Sad to see them go...

Today was the day that Papa and Grandma Patti had to leave to go home after being here for almost a month. It was wonderful having them here and we wish them good travels. Papa is going to be visiting again in October, so we will get to see him again then. The kids are already excited about that!

Founder's Day Parade

We decided to go to the Founder's Day parade in Algonquin today. It was a good time and the weather was perfect! The sun was a little intense and about an hour and half into the parade Emma was really starting to fade. She was hot and hungry. We went and played in the fountain to cool her off. She seemed better and we decided to leave and go and get something to eat at the grounds. Once she ate she was all better. Adam bought tickets for the girls and they rode a ride. Jake got jealous, so Adam bought him a couple of tickets and he went through the Fun House. He really enjoyed that! It was a good day and we are so glad that Grandma Patti got to join us.

Camping

So, we got back from camping earlier this afternoon. We went to Hidden Valley in Milton, WI. The weather turned out well. I had allergies and a migraine for about 2 days. Jake had really bad allergies and I was having him take allergy pills so that he could breath. Adam got really pink eye the day before we left. I got almost no sleep at all. Adam slept with Jake in a tent. I slept with the girls in Papa and Grandma Patti's motor home. The last night there it rained so hard that Jake and Adam ended coming in the motor home at about 2:45am. Good times!

The kids had a great time and that is really what it is all about! Can't wait to do it again next year; I think!!

Alexa & Emma's Birthday Party

Today we had a party for the girl's. Alexa made it to 5 and Emma survived to 3! They had a great time. There were a lot of people that attended and there were 13 kids running around and screaming all day. It was a lot of fun.

The adults also got to have a little fun. A little later in the day we set up Rock Band and rocked it out. Sounds pathetic, but we had a good time. I love our friends; they're the best!!

Sorry...

So, it has been brought to my attention that I have not updated my blog in awhile! Well, I know this is true! I just haven't had the time, energy or pictures. I have really slacked on pictures and my kids life are going to be missing a great chunk picture-wise when they look back later in life for pictures. I suppose that isn't so good for them, but it is done and there is not much that I can do about that!

Anyway, today is Alexa's 5th birthday! Can you believe how the time has flown! I can't believe that she will officially be starting kindergarten in August! Time sure flies when you are having fun!

Emma turned 3 yesterday! The baby is no longer a baby! So hard to believe! She has started potty training and hopefully she will have it down pat so that she will be able to start preschool in September.

Jakob turned 7 May 6th! I still find it hard to believe that I now have a 7 year old! It feels like only yesterday that I was pregnant with him and he was born! He will be starting 2nd grade in August.

Adam is still loving the job at Good Shephard. I am so happy that he made the switch and is happy to go to work everyday. That always make the job so much better.

As for myself, I will be starting Massage Therapy school in August. I will be full time for 11 months, but it will be so worth it! I am so excited about starting, but scared to death with all the work, time and effort that has to go into it! It is going to be a rough 11 months for everyone, but so worth it in the end!

I think that is about all for now. I will try to be more consistent and post what pictures I do have later!!

Wedding

Adam and I attended his cousin's, Dan, wedding on Friday, November 28th. It was a beautiful wedding and everything seemed to go just as planned. They did a great job and I'm sure they will remember the day for the rest of their lives!

Her dress was beautiful.

Lighting the Unity Candle

Leaving for the first time as husband and wife. They make a beautiful couple!


Adam's grandmother. She is 89 years old and still beautiful!

Adam and I at the end of the night.

Roof

So, for those of you that don't know we had a huge hail storm on July 3rd. We had to have our roof replaced and about 8 pieces of siding replaced on the one wall. After an adjuster that didn't do us much good and trying to get somewhere with the insurance company, the new roof was finally started this morning! They finished almost the whole thing. It looks really nice! I will have to post pictures of the before and after once I take some of the afters.