It's the 3rd week of July - already. Wow. 2010 is halfway over! Wow! In the next few weeks, I will turn 30 and start my final year of school for my BA in English. Another wow. I can't believe how quickly the past few years have gone... especially when I think about the boys. Landen will be 5 and Graden will be 3 in the next few months! I feel myself getting older. Not in a old-achy-body kind of way. In a I-appreciate-so-many-things kind of way. I'm almost tired of talking about "how far I've come" because about the time I do something else goes wrong as a reminder that I can get through it... Like a few weeks ago when my wallet was stolen and then last week when the transmission went out in my van! Neat. Really neat. So, yep, summer has been great... :)
And, our summer has also been a whirlwind. I thought I'd have plenty of time for myself, the boys, and my projects. Turns out - I had time for all sorts of other things, too - we've just kept busy, busy! The boys and I are home most days and we're enjoying every minute. I know come the 2nd week of August, our lives will be bombarded with changing schedules and several new projects. I'll be taking more classes than I ever have (5!) and working more hours at IPFW. The boys will be attending a preschool and extended care program. Phil - well, we don't know what he'll be doing yet!
Back to summer - - it's been hot and great! We've played outside and we love to drive around with the windows rolled down. The boys think it's hilarious to see my hair fly all around (it's a silly sight!) and love the radio turned up loud! I'm telling you - - there's nothing better than just being silly with these two boys! Every single day they say something to make me smile or laugh... they touch my heart in ways I can't explain... goodness knows I've tried. I hope your summer has been just as 'silly'. Until next time...
Monday, July 19, 2010
Friday, June 4, 2010
I'm back... Hello, Summer!
Finally! Time to sit down and write. Oh, blog, I've missed you. Time flies when you're busy with work, school, and two growing boys! Life is good these days. The boys are hilarious. Every day one of them thinks of something hysterical to say... Just a few days ago, Landen wanted to see a picture of a skeleton (because he saw something about bones in our bodies) and Graden told me to "calm down" (like I've never heard that before). This morning, as the girls were coming over to play outisde, Landen welcomed Izzie with a "Oooh, Izzie is in the hiz-ouse"... Really? We don't have MTV, so I'm not sure where that came from. I almost cried because I was laughing so hard. And, just last night, Graden told me I was a nerd. Awesome. See... they're funny. Smart, but funny.
My three nieces are growing into fun girls... so I get my fix of 'pink' with them. Lea will be 5 months old tomorrow, Izzie just turned 4, and Emma will be 3 a few weeks after Graden... They're wonderful (and not just because they think their "Aunt 'Lissa" is so cool).
School is off for summer (for me); Phil has a few days left and he'll be working like crazy doing landscaping. He loves it, though! Our house is getting a makeover in a week or so, thanks to a hailstorm a few weeks ago - it's pretty exciting! I know I'm getting old because I love going to Menard's! :)
My little sister, Rachael, is getting married in a few weeks! I can't believe it! More good news: Brandon and Kelly are having a baby in December! I'll be "Aunt 'Lissa" to another - - I love being an Aunt almost as much as I love being a Mommy!
Landen and I were playing with the hose below... And, Landen is holding Lea with Graden "helping" in the other picture. :) Aren't they getting so big?
Look for more posts to come... I'm back in the swing of things and summer break is here to stay (for a few months at least)!! Enjoy!!
My three nieces are growing into fun girls... so I get my fix of 'pink' with them. Lea will be 5 months old tomorrow, Izzie just turned 4, and Emma will be 3 a few weeks after Graden... They're wonderful (and not just because they think their "Aunt 'Lissa" is so cool).
School is off for summer (for me); Phil has a few days left and he'll be working like crazy doing landscaping. He loves it, though! Our house is getting a makeover in a week or so, thanks to a hailstorm a few weeks ago - it's pretty exciting! I know I'm getting old because I love going to Menard's! :)
My little sister, Rachael, is getting married in a few weeks! I can't believe it! More good news: Brandon and Kelly are having a baby in December! I'll be "Aunt 'Lissa" to another - - I love being an Aunt almost as much as I love being a Mommy!
Landen and I were playing with the hose below... And, Landen is holding Lea with Graden "helping" in the other picture. :) Aren't they getting so big?
Look for more posts to come... I'm back in the swing of things and summer break is here to stay (for a few months at least)!! Enjoy!!
Friday, January 8, 2010
New Additions: LEA GRACE HACK!
Lea Grace Hack joined our family on Wednesday, January 6th at 2:39 am... she weighed 6 lbs. 4 oz. and was 19 inches long. She's simply perfect! Rachael and Derek are thrilled and can't stop smiling! Landen and Graden are proud cousins!! Phil and I love having a new niece! :) More pictures to come!
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