Busy Weekend with Family & Friends!

Wow! We had a busy weekend! Friday afternoon, my friend Lindsey, her hubby, and their 2 month old son Tristan, came over. They hadn't seen our new house yet. My kids were pretty interested in Tristan! Especially the girls! I took Friday night off work. We were celebrating Papa Randy's retirement!! It was at park... yes outside in the heat. Luckily it was in the evening, and we were even late because Ryan got off work late. The kids behaved so well! I was so proud of the girls, they didn't fuss once! Maybe it was because they got passed around? We brought the wagon and they sat in that and drank water. I didn't take a pic of them though, too hot! Zac had fun playing on the playground. On the way home, we stopped by Culvers and got some cool treats to cool us off! Saturday morning Zac had soccer. Granny B met us there and we each held a baby girl while we watched on the sidelines. Then it was off to Wal-Mart to get a few things. I wish I would have taken a picture of the girls. They looked adorable! They were standing in the main part of the cart (we put a blanket on the bottom) and they looked so cute with their outfits and matching bows. They were having a great time. Of course, they received a lot of attention! After lunch, Ryan and Zac went swimming for the first time in our neighborhood pool. There's 2 pools, and ours is right across the street! Later that afternoon Uncle Nick and Melissa came over to visit. Zac always loves wrestling with him. Sunday Ryan and I took turns running a few errands that needed to be done. Ryan and Zac mowed the back yard and we did yard work in the heat. After dinner, Grandma Linda and Grandpa Mike came to visit. Zac was shy at first then he was on a roll! The girls showed off their new trick- climbing onto Zac's bed! They think they're hot stuff, until they want down. Valerie fell off once- so now every time they want down, they scream! It is so funny to hear them giggling! The weekend went by too fast, but Ryan and I are looking forward to a 3-day weekend together, he actually gets July 5th off! Yay!

Happy Daddy's Day Weekend!

Another weekend has come and gone. Friday was not a good way to start off the weekend. Ryan got off work reallly late. A bunch of guys called in "sick." He was at his last stop at about 3:30pm and his boss told him he had to help another guy with his route. He finally called me at 7:30pm to say he was on his way home. I got to work at 9pm, seems late huh? I really couldn't miss work, so I went, even thought it was for 3 hours. Saturday was the usual: Ryan took Zac to soccer, mowed the front yard, and we did our various errands. Ryan was craving BBQ, so we had Zarda's for dinner. Sunday- Happy Daddy's Day, Babe! The kids made Ryan a card and Zac drew a special picture just for his Daddy. During the girls' nap time, the rest of us did yard work in the backyard- I know, I know, but Ryan wanted to get it done! With all the rain we've gotten, the backyard had been neglected. So Ryan mowed and then we pulled weeds, planted and mulched a few trees. He grilled steaks and baked potatoes for dinner. Not much rest on this Father's Day! A second neighborhood pool is finally open and it's right across the street from us! So swimming pool, here we come! I bought the girls cute matching swimsuits. We'll see if they like pool time this weekend!

Mid-June

Wow! I can't believe June is half over, where has the time gone? The kids have been keeping me busy during the day, and then I'm working 5 nights a week, 6pm-midnight. Ryan works during the day, and takes care of the kids at night. We meet in the middle for dinner. We don't have much time during the week. And when the weekend finally gets here, it goes by way too fast! Right now, this crazy schedule works for us. We don't have to pay for daycare, I love staying home with the kids- even if they drive me crazy at times. Plus, I get to make extra money! Zac started soccer last weekend. The whole family went to watch. At first, the kids were shy, but warmed up eventually. With this age group, the parents are involved. So Ryan and Zac went on the field while I stayed and watched on the bleachers with the girls. They kicked the ball, ran up and down the field, and stomped on bubbles. They were all sweaty after the hour was up. Poor Zac was crying when it was time to go because he wanted to stay and play some more. This past weekend (Zac's 2nd session), Ryan said he wasn't as shy and listened to the directions the coaches were giving. I opted to stay home (and sleep in!) with the girls. I decided to stay and work 2 hours extra Wednesday-Friday- getting off work at 2am! Hey, I can't turn down extra money when it's offered. But man! Not going to bed until 3am and then waking up and taking care of the rug rats all day took it's toll on me! That paycheck will be nice though! Saturday afternoon, Grandma Jane came to visit. Valerie was her cuddle buddy! It was so cute! Zac was shy this time around, probably because she didn't have McDonald's, haha! We pretty much just relaxed this weekend. Ryan and I were both tiiired from a busy work week. The girls are changing so much- Valerie walks, as long as you hold onto her hands. She's still wobbly, but soon she'll be ready to go on her own. Vanessa is doing a new trick, which I don't like. When she gets frustrated, she bangs her head on the floor, even the hardwoods! She hasn't learned her lesson yet.