Busy Weekend

Jacob at Chuck E. Cheese's.

Abby and Chuck.
Mommy and Abby (Abby is doing a goofy dance and Mommy's eyes are squinted from the sun).


We've had a busy weekend. Last night, Steve went out with some friends. Today was Nik Parker's birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese's. This evening I had a Dining Out. Normally on the weekends we have a bit of down time, but not this weekend. Grandma gets here Wednesday for a two-week visit. Abby is counting the days until her visit. I know Dylan will enjoy some company during the day (although he seems to be enjoying his alone time because the house gets so hectic once we're home).

CONGRATULATIONS, DADDY!

Steve found out the other day that he made Master Sergeant! Whoo-hoo. Way to go, Daddy. We are all so proud of you.

Hello Little Fellies

Abby and Jacob helping mommy mop Abby's room.


One of Jacob's favorite sayings is "Hello little fellies (fellows)." It is so cute when he says it. He is such a comedian and keeps us laughing. Everyone is his "best friend" and when he is mad at us he says "Fine, you aren't my best friend anymore." Since it is getting to be summer, the light stays out longer. When we tell Jacob it is time for bed he says "No, it is still light outside."

Today, Ethan and Nik Parker were here and Abby wasn't being very nice to them. I told her she was the oldest and it was her job to be a big girl and show the boys how big girls act. Her response to me was "If I am the oldest, I get to tell everyone what to do." Hmmm, I think she must get that from her mommy?!?

Dylan's Here...

Abby and Jacob have been SO excited to see Dylan. When they woke up Thursday morning they could not wait until they got home from school so they could see him. They've been playing outside and Dylan's really been keeping them busy. I know he must love to see them go to daycare so he can get a break. We are so happy to have Dylan here.

Blake is having a good time in South Carolina, but has been having issues with all of his electronics. His cell phone got wet and his iPod isn't working. Hopefully he will get all of that stuff fixed soon (I think the phone is on the mend). We miss you, Blake.

Abby's New Haircut

Since it is getting really hot here and Abby WILL NOT keep her hair in a pony tail, we decided she should have a nice, cool cut for the summer. She was more than happy to pose for the camera with her cute, new do!

Way to go, Blake and Dylan!!!!

Blake's report card came in the mail the other day and he made all A's once again! He made all A's all year and on all of his finals! We are so proud of him... what an incredible accomplishment to have all A's your entire school career (I am sure he will continue this trend into high school)!

Dylan had a great year as well! He finished with A's and two B's... the B's were 92's. Great job Dylan!!!

Blake and Dylan are such smart, wonderful young men and we are proud of them!

Five More Minutes

Abby ready to leave for Danielle's party.

Jacob's newest line is "Five more minutes." When we wake him up in the morning he says it, when it is time to come in from playing outside and when it is time to leave the house... always "Five more minutes." I think he gets it from me because when Steve wakes me up in the morning I always say that. It is very cute.

Blake left Friday for South Carolina. The first thing Abby said when we got home Friday evening was "Where's Blake?" Jacob likes to go in his room and check out his stuff. We have to remember to keep the door closed. Dylan will be here in a few weeks and we're really looking forward to his visit. Abby counts the days of the week until he will be here.

Today, Abby had a birthday party to go to so Steve and Jacob went out on a boys' day! Jacob got a haircut and then went to Burger King to play and eat lunch. Abby's party was a Jump For Joy which is a big gym type setting with slides and bouncers. She had a great time with all of her friends from school. I made her an egg-free cake to take with her and she loved it.