Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Life got CRAzY

(Read at your own risk. This post is putting even the author to SLEEP)
Our date night, sponsored by 'Groupons'
We're pretty much their number one customers!
Jeff was more then thrilled when we couldn't find the Quizno's and were forced to eat at
Chick Filet. We had ourselves one happy man.
We had a perfect night out. Just us. Dinner and a movie. Oh, it was so needed!
One of the greatest places in DC. Just outside the Regan Airport is this park.
Perfect for testing just how sensitive your ears are.
Some of those airplanes literally shake the ground.

Ok. I get so tired of explaining things, which I'm sure bore whatever readers may glance here now and then, so for the sake of things, I'll let the kids do the talking....
L: We like to eat. What can I say.
H: Oh, this fool, if she even things she'll be racin' us, she's out of her MIND!
C: I think if I hold onto my brother long enough, we'll never have to go clean our room!
(Ok. This is me talking)
Girls night out @ the National Harbor! A BLAST! Little did Jeff know his hand was not the only one I held that day...
(Nor was his the only mouth I fed...)
And the rain rain rain came down down DOWN!
Heres the first view of what is now known as the GREAT SANDERS RIVER.
Yup. Right down our driveway.
Dear Tropical Storm Lee: you did more damage to our little house then
Hurrican Ireen even threatened to. Thank you for flooding our basement, making us sweep our flooded porch every 15 min. and leaving us hostage in our house for 5 DAYS.
C: I'm so tired of walking, I can't even smile.
My mamma and dadda took us to see the Maryland side of 'Great Falls'
And boy was it great, and for the record, greater then the Virginia side, so TAKE THAT!

H: Is this dude touching my arm pit?
C: I'm just hoping that if I sit here, and don't smile, that they'll stop taking pictures.
L: Is that a snack they are having? Why couldn't WE bring food?
H: I swear, this belly was NOT here last night.
H: Check me out LADIES. First day of Nursery. The line starts at the door.
L: I wonder if I keep zooming down my neighbors driveway, straight into his garage door, if one of these times I might just render it dysfunctional.
C: I wonder if i could take a chick with me on this SWEET ride.
L: Oh Charlie, me wearing this night gown, in the middle of the day, in 85+ weather is not nearly as funny as what mamma put you in.
C: Maybe this scooter will learn to ride itself.
L: Yup. these are my brothers.
C: As much as it may pain me, I think Lucy is my best friend.
H: They think I have no idea what they are saying.
L: FINALLY! My first day of Tumbling!
I LOVED it!
I have a dance class and play group during the week, but I love my Tumbling class.
L: This is my teacher, and my class. From sitting right here, I can spy my favorite part of Tumbling, the big trampoline we get to jump on !
I can't wait to go back.
C: Henry, do you know why we're covering our ears?
H: C.O.L.D.
I don't know why my mamma agreed to fill up our swimming pool in late September,
but the bubbles did add a nice touch.
L: Look at those two crazies.
Do they even realize how messy with bubbles they are getting?
H: Such a rare find. A fall leaf from our very own tree, in MY pool!
H: Baby steps out of the pool. Baby steps out of the pool. Baby steps out of the pool.
RISE AND SHINE CAMPERS!!!
YOU MADE IT TO ANOTHER DAY!!!!!!
Come back again soon, won't you?

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Harpers Ferry

Frying Pan Farm
this day will go down in history as the beginning of Lucys week LONG fever/sleep for 15hrs a day/evening rash week. We went to the farm, and completely unrelated, Lucy got really sick.
Glad we had some fun before though.
Surprise, Hank!
Love love L.O.V.E
Hank the tank in control.
A sample of breakfast. Eggs, cinnamon toast and home bottled peaches
Wait for it....
must be F.R.I.DAY! Garbage day.
This morning will never be dull at our home!
We did it again. 2 things.
Went to Harpers Ferry, WV. again, and took another trip with the McCooks.
This was on the what we'd find out to be the tail end of Lucys sickness.
Much to my disappointment, I spent more time taking care of her then vacationing, but I decided I would rather be up there with family and friends, in the fresh air, then stuck at home.
Don't mis-understand. I love my children, but having her illness come this weekend was just well, in convenient. ( Is it ever convenient?)
I was delighted to spend time with my Lucy girl, but missed out on some of the fun.
Charlie and Tristan playing with the 10$ flea market finds.
Also not picture are the late night game fest's, miniature golf challenges, swimming excursions, food creations, L.O.N.G walks to the bathrooms, Andrea winning Monopoly, yelling at the neighbors for to much noise, all you can eat pancakes every morning (a highlight for Dave)
late night root beer chugs....so much to share, so little space.
Rise and shine campers! A beautiful morning in H.F.
The bus ride into town.
Teach a man to roast a hot dog and feed a nation.
(or the saying goes something like that, right?)
Charlie has been a dream. He's always been such a tender/kind/sensitive boy, but he has been 200% of that lately, and it just melts my heart!
He always says 'thank you' after been given breakfast or lunch.
LOVES milk with his brekkie (breakfast)
If I won't help him with something, he goes right to Lucy for help (which he always gets)
Is doing MUCH better at saying his 'L's' right now they're w's. (for example , woocie is Lucy, whyun is lion, wook is look. Keep trying chars!)
cannot get enough of him!
Sorry, is this picture grainy? Oh well, you get the idea!
And this photo was the last time we came! Look at those babies!


Resting on the stairs as we climbed to some rock.
Dave, what exactly were we noting on this particular excursion? :)
Hank making his fish face

And here they are, in all their glory, ready for the 60+ miles that lay ahead of them,
but have no fear, any problem they were to encounter, those spandex pants would ward off any danger!
Jeff and Dave biked back home, and despite the horrible weather, had a great time!
Just before the kids and I got in the car, they found what would be the best memory of the trip. The McCooks had spilled their mints, and knowing my children, they could smell treats a mile away.
They immediately began sifting out the 'good ones' and bad ones, and the rest is history.
Lucy showing me 'see, this is a good one'
Wow, look at all that dirt on Charlies!
My kids really don't like to get dirty, but when it comes to food, they'll do anything!

Happy little helpers! Must have been mop day at the Sanders home.
I've been so overcome lately... with not only the attention needed for these little ones, but also gratitude for their healthy, growing bodies! Not a day goes by that I don't recognize and appreciate that!
I am so blessed!