Be careful what you wish for...

I hesitate in posting this but here goes. Having been without the van this week, I realize that I don't HAVE to go anywhere nearly everyday. It's ridiculous! Do we really need to "do" something everyday? NO! Now obviously a few trips to Walmart and Target would have been a lot cheaper than the $800+ it cost to get the van fixed but the checkbook speaks for itself otherwise. Why do we always need to be on the go? There's plenty to do right here at home. Does this mean I'm not going to drive the van? NO! But I'm going to try driving it a whole lot less! I'll get off of my soapbox now!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Smokies

Here are a few pictures from our trip! We had a great time! The mountains are beautiful! It was so good to get away for a few days but we are all glad to be back home. The cat survived and the house is still standing! Of course the van is in the garage, the mountain drive was just too much! But thank God we made it home safely!

We're off!

Thank God! After getting good news from Sydney's Dr. we've decided to take advantage of Dad's week off and take a little trip to celebrate! We're headed for the Smokies! We haven't been in a LONG time. Neil was only 5 and Cole was just a baby the last time we were there. We're all very excited to go! We are so thankful for all of the prayers! Please keep them coming! See you soon...

Gone Fishin!

 

 

 

 

The kids had a great time fishing! Neil caught a turtle! Sydney and I just watched and took pictures! Cole is a fish magnet! And Haley girl caught 2 fish! What a fun time for such a quick walk to the pond!

 

Picasa 2

 

Trying a new photo program. What great effects!

The 4th!

We celebrated Sydney's 1st July 4th by going downtown! It's one of our little traditions that we really enjoy. The kids had a great time watching the parade and the weather was perfect!

Summer!

Summer is here and we are LOVING it! We've been spending a lot of time at the pool or in the sprinkler! Cole would be happy to get sprayed with the hose ALL day! He loves it! Neil and Cole just finished up their 1st Soccer season, both of them really enjoyed it. They had a great time too! We just celebrated the end of season last Friday. It was a nice ceremony with a magician too! I think that both of them will play again this Fall. We are headed to the pool again today.

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The Kids!

Sydney

Sydney is our sweet girl! Lover of sand, bubbles, the pool and monkeys!

Haley
Haley is THE PRINCESS, Daddy's girl, great sister, dancer, swimmer, lover of frogs and swings! And just a "bean"!

Cole
Cole is our resident Geography expert, Jedi Master, Lego builder, Spiderman fan, soccer player, and he's just a "tuke"!

Neil
Neil is our resident science expert, animal lover, horticulturalist, soccer player, and all around GREAT kid!

A new place!

We've had Sydney's blog for a little over a year, I think it's time that we start a family blog. Speaking of family, it's about to get BIGGER! Yes - we are expecting # 5!!!!! A new little girl!!!! Lainey to be exact! We couldn't be happier. We look forward to Lainey's arrival sometime in October. Three October birthdays - POOR Dad!