Summer 2012- Week 5

June 25 - July 1

This week Brenna and Declan were in the mountains at the grandparents. It was definitely quieter without Dex. I kept finding myself looking around for him. He did well up there, overall, but I know Brenna was a little wore out by the end of the week. :)

Zane and Aiden attended a Vacation Bible School all week. Aiden wasn't sure if he wanted to go -- he decided to just try Monday and go from there. He ended up really liking it and attending the whole week. They had theme days so one day they wore their pajamas, one day a costume, one day swimsuits.

Conner had his final follow-up from his appendectomy. It was delayed a couple of weeks because of camps. Liam also had a doctor's appointment for his 1yr checkup. He is doing great, the doctor was very impressed by how easy the visit was. He got 4 immunizations and cried initially, but stopped immediately once the nurse got the bandaids on and I picked him up. She stated, "Best recovery ever."

Chase spent one day at a lake for his friend's birthday. He had a lot of fun, but was a little sunburned and sore from tubing.

We got a bit of break from all the baseball. They had no games this week, only practices. It was really nice to have us all home in the evenings.

I also had a couple outings just for me. I met a friend for coffee one morning and got to hold her precious baby.

Then a few evenings later, I attended a book club meeting at Udi's. Scott also had a day to himself and went golfing with his brother. We've been so busy with stuff for the kids that it was so nice both of us to get to do something fun.

On Saturday morning, I headed out early for the Old Navy $1 flip-flop sale. Stocked up on flip-flops for me and got a couple for Brenna too. Then I went to a couple nearby community garage sales. I didn't find much, but did get a few clothing items for Liam, including some super cute sandals. He wasn't too sure about them and kept trying to pull them off.

The kids also spent time in the pool since it was so incredibly hot outside. Even Liam got to "swim".

Summer 2012 - Week 4

June 18- June 24

This week I felt back to normal -- it was such a relief! But there was a lot to catch up on around the house. I also felt bad that the younger kids were mostly housebound last week while I was sick, so I made sure we went on some outings.

Monday, Conner and Chase left for high school camp in Durango. They were gone until Saturday morning.

Later that day, I took Aiden, Zane and Declan to a nearby spray park. It was not crowded at all, which was very nice.

We also found a car over the weekend -- a Ford Focus. It's a 5-speed and should be so much better on gas for the boys.

Tuesday we went to the park with some friends from my former MOPS group. It was a really great park -- next time I'll have to remember to bring sand toys. Liam had no fear and climbed right in the water.

Wednesday we went to the cheap summer movie -- this week was "Rio". Zane and Aiden also had their usual baseball practices and games. In addition, they each had a Saturday game.

I went to a crop with friends on Saturday night. I'm still working on Conner's book -- I added a layout about his broken thumb and appendectomy, and finished a graduation layout. I still need to do one more on graduation and his party, and then I'll set his book aside for awhile to work on other albums.

Since Scott and I couldn't do a date night on Friday, we went to a movie on Sunday. We saw "Rock of Ages", which was pretty bad. Then we grabbed a quick bite at a European Cafe.

This week felt much more productive.

Summer 2012- Week 3

June 11- June 17

This was a super rough week. I started not feeling well over the weekend and by Monday was very sick. I couldn't keep down even water most the week. Some kind of horrible stomach virus.

Conner and Brenna were both is Nebraska for Jr. High camp (Conner is a leader), so Chase helped me sooo much with the younger boys all week. Scott ended up taking Thursday off so I could just stay in bed the whole day. After that, I started to get better but it was Sunday before I could eat normally again.

I was so thankful nobody else in the house caught whatever it was. Needless to say, nothing really got done all week. Swim lessons were over, but there was still baseball and Scott managed to get the boys where they needed to be.

Summer 2012 - Week 2

June 4- June 10

This week felt very busy. Sunday night, Aiden attended a sleepover at AWANA. I picked him up Monday morning and he was a very tired boy. He got in a nap in the afternoon before baseball practice.

Chase bought a pass for Water World, so he spent the day there on Monday with a friend. Then he went again on Friday with other friends.

Aiden, Zane and Declan had their second week of swim lessons.

Baseball and T-ball practices continued, and the actual games began. So Aiden has practice Monday and Wednesday, with games on Tuesday and Thursday. Zane has practice on Tuesday, and games on Thursday.

Conner worked most the week since he'll be off the next couple weeks for camp.

Scott and I got out for a quick date night -- just dinner this time at Udi's -- but any time alone together is appreciated.

Conner has been driving a Ford Ranger since he got his license. It's been very reliable for him, but it goes through gas very quickly. A big chunk of his paycheck ends up going to pay for gas, so he asked if we'd consider getting a small, gas - efficient car. So last month we put the Ranger up for sale and this Wednesday it sold.

So for the time being, we are driving Conner around again. Thankfully, he'll be at camp next week and that will give us some time to look for a car.

Chase took the Alive at 25 class at the Rec. center this week, so in August he will be able to get his permit. Another driver!! Not sure if I'm ready. :)

Summer 2012- Week 1

So I thought I'd try to get a bit more caught up. AGAIN. So far I've thought of this summer in terms of weeks, for some reason. So that's how I'll summarize:

May 28-June3

Monday was Memorial Day, so Scott was off work. We just enjoyed a relaxing day and then went to the Rockies game. Our friends were in town from Florida so it was so fun to have our families all together for the first time in several years.

This was also the first week of swimming lessons. I had tried to schedule all 3 boys (Aiden, Zane and Declan) for the same time period, but of course it didn't work out that way. So Aiden and Zane each had their class at 10:30 and then Declan's was at 11:15. So that took a chunk of each morning. But they all did great! And Declan is so much more comfortable in the water, which was the goal.

Baseball practices for Aiden and t-ball practices for Zane resumed this week. Thankfully they are at a school just a couple blocks away. Scott got talked into being an assistant coach for Aiden's team. This is GOOD, especially for them to spend time together. However it will make it more difficult for him to attend Zane's games and for me, in having to watch the little boys at every game, etc.

Liam turned ONE on the 30th! We had already celebrated with cake while my parents and grandpa were here a couple weeks before, so we just did gifts and tons of balloons. This kid ADORES balloons. He got several toys and a ride-on train that he loves to have his brothers push him on.

He is such a funny, happy child. But also very much a Momma's boy. He is great when I'm not around -- but if I am, he has to be in my arms or on my lap. He will follow me from room to room and just hang on my legs. It can get frustrating, but I'm trying to remember he is my last baby and this will pass so quickly.

Also had lunch at a park with a friend and her two little girls. Brenna and I got to fight over holding the baby. ;)

Zane enjoyed taking the older sister on the playground equipment and down the slide.

Good first week of summer!