Busy Summer...

Since I haven't updated in a while, I thought I would put up a few pictures of what we have been doing over the summer. Yes, both of the boys had a birthday! Kade turned 7 and Cole turned 4. It's amazing how fast time goes as an adult!

We have had such a fun and busy summer - we've been camping several times, over to Lapine twice, ha

d a few last minute trips and so many things to do around here. We've been berry picking and spent a lot of time with great friends! I'm hoping for a bit of a slow down in August, but I seriously doubt that it's going to happen!

More Tooth Fairy Visits

Miss Kennedy Rose lost her first tooth! There was a lot of drama and then the tooth finally just fell into her mouth! She's hoping that the same thing happens with her next loose tooth - we'll see!

We've been busy!

I just can't imagine how people with more than 3 kids can do it! We have been so swamped with school, sports, activities, birthday parties and everything else that goes along with having three small children! I know that one day I will miss all of "this", so I am trying to keep things in perspective and to enjoy the little moments that happen!

Kade is still enjoying basketball, which he is doing very well at. He is also excelling in school, which he seems to enjoy and is a very attentive student! His mouth, at this point, is a beautiful mess of holes and half grown teeth! We love him and what a good boy he is!

Kennedy recently started "cheer"...it has been interesting. With our crazy weather this spring, they have only cheered at two games (flag football), but she really seems to enjoy it and...let's face it...the outfit is darling! This is Kennedy's last year of preschool and she is doing great! She is starting to read and is more than ready to join Kade at St. Mary's for Kindergarten! Our strong willed and compassionate girl gives us much to feel blessed about!

What can I say about our youngest darling? Cole is a funny, funny, sweet, precocious boy! He loves to play with his brother and sister and is definitely the "baby". He cannot wait to start sports, as he has been watching his siblings play for sooooo long! Cole is doing well in preschool and will continue next year. There isn't a day that goes by that we don't laugh and marvel at what an amazing boy Cole is!

So...as I think about where our busy lives will take us next, I am grateful for many things in my life! Most of all, our children, our good health and our wonderful family and friends!

25th Reunion....am I that old?

We just recently had our 25th reunion in Salem. Wow, I can't believe that we are that old! Maybe that has something to do with the fact that my kids are still very young. It was fun to help plan and then see everyone at the event. I always look forward to reunions because I get to see some of my best friends that don't live in Oregon! One note: I am too old to stay up until 2am, 3am two nights in a row and still be able to function!!

Disneyland!

We decided to take the family to Disneyland for our vacation! We had such a great trip...the kids all loved it in their own ways. Kade was all about the rides, Kennedy loved the characters (Cinderella!), and Cole....well, he loved the swimming pool. He wasn't too excited about anything that was dark or loud, so that eliminates quite a few things! Kade's favorite ride was Splash Mountain!

First Visit from the Tooth Fairy!

special box with tooth #2

Well, our little boy lost his first tooth! This was BIG news around here. We had prepared by making a special "Tooth Fairy Box", which Kade decorated and had ready for this moment. We barely twisted the tooth and it popped out! There was quite a bit of blood, but he was so excited that he didn't even care! Now he has actually lost another one (not as easy as the first) and the first one is grown in! Time flies...

I just had to post this picture of the "cool Kaip boys!". I think I was telling them to act tough and thought that this was classic!