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Happy Birthday, America!! 240 years!!

We had a great (long) 4th of July weekend!


Thursday night was the last concert of the season at our park and Tracey came into town from NC so she was able to join us!  She stayed the night and the next morning we got up at went to see Professor Watermelon at Goddard, then to Conner Prairie to see the new 4 story tree house.  So awesome!


Saturday we got up and went to Heritage Lake to hang out with the Arnolds, Stuckey, and even the Pittmans from Utah.  So it was fun!  Rainy/cloudy weather didn't stop Reid and Luke from wanting a boat ride or jumping in the lake.  It was nice because the girls, McKenzie, Addison, and Jens were all able to take a nap and we had a little more time to relax (if you can call it that). Long day, but fun.


Sunday went to Ruby's 4th birthday party!!  She is such a big girl.  She loves her unicorns, pink, and Finding Dory. 


Monday we went to North Willow to hang out with Carlyles and Weavers. They all swam despite the overcast/light rain.  We were only there a couple of hours but wore them out.  We didn't go anywhere to watch fireworks b/c the girls were in bed by 7:30 and Luke really didn't seem too interested b/c we had seen the Conner Prairie ones since Friday night from our bedroom window.  

Our little firecrackers!

Now we  are getting ready for our Lake Michigan vacation with the Weavers!! July 16-23 - Can't wait!! 

 

So far, so good!

We have only had one incident report (Riley biting Vivian - on day 2! ) and we seem to all be in a good routine.  So far, so good.   We've also been going to our pool, the splash pad,  the neighborhood concerts, saw Silly Safari's at school on our day off and balancing staying home and staying active. 
We celebrated Trey's birthday & HS graduation, Jude turned 2, Father's Day, our 10 year wedding anniversary.  It's been a busy June!

                                                                       Father's Day 2016

Luke loves to learn!

Summer 2016!

I have been with my company a long, long time.  I have been here 16 years, but actually 17 YEARS with Kirsten.  I wasn't quite ready to give it all the way up, but felt like I needed to to help me get a grip on the house, the kids, the work, the chores, just everything.  Never did I know part-time was an option, so found out it was, and jumped on it.  So now, I am part time.  I love the flexibility I have, the ability to get my own things done, Kirsten, the benefits, etc.  We still have a lot to figure out what we'll do come school time, etc. but for now, it's a good balance.  But this has only been the first week, we'll see how in reality it really shapes up.

We needed to get the girls in a more structured, learning environment.  Pam has been great for us for the last 4 years, but the girls needed more.  So with my new schedule, we take them to school with Luke Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday when I go to work, and then everyone is home with me Mondays & Fridays.  Yesterday was their first day - we received no less than a thousand pictures of them.  I loved getting them - just seeing them so happy learning, playing, having new experiences, that it was great.  They were two very, very tired little girls when we got home. 

Riley cheesing it up (hoping her biting will not be a problem!)

Vivian reading already : )

Recess got to see their big brother - he was so excited that they were going to school with him and showing everyone- 'hey these are my sisters!' 

We do the best we can for our kids. I think this is a good balance.   At least I hope so.  Eager to see how much this helps them (with talking, sharing, no biting) and what adventures await for us all! We are very lucky to be in this position and hope this is the best for them at this time in our lives.

First day of school!!

Going to school and getting their learnin' on!

TGIF!

Mom of the year!  Luke brought his McDonald's emoji's to show and share for school today.  Lol.
Happy Earth Day!

Our two are two!!

We have made it another year with these 2 sweeties and it's amazing to see their feisty little personalities come out more and more each day.
And the words- I swear just this weekend they started talking waaaaaaaayyyyy more.  It's almost so clear sometimes I think it's Luke saying something, then I have to do a double take and it's one of the sisters!!
We just had their 2 year appointment on Monday April 11th - and they are good and right on track!  They were not having the weighing or the shots.  Poor girls!  lots of screaming and tears going on.  But it was a great appointment (despite that) because they are right on track and learning more each day.

Riley Adaline:                                                          Vivian Rose
Weight:  26.2 lbs       42%                                        26.6 lbs              48%
Length:  33.5 inches  28%                                        34 inches           52%
BMI:  16.41               50%                                        16.17                 43%

Mama, baby, where's Luke?  daddy truck, shhh...what's that?   Oh!   So cute to see them exploring the world around them and trying to figure out things.  As of now, Vivian is the daddy's girl.  She will say daddy daddy daddy until he acknowledges her.  Riley is the helpful big sister who will give her things to comfort others.  But at the same time, she's a little emotional and when she doesn't get her way or if you say no to her, she will either go in to the corner or lay down right then and there, suck her thumb and tune you out.  

We had a friends & family party at Wright's Gymnastics place and those kids ran and jumped all around.  Everyone slept well that night.  

Me two!  Me too!

Mmm...cupcakes after tears.

                                                                            Riley!

                                                                          Vivian!

So exciting these last 2 years have been and can't wait to see the future of these girls! Love them more and more each day.     So pretty.  Pretty special, pretty smart, pretty sweet, pretty heart. xoxoxo