Family Weekend
August 1-3
This weekend was the best kind of chaos! It was so many people that I can get a little overwhelmed but I truly enjoyed getting to spend some time with everyone. It felt like summer at its best. Swimming, family, grilling, farmers markets, etc. These are all the things that I long for when it has been cold for months and spring still isn't that close.
I love seeing how much the kids have changed each year. This year the girls were all doing so well in the pool. Riley loves swimming and is a little too adventurous. Luckily she has the best grandparents and they help watch really closely.
Group shots
5 Year Wedding Anniversary
August 28
It has been 5 years, 1 house and 3 kids. 5 years doesn't feel that long so I suppose that is a good thing. We have experienced joy together and we have experienced heartbreak. I feel like we are closer and stronger because of all that we have done together. It is because of all of these opportunities that I am confident that I love him more.
August is 8 months
What! When did this happen? My baby is getting so big. He has 2 teeth and 2 more that are trying to make and appearance and are driving him crazy. He can crawl anywhere he wants now, so keeping the gate up is a must. It is such a joy to see the look on his face as he accomplishes goals that I can see he has been trying so hard to do. He likes to chase his sister around. Mostly she steals toys but it is so sweet when they play well together.
Ottumwa Balloon Races
Ottumwa has a balloon festival every year and this year I took Riley. She is finally old enough to really appreciate it. We went for a few days and the kids got to run around together. The first night of night glow was cancelled because there was too much wind. The second night was good though, it was beautiful. We all ate on moms deck and saw some balloons drift by during the day then at dusk we went over to the park. Unfortunately they were already taking the balloons down but we caught a few of them. We got close so the Kids could see how big and beautiful the hot air balloons were. Then after a bedtime routine Stacy and I passed out on the couch together for a whilefor some much needed sister time!
