Centennial Farms

Today Evan and I

went with our friends:

Megan, Jack, & Christopher

to

Centennial Farms

in Augusta Missouri.

It was Avery's 1st grade field trip.

Though I couldn't go as a chaperon, it was fun

to go and see Avery & her classmates there.

It was an enchanting place,

Evan thought this barn was too scary,

I thought it was beautiful.

We went on a Hay ride....

Pick some apples...

and saw some of the workings of the farm,

It started to rain so we loaded up the boys

and went for a drive.

Since they fell asleep,

we decided to take advantage of the time and see the area.

Megan showed me some

really cool old estates....

as well as some really amazing new estates.

I can't wait to show Spence all of the places

I learned about today.

The leafs are just starting to change,

can't wait to do some more exploring in a week

or two when they are all bright colors.

Weekend in Kentucky

This past weekend was Anna's wedding, one of

the residents from Spencer's program,

in Lexington, Kentucky.

We decided to make it a family trip

& meet up with the Fullmer's.

While our husbands went to the wedding,

Brittney & I had the kids swim at our hotel

and have a p.j. party.

Though it was a quick trip the

drive was beautiful and I think Spence

appreciated having someone to mourn

the Ohio State Football game with.

Thanks for the pic's Brittney!

Note Kate's finger in the middle picture.

Take me out to the ball game...

I am in week two of having my husband

live with us again, boy do I love it!!!

After a month apart... he was finishing his residency

in Ohio while I got the kids going in school here in Missouri.

All I can say is HOLY COW...

I am so grateful to not be a single mother!

I think after being married over 11 years it was

a great reminder how much

I love having my hubby around.

While we were waiting for Spencer to come live with us,

Kayla's school choir

sang at one of the Cardinal Games.

My very kind brother and sister-in-law,

knowing I probably get lost in St. Louis and never find parking

or my way home,

agreed to come a long with us and support Kayla,

oh and watch a couple of minutes of baseball too.

Thank you! Thank you! Rich & Lisa!

We were sad Spence couldn't be there

since he really loves the Cardinals and all.

Guess we can look forward to next year.

Labor Day we headed down

to the Mermec Caverns.

The weather was beautiful as well as the caverns.

It is known to be one of the hid out of Jesse James,

a well know American Outlaw

in the late 1800's.

It was truly amazing to see what has formed

over millions of years.

RECONNECTED

It has now been a little over a week since

our big move to St. Louis...

Friday the guy from AT&T came

and reconnected me to the world,

oh how I love to have internet & cable!!!!

The truck seemed so organized until the last of

the stuff got crammed in.

It was hard to say good-bye to all the

friends & neighbors that we love!

Thanks to having my Dad in town, cousins living close,

great ward members & my GPS,

settling in has been a breeze.

We love, love, love our neighborhood pool,

it has made these crazy hot days bearable.

If you ever want to come visit us

there are tons of free stuff to do....

like the zoo!!!! We made it there on Saturday

and survived the heat.

Kayla & Avery started school today!!!!!

Two kids down, one to go... okay I will miss

having them all gone during the day, maybe.

We learned this morning there are a million

kids in our neighborhood.

I had them go down two houses to catch the bus

and was called later that we got on the wrong bus,

ours is to pick them up in front of our house.

They have at least three buses come through our neighborhood.

Can't wait to hear about their day!

THE TRIP

Missouri

• VISTED ER first night of trip after AVERY hit the ceiling fan jumping off the bunk bed.
• CAUGHT FIREFLIES & FROGS WITH COUSINS
• TOLD STORIES WITH GRANDPA
• FOUND PLACE TO LIVE!!!!
• GOT SPENCER'S CONTRACT

Colorado

• SAW OLD FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS
• VISITED GARDEN OF THE GODS
• PLAYED TICKET TO RIDE (lost really bad)

Utah

• CARAVANNED WITH MORRILLS TO UT
• SLEEPOVERS
• TIME WITH GRANDPARENTS, COUSINS, & FRIENDS
• GREAT FOOD: Cafe Rio, Paradise Cafe, Red Mango, Sweet Tooth...
• FIRE WORKS! BBQ'S!
• MOVIES: Cars Two, Monte Carlo, & Super 8
• SWIMMING

Park City

GIRL TIME: TALKING, SHOPPING,

EATING, HOT TUBBING, & RELAXING.

Antelope Island

TREASURE HUNTERS!!!!

GRANDPA MCD HAD MAP & WE WENT

& FOUND THE TREASURE!

Keeping Busy

Camp Kiesel

FOURTH OF JULY

TIME WITH KARLA

Bye Bye Buckeye Lake

Well I made it back last Thursday from my

month long traveling to

Missouri, Colorado, Utah,

& then back again.

Ouch! Is all I have to say for the three day

road trip back with my kids.

It was an amazing trip, one I am so glad I made.

Though there is nothing like home sweet home,

even if it is for my home for

two more weeks...

My house is already in shambles as

I have began the mess of packing.

Heaven help me, I HATE the transition of moving.

Last night was Ohio States Endodontic Program

annual Buckeye Lake party.

The party that welcomes the new residents

and says good-bye to the soon-to-be graduates.

It is unreal we are being told good-bye!

Spencer's present from the 2nd year residents:

A certificate with the wrong last name on it.

A reminder of his introduction by Dr. Reader two years earlier.

* Spencer Fullmer we were glad Dr. Reader likes you so much!*

Spencer, Brock, Anna, & Will

Soon to be Endo Graduates... once they finish their theses & defend.

Congrats & good luck!

I will be waiting for you in St. Louis, Spencer!

Nine and half months...

I survived the highest of highs

& lowest of lows,

sometimes all in one day and today is my last day.

Today I will be done watching these three

boys that have become apart of our family.

Through this experience I have:

learned more patience,

relaxed about my house being messy,

become the Queen of pooh & pee,

learned how to choose when to listen

& when not too,

to really enjoy time to myself when I have it.

But mostly through this experience

I have felt my heart grow...

But I know this for sure,

three kids is a perfect number for me!