One Long Post

It's been a while....Here's a quick update.

First day of school.  I've always tried to take a picture the morning of the first day of school.  These were done with the help of a tripod and timer because Justin was out of town.  It was a busy morning!

Mom: Smile Kelly.  Kelly:  I am smiling!

Mom: Smile Kate.  Kate:  I am smiling!  (Seriously?!)

Finally!  And yes--we got a new couch, hurray!

A highlight during these past two weeks was the celebration of Kelly's birthday!  I think the last few birthdays we've always taken her picture and given her gifts in the morning.  She's a good sport to put up with having her picture taken first thing after crawling out of bed.

Kelly decided that she wanted to have ice cream sundaes instead of birthday cake.  (Hallelujah!!)  All I had to do was whip the cream and make some homemade hot fudge--so delicious.  One of these days I will post the recipe.  I think we had enough ice cream and toppings for about 20 people.  We didn't mind enjoying the left overs for the rest of the week.  (And yes, we got a new table too--double hurray!)

Once again, she felt like she was smiling in this picture.  *Sigh* Teenagers!  I just had to post this picture because I love this dress!  We found it the day before at a resale shop.  When she saw it on the hanger she was not interested, but she humored me by trying it on and immediately loved it.  Yeah!  I still know a few things!  We enjoyed a mother daughter shopping day to celebrate her special day.  We had a great time and I loved spoiling her for her birthday.  She really has taken on a lot of responsibility as the oldest in the family.  We truly appreciate all that she does to help keep things running smoothly and are so grateful that she is part of our family.  We love you Kelly!

The week before school started I was already at work and one day Justin had to go into the office.  Kate and Kenzie went to a friend's house so Kelly and Kevin had the house to themselves for the day.  To pass the time they decided to have a guinea pig photo shoot.  Pretty imaginative if you ask me!

Once again it's time to work on the brakes.  I know it seems like we just did this.  Oh well.  Justin and Kevin have found out that they really like working together on these projects.  Here Kevin is changing the rotors and the brake pads.  I'm so grateful to Justin for giving him this opportunity and being patient with him as they worked together. 

That's about it.  I hope the start of your school year goes well!