Where Has the Time Gone?

Another school year has passed. Caleb is now a third grader and Emaleigh is now a fifth grader.

Where has the time gone?

I can remember saying to Craig the first summer I had off after we had Emaleigh..."Can you believe someday she will be in Kindergarten?" Now, I am saying...STOP! She can't be a 5th grader already?!

Where has the time gone?

It hardly seems possible that our son will be a 3rd grader. It sounds so old. Shouldn't he be still running around with a plastic golf club in one hand and his special blanket in the other?

Where has the time gone?

I know it is best to live in the moment and enjoy what it has to offer, but sometimes, I can't help but relive the past and wonder...

Where has the time gone?

But for today...I am simply going to enjoy the fact that I have two really great kids that I get to spend the summer with. Two really great kids that may bicker from time to time, but really enjoy spending time together and come looking for each other when a hour or two has passed and they haven't played together. Two really great kids who never ask...

Where has the time gone?

Just Sittin' Here...

So I am just sitting here enjoying the most wonderful day. The sun is shining. The birds are chirping and I have just cleaned my windows. Inside, outside, screens and blinds. Wow! What a view. I am not sure why I don't do it more often. I guess I just like to wait to see how thick the dirt can get. Besides, it's like the windows are saying "Hey, I know you think you're a princess, but we really need to be cleaned and your servants are on vacation, so hop to it!!"

I just love a clean window!

A New Swingset

For Christmas this year Santa brought Emaleigh a horse tireswing, Caleb a set of rings, and Craig a new electric drill. Additionally he sent a gift card to Lowe's with instructions that they must build a new swingset in the backyard once the ground thawed out! Even though the past four weekends have left little to be desired in the weather department, the three of them decided it was time to get this project done! The sun peeked out for a short time and they worked diligently for about 4 hours.


Here is what they accomplished.

Not bad for a half day's work!

A Packer Fan

During the weekend storm, the kids were able to spend a lot of time making snowmen. The conditions were perfect. In fact, on Saturday I believe every other yard had a snowman or two decorating the lawn! As Craig and I were making muffins and hot cocoa for the kids, we noticed our neighbors had joined Ema and Caleb in building the perfect snowman. (Note: the one they built the day before had already fallen down and melted for the most part!) Much to our surprise Jen and Chris (our neighbors) had decked the snowman with a Green Bay Packers hat. We couldn't resist taking a photo and posting it in honor of the kids' Uncle Chris who lives in Montana. He is a HUGE Packers fan!

Ding Dong

The kids were playing outside when all of a sudden the door bell rings. Emaleigh is standing at the door and says, "I want to show you something!" I step outside in the freezing weather and this is what I see...a great snowman to decorate our yard.

Another Snow Day

I thought is was spring. I should have known when we had 60-70 degree days in February that our winter would last well into April. Today, Craig and I took the day off to enjoy some time together, and go on a field trip to Denver with Caleb. Of course, Mother Nature had a very different idea. It ended up being a snow day; although, I am not quite sure why since the snow didn't affect the roads until about 1:00 this afternoon. Regardless,we have enjoyed a relaxing day with both of our kids. The best part for them is Craig decided to let them watch the first Star Wars movie. Caleb is having a Star Wars themed party next week for his birthday, so we decided it was time to let him watch the movie. They enjoyed it very much. Especially the droids! Who doesn't love R2D2 and C3PO?! Caleb still loves the bad guys, but he was glad when the death star was destroyed! Kids...gotta love how they want to like the bad guy, but are overjoyed when the good guys win!