Ok so I have been a very bad blogger this last month. It has not been an easy one!
Getting ready for Back to school has been a bit crazy. We have moved the kids into the new P.A.C.E. program and that means more meetings and prep. On top of the usual back to school business.
The [...]

I have a new baby nephew. He arrived on Friday evening. Griffin Gilchrist was 5lbs 8oz and already has us wrapped around his itty bitty tiny finger. We have happily been running errands designed to make his life as cozy a start as possible. He looks like such a doll.
 

Before that excitement we took [...]

 
My 3 eldest are at my mother-in-law’s. Since Sunday. I did not ask, she offered btw. We warned her that Aiden is ummmm challenging?! She wanted to have him too tho. I have been thoroughly enjoying every minute of the break. I still have the two babies of course. Of course I have thought of [...]

I am counting down to the fall for school to start for keeping the kids busy with the normal routine of school and activities. Right now its a struggle to keep sane, especially when it gets hot in the house. I will have 3 kids in school (ok Aiden is only preschool, but I am [...]

He is 30. Today. Friday was one of his gifts, A Mariners vs. Yankees game. He also got a pair of Vibram five fingers.

I got a pair too. Trouble is his didn’t fit so we have to exchange them.
His family gathering includes a couples gathering for pizza, and a guys night bowling.
Tonight [...]

This post is mostly pictures beware! Seattle had a teeny heat wave last week, and on the last day of it we went downtown. First the Children’s museum.
 
 
Then the fountain.
     
 
 
Then the fun forest.
 
Then Katie and Bekah joined my parents and us at the Yankees vs Mariners Friday. Jason [...]

We did the annual trip to deception pass on Saturday. No camping this time. We had a good time, but I forgot my camera. Bummer. Anyway, that night we came home and minus a grocery run just hung out. Sunday we watched fireworks over the lake. Tim spotted the kids while they got a great [...]

I have several goals for this summer. Though most of them seem out of my control, most of the time.
1. Keep sane with 5 kids 10 and under, and 3 kids 3 and under.
2. Get organized (garage, desks, etc. etc.)
3. Potty Train 3 and 1/2 year old stubborn red headed son.
4. Get 6 year [...]