Something Fishy!!

So, this week around here it is fish week. We really didn't do anything fishy today except for reading a fish story. Tomorrow is swimming lessons, that's sorta fishy, and a craft in the afternoon. Wednesday Tim is going to take Emma fishing during the day. Thursday we're going to head up to Discovery World in Milwaukee to see some fish! Also, this is the outing that we're taking for Emma's birthday. I think then on Friday we will end the week with another fish project. As far as my to do list project, it's mostly working. Going out twice this week for our anniversary (once we brought dinner in and the weekend gave us a chance to go out) really kinda set me back. I lost 1.5 pounds, instead of three, but I'm on my way. Today we spent the morning at the Racin Zoo and once Tim uploads his photos I'll be sure to post them.

Monday afternoon

So, this is officially my first week of summer vacation. I'm glad that the weather is cooperating for this week. In order to keep myself on track this summer, I've posted a to-do list for this week. I aways make these lists, but tend to shy away from the things I don't like to do (losing weight, taking care of the messes) and busy myself with other things. I'm trying a little experiment. Every Monday afternoon, during nap time, I'm going to make a new list of things I feel I need to accomplish this week. While I may end up doing other things, I'm going to try really hard to accomplish everything that is on my list. I have time right now, so I'm going to make use of it. I've put everything on there from grocery shopping, to reading a book. I'm hoping this is going to keep me honest in all that I'm doing, since I know there are people out there reading this blog! So, keep me honest folks, I need all the help I can get.

Transportation Week

This was the official start of summer in our household. This summer we are "planning" out lot's of things to keep Emma busy and going. So, this week was transportation week. This is what happened next door Monday morning! Needless to say, she was thrilled.

The Long Awaited Photos

Lucas had a great First Birthday! We celebrated the actual day with spaghetti and cupcakes. That weekend we had all the family over for a Cinco De Mayo birthday party. The big kids loved beating on the pinata.

I love food!

Even more, I love chocolate!


Alyssa taking a swing at the pinata.

Emma gave it a hit or two.
Nathanael was the one who got it open!

Summer is here, I think.

Well, we made it! School is out and we are at home. Both Tim and I have a significant amount of work to do in and out of school this summer, but we are thankful to be creating our own schedule for this short time.

So, it's been a while and I have been reminded that it's been a long time since updating the blog. Our new fun is that Lucas started walking about 1 week before his first birthday! He is now practically running, but forgets sometimes how to stop and falls on his head. He is also cutting all six of his top teeth at one time. We have begun the process of weaning him off the bottle. All in all, he is still our happy baby boy. Last night we were at my mom and dad's and he just wanted to cuddle up in my arms for a long time before heading off to sleep for the night. He is my cuddly baby.

That brings me to Emma. Emma is also thrilled to be on summer vacation. She has already filled our days with what she wants to learn about and where it is that she wants to visit. She can't wait to be able to return to story time and start visiting the library again. This was something that had to fall to the wayside during the school year. We are also looking into starting back up with swimming lessons for both the kids this summer. Lucas loves the water and Emma is wanting to learn how to swim.

Tim and I are tired, but happy to have more time with our kids as well as with each other. Tim aced his first graduate class and is now taking two classes this summer. These are proving to have a little more work with them, but he is working hard everyday and doing very well in his class.

I am working on preparing my classroom for the coming school year. I know that it doesn't start until August, but I have some new and interesting challenges coming my way next year, so I am trying to get my classroom in good condition for the next year.

I would ask that you would keep my parents in your prayers. There are some big changes taking place and things have become very difficult for them. We are all praying for God's Will to be done and for everyone to be at peace with that, even though it may be difficult.

I will be adding pics later on this week. We are having some technical difficulties with Tim's new camera and blogger!