Elly's broken arm

It happened Thursday night after she fell off the monkey bars.
At first, she wouldn't let me take her to the doctor and wanted to wait until the next day to have the doctor look at her arm. After some phone calls, I decided to take her to the ER. She had fallen asleep making it much easier for me to talk her into to going to the hospital.
She was so brave at the hospital, she didn't even squirm when they put the I.V. in, so that they could sedate her to reposition her bone back for a better healing.
Monday she will get the cast. They asked for her favorite color and she requested rainbow - she may have to settle for pink.

Back to School

It's been a week now and I think we have adjusted, except for Elyse. It is a little tough for her to go all day LONG but she has managed. I like this back to school photo they get so tired of me taking their photos...but I have to - it's how I remember.

Horse Rides

My neighbor's made the mistake of telling the girls that they could have a horse ride. I think they asked every day until it was possible.
I told Erica to start a little pony riding business...charge a dollar for a ride. The neighborhood girls lined up at the chance have a ride. I think she made 11 bucks in one hour. That's good money!

Summer coming to a close

...at least I thought so with school starting and all...but it was almost 100 degrees and tough to endure watching a few soccer games.

Well summer was fun...went by fast but fun. I love the beginning of the school year....new teachers new grade new clothes new soccer team...fall crisp air arriving and the change of color on the trees.

Farewell to summer and hello fall.

I can do better

While watching Greg's game the other day Gabe said to me.

"They make it look so hard." referring to shooting goals.

then he said. "I can do better than that." I laughed pretty hard.

Elyse is 6

This girl has been excited to turn 6 about 6 months ago. She was a little happy to have a party and it seems to me that the days just sneak up on me. We planned the party on wednesday and I would have to say it was a success. She was a HAPPY Birthday girl!

Here are 6 things we love about Elly

1. She is easy going she gets alone with just about anyone.

2. She will melt your heart.

3. Giving (she already gave some of her birthday toys to Bryn)

4. Her happiness is contagious

5. Big heart

6. My biggest helper when it comes to making dinners...and cookie dough.





Meet our newest edition. He doesn't have a name yet. It's a tough decision.

Wanted to give this a try

Cookie Dough

I get asked DAILY for cookie dough. It's just not good for me to have any kind of treat in the home because I eat it and the kids ask for it all day long...but regardless I love that its something we love to eat and make together.




It is the best chocolate cookie recipe...ever!

2 cups shortening (butter flavored)
2 cups sugar (I use xagave better for you and makes the cookies SUPER soft)
1 cup brown sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
5 cups flour (with the xagave I use almost 6 cups)
1 bag chocolate chips

Mix together shortening thru baking soda. Slowly add the flour. Then chocolate chips. Bake @ 350 (325 if you try the xagave) for 8-10 minutes. *Don't over cook* You gotta have them soft...right!

Happy 4th

It was a fun relaxing day. Just what I needed. I have been running around since school ended...and I just needed a slow down day. I did about nothing (bedsides watching a few episodes of Manhunter) and I loved every minute of it. While I was doing that the kids enjoyed playing outside all day long. They were slightly exhausted.

We look forward to this holiday...late night movie, sleeping outside, fireworks, swimming, bounce house and food. Love it thanks nana and grandpa for the fun memories.







Nate does have deadly farts