Learning and loving every day!

 

Love getting pictures of the kiddos everyday they are at school.  They usually are having fun, looking silly, and learning.  So cute.  Our Fridays and Mondays have been fun doing things together and getting things done.  Each day I'm amazed how much girls are talking.  And their little bodies turning from babies to toddlers.  They can be sooooo sweet but can also have such a temper.  I mean, full on hair pulling and wrestling.  Not as much biting, so that's good. Vivian loves her purse, Riley loves to sometimes just take it because she can.  Vivian also loves Luke's shoes and wears them, while Riley is discovering socks.  We survived our first Purdue game and they actually got to see a win!  We had Ne-Ne's 65th birthday bash and listened to the band, danced, played, and had a blast.  We love going for bike rides and going to Luke's soccer practice.  He's such a good little listener and loves to play.  Fall is almost here but soaking up the nice weather around the neighborhood while we can.

 

Wordless Wednesday- me and mommy

Wrestling

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!