Recently

I figured I'd better post some updates on the blog before I got a call from my Mom asking me if we are OK down here! Our September is going great and just as busy as the summer, hence the lack of posts recently. But here is a random collection of photos and updates to prove we're still alive and well.

I have been spending some time volunteering at Connor's school, and I had the privilege of joining him for lunch one day. He was surprised and excited!

I have been doing a lot of shopping lately to transform Collin's former room into Kevin's new bedroom. He is definitely excited to finally have his own room after sharing a bedroom with Connor for the past few years. I will hopefully be able to share pictures of his room soon. One of the things I bought for his bathroom was a little storage bin that Kaitlynn seems to have claimed for herself. She has always been drawn to confined spaces for some reason.

Another big chunk of our time lately has been going into our other house. It was our first home and we have been renting it out ever since we moved a few years ago. We had new tenants moving in last week, so we made multiple trips over there to make sure everything was in good shape. It's a little tricky keeping 2 young kids entertained in an empty house for hours on end. Movies, snacks, and phones sometimes did the trick. Also, the kids discovered the closet under the stairwell (we call it the "Harry Potter" closet) and loved playing there. Connor begged us to move back to that house so he could play in that closet.

I took a picture of the kids under the oak tree in the front yard because I couldn't believe how much it has grown since we lived there. It used to be a tiny little thing.

Kaitlynn has really been enjoying her Mother's Day Out lately. She insists on carrying her backpack all by herself, even though it just about tips her over each time.

And unfortunately, this year at MDO Kaitlynn shows no interest in napping. Her teachers say she stays put and is quiet, but no sleeping. Instead, she sometimes falls asleep in the carpool line while we wait for Connor.

Since Connor is now in school full-time, Kaitlynn and I have enjoyed a few lunches with Jeff lately. He loves having lunch with "his girls" as he calls us. I tell you, the relationship between Kaitlynn and her Daddy just gets sweeter and sweeter these days. There is no shortage of hugs, kisses, and love here.

And since I'm on the subject of Kaitlynn, I thought I'd share a picture of my favorite new hairstyle for her. Unfortunately she doesn't tend to keep the bows in this way, but oh, what I wouldn't do for that hair.

Last but not least, check out this little stunt by Kaitlynn. I wonder if it's too soon to sign her up for gymnastics??