I have such good intentions of posting often and regularly… but life happens.
We spent lots of weekends up north this summer
Playing inside and in the lake
Water is fun out of the lake too
Overall, we have a good time
Sep9
Category Archives: Eato
Sep7
They are so big!
My little butterball baby is a 1st grader and that is amazing to me! I know everyone says how time seems to fly by but it doesn’t sink in until moments like these.
He was so very excited to get his stuff ready and go meet the teacher during the open house. He walked a little taller as we went past the kindergarten wing and down the hall to the 1st grade rooms.
The first morning of school came and he was up and ready to go before I even was in the shower. I had to convince him that the school was in fact not open at that point and maybe we should eat breakfast and get dressed first. He was much too cool to stop for pictures but I decided that wasn’t a choice. He did finally appease me and stood for a few pictures.
It wasn’t until we actually went into the building for the first day, went into his classroom, and it was time for Thomas and I to leave that there was a flicker of doubt in his eyes. I gave him the giant hug and asked if he wanted a kiss or not. I wasn’t sure if 1st graders were too cool yet. He thought about it and asked for a high five instead. Both Thomas and I gave him a big high five and we left the room. I know he would do awesome but that’s when my heart skipped a beat for just a second… thinking of how big he truly is!
It was a big day for Thomas as well. This was his first day in the Panda Room at daycare. He was so very excited to be in the big kid room until he realized he would no longer be in the other room. He was a tad leery when it was time to actually go in but when the day was done, he had nothing but excited happy things to say!
My boys are growing up so fast and I couldn’t be more proud of both of them!
Jul24
Sprinkler
Sprinklers are awesome! They’re even better on a hot, sunny July afternoon.
Jul22
Construction
“Those construction workers are the most awesomest ever!”
The street on the side of our house is getting re-done. The one day we got to sit in our yard and admire their work. In the middle there was a mountain of dirt. On each side were huge holes deep enough for the workers to stand in without being seen. There were tractors going back and forth. It was amazing if you are a short boy!
Then we had to stop watching to bring Zoey to visit the vet for her annual check-up. All is well with Zoey. The boys did well entertaining themselves while we were there…
Jul21
Oliver Edward Voth
My dearest friend Bethy was due July 13th with her first baby boy. As any person who’s been pregnant, much less pregnant in the summer, knows… she was ready to be done much before that date so when it came and went, she put in the eviction notice. It only took him 4 more days to get the hint and he decided it was time.
I had the honor and privilege to be there with Bethy and Bob as they welcomed their sweet little boy into the world. Going through the process twice on my own, it was a whole different thing to be on the other side. I am in awe at how amazing and strong we are as women. The process of bringing life into this world is beautiful, messy, and emotional. I am so grateful for the chance to witness such a miracle.
