Visiting Amy in Minnesota

Lily and I got to take a plane ride to visit Amy and her new baby in Minnesota. Aside from losing one day in urgent care with Lily. . . we had a wonderful visit. Turns out Lily had strep throat and a bladder infection. :) Amy and Rudy were so nice to show me many of the sites and to take us out to eat etc. I also got to be there for little James' baby blessing which was very special. James is super handsome!! And Amy's girls were so sweet to be with. Aubrey even made my bed every morning. I wish we lived closer!!
Lily loves Micky and Minnie Mouse. So we borrowed Aubrey's Micky to keep her happy in the car as we drove around St. Paul.

New Beginnings

School is in session! I don't know if you have seen this commercial. It has always been a favorite.




I hate to admit it. . . but I felt like that guy when school was just about to start. So excited! I want to be that mom who hates to see their kids go off to school and misses them while they're gone etc. etc. The truth is, the summer was just a few too many parties for me. :) The kids were really getting on each others nerves, too. We all needed just a little bit of space. So far I have been loving the time with Jojo and Lily. I am also enjoying seeing the kids trying new things, learning and growing.

Here is Joseph on his first day of 3 yr old preschool (just two mornings a week).
He was so ready and is already loving it.

Eryn and Anna on their way to 1st and 3rd grade. Both are doing very well so far.

Lily is all fun these days and trying new words regularly.