Gardening with Grandpa

One tradition our kids love is gardening at Grandma and Grandpa's house.

They picked quite a few peas this year and were excited to count how many were in each pod. 11 peas was the record.

MS 150

Every year Mike and usually Amy (she had a baby this year- so it's an off year) ride in the MS Bike tour with my name on their bikes. They actually ride in a team that usually raises thousands of dollars for MS. This was my first time to make it there, since it is always the same time as the Wilkey reunion. It was actually quite an emotional experience for me to see people I don't know cross the finish line with my name on their jersey. They don't know me and they have their own loved ones they ride for, and they love to ride anyway- but here they are- riding 100 miles that day for me. THANKS, Mike and Amy. I am glad you can use your hobby to benefit so many people!

Wilkey Reunion

Camping in the rain. Well, what else do I need to say. It WAS fun. The kids couldn't care less about mud and being wet- until the next night when they were freezign and wanted to go home with Grandma. Shawn stuck it out with Grandpa and Dad. He also participated in the Wipe Out and swam in the freezing lake.

Grandpa and Shawn Geocashing

Shawn's Wipe Out prize

One of our little hikes.

Happy Birthday Cara!

We missed Cara's birthday on the blog because we started moving 2 days after.
This was her year for a family celebration and we went to the movies to see Night at the Museum 2. She also got a date with Dad to shop at Michaels. She looked at the entire store to decide how to spend her gift card from Grandma A. What a dream.

Cara,
We love you and are so proud of how you stay true to the sweet girl you are.
We love to listen to you sing and play the piano. You look so happy when you're doing anything with music. Even when you boogy down with your brothers and can't control your laughter. You are bright and creative. You love your new room and have taken meticulous care of it.
Have a wonderful 8th year!

I'm back...

Well, maybe for a second.

Sorry I haven't blogged in over a month. I have so much to blog about, but so many other little things to do.

We moved out or our townhouse to a house last month. It went really smoothly thanks to dozens of friends we made in 10 months living here. And also thanks to my mom. You're the best, Mom, THANKS!

We then left 4 days later to 2 1/2 weeks of visiting family. It was great and all Nate's family was together for the first time since Ryan was 1!

I'll blog and post pictures tomorrow- but just wanted to record that we moved and are loving our little house and our fun neighborhood.