Sleepy head...

Remember this post when I talked about how hard three year olds are? Remember the places Maggie has been found sleeping? Well, I have pictured a couple more I would like to share...

Last week she was sound asleep in the rocking chair. Take note at the apple in her lap, LOL!

Today my little one was trying to fall asleep in the rocking chair and I kept telling her to wake up and go play. (Boy, that sounds kinda mean when I write it out!) Anyway, she went up in her room to play, at least that is what she said she was doing. I went up a few minutes later to check on her because she was quiet. She was sound asleep, lights off, in her very dark room on her bed. I didn't have the heart to wake her but I know I will pay the price at bedtime, oh well.

She looks like an angel when she sleeps...

Letter Boxing...

We went letter-boxing for the first time on Sunday and we had a blast! Click on the word letter- boxing if you are curious to what it is since that would be a lot easier then me trying to explain.

The weather was beautiful! Fresh air was fantastic! We went to the local Fish Hatchery first and found the two boxes there then went to a swinging bridge trail but didn't end up finding the box there. That was a bit of a bummer but we will not be deterred!

We are looking forward to many more letter-boxing adventures real soon! The only thing better then family fun is free family fun! Check out letter-boxing in your area and take your family for an adventure too!

On a different note, Ben went from crawling to sitting for the first time on Sunday too! Oh, and he crawled on his hands and knees for about 5 "crawls" today!

Note to self: Next time we go letter-boxing wear pants and long sleeves so I don't get poison ivy again...

A day at the fair...

What a beautiful labor day weekend! We had some great family time with a lot of spontaneity.
On Saturday morning I came downstairs and whispered in Chris' ear, "Hey, do you want to go to the fair?" He said, "Sure, but if we want to go we need to leave very soon so we can get there early." So, in record time we were ready to go and out the door!

After a long-ish ride we arrived.... And, we were off to have some fun!
Maggie's biggest desire was to ride a horse and was delighted when we found the pony ride!

Connor and Katelyn wanted to ride on the rides! That they did. I do think this is the last year for Katelyn on the kiddie rides, she is getting too big.

What is a fair with out cotton candy? Well, it wouldn't be much of a fair, that's for sure! Slushies too... None for Ben, but I did put some water in his stroller tray to play with so he was happy. Oh wait, I did give him a tiny bit of cotton candy and he really liked it! Not sure I should admit that though. :)

We absolutely had to visit with the wonderful animals! Katelyn's favorite was the bunny. Connor's was the ox. Maggie's favorite was the baby cows, I bet auntie Jen would have to agree with Maggie!

After the fair we stopped at the LongHorn for a late lunch/early dinner which was so yummy, then we came home and played outside for the rest of the day!

It was wonderful!!!

Who's watching these kids?

Maggie and Connor were playing so nicely having a great time together. Connor asked Maggie if she wanted to make an aquarium in the bathroom and, of course, she thought that was a great idea. I heard them making plans and wasn't concerned, they've done this a few times before. No biggie. Then I got chatting on the phone and keeping just one ear on them. When I was chatting on the phone and changing Ben's diaper I heard the bathroom door close so I made a mental note to check on them as soon as I was done with the diaper.
I went to the door, it was locked. I knocked and demanded that the door be opened immediately! Connor opened it and this is what I found...

The bath tub VERY FULL of water and Maggie, jammies and all, in with the sea animals. Smiling up at me with that face, you know the one I'm talking about right? The "I'm so cute and clever, look at what we did" face. The face I can't help but smile at but know I shouldn't because it will just encourage her.

She even showed me how she can swim in the tub under the water. Legs kicking, water splashing everywhere.

Connor showed me the other part of the aquarium...

These kids. Great imagination, but seriously, shouldn't some one be watching them???

Moxie Festival, finally!

Remember in July when I talked about Chris taking Katelyn and Connor to the Moxie festival? (Click on the underlined words to see the post I am talking about)

Finally, I am remembering to blog about it! Chris has asked me a bunch of times why I haven't put anything on here. I was waiting for him to get some pictures from his aunt. He got them a few weeks ago and I kept forgetting to put them on here. He just reminded me again so I decided to do it right now, before I forget again.

Here they are with the Moxie Horse Mobile. (Chris' uncle was very kind and drove us in this on our wedding day from the church to the reception!) The three of them rode in this during the parade, throwing candy out to the children watching. What a cool experience for them. Katelyn had done it last year but Connor didn't want to. This year he changed his mind though and had a great time!

What fantastic pictures! Thanks Auntie Kathleen!

The kids both got a chance to do the "Jumpy thing" and loved it!

Staying in a hotel and swimming twice in the pool, going out for breakfast and dinner were also huge hits for them.

I sure missed them while they were gone but I am very glad they had such a wonderful time!

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I decided to add a picture of Chris and I on our wedding day riding the Moxie Mobile. It was one of the best memories of my life! You can only imagine the looks we got riding down the road in this! Just looking at the picture brings me back to a wonderful day!!!

Baby Ben and doctor visits...

Look at this baby! He had a busy day of doctor appointments.
First was the gastro doctor who can't believe how big Ben has gotten! He wants us to continue on with his previcid for a month and then to try weaning it.
Then late this afternoon he had his 6 month check-up, a little late. He has been doing a lot of growing, that's for sure! His weight is now 20lbs 10oz which is the 90th percentile. His height is 28inches which is the 95th percentile. And, his head is 18 inches which is the 90th percentile.
The doctor is no longer worried about his head so that's good. Not that I was ever worried :)
He is going to go see a eye specialist just to make sure his eyes are fine but other then that he is just perfect!

Just look at him.....

This baby is just beautiful and man do I love him!!!!

Maggie's first day of school...

Yesterday was Maggie's first day of school! Sorry this post is a bit late as I was struck with a stomach bug yesterday! (Feeling better today though, it came and went pretty quickly.)
Anyway, on to more important news....
Maggie's first day went great! She went in and never even looked back. Actually when I said I wanted a kiss goodbye she said, "I already gave you one.". OK then... Can't mommy have an extra one???

Look at the bottom picture with her hand behind her back. That small grey thing is her "fluvey". She needed to bring it just in case she was scared but handed it over pretty quickly when it was time to play. Especially when the goat tried to eat it! She was showing the goat (top picture) and she, Rosie the goat, then proceeded to get a piece in her mouth.

A new "moment" in Maggie's life has begun...