There I go again

Well, it's been a while again huh? I have been extremely busy. Since my last post we have had Lauren's birthday party, gone on vacation and we are currently in the midst of Vacation Bible School. We have also lost a very dear friend. His name was Allen. My husband and I have known him all our lives. His mom babysat me when I was little. My husband grew up with Allen's youngest brother. He was a very good person and he is greatly missed. His funeral was standing room only. It was unbelievable the number of people that were at the church. I didn't want to make this post a downer - I just wanted to explain why I've been gone so long.

So how about some pictures?

Here's Lauren opening birthday presents


Posing with the birthday cake


Swimming with cousins


Here are a few pics from VBS

Shane lovin' VBS


Lauren during the smiling contest


Jordan swinging after VBS snacks


I'll save the vacation pics for another post. Stay tuned!

my slideshow

My babies

Here are some pictures of my babies from August 29, 2007.

Here are the girls waiting for baby brother to arrive.


Lulu's reaction to seeing the baby.


Jordan was smitten from the moment she saw him.


Baby Shane just hours old.

What a smile!

Lulu lost one of her top middle teeth a couple of weeks ago. The other one has been loose and she refuses to yank it out.




Until Friday night. She had wiggled it and it was only hanging on by a thread. Under duress from her dad - she twisted it until it came out.



In other tooth news, Jordan has to go back to the orthodontist in a couple of weeks for her Jones jig appliance. We are not thrilled about this. Hopefully her time will go quickly and she can get it off before she is miserable. No pics focusing on her teeth right now but here's one in her softball uniform. Her team is raising money to go to the World Series. We had nothing to do with the team name. The coach came up with it. Whatever.



As for Shane, he is STILL not crawling. He acts like he might try to crawl but then he just cries until someone picks him up or sets him on his bottom. Still no teeth either. Oh well, I am sure he will catch up sooner or later. Here's a pic of him in the doorway jumper. He loves that thing! (Thanks Wendy!)

Summer Camp

The girls started summer day camp this week. I have been a little worried about it because I didn't know all of the kids or counselors that would be there. I took them in on the first day and they were fine. When I got home (Eric picked them up), they said they both had a great time. I was so relieved!

They will have several activities every week. On Tuesdays they will go swimming. I told them I would come to the pool during my lunch to watch them for a few minutes (and check out the facilities) but they couldn't cry when it was time for me to go back to work. "No, mom, we won't cry!" they promised. I got there today and they were so excited to see me. As an aside, I LOVE being a mom! They make you feel like a rock star sometimes - just for showing up. Anyway, when it was time for me to leave, you guessed it - Lauren started crying. Good grief! I told her that I had to go back to work and she had to go back to summer camp. She stopped crying but walked ever so slowly back to the pool. I waved bye to them and when I was out of sight I peeked back at them and she was fine. Playing, splashing, laughing. That's my Lulu!

Tomorrow they are going to a Lookouts game. Jordan wants a foam finger. Lauren doesn't know what she wants. She will browse the gift shop and probably end up buying some candy at the concession stand. Oh well, as long as they have fun, right?

Loving the pool!

We took the kids to the pool today. Jordan has always loved the pool and she's a very good swimmer. Lauren likes the pool too. She is becoming a swimmer this year. I think by the end of summer, she'll be able to get in with no floaties. I didn't know how Shane would like it. I lathered him up with 50 SPF sunblock and got in with him. He LOVED it! He kicked his little feet and splashed with his hands. I put him in a baby float and he just grinned. I hope he'll like the sand when we go to the beach in July. Here are some pictures from today. Enjoy!

School's Out

Well, I should have more time to post now that school is out. I don't have to work on homework every evening so that will free up some time. Jordan had straight A's again on her report card! She did so well this year. Star Roll all year. I am so proud of her! Lauren did great too. She was tested to determine her reading level at the end of the school year and she tested to the end of 2nd grade! Not too shabby for a kindergartener, huh? Very proud of her! Shane is still not crawling. He doesn't have any teeth. He is content to sit back and let his sisters be the over-achievers in this family. He is beginning to sleep a little better. I'll take whatever I can get in the form of sleep - it's few hours and far between with him.

The kids start summer camp on Monday. It's our first year and I hope they enjoy it. I wish I could stay at home with them but we just can't right now. Of course, if the price of gas keeps going up I'll have no choice but stay home! It's outrageous! Anyway, they'll have swimming, arts and crafts, basketball, etc.

Here are a few pics because it's been a while :)

Jordan

Lauren

Shane


More to come!