MELIAH'S PARTYS

Sweet little Meliah had her 1st birthday party over at her aunt Tessa's last Saturday.  It was a Minnie Mouse theme and I got to help make some of the decorations.  She's funny.  She even kissed Carter. 

MELIAH'S BIRTHDAY CAKE.  SOOO CUTE!!!

I DECORATED THIS LETTER FOR MELIAH'S ROOM.

WHAT A GREAT IDEA!!!  AN ICE CREAM BAR FOR ALL THE KIDS. 

THE PARTY TABLE WITH MELIAH'S OWN MINI CAKE

I GOT TO HELP MAKE SOME OF THE DECORATIONS!!!

THE BEAUTIFUL BIRTHDAY GIRL

WHAT A SWEET FAMILY!!

DOESN'T AUNT TESSA LOOK CUTE!!!

MELIAH LOVES AUNT TESSA!!

SHE'S SO SWEET!!!

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY: PRECIOUS NIGHT-TIME MOMENTS

VISIT TO GRANDMA SKAAR'S

Wow.  I can't believe I'm still trying to get caught up on posting from our early July trip to Illinois.  I better get it done soon because I've barely had the time or energy to blog lately.  Back to the boat ride......  After the boat ride we visited Jeremiah's grandma's farm. (Caroline refers to her as Grandma Scarf)   It's so pretty and peaceful out there. 

OOPS.   LOOK WHERE THAT HAND IS AGAIN......  CARTER!!!

TRYING TO HELP GRANDMA SKAAR PEEL PAINT OFF THE BARN SO IT CAN BE REPAINTED.

HERE GRANDMA SCARF.  SMELL THE CATNIP!!!

LOOK AT ALL THE PRETTY LILLIES!!  

SOMEBODY WAS WORN OUT!!!!

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY: ANIMAL YOGA!!!

BACK TO SCHOOL

Last week we all went back to school.  Caroline and Carter went to daycare, I reported to work, and Jeremiah reported to football meetings then to work.  It was a rough week last week.  Caroline and Carter both moved up to new classes.  Caroline was fine after her morning cry in front of me, but Carter was not.  He cried most of the day unless he was held and didn't eat well either.  I felt awful!!!  This week is going better so far.  Caroline is better most mornings and Carter is doing better.  Catch is back, so I think that helps.  I think I have been more tired this week though.  I have been in bed by 10 pm the past few nights, which is way early for me.  Jeremiah has pretty much been in from football practice just long enough to say a few words before bed.  Football is here.  I'm going to try to stay positive and supportive this year.  I'm not always so good at that.  I'll just have to try not to miss him.  Haha!!!  Nannie is back from Norway and has a ton of pictures posted on facebook that I haven't seen yet.  I can't wait to look at them, but I'd rather see them with her so I can hear the story behind them.  I haven't even heard about her trip from Jeremiah yet.  That's how little we've seen each other the past few days.  There are 2 things I've enjoyed about being back at work.........  (I'm stretching here looking for a bright side!)
 I love seeing all my work friends and we are on a really good schedule at home now.  The babies and I come home and play, then have dinner, then take a bath, and maybe a walk if it's not too hot, and then Carter goes to bed. He has been in bed by 8:30 or earlier every night this week.   Then Caroline and I read and say prayers before bed.  I'll post about last weekend later.  Here are a few pics from today.. 

FUN NIGHT WITH THE MANLEYS AND KESNERS

Here is the evening from last week that I promised.  I'm going to cheat and link what Brittany posted because she tells the evening much better than I ever could.  This is my first time trying this so I hope it works!!!  CLICK ON THE PURPLE WRITING TO SEE.
Fun with friends at the Manleys 

Here are some additional pictures I took.  (I'M SURE SOME ARE REPEATS, BUT I LOVED THEM!)

CAROLINE AND CARTER PLAYING IN THE CAR AND SO EXCITED TO PLAY WITH CATCH AND KELLI

WHERE ARE YOU GOING CARTER????

IN THEIR PJ'S AFTER THE BATH.  AREN'T THEY SO CUTE!!!

CAROLINE LOVED THE TANK TOP BRITTANY DREW FOR HER.  POOR BRITT.  CAROLINE WAS PRETTY DEMANDING WITH THE CHALK ART WORK!!!

WIPED OUT!!!

SAD..... LAST WEEK OF SUMMER VACATION

I can't believe it's my last night of summer vacation.  I'm crying thinking about how much I'm going to miss spending so much time with my babies.  I'm so blessed to have a job to allow me this time with them though.  Plus, I really like my job and love the friends I work with.  Well, here is the run down of our past week.

MONDAY:  Not much.  Carter still wasn't feeling too well.

TUESDAY:  We went over to the Manleys along with the Kesners for a delicious dinner of tostadas and lots of fun playtime.  I will post on this next.  I need lots of room.  Haha!!

WEDNESDAY:  Caroline and I meet Jessica and Brody at White Water for a couple of hours.  I have got to get a picture of that cute Brody!!!!  Hopefully Jessica has some good news for me soon.  After we left White Water, we got our hair done by Moo Moo.  Caroline got a cut and I got some highlights.  Kaelyn came home with us and spent the night.  It sure was a good thing because Mallory had a bad car crash.  Thank God she is ok.

NEW CUT AND PRETTY BRAIDS

HAHA CARTER!!

THURSDAY:  Caroline, Carter, Kaelyn, and I met Addison and her mom Kathy at Regional pool.  Addison and Caroline were in the same daycare class when they were younger and Kathy's husband used to coach football with Jeremiah.  Carter only lasted about an hour so Jeremiah picked up so he could go home and nap.  We got to stay the rest of the day.  No pics.  I need a new smaller camera.  (miss Caroline broke ours)

FRIDAY:  We didn't do too much, but it was great that after a week, Carter was back to himself except for the eating.  He's still not eating quite the same.  He's become picky now!!!  Caroline made dinner for her animal friends and sat them at the table as she ate hers. (in her leotard)  Jeremiah and I stayed up and watched a movie called Tetro.  I'm sure you have all heard of it.  Haha.  Anyway, it was actually ok.  It must have been if I stayed awake for the whole movie. 

 

SATURDAY:  We woke up and had Jeremiah's french toast and coffee.  Yum!!!  Then I started trying to organize some stuff for Brittany's garage sale next weekend.  Look how much Caroline helped with that.  I knew I couldn't trust her to clean without me watching.  Then we took my car to get detailed and have lunch and shop around a little while we waited.  It looks like a new car.  Well, besides all the dents, dings, and scratches!!!  

MY MESSY MESSY GIRL!!!
THOSE ARE CARTER'S BABY LEGS AND SOCKS BY THE WAY.  

OH.  MISS SHARON BROUGHT OVER CAROLINE'S FAVORITE COOKIES.  SHE'S THE BEST NEIGHBOR!!!

YUM!!

ENJOYING DADDY'S FRENCH TOAST

LAUGHING AT THIS........................

SUNDAY:  We went to Kaelyn's 11th birthday at Roller Land.  Then I went to Zumba.  And, now I'm up way too late blogging!!!!

HOW CUTE IS SHE IN HER NEW WORKOUT SHORTS!!! (click to enlarge)

SKATING WITH FAITH

CAROLINE AND AMANDA....  AREN'T THEY GORGEOUS!!!

WOW.  FOR SOME REASON CAROLINE PUT HAND SOAP FROM A PUMP ON HIS HAIR.  (SHE SAID IT WAS HAND SANITIZER THOUGH.  HAHA!!)

BIG NEWS:::  TODAY CARTER MADE A FROG AND A CAT SOUND WHEN I ASKED HIM TO.  I WAS SO SURPRISED!!!