Stairs......

Growing up I remember playing on my stairs. If it was hung upside down, playing ball or just sliding down on my bottom.  I had many hours of fun and memories.   The other day the boys were playing on our stairs.  They decided it would be fun to ride in the boats (made out of cardboard boxes) down the stairs.  Kurt's boat lasted at least half hour and Luke's lasted about the same.  I enjoyed the hour of belly laughs and giggles from the boys.  The boats are now flat and on there way to recycle center.  To be young again ....

Kurt getting ready

Luke getting in

Here they come

One of Kurt's solo rides

Nat's bday

Today we went to spend the day with Natalie and Anna for Natalie B-day.   We all went up to the Delaware County fair to enjoy the rides and eat good fair food.  The kids had so much fun on the rides. Dana and I had fun trying all the good fair food.  After the fair we headed back to Dana's and Heath's for cake and ice cream.  It was a great way to spend a afternoon with great friends. Happy 3rd bday Natalie...

Clemens' weekend

We enjoy a nice and fun weekend with Uncle Clem, Kelbug and Townsend. On Saturday the boys took off early  to go fishing on Lake Erie.  They had so much fun and took great naps on Mr. Will's boat. They also got to bring home 120 yellow perch.  I'm a proud mom to say that Kurt had the biggest perch of the day.   I had a relaxing day of eating, shopping, and playing with Kelly and Townsend. Townsend is getting so big and he loves to sing. He is a happy baby boy.  Thanks so much to the Clemens' family for a great weekend.

One of many the yellow perch

Daddy hard at work cleaning perch

Uncle Clem's swing "the best"

Checking out the apple trees

Road...

The boys decided to build a road on our deck.  The dirt they used came from my flower pot, and yes I had beautiful flowers in the pot.  However the road turned out great but my flowers did not survide the boys.

Big Day...

Today was a big day for Luke, and for me.  Today our baby boy goes to preschool for a couple of hours. He was so happy this morning to began this new chapter in his life.  It was a bitter sweet time for me.  I was happy to see him stretch his wings. I was proud to see him embrace his school with excitement and ready to learn.  Me on the other hand was childless and lost for two and half hours, I can't believe how fast they grow.  Take every moment and enjoy all the seconds.

Our happy preschooler...

Luke's Open House

Today was Luke's open house at preschool.  He was so excited to go and I was a little nervous.  I thought for sure he would hold on to my leg and hind be hide me.  To my surprise he jump right in did the actives, looked around the room and talked to his teachers.  After we listen to Ms. Amy and Ms. Susan talk about the upcoming year. I had a parents meet in the chapel.  I talk to Luke and asked him if he wanted to go with me or stay in his classroom.  I was very happy to hear him said, "I'll stay here".  He would have been fine to stay longer without me.   My shy boys was not so shy today. 

Looking around his room..

Happy boy...

I just had to post this because I love the face Luke is making...lol

evening swim...

We took the boys over to Alum Creek beach for an evening swim. They were so excited when Dad came up with the idea.  We enjoyed standing the in water while the boys played, swim and chase each other. What a good way to end a long hot day.