Maddie is calling my mom "yaya" which is sooo cute!!!
We are having fun with my mom here. She got here for lunch on Monday.
We are working on refinishing the table and chairs Brian and I bought off of Craigslist. It is going well. I am also getting little jobs done while mom keeps the kids occupied.
Last night at 9pm the doorbell rang . . . and it was my Aunt MaryEllen. She is moving my cousin to the Avon area (Rachel got her first teaching job in Brownsburg). It was fun to hang out with her, unexpectedly. . . She was here until 1pm today.
Tomorrow she has her colonoscopy, so she has gotten to do the fun prep today!
Brian has had to work late both yesterday and today. It is almost 9pm and he is still at work! Ughhh.
Luckily tomorrow and Thursday he is off.
Tomorrow Steph is planning to come and spend the night. . . Brian's dad is also stopping in for a brief visit - This place is HOPPIN!
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Sunday, August 5, 2007
We're home!
Saturday was beautiful and fun! We spent 5 hours at the beach of Lake Huron. . . all the perks of the ocean, without the salt! What a great thing!!! The girls had fun swimming and playing in the sand. (I think Emily was meant to live by the water!)
We were worn out! I got sick Sat. evening. . . it was like my lunch never digested. Anyway - I am feeling better today.
The drive home was brutal. . . . I am not cut out for 6 hour trips with children by car . . .
Thanks so much to our hosts, the Mannings!
We were worn out! I got sick Sat. evening. . . it was like my lunch never digested. Anyway - I am feeling better today.
The drive home was brutal. . . . I am not cut out for 6 hour trips with children by car . . .
Thanks so much to our hosts, the Mannings!
Friday, August 3, 2007
Brian's Trip Down Memory Lane
Today we stopped in Ann Arbor on our way to visit friends in Port Huron, Michigan.
Brian lived in Ann Arbor from age 3 to age 11. It was so fun for us to visit: His old house, His old church / school thru fifth grade, an old pizza place, etc. It was especially fun to have our kids play on the playground he frequented!
The drive up here seemed like it took FOREVER. . .
1. I am stressed in the car with my children
2. Brian's driving scares me.
3. It was a 4+ hour trip
I knew when we saw a sign that said, "Canada 9 miles" that my stress was justified! We had, in fact, almost driven out of the country. (This is where we were supposed to be - we weren't lost!)
Tonight we went and watched boats float by across from Canada as we ate dinner in Port Huron. It was beautiful, and the kids enjoyed themselves.
Tomorrow we plan to hit the beach!
Most of all, it is fun to spend time with friends who are "where we are at" meaning - parenting kids about our kids' ages. . . they have all the right toys, cups, etc - and we can commiserate!
Brian lived in Ann Arbor from age 3 to age 11. It was so fun for us to visit: His old house, His old church / school thru fifth grade, an old pizza place, etc. It was especially fun to have our kids play on the playground he frequented!
The drive up here seemed like it took FOREVER. . .
1. I am stressed in the car with my children
2. Brian's driving scares me.
3. It was a 4+ hour trip
I knew when we saw a sign that said, "Canada 9 miles" that my stress was justified! We had, in fact, almost driven out of the country. (This is where we were supposed to be - we weren't lost!)
Tonight we went and watched boats float by across from Canada as we ate dinner in Port Huron. It was beautiful, and the kids enjoyed themselves.
Tomorrow we plan to hit the beach!
Most of all, it is fun to spend time with friends who are "where we are at" meaning - parenting kids about our kids' ages. . . they have all the right toys, cups, etc - and we can commiserate!
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Emily`s stay at Cousins' house
From Guest Blogger Isabel, my 8 year old niece:
I liked having Emily over. It was fun, she really liked are pet rabbit and hedgehog. We have been waiting for her to come and she is finally here!!!!!! Unfortunetly she is going home tomarrow because she is going to Michigan I wish she could stay longer but she has to go, noooooooo!!!!!!!!!! Okay I am done, goodbye.
I liked having Emily over. It was fun, she really liked are pet rabbit and hedgehog. We have been waiting for her to come and she is finally here!!!!!! Unfortunetly she is going home tomarrow because she is going to Michigan I wish she could stay longer but she has to go, noooooooo!!!!!!!!!! Okay I am done, goodbye.
From Caroline
Guest Blogger: My ten year old niece, Caroline:
Hi!
It was fun having Emily stay at our house. I liked going to the waterpark and playground this morning with her. We went to the playground today. I played with Claire (My friend). I like playing with Maddie too!
My camera got wet so I can't take pictures.
From Caroline Braun
Hi!
It was fun having Emily stay at our house. I liked going to the waterpark and playground this morning with her. We went to the playground today. I played with Claire (My friend). I like playing with Maddie too!
My camera got wet so I can't take pictures.
From Caroline Braun
At Cousins' House
We are all at cousins' house! Brian, Maddie and I drove up today to meet up with Emily! What a fun reunion it was! We missed our big girl!!!!
We had dinner, then we all went to a park for the girls to play. Madeline had Isabel as a constant helper and companion at the park. Emily and Sophie stick close together.
After we got home, Brian and I gave our girls a bath. Emily started to have a "my mommy is here so I can melt down now" fit, but recovered after her jammies were on. They are watching "so you think you can dance" with aunt Susan now.
Tomorrow we journey on to Port Huron, Michigan!
We had dinner, then we all went to a park for the girls to play. Madeline had Isabel as a constant helper and companion at the park. Emily and Sophie stick close together.
After we got home, Brian and I gave our girls a bath. Emily started to have a "my mommy is here so I can melt down now" fit, but recovered after her jammies were on. They are watching "so you think you can dance" with aunt Susan now.
Tomorrow we journey on to Port Huron, Michigan!
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Quiet Day at Home
Today my friend, Erin, and her little Hannah came to play. We let the girl play and had lunch together. It was fun.
emily is still having fun at cousins, though my sister said she is starting to look exhausted. . .
I tried to get more done around the house. I am just exhausted, too!
Sorry this is boring.
We are going to Michigan this weekend to visit our friends, the Mannings. They have kids about Emily and Madeline's ages. It should be a nice treat!
emily is still having fun at cousins, though my sister said she is starting to look exhausted. . .
I tried to get more done around the house. I am just exhausted, too!
Sorry this is boring.
We are going to Michigan this weekend to visit our friends, the Mannings. They have kids about Emily and Madeline's ages. It should be a nice treat!
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