Monday, June 22, 2009

Happy Father's Day to Anson!

Yesterday we celebrated Anson's 3rd Father's Day! Can you believe that? I can't. I think he had a great day. In the morning we went to the park with the kids and puppy. When we get to the big open field, Lily knows we will let her out and she immediately begins shouting "Out!" She loves to run and chase the birds, and her newest thing is to do somersaults in the grass. The hard part is convincing her to get back in the stroller so we can finish our walk. Luckily, yesterday, I was able to tell her we were going home to go in the pool! Some days, telling her she's going to get a bath works too.

Anyhow, in the afternoon, my parents and brother came over for dinner. I made meatloaf, mashed potatoes, corn, rolls and strawberry shortcake. I did all the cooking and most of the clean-up. I wanted Anson to have a day off to relax. He did the same for me on Mother's Day.

Anson opening his gifts. Lily & Dillon got him a mug with their photo on it that says "We love you, Daddy" and a pencil holder with a different photo of them on it. I got him a "coupon" for a new video game. He mentioned that he wants the new Tiger Woods game so I told him to go get it =)
Lily really wanted to see the coupon!
Lily splashing and playing in her pool. She's a fish. I can't wait to take her to the big pool this year. She's going to be so much fun!

On Saturday night, Jill & Josh had a bonfire. We had a lot of fun seeing everyone, especially Matt and Kim who we don't get to see often.
Jaben and Mindy teaching Lily how to play football
Great action shot, huh? Anson took it!
"Milky" break

Video of Dillon blowing raspberries. Of course, he pretty much stopped doing it when I got the camera out, but there's a few in this video!

Other Updates:
  • We're doing Weight Watchers again. Unofficially this time, but I lost 3.6 pounds last week. My parents are letting us borrow their treadmill so that will help, too. Plus, I've been walking almost everyday at work on my lunch break. Every little bit helps!

  • Dillon has been sleeping all night pretty much every night except last night. He woke me up at 3 and I didn't really go back into a deep sleep. So I am very sleepy right now.

  • Sampson went to the vet last weekend. He lost 20 pounds since last year! The vet was impressed! He has an infection on his neck but other than that he's healthy. The infection is from his old collar, we think. Anson has been taking care of it so it's clearing up.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

A Night of Celebration!

Our very dear friends, Jill & Josh, had their wedding reception last night! It was at a Country Club in Minera. It was a beautiful facility and we all had a great time. Anson and I got to see a lot of our friends.

The newlyweds!

First dance

Our family

Me and my beautiful Lily. We had matching dresses...not planned, just worked out that way!

Friends - Kim and her son AJ, Megan and Brent
Mindy and Dillon
Nana and Baby Boy More friends - Mindy, Jaben (hidden), David and Chris
Mindy and Jaben
Lily was on the dance floor all night! She loved playing with Avery (Kim's daughter)
Jill and her mom dancing with Avery
My parents and Brother Jamie
The whole gang. Anson and I were talking about this last night. At our wedding we did a similar picture but no one had kids in the photo. Now, we have 2, Kim has 2, and Brent and Megan have 1 and Chris is talking about adopting AJ. It's crazy how fast our lives have changed!
Me and Babe
Jill and Josh
The girls! Avery, Jill, Me, Kim, Mindy and Lily
The boys - David, Anson and Chris

Cute Lily Story - this morning, Lily was playing with Anson and she said "Damn it." We laughed and she kept saying it. The more we laughed the more she said it of course. It was too funny. I suppose if she's going to pick up a bad word to say, I would rather it be that one then any other one!

Monday, June 8, 2009

Back to Reality

ItalicLast Monday I went back to work, back to reality. It was definitely difficult and has been an adjustment trying to keep up with everything. It was nice to go back and see everyone, but I really miss the munchkins during the day. And by the time we get home at night, eat dinner, clean up, etc. it seems like it's 9:00 before we know it. I am going to start working 8-4:30 so I c an get home a little earlier. Before I went back to work, Dillon was sleeping 8-9 hours at night. Last week he woke up nearly every night. It's an adjustment for him, too. I'm sure it will get easier...it'll just take some time.

Tomorrow we return to reality after an extended weekend. Saturday we spent over at Grandma's house with Dennis, Jeanne and the kids...cleaning, fixing things, helping them get the house ready to sell. We were there until 9 Sat. nite. When we got home, we had to hurry and pack and get ready for Jill and Josh's wedding, which was yesterday down at Hocking Hills. We left the house around 10, dropped the kids off at my Mom & Dad's and got down there around 3. The ceremony was at 5 and it was a gorgeous evening. The wedding was really pretty and all went very well! After the ceremony we ate a 6 course meal. It took 2 hours. It was delicious and we were stuffed!

There were only about 25 people there and we all got to stay the night in cabins with hot tubs! Anson and I really enjoyed the time together and away from the kids.

We really appreciate my parents. I don't know what we'd do without them. They took Sampson ("Samba" as Lily calls him) overnight too!

This morning we got up, ate a really nice breakfast, checked out and went for a hike. After picking up the kids, we got home around 5. All evening we cleaned and unpacked. Anson gave the kids and dog a bath (not together, of course). We are exhausted and ready for bed!

Dillon turned 3 months on Saturday!
Bridesmaids - Tracy (her sister), Trisha (her cousin), Jill, Mindy and me

Jill's side of the family!
Me and Babe

Our cabin - Gordon!
Mindy getting ready
Anson sitting on the bed.
Hiking!

This is the spot where Josh proposed to Jill. The happy newlyweds!
It's so pretty down there.

Dillon laughing at Daddy!