Grace playing dressup on her birthday- new shoes, purse, gloves and necklace!

GO CAVS!! I really hope they win! We don't have cable anymore and we watched the last two games over at Gary's parents. It's exhausting though, bringing hte kids home at midnight and getting them back in bed before i can get ME in bed! Tonight Gary wanted to watch so he's at work watching I think... or at his parents. I'm enjoying peace and quiet. I got the kitchen cleaned up and while I SHOULD do laundry, I thought now would be a good time to catch myself up on life here.

We got Grace a sand and water table for her birthday and it's been a big hit in this great summer weather we've had. So has the picnic table my mom got her. They want to eat every meal out there and since it keeps the kitchen floor cleaner, we eat at least lunch there when we can! I don't know what i'd do with out a nice back porch to send them out on!!

Last Wednesday we met my dad at Chuck-E-Cheese's. He's been begging to get to go with us since last October or so and I finally gave in. It was a really fun night and the kids, of course, loved it. It was another reminder of what a big girl Grace is getting to be.

Friday night we went out for haircuts and I let Tyler get a buzz. I hate buzz haircuts but I know they are good summer cuts and they sure are practical for the hairwashing time of day. Saturday we went to Penny's in an attempt to get a good family photo. We got lots of good ones of the kids and a couple good ones of the four of us. I"m anxious to see if they look as good on paper as they did on the computer screen. Grace has had a runny nose pretty bad and I fear that's going to show. eek!! I think she might have allergies and am kicking myself I didn't ask the doctor about it Wednesday at her 2yr checkup. The nurse measured her at 35 inches and 25 pounds. I know the pounds are right but the Dr and I both agree the length is a bit generous. She's growing at a good pace and healthy and fully on target for development.

For Memorial Day we went to the parade in Alliance and then to the Bush's for a cookout. it was a beautiful day and we stayed outside and the kids just ran and ran most of the day. It was supposed to rain today but so far it has only sprinkled. We've loved getting outside so much but the grass and the flowers sure need the rain we're supposed to get!

Seems like there should be more to share but we live a nice, quiet, boring life and I'll leave it at that. We love it. Blessings!

Tyler blowing bubbles at our house Monday Grace resting on Grandma's couch... this one shows how big she's getting!! Grace got VERY excited when the Carnation Queen's came in the parade. The kids and their flags.