4th of July!

This year was a good year for fireworks in our neighborhood, there was so much action that we were out there till 10pm, and even then they were still going on. The kids had a great time Savannah sat on Grammies lap the whole time, and well Austin was not too fond of the loud cracks and booms they produced so he stayed inside to watch from a window. Katelynn on the other hand got right in there and was lighting her own with help of course from Uncle Lucas. She did a great job throwing them I think she might have a softball arm. We were able to enjoy the fireworks with wonderful weather being nice and breezy. I actually took the time and thought about what this day means to me. Independence Day has a whole new meaning to me with James over there protecting us, and helping this country to preserve our freedoms. I know that I take for granted all the wonderful things that I can do or even say without the fear of being punished for my actions. I am grateful to be living in our country. I cannot take credit for the pictures I was videotaping while my sister Stephanie was taking the shots. Thanks to those who came and shared this weekend with us it was fun.

Bruiser Boy!!

Well this is not the first for Austin I wish I could say, but he does know how to do it well. We decided to watch a basketball game while Katelynn was doing her Gymnastics, and Austin was going up and down the bleachers when he decided instead of taking the steps he would go in between. "Austin please be careful", I said for the 10th time, and WHAM!! He did not take a big enough step. It was actually worse than it is now and I did not have my camera with me darn it. I love Ice and how it helps to heal a bruise. Austin is a big boy, and even though he did take it with some tears, eventually he calmed down when a lady gave him some gum drops. He was having fun trying to figure out the different flavors. LOL gotta love kids. Ok so the top Picture for some reason is flipped to the right and it is however his left eye. I thought I fixed it, but it keeps coming up this way. A little FYI for you guys..

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Skateboarding!!

OK one of the fun summer activities for Katelynn is to learn how to skateboard. I found a rec center with a skateboarding area, and they are suppose to have an instructor to teach the basics. Well needless to say when we got there today just happens to be a tournament so there were no instructors. There was a man by the name of Kent who offered to give her the basics. He first told her how to position her feet, and then to push with the other foot when she has pushed 3-4times she then puts both feet on the board. She practiced for a bit while he went off to play. When he got back she was able to do these things. Then he said once you get the basics of staying on the board and balance you can start off doing little tricks like lifting the board while in motion or learning to turn side to side.. It was fun to see her do all these things, and even though there was not a real instructor Kent did a great job of giving her direction. Here is my first time at video... Way to go Katelynn!!!

Hurray for SUMMER!!

The kids are so excited it's summer! First of all no school, and its hot enough that a pool sounded really nice that afternoon. So I let the kids pick round or square, well I guess because last year's was square we got a round one to play in. I love these pools big enough for all of us to have fun, and I can put it away when we are done... We also have plans on swimming lessons this year, so this is good practice for them.. Hurray for summer!!

Look a Lady Bug!!!

Ok I am so proud of my boy.. I got him this bug finding microscope that will ask you questions and verify what type of bug you see.. Well it came with a book too, and Austin will get his handy dandy book out whenever he sees a bug.. As you can guess we found a ladybug, and oh boy he was so excited! First he had to get out his book, and then I had to read what it said about the lady bug. He was so excited I had to take a picture with his new discovery. He is so cute looking at this bug on a piece of grass. My little handsome man!!! Oh and James you thought he wouldn'
t like this gift cause it was not a boy thing... HA HA HA!!!

Can it get any worse!

Ok so I have to tell you this first month on my own has been fun to say the least. First the car accident which I have severe whip lash from, my mother thank goodness was here to help with the kids and all my issues so far too bad she had to go back home boo hoo... Thanks mom for all of your help. Then I have a vacuum which we have had for oh I'd say about 7years now blow up on me... I had to actually make a decision and buy a new one without consulting my hubby which was actually difficult (which I did not think would be) turns out he is better at this than I am. LOL I did a lot of research and found a really good buy and YEAH Best buy!! The only bummer was we had accumulated $15 of reward zone dollars and I was going to get the wii fit eventually, but when this happened I had to use it for a vacuum.. You all ready for which vacuum I discovered.... I know the tension I can just feel it...LOL I decided on the Bissel Pet Hair Eraser!! Ta Da.. I do have to say I am extremely pleased I got it home and my sister put it together for me due to my ailment... I vacuumed and vacuumed each room oh I'd say about 2-4times each depending on the room, and the worse part about this is I kept getting stuff up and it was NASTY!!! So after all this I decided my vacuum which we thought was a gem was not properly working oh maybe since we moved here with all the junk I picked up.. HA HA HA still the thought of it GROSS!!! I am very proud of myself and very happy with my decision thought I would send a picture of my new vacuum which is a proud member of this family now...