Day 197 of 365

Today was a super hot day. Hot weather + staying inside = bored and cranky little ones. We colored and tried to do some new activities. Its just hard when day after day it is over 100. We all helped Josh clean up the house. The kids watched a movie before bed and thats about it.

Day 196 of 365

Today was very hot. We made a quick trip to Target which of course meant we were there for an hour. We had to go up and down every toy isle. But, their favorite part of Target was the freezer section. To conserve energy the lights in the freezers come on when you stand in front of them. They had so much fun jumping in front of the freezers. Such silly little kids. Before bed we watched a new episode of "Minute to Win It" and of course they loved it.

Day 195 of 365

Today the boys had their first day of soccer. They loved getting all dressed in their gear. Both boys had a great time. Cooper smiled and laughed the whole time. Carson said it was alot easier than football. They were hot and tired after but loved it! We spent the afternoon resting, watching Jurassic Park, and making a milk chocolate cake with triple chocolate fudge frosting. After that they convinced me to go outside. I put the pool up and we played outside for 3 hours. When Josh got home from working out and running he put the slip'n'slide up and we had a big water fight again. The kids were exhausted and fell asleep in our bed watching a movie.

Soccer

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my precious little baby girl is going to be 4!!! How can that be???

Day 194 of 365

Today was a better day. The kids played with their army guys in their secret hideout- our closet. We practiced our ABC's for awhile. The boys got all their soccer gear ready for tomorrow. They are very excited for soccer. Josh ran 7 miles in the heat which I think is just crazy. Nothing too exciting today.

Day 193 of 365

Today Josh had to go back to work. After being off for so long he really wasn't looking forward to going. The kids had a rough day. Lots of crabbiness and whining. It is so hard to get back into our routine! For treat I made a white peach & raspberry crisp. It was so yummy and Josh even said it was the best dessert ever! We watched a little TV but Josh was in bed early. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day with a whole lot less whiny and way more listening!

Day 192 of 365

Today we all slept in and missed church. Josh did some yardwork today and I did laundry. Other than that we just hung out and relaxed. Nicole, Cameron and Tanner stopped by for a little bit. Tanner is getting so big. He is almost 3 weeks old and such a cutie. We had a yummy dinner. Josh got the slip'n'slide out and we all played on it and had a huge water fight. It was hot but we all had so much fun together.

A few favorites out of the 500 pictures taken

Day 191 of 365

Today we got up early and drove home. This time Josh drove Emma and Parker and I drove the boys. It was a pretty quick drive. We got home, it was 103. We unpacked and I went to the grocery store.

Day 190 of 365

Today was our last day in Portland. Carson and Cooper went to Despicable Me in 3D with Grandpa. They loved the movie. After the movie they got new Crocs, Carson got orange and Cooper got sharks. It was another hot day. Josh spent the day filling water balloons. We had dessert and a water balloon fight with everyone. The kids and Josh played on the slip'n'slide. It was nice to all get together one last night!

Day 189 of 365

Today I went and saw Eclipse again. I was able to get Josh to go. We went with my Grandma and my Mom. It was very hot again. The kids played in the water all day with little breaks inside to cool off.

Day 188 of 365

Today the kids played in the sandbox for the first time since we had been here. It was really hot so they played inside off and on. Its crazy how hot it has been here, just like at home. The kids are having such a great time. I think they are so happy we decided to stay a few extra days!

Day 187 of 365

Today was hot, hot, hot. The kids played outside in the morning. In the afternoon we all went and saw Toy Story 3. It was such a cute movie. Everyone really liked it. It was Emma's first movie. She did great. Josh and I went over to a friends house for a BBQ. It was so nice reconnecting with old friends. We had a great time and were up really late, something that doesn't happen that often for us anymore.

Day 186 of 365

Today everyone was a little tired after our late night. However, it was a beautiful day so the kids played outside all day again. I had a little Mommy and Me get together with some friends from high school. It was so nice reconnecting with everyone! Josh and I took Sean grocery shopping and then had a quick lunch together. Jack came over and the kids all played outside together. We all had a great day.

Day 185 of 365

Today was 4th of July. We had a full day with lots of fun things. We woke up early for Josh's race. His Mom and Dad also ran the race. We headed out at 5:15. The half marathon was out on Sauvie Island. Josh kicked butt and got the fastest time he has ever gotten for a half marathon, 1:41:30. I was so proud of him!!! Michele did great also! After the race we came home and rested for a little bit. Then we headed out to the park for a picnic with our whole family, mine and Josh's. It was so nice to get all together instead of going to two different places. The kids had a great time running around the park and the food was great! The kids were so excited to do fireworks and they begged the sun to go down all day. Before fireworks Josh built a fire in the firepit and we roasted marshmallows. Josh's family came over for fireworks and we all sat in the driveway together and walked Josh's firework show. He always does such a great job! Parker and Emma watched a few but then they went to bed. Carson and Cooper loved the fireworks so much!! It was a perfect 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July

Day 184 of 365

Today the sun came back out. We were all so excited! Jack came over and the kids all played on the slip and slide. We spent the whole day playing outside. Josh and I went to dinner with his parents. We walked around Bridgeport a little and spent the night at Josh's parents.

Day 183 of 365

Today we were up bright and early. We took Carson and Cooper over to Grandma Michele's. They got to spend the whole day with Grandpa Jim. Emma and Parker spent the whole day with Grandpa Jerry. Josh and I went with his sisters, Nikki and Chelsea and his mom, Michele up to Seattle. Josh has never been up there, crazy. It rained the whole way up there but then the sun came up. We had lunch and walked around Pike's Place Market for a little bit. Then we headed to the huge mall and the opening of the House of Hoops store. Brandon Roy, Josh's idol was there opening the store. He was so pumped!! The opening was great. Brandon Roy was funny and Josh just loved being so close to him. I talked to his wife for awhile about kids. It was so much fun!

Day 182 of 365

Today it was cold, rainy, and gloomy. It didn't feel like summer at all! That didn't stop the kids from playing outside. Emma and Parker spent the day with Grandma Michele and Grandpa Jim. Carson and Cooper played with Grandpa's tools and went to the reptile store. We are hoping the sun comes back soon! Josh and I went out to dinner at our favorite restaurant, Oba's. It was so yummy!!!