John, MB and Izzy come to visit

Drew and Izzy are kindred spirits

Baby Ezra

Lucas really liked getting wet!

Jacob who is ten, is so sweet and protective of his baby brother.

Nora and Isadora are only two weeks apart and are so similar and different at the same time.


Our friend Carey came up with all of her boys, Jacob, Lucas and Baby Ezra. Mike was able to join us that night for a fine dinner (thanks to our house guests!)

MB and Sacco at the water park. We are so glad that they came and can't wait to see them again in October!

Up and Running

We had a very uneventful yet sweet fourth of July, sometimes dressing up and making ice cream sodas is all we need for a great day.

We went to PBS kids in the park again this year, Drew really enjoyed the puppet shows while Nora and I rested in the shade.

Tiger Attack, A Story by Drew

Roar! The animals in the forest were very scared. With that roar, in meant that a tiger was in the forest. The tiger was creeping around, he took one step at a time. ROAR! He jumped! He ran after the animals then he kills a deer. And eats it. But uh-oh, another tiger is in the forest smelling blood. RRRoar, he tries to get it but he can't. Scientists used the blades in the rocks to find out how the tigers died.

The End

When it rains it pours

What a crazy week we have ahead of us! On wed, I start my Chemical Magic classes. I am starting up a science outreach business, slowly but surely. I love planning it but finding the time and privacy to do so is tricky. Of course I never feel like doing it at night when the kids are in bed but I really need to learn to take advantage of that time (bye Val, see you in a few years!). So that is Wed. Then thursday morning our friends from the Bay, John, MB and Isadora will be arriving. We only get to see them about once a year (twice this year!) so of course we can't wait. Friday the Beams from Bloomington will be joining us. Although our time will be short, I'm sure we will pack in some good conversation. Then Sat is Drew's Birthday bash! We somehow invited over 30 people and rented a moon bounce. Puckett has been practicing his guitar, Joanne has the cupcakes under control, Grandma and Baba are both bringing food. Hope the weather holds out.

Needless to say, our fourth of July weekend was spent doing chores. But we got so much done with the yard and house and my class that I feel ready for our fun week.

Hmmm...maybe blogging this Monday morning is not the best use of our time. Oh, yeah, I also have to get my gall bladder out. Seriously. Hope it can hold for another week or so!

Pictures are still on delay...