It's been the summer of pajamas...

On the last day of my summer vacation...I am up at 5:45 in the morning.
I can't blame kids either.
After lying awake for 40 mins trying to fall back asleep, i gave up. I decided that my blog had waited long enough; there was so much to catch up on and do instead of lying in bed, feeling all the soreness of the week getting worse.
So, here I sit...

We've had so many fun times this summer, but in a short list of
"what happened on my summer vacation..."
here it is...

In June, Gabby had 4 teeth and now she has 13
We did T-ball and swimming lessons
Both kids had a bout with pneumonia...at different times
Since our trip to CA on Memorial Day weekend,
we've also traveled to CO
and then WI (twice)

Got haircuts...

I did a week of curriculum writing and two days of summer institute
and three days of mentor training with 8th graders
and had lots of Popsicles
We worked on "the duplex"
(which needs to be re-named: home-away-from-home,
destination MN, the appendage...any ideas?)

And came back home to have campfires
We helped with/attended two baby showers

Went golfing once or twice
Learned to share
Learned to wrestle
(the wrestling "ring" is seen above...a big pillow on the ground)
and won the "championship" belt!
I painted my entire upstairs area (kitchen, living room, etc...)
Grocery shopping became just a bit more fun
and I started a fun business...(if you want to see, click here)

Yes, busy.
But WONDERFUL!
I could not, would not, and shall not wish anything different or better.
My kids are the best!...
Roger's been pretty amazing too!
:-)

I finished a post I began awhile back...it is some of our trip to Colorado. Scroll down to see that post...

Sweet Baby Girl-
Her Dedication day...

She was still not feeling so well after a bout of pneumonia, but she was a trooper. The sun was bright for our little ceremony, but the breeze kept us cool for lunch.

My Precious Gabriella...

Sweet little angel...
"what do I do with Gramma's glasses?"...hmmm

"There we go! Wow! The worls looks funny!"

What a funny girl...

Julie's Birthday...4th of July...and other celebrations:
Another month since our Colorado trip...time sure flies!

20 hours or so in a car was too much for Gabby on the way there so we sent her home with Daddy on the plane. Quality time for Daddy and little girls...

The mountains are something I want my kids to experience and know...maybe when they get older they can spend like weeks with Aunties! :-)

Not the first time at the "top of the world"
(in a little boy's mind...)

Some sights were appreciated by few...

To see these and grander sights, we hiked up the dirt road from "our" house,
seen here on the right...

The hiking and biking were loads of fun!

Owen got more adventurous and braver than I'd ever seen him!

"Hey Gramma Mimi! I'll race ya!"
:-)

Too bad Mimi is not very competitive...

On one of our bike rides we passed a neighbor whose house sign said "Owen"!
Owen said, "Hey! That's my name!"

Here is one of the bike rides that Little O took with Auntie Julie!

With all the fun to do outside...inside was fun too!

So we couldn't convince Owen to go for a pony ride, but we got to feed them snacks! :-)

Elodie was rubbing off on Gabby. I turned around to see my little Gabs climbing the railing!

Where were we on this day-trip?...

Rafting! Rog "risked" his life to go on this rafting trip for Julie's birthday.
:-)
We all survived and had a good time too! Too bad Auntie Emmy had to stay home...

Here is Todd getting a hip-hop, Glee, and High School Musical education.
Sorry Todd!

Other fun times just relaxing...

Fourth of July we ventured to Breckenridge for a parade!

Good times had by all! Let's do it again! Soon!