doctor

We had a doctors appointment on Thursday. I thought I would schedule them all back to back to save my self some trips and time. Worst. Idea. Ever. It was madness. Ian is a runner...he won't stay put anywhere. This is a big challenge, when i'm trying to talk to a doctor about another kid, he is running

out the door. over and over again. Lincoln is trying with all his might to get attention, and nora was 

so ready for her nap. Next year for our well child check ups i am hiring a babysitter, and taking them all individually. The doctor was rushed and trying to get me out of there.  I don't feel like the kids should have to miss out on the doctor visit they so dearly love (seriously they LOVE having doctor check-ups)
Anyway. They are all healthy I guess...and in the 90th+ percentile in everything. Nora has doubled her body weight:) The doctor said Ian was to young to do a blood test for his wheat allergy, but that we can do one when he is a bit bigger, just keep on avoiding it...And linc got is shots (even though 2 people had to hold him down) so he is ready for kindergarden. woo hoo.

Is It... Man or AstroMan?

We had a fun visit with family over this holiday weekend. Our driveway firework "display" was complete with our own personal bagpiper. My dishes were always magically done after dinner, and jonny and i even had a date in the city for my birthday. We went HERE, and HERE, and HERE.

oh nora mae.

Oh this sweet baby. I can't imagine my life without her. She is so good. She takes a good long nap(3 hours) at the same time as ian every day. She smiles and laughs, she loves kisses and songs
and her siblings. She sleeps all night and eats really well.  Absolutely my easiest baby. I am so thankful for her. I love you miss nora.

busy

Wow. I can't believe I haven't posted anything in a whole month! We have been busy busy so far this summer. We had some friends come visit from california, then some friends from indiana, then some family, then some more family. And in 2 days some more family.....
Olivia is back and we have been enjoying having her with us again. They have been doing the summer reading program at our library. This library gives away awesome prizes. I remember being a kid and getting one of those red plastic fortune teller fish as a prize, or a bookmark.
For the first 2 sections they got free children's museum tickets, ice cream, kids meals, free putt putt golf, baseball game tickets, and the list goes on! We have been able to do lots of things on the cheap,...my late book fines going to a good cause.

Ian is talking so well. I swear he learns a new phrase or word daily. Today he said "get that cweem"
translates to "can i get some ice cream?".  He can tell on lincoln now, he often says "linc hurt arm...owie". He absolutely loves the splash park...we went with some friends last week, and on our own this week.

Here are a few photos from the past little while...