Race for the Cure

The Big Guy

that's what his daddy calls him- from day one in the hospital
"My Big Guy." I can't believe he's almost three! Well, sorry to disappoint but not much to blog about- I am still trying to find our 'routine' even though nothing has changed. Abby is back in uniform at school, kids are back in swimming (a little disappointment this term with instructors), ballet, lots of go home memos from their classes, things to remember for show and tell and upcoming school events. Last week I felt completely out of sorts, I think 2 mornings I drove back home just to make sure I closed the garage. One day I forgot my watch, I was out in left field at work, I felt like I had lost my marbles.
Here's to a new week!!!





and in case you lie awake at night wondering where he got those ears...it's from his Mama. Not sure why my mom gave me a little mohawk but hey we're talking about ears not hair. Abby has Ashley's ears- not that I stalk her ears or anything. I haven't had time to stalk Jessica's as much, but Abby's are Jenkins ears. Aidan's are obviously mine, part monkey.

First Day of Pre-K and Ballet Starts Again

It's no wonder

they inducted the cardboard box into the toy hall of fame. This thing has brought hours, and I mean HOURS of mommy time fun for the kids. Not just hours- days. The first day I think they played in it for four hours straight. Basically, it's enough time to read the paper, watch a football game, snooze and read some more. (I'm just saying). A few days later, daddy cuts windows out for you, mommy lets you draw all over it to decorate your cave/slash/castle, and then daddy throws in some flash lights... and BAM you have an entire DAY devoted to playing... IN A BOX.

Zoo and Beach

Child labor. We had them make us dinner

Waiting for the zoo train. The kid was all about the train

YUM.

New lions!! Exhibit isn't open yet but we could see them

She was so sweet crossing her legs

Summertime Fun

I had to post all of the pictures in segments because blogger isn't cooperating with me. Anyway... we left for Bend on Friday. Aidan and I both had colds- I felt miserable. Truly miserable... thankfully it was a short virus. This first picture is from last week- a rare sibling moment.
We rented a bike, went swimming, did the spray park, play park, drove into Sisters, Rick golfed, more swimming...
The pics of the bike below- funny story... we are riding all over and Aidan started to get fussy so we pass this tractor and we want to divert his attention so Rick says "Aidan look at the tractor on Jessica's side." Then I say, "No, look at the tractor on Ashley's side." We both started busting a gut. It's like one of those families who just starts at the top of the list and starts naming kids until you get to the right one. Poor Abby.

Little mishap- lip meets concrete. Let's just say it

had to do with that invisible umbilical cord again