August Came.... and August went!

So as August comes to a close - I thought I should post all the busy things going on this last month.

 

We check on the house daily.  After two weeks of ZERO progress, we are back on track.  The ceilings are all done, the walls are all up and drywalled.  Waiting for the final sanding to take place.  Then we should hopefully be getting close to our 60 day no miss date!  There is an end in sight!

 

We made a trip to Kansas City - Oceans and Worlds of Fun



We made a family trip to the zoo.

 

The Arrows to Aerospace Parade took place.  Isaac was so excited to walk in his first parade. 

These girls announced that they were marrying Isaac

(both of them - let's talk about our religion buddy!) after the parade.  Glad we didn't have any plans!

 

  

 His favorite part was handing out the candy. 
He walked the entire parade route - which I would guess to be about a mile and a half. (plus the pre-parade walk - to get to the start which added another half mile or so!)

 Last weekend - We started Lil Raskels Soccer. 
He wasn't so sure simply because he didn't know anyone.  But that quickly changed.  More on Soccer later - suffice it to say though - HE LOVES IT!

So Glad Fall is finally here!

 

Here's to all the fall activities.

 

One is in Cross Country

One is in Marching Band

and

One is in Swimming and Soccer

 

Gonna Be Busy - But we wouldn't have it any other way! 

Busy Busy Busy

Well, Today I went back to school.... Took some time off here to enjoy what was left of summer!

 

So - it's long overdue time for some updates and some pictures.

 

The house - obvious progress!

 

We visited Clear Lake over the 4th - Enjoyed some time with friends! 

So glad my sister introduced us to the Wilson's and their cute kiddos!

It was also Mom and Dad's 35th wedding anniversary

Happy Anniversary! 

 

We enjoyed lots of time with the littlest - soaking him up as he grows ridiculously fast!

Annie and Patrick announced a new arrival coming shortly after the first of the year!

 

I get to be an AUNTIE!!!

The weather was beautiful - so we enjoyed a walk by the lake.

 

And a surprise splash at the splash pad.

More time enjoying the lake

Me and the Hubs

 Soaking up the attention - what a goof ball!

 

Isaac entertained us with his astounding magic skills one night.

Check out the shock on Aunt Annie's face! 

Priceless!

Rounded out the visit with a little game of baseball with great-grandpa.



 

 

 

 

We've enjoyed our summer. 

We put the house on the market.

Sold the house 20 days later.

Switched daycare/preschool

Had inspections and made fixes

Stressed out a lot about the selling of the house

Packed a lot

Moved into an apartment- YUCK!

Unpacked

Swam at the pool - A lot! (Isaac turned into a fish this summer)

Soaked up lots of time with family and extended family.

 

As our families continue to grow - I am reminded of how thankful I am to have my family in our lives.  My children are lucky to have grandparents and aunts and uncles that love them.  It is always a good time when it's spent with family.

 

Here's to you Summer 2013!