday was great for him, but mad me sad. After tucking him in last night I just watched him for awhile and cried a little bit.....what can i say.........my baby is growing up to fast!