Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Visit from Grandma & Grandpa McD




My parents came to OHIO for the weekend.


It wasn't a long visit but enough time to accomplish all the things the girls had on there list :


#1. Get cotton candy ice cream with eyeballs and sprinkles with Grandma & Grandpa at Graeters.


#2. Get a toy... Kayla just wanted to "look" at build-a-bear and the next thing I know Kayla & Avery have their animals picked out and stuffed.

And that about sums up their list. We did manage to do a few more fun things as well.

( Mom & Dad we were glad you could come out for a few days. We love you!)



You know how people are always analyzing the difference of raising girls and boys, I have to say even though Evan is only 16 months old there has been a big difference in him than my girls. The thing of late is his obsession with balls. If he sees one anywhere he freaks out and wants to get it. I have learned to always have a few in my car in case we go to a park or a place he might try and take others.

With that said you can imagine his excitement when we went to a park and they were setting up this ball...


With out fail he tries to reach these balls every time we walk past... when will he learn he is not that tall.





Tuesday, July 7, 2009

FIELDSTONE TRACE & THE FOURTH


Here are a few pic's for the old Fieldstone Trace crew...


I was missing ya all when I passed by our old stomping ground the other day.


The girls had a ball snorkeling at Aluim Creek a few Saturdays ago, as I sat on the beach thinking how nice it would be to have a boat. Maybe someday?

I think most holidays are hard away from family, this year being so far away seemed extra hard. But we ended up having a fantastic day. My highlight of the fourth was this amazing creme brulee (even though it's french) the Christensen family brought to the BBQ we had at the Young's house. I am grateful for the friendships we are making with so many wonderful people here. It has made the transition of moving easy.


We ended up having some rain in the evening but it didn't slow down the kids in the least bit. It cleared just in time for the fireworks.