Today.

It rained again! At least our lawn is looking pretty good. I hope God is saving up all the sunshine for our vacation in just over a week:) Trevor and I took a really fun trip to the Southworth planetarium for a matinee, we hit the library (again!) and managed a short bikeride (the shirts were adorable!).

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"help your brother's boat accross and your own will reach the shore."

lessons learned.

A couple days ago we had to let our support worker Anne go. Her inconsistency was just getting to be too much. If it wasn't one thing it would be something else, and I didn't sign up for this to have something else to constantly manage. This service is supposed to make my life easier and give our family the help we need. I feel bad, b/c when a support worker comes into our home, we feel like we take them in as a part of the family. It is hard to keep them separate esp. since Breanna is so important to us. So, lesson learned--when it comes to my kids, I can't always expect to make friends along the way of doing what is best for them. That is that.

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Well, it has rained at least some (if not ALL) of 15 out of the last 17 days. We've used up all of our rainy day activities like the library, bowling, play-doh, crafts and even PLAYING out in the rain, etc.... Today, movie and popcorn day:)

Just discovered this. so cool!







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Just passing the time during Breanna's PT session....

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Today, I kept myself busy with old and new games...

The party.

There is just something to be said about getting to spend a weekend with most of your family. Plus, when the adults actually out number the kids we could actually sit down for a moment (when Breanna wasn't trying to sneak up into the bedroom). I couldn't believe that we actually pulled off the surprise. It was so fun and so good to see everyone. Here are the memorable moments of the weekend:

• Having a cake and presents for Trevor
• Trevor and Veronica yelling. "MOTOR BOAT."
• the view and the lake (when it wasn't raining)
• the food (Barb REALLY knows how to throw a party!)
• Breanna playing with her special friends (Thanks Michelle and Jason!)
• Josh carrying Lucas in the backpack.
• The kids playing
• Seeing Grandma's face when she saw everyone she loved all in one room (esp. her sister and Diane)
• Mom's whoopie pies!
• Talking with Diane, Mark and Paul
• Josh and Kevin's balloon excursion (I hope Steve and Rene don't mind that we borrowed theirs!)
• Hearing Grandma and Aunt Joan's stories about growing up and their mother (who apparently was a really well dressed woman who could dance well).
• Carl Barbecuing in the thunderstorm with an umbrella
• the kids and their tattoo parlor
• Josh and Michael's pool game (I'm sure there will be a rematch)
• the kids playing pool
• Grandma's cake (with the apple pie on it!)
• Trevor snuggling with Jessie on the couch (and getting to stay up until 11PM and getting to drink SODA!)
• Carl's Margaritas
• Watching Mark S. try the different beers (I don't think he liked beer).

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SURPRISE!! Great-Grandma!

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Getting to spend my birthday with my aunts, uncles, cousins, great-aunts and uncles, great-great aunts and uncles, second cousins, grandparents and great-grandparents....pretty special!

Trevor's sixth year.


Enjoy!!

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10K

Running YOUR 3rd annual beach to beacon 10K. We're so proud of you daddy!!

Six Years.


As I look at this picture, I suddenly see how much you have grown over the last year. I was just getting used to five, I REALLY was getting to like five...now you are SIX!! In the blink of my eye, a year has passed. You have just blown through the milestones over the last year. You have finished Kindergarten and passed with flying colors. You have a favorite song, a best friend---you are your own person! Just the other day when I dropped you off at camp, you seemed a little embarrassed to have me hugging you in front of your friends. Already? You say words like, "ridiculous", "actually" and "sweet"?!? And just about every problem can be solved with a little rock, paper and scissors. Pretty soon, you will start FIRST grade, your first tooth will come out. No matter how hard it is to watch the time go by so quickly, I have LOVED every minute of watching you grow and become your own person. You and I have a soul connection, and I'm so happy that I got to spend another year loving you. I'm so proud of you Trevor! Happy Birthday Guy (and thanks for making me a Mom)--I love you! Mommy

Some favorite recent pictures....

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All dressed up for the last day of PIRATE camp (and REALLY excited about my birthday tommorrow!)....

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brothers.

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SWEET..... Look what I made at Pirate camp!

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Some friends of ours gave us their share of the CSA this week b/c they are out of town. We went over to Broadturn Farm today to pick it up. Freshly picked Farm goodness! Thank you Scott and Kelly:)

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As I snuck in after work to give you a little kiss on your forehead (like I always do after you are asleep) I noticed how totally zonked you were from all the fun you had at your first day of PIRATE camp:)

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My very first corn....and our very first NATIVE corn of the year--Yummy!

A day at the lake.

It seems like it's been forever since we have gotten to Spend a day up at the lake, swimming and having fun. Well, yesterday was just that, the kids ran and played and I think Trevor and Vernonica stayed in the water for about 4 hours straight. Even Breanna dunked her feet in, the water was so warm. The guys decided the docks needed to go in and we had a great dinner to celebrate Josh's birthday. All the waiting and construction was worth it, the place is beautiful. Next year, after the grass is planted Mom and Dad MIGHT just get to relax a little and enjoy their dream. It was so great to visit with Pop-pop, I'm so glad he made the trip! Enjoy the pics!

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An awesome day at the lake visiting with Pop-Pop.

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Happy Birthday too you!

Hope the day is a memorable one--we love you daddy :)

Tonight.....

a little cake and a birthday celebration

playing in the rain, and stomping in puddles (it was pouring!)

Taking a warm jet tub bath

early to bed

I must be in heaven:)

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A little bike ride with Gammie during the only dry 15 minutes of the day....

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too rainy to BBQ tonight...so we ventured out to try a new pizza place that just opened up....remind me again why we NEVER go out to eat:)

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a busy morning at library storytime, picking out at least 8 books on various planets and the solar system and then off to the playground....

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making music inside..."unsettled" weather outside....

More Pickin'......

There is nothing like being able to pick a TON of wild Maine blueberries in our very own yard. Blueberry pancakes for breakfast tommorrow!!

Harvest (just before dinner)...

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Rainy Day..picnic plans cancelled...Tie Dye instead!

Swimming

Trevor has been making some great improvements in his swimming skills. So much so that he gets to move up to Level 3 in the next class (where they actually start to swim laps and learn strokes.) Here is a video of his attempt at the butterfly and his jumps from the diving board--enjoy!!

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I've been sleeping......

in my very own big boy bed for the past 3 nights (and getting better at it each night).... and hopefully a transition to my brother's room soon.....