GOOD TIMES!!!

I have been so busy lately that I haven't had a chance to get on the computer. I know, hard to believe, Amy and busy in the same sentence. We are finally settling into a routine. The last couple of weeks we have had a lot of fun, including pink eye. Good times!!! A couple of weekends ago, Kevin was working and so we went and stayed at my moms. I'm sure they love us invading their home but they are always so good to us. Shane was hunting so Toni came and stayed. It was a slumber party. We really just hung out, but sometimes that is the best times. We ate and ate, the kids played, we combed hair, and ate some more. I love my family so much. They have been so supportive this summer. I miss them but they are always just a phone call away. Maddy is having tons of fun with her new friend Sydney. They are together everyday. They had their first sleepover. Laughing and giggling to the wee hours of the morning. This last weekend, Kari and Shawn came to visit with their family. We went to the zoo and to the Hill Air Force Base Museum. We had a lot of fun. Kevin was in seventh heaven, it was like he just walked into the learning channel. This week Luke and Judd stayed with us while Toni went to school with Shane. I now have a better appreciation for Toni, she definetly has her hands full. We do love the boys though and our house is very quiet. Oh yeah especially our nights. Love you Juddy!

WATCH OUT!!!

I just can't keep up with Brooklyn. She is getting so big, so fast. Every day there is something new. Our latest accomplishment is NO TRAINING WHEELS! Now if you know Brooky, you can image how this makes me feel. The girl can barely walk. She is so determined to keep up with

Maddy, she jumped on that bike, and away she went. My stomach turns every time she takes a corner, but she is so proud of herself and that makes me very happy.

LIL' FLIPPERS!!

Ever since my girls were just babies, they have loved being tossed around. Kevin had them doing so many tricks by the time they could even walk. Now they both love gymnastics. When we moved to Syracuse we started looking around and found a place called Lil' Flippers. It is fabulous. They are so kid oriented and the staff is really fun. Madison catches on so fast, they moved her to the intermediate class. She loves the bar and the balance beam. Those are things she hasn't had a lot of experience on but she jumps right up there. Believe it or not, Brooklyn is pretty good herself. I know the girl can barely walk but she flips with the best of them.

BROOKY'S FIRST DAY PRESCHOOL!!

Yesterday was a very big day at our house. Brooklyn started pre-school. Yikes. I was so nervous. The day before I went to meet her teacher, she stayed with our neighbor Darcie. I was sick, I kept thinking what have I signed my baby up for. I have kind of planned on going back to pre-school myself because I knew she wouldn't go. Well yesterday we show up and she was so excited. She ran right into her class. I couldn't even get her to tell me goodbye. I held back the tears until I got back to the car. I am so happy for her. She is so cute and so big. I do love her teacher. This morning she did tell me, "I think I'll just stay home with you" At least she still loves her mom. So many big changes going on in our lives right now. The girls have adjusted so well. I love them so much and it makes me very happy to see them happy.

OWEN FAMILY CAMP OUT!!

I have so many things I want to post. It seems like there is nothing, then all at once, there is a ton. This has really been a fun thing for me. One of my goals with staying home was to become computer savy. Believe me, I'm still learning and I do cuss but I'm trying. This last weekend was Labor Day and Papa Ron's b-day party. Every year we get together for the Owen Camp Fest. It is always filled with adventure and fun. One year it was killing squirrel with sling shots, this year was mud, rain, and 4-wheeling. Kevin had to work so we were late getting up to Cottonwood. I have to admit, I was dragging my feet. The first night we had just enough time to eat dinner and go to bed. The next day we went for a 4-wheeler ride. We had a great time. We also found a spring and did a little hiking.(One hill, but it counts). When we got back the weather took a turn for the worse. The rain started to fall. We all packed into Papa and Nana's trailer to stay dry. Munchies and Boondoggling filled our afternoon. The rain just wouldn't let up so we decided to break camp. Everyone was soaked to the bone, tearing down tents and cleaning up.
We all met back and Papa and Nana's for a sleep over in the warm, dry house. We had a great time. Thanks so much Papa and Nana for all your planning.