I didn't want to BUT....

I did....I traded my SUV for a mini van.......a MINI VAN people....I am NOT even 30 years old and sporting a van........

Oh well..I ABSOLUTELY love my van now...3 weeks later.....

I knew I needed to get something a little bigger than my Acura because Kara Brooke's car seat would not even fit behind the driver side or passenger side without the front seat being moved all the way up into the dash. Kris would not let me get a bigger SUV because of gas prices which I totally agreed........BUT a VAN????? When we went to look I wouldn't even get out of the car to look at a van at first but when I did and drove it I changed my mind completely. So I have come to the conclusion if you have more than one kido, a huge stroller, bat bag, swim bag, lawn chairs (that stay in year around for the different ball fields that we visit) and ALL the other junk that I have to tote around, you need a van!!! So please don't make fun of me when you see me coming in my new "grocery getter" as Kim W. says!

Swim meet

Kaylee's second swim meet was last night and she did really good, she cut off 5 whole seconds on her back stroke and had the same time as her last meet on her freestyle. I told her that as long as she is improving and cutting her times she is doing great! She is really enjoying the swim team, I'm just glad I have been able to juggle all of her activities! A huge THANKS to my Mom or I wouldn't be able too. Here are a few pictures from last night before my camera batteries died.

I have a $10.00 Enfamil Next Step*Lipil* Toddler Formula check if anyone needs it. Just let me know....

A weekend of celebrations

Our weekend started Thursday night, Kaylee's friend Gracie Beth came home with her after their first swim meet. They had a really great time and they said they didn't go to bed until 3:30 am Friday morning...who knows. Friday afternoon we went to Chuck E. Cheese and the girls had a great time.

Kara Brooke's first trip to Chuck E.'s was fun too. She was awake when we got there, then she ate and fell fast asleep, yes even with ALL the noise!

Saturday Kaylee had a swim party at Nana's house. She had seven girls there and I think they all had a great time because none of the girls were ready to leave. After the swim party we attended a birthday and Father's Day cookout for Kris' Dad. Kaylee was born on her Grandaddy's 50th birthday so they get to share a party every year.

Sunday afternoon we had a family cookout for Kaylee's birthday but before everyone got there my baby girls took a nap......

and then.........bring on the presents....

My parents got Kaylee a basketball goal, Kris and his brothers stayed late putting it together for their little niece! They are all on the other side of the table working on the backboard....except for Derrick, they must have sent him to the shop for another tool!

As you can see we had a very busy weekend and LOVED every minute of it!

Happy Father's Day

To the world's BEST Daddy............thanks for all you do! We love you...Kaylee, Kara Brooke & Mommy

Happy 7th Birthday Kaylee!!!

1 day old

My goodness....someone please tell me.....where does the time go? I can not believe we are celebrating another birthday, her 7th birthday. Today it is all about you little girl.......you are such a blessing and we thank God everyday for our healthy and active seven year old!

Happy 1 month birthday to Kara Brooke!!!

KB is 1 month old today and she is doing great! She is sleeping about three to four hours during the night so maybe she will be sleeping ALL night before I have to go back to work. She loves to ride in the car and loves for Mommy to hold her!!!

We are home!

We finally got to come home last night....whewhooo....although it was nice staying at my Mom's, kind of like vacation, but it is always nice to get back home. Our floors look great and I have to give credit to my husband, last night Kaylee had a mock swim meet that lasted 3 hours and I knew that there was still a little bit of cleaning and organizing that still needed to be done before I brought the girls home, to my surprise Kris had already got everything done before we got out of the swim meet. Oh my, I was so happy when I got here. He had to wash and put all the china and crystal back into the hutch, vacuum, sweep and mop and he even did a load of laundry (washed, dried, folded AND put away).

Anyway here a few pictures from last week.

Memorial Day

First trip to Kohl's

Bath at Nana's

Ready for my first trip to the ball park

Sweet baby girl

Just in case...

you have wondered where I have been, we have had to pack up and move out of our house because they came to start putting our new floor in and when they took up the old floor it was still wet underneath (rewind back to when our ice maker line busted) so they are running fans in and under the house to dry it out. Therefore we are living with my Mom for a few days. Hopefully they will finish it by Tuesday afternoon and then I can get over there and get all the dust and debris cleaned up, it looks like a war zone there right now!!

School is OUT!

Kaylee went to get her report card this morning and she has been promoted to the first grade! My, my...time really flies! Tuesday Kara Brooke and I went to watch big sister receive her awards at Honor's Day. She got a trophy for reading excellence and a pin for science club. She was so excited and thought it was cool that her name was engraved on her trophy. We are so very proud of her, she didn't want school to be over but is definitely glad she doesn't have to get up so early. Here are a few pictures of Honor's Day....

Kaylee

Kaylee

Gracie Beth M.

Anna B.

Savannah M.

Ashlyn B.

Kara Brooke update:

We still have had trouble with her little belly, so Dr. Bradley changed her formula again to Similac Alimentum. Everyone that I have talked to has said that it is the best stuff that has ever been created. So far so good for us too, but I'm trying not to speak too soon. It seems like it is satisfying her a lot better and she is not eating as much and her tummy seems to be getting better. Dr. Bradley also called us in some drops for gas that is supposed to be a little stronger than Mylicon and that seems to be helping too. We will just keep our fingers crossed and hope that we get it worked out soon. She is just the sweetest little thing even with her tummy ache! Hopefully we will be able to get out with her more over the weekend and next week, I know some of you are just dying to meet her!


Hope everyone has a great and safe Memorial Day weekend!!!!