3rd year and counting

Three years ago we did the Briggs and Al walk for Children's Hospital in honor of my nephew Vincent who was born at 32 weeks.  My sister had placenta abruption which is when the placenta pulls away from the uterus. When this happens the baby is not getting its full supply of blood, instead it just spills back into the mom. Thank goodness my sister had noticed Vinny wasn't moving that day and went to see her Doctor. She was quickly sent to the hospital where they then did an emergency c-section. Vinny had lost a lot of blood causing him to go into cardiac arrest and needing several blood transfusion. Four weeks later he went from from the NICU and we continue to be very grateful for all the care they did to keep him with us.

 

So as a thank you we show our support by walking in the Briggs and Al walk.

 

Again this year we had absolutely beautiful weather! And to our surprise a few guests, that the kids fell in LOVE with, were there.

 

The boys were first to get their picture taken with the storm troopers.

 

 

 

 

And once the girls saw how cool that was, they too followed suit. I have no clue who the guy on the right is, but the boys of course did so we got his picture too.

 

 

 

 

Our pack ready to walk!

 

 

We started dead last in line because we were waiting for a few slow pokes in our group to arrive, but Vinny in the green up ahead quickly caught us up to the  other walkers.

 

 

And then we slowly inched our way along until people got going and spaced out.

 

 

Three miles later we made it to the end

 

 

We enjoyed some food by the fairgrounds and let the kids do some slides.

 

 

 

It was another great year, spent with some amazing people, all for a good cause!

 

See you next year Briggs and Al!

Girl time

Why waste a beautiful day inside when you can head to the park.  After we got the boys on the bus the gals and I took a walk to the park.

 

The girls hopped in the stroller. 

 

 

 

 

Put on their shades and were ready to go.

 

They wasted no time racing down the slide!

 

 

Or bouncing like crazy on the teeter totter.

 

 

I am so grateful to have blessed with two beautiful little girls. I love watching the two interact and play so well together. I am hoping they continue to enjoy each other and grow up to share the wonderful sister bond like I share with my 3 sister!

 

Sunday Funday!

I am always reading of these Sunday Funday adventures my sisters go on and can't help to think, I want to join them. Being of Mom of 4 doesn't allow me to get away very often, but when this Sunday Funday fell on my sisters birthday I thought that's it, I need a sitter to go see what the fuss is all about.

 

 

(The Birthday girl)

 

My Brother in Law set up lunch reservations for the birthday girl at the Highland house in Mequon. So we began our day with some yummy food and of course Margaritas.

 

 

Next we headed to bar that had just recently opened in Milwaukee called World of Beer. The atmosphere was great and I even enjoyed a beer.

 

 

We didn't stay late because the kids were with a sitter and Monday was back to school. But I must say I had a great time chatting it up in adult conversations and enjoying a few adult beverages!

 

Til next time Sunday Funday!

6 years

For 6 years we have been getting together for an end of summer picnic with the Schneider kids. Each year we rotate to a new backyard and this year brought us back to Lisa and Jeff's house where it all began.

 

 

 

 

Of course a get together wouldn't be complete without a little friendly bean bag tournament

 

 

 

And a BIG thank you to Bobbi Jo for trying to keep this cheesy smiling girl out of trouble so I could put my horrible bean tossing skills to use.

 

And to Jeff who was daring enough to pull out his air gun to let the boys give it a try. You are BRAVE!

 

 

 

I am so grateful the rain held off so we could make use of the beautiful outdoors and all the room to run!

 

 

 

 

I think I may have lost 10 pounds just keeping up with this runner today.

 

 

Oh how this little girl became attached to her Uncle Jeff today. At one point she was in sobs when he went to show the boys how to shoot.  She so badly wanted her Uncle to play with her. So sweet. Even sweeter that Jeff was so eager to play non-stop with all the kids today.

 

I am looking forward to next years picnic and all the fun memories we will share. Here's to hoping it continues on for many more years to come!

 

Painting

What to do on a cool rainy day you ask? Why paint of course! I was a little hesitant to bring paints out, but since I was already making a cleaning sweep through the house I figured, why not add to the mess.

 

 

To my surprise the girls did great. Only coloring on their papers and even left the paints on the table.

 

 

 

 

So guess what girls next week we shall paint some more.

 

 

 

 

 

Heck, we have to keep our selves busy somehow while the boys are at school.

 

 

 

 

 

Success!

I am happy to report we had a successful first and second day of school. As Landon got off the bus yesterday I asked him if he did ok with the long day. His response, "that day seemed short" Well I guess all my worrying about his new full day was not needed.

Micheal, as I figured, did just fine and is excited to learn all he can this year.

So here's to hoping the first two successful days continue on and carry on the same for the rest of the school year!

2 in School

Summer has ended it is now time to accept the new school year with open arms. This year I officially have 2 full time students. I am excited to not have to worry about being at the door on time for bus drop off mid day, but yet I am extremely nervous for Landon and full days.

 

 

Michael has always been my social butterfly, so I have no worries that he will do just fine again this year. It's Landon who was put in 1/2 day kindergarten last year because his 4K teacher felt he just wasn't  ready for full day. I keep reminding myself that was a year ago, he has matured and will do just fine. So in a few more hours I will find out just how well he did.

 

 

 

 

 

My 2 BIG boys ready for 1st and 3rd grade.

 

 

 

And away they go, Good Luck Boys!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now what shall the girls and I do for the next 8 hours??