I hope everyone had a great July 4th. Ours was a bit disappointing, since we all have colds (except Lucas, who seems to have some great resistance the rest of us don't) and Eva has a fever. I was up with her all through the night on Monday, and she just wants to be held. She doesn't even really want to read books, which is a sign that something is definitely wrong. Marc's mom had brought over t-shirts for Max & Lucas and a dress for Eva and I really wanted to get a photo of the three of them out by the flag, but Eva wasn't having it. Maybe we'll try again on the 24th!
Marc took the boys to see Cars, so they did get to do something fun. Later we made burgers on the grill and set off some fireworks after Eva was in bed. Fortunately, she slept through it all. I just love fireworks. These pictures make me smile, because it wasn't very long ago that Lucas was so afraid of the fireworks, even sparklers!, that he wouldn't touch them or even approach the area where we set them off. Sometimes he would even go inside and watch from the window. Last night, however, he was totally into it. He waved sparklers around with the best of them and even did crazy dances around the fountains and tanks. That was my favorite part, seeing Lucas enjoy himself so much, his fear vanished. I can't wait until Eva is a little older and we can go somewhere to watch a big display.
These three cute cards were waiting for me when I got home from my trip. Nothing like a little good mail to put a smile on your face! Thanks to Hannah, Rachelle, and Jana!
Cub Scout day camp is tomorrow, and although I don't have to attend it, I do have to drive the boys up Hobble Creek Canyon. I've never driven up there before, so I'm kind of looking forward to seeing it. I just hope Eva's fever is under control so we don't have to have a crying baby in the car with us!
Marc is getting ready to go on his annual research trip to Paris on Saturday. This year he will be gone a little longer than usual -- 18 days. I don't usually mind him being gone, at least for awhile, but I believe this is the longest yet. For some reason, when he's out of town (not that often), I feel unusually free. I realize that it's kind of silly, because it's not like I can't do the things I do when he's gone while he's home, but somehow it feels like I have fewer responsibilities. I don't have to worry about making dinner, I can do whatever I want to do after the kids go to bed without feeling guilty that I'm not spending time with him, etc. I also tend to feel really ambitious when he's out of town. Last year, I completely cleaned out the garage, where the mess had reached unbelievable heights and we couldn't even walk through it. I'm pretty impressed with myself about that one, especially since Eva was only two months old at the time. So even though we will miss him and I wish I didn't have to put all the kids to bed by myself for 18 nights in a row, I'm contemplating what project(s) I should tackle while he's away... The garage has become quite a mess again (though not nearly as bad as it was before), I'd love to get my scrapbook room completely organized, I am waaaaaay behind on my yardwork, and it seems every room in my house is in need of a major de-cluttering and deep cleaning. I don't think I can do all of that while he's gone, so I'll have to prioritize.
And now for some exciting news: Jill's birthday is on Sunday! Jill's birthday is about as fun for me as my birthday, since we usually try to spend at least part of our birthdays together. I'm trying to work out a babysitting solution so that we can go out to lunch and shopping or maybe a movie. Aren't birthdays wonderful? I love having an opportunity to celebrate the ones I love. Yes, I realize you don't need a reason to celebrate them. I just love birthdays. It stems from my childhood where my mom made birthdays up big. We didn't have to do anything we didn't want to do. We got to choose whatever we wanted to eat. She made us a fabulous, homemade cake of our choosing. And, of course, she is an excellent gift-giver. Being queen for a day, eating cake (or in Jill's case, pie), and getting presents -- come on, what could be better?
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ahh cubscout day camp i remember those days. sitting outside in the humidity and heat. glad to here you guys got to do fireworks. we didn't because we had a burn ban otherwise we can do whatever is leagal because we live outside the city limits.
I took the kids to see Cars last week when you guys were in Charleston and we loved it! I think it is such a cute movie and definitely ranks up there with Monsters, Inc. and Finding Nemo.
We got rained out for our 4th of July, but it was actually really fun. Our power went out from about 7 to 10 and so we lit candles once it got dark and played charades while eating red, white, and blue peanut M&Ms with popcorn. We had a blast!
Hooray for Lucas and his courageous emergence from the house to participate in the 4th of July fesitivies. Apparently kindergarten was all he needed to remove the shyness and trepidation he had struggled with up till that point.
The three cards are very cute. Isn't it so nice to have thoughtfulness delivered to your door? Too bad you have a slacker friend who owes you so many thank you cards she can't even keep track of them all.
I'm so glad you don't have to go to Cub Scout Day Camp. My next door neighbor has to go and came over yesterday wearing her uniform (she looked cute) to drop off the paper work for me to fill out so Landon can go next week! What in the world? Apparently he's almost 8!
As for my birthday, I'm so psychotic about it I was telling Randy last night that I should really just leave town every year and spare everyone the stress of dealing with me.
Great pictures! We saw Cars, too, on the 4th. Devin even sat through it -- now that's a 1st!
I hope that you all feel better -- again!!!
Arrg so sorry to hear your little Eva is sick again. That is the pits when the baby gets sick. It makes it hard to do things etc.
We got rained on for the 4th, but the kids still seemed to have fun.
Hurray for birthdays! I love spending b-days with friends too. I hope you are able to work out a sitter so you two can have a lunch, movie or whatever!
Fun to hear all that is going on with you. The putting kids to bed by myself ruins any freedom gained by Kelly's absence!
Can I take your kids while you go out with Jill? Don't feed me the you have five kids crap- it just means someone for everyone to play with! I'm more than willing!
Cub Scout Day Camp is about the most boring thing I've ever had to attend as an adult. I'm just not into it, and it's usually hot and long. Be glad you only have to drive.
Cub Scout Day Camp is about the most boring thing I've ever had to attend as an adult (not as bad if you have other fun leaders to be with). Sorry, I know it sounds harsh and probably doesn't reflect well on me, but it's how I feel. It's usually hot and long--be grateful you only have to drive!
Sorry about the duplicate post--my computer was weirding out.
I am sorry you guys are sick again. It seems like it goes around in your house more than normal, so hopefully this is the last time for a while.
I was hoping my card would get there before you got home so you would have something among all the junk that piled up over the week- looks like I wasn't the only one thinking this way!
18 days of a little freedom sounds so nice. I hope you get many projects done, but are able to relax as well.
I am always excited for others birthdays to arrive, so I hope you and Jill have an awesome time and you are able to work out the babysitting.
I'm glad you took time to post even with a sick baby. I enjoy catching up on your day.
Hobble Creek is beautiful, it may even be worth the drive with scouts. I don't think the scout camp is very far up the canyon though...maybe you can keep going after you drop them off?
Cars...I loved the movie. Our EYOS starts the day before I leave for UT and therefore I don't have to drive to WI.
I love birthdays, there so fun. In our house you get to be a birthday monster for a week, it's just matt and I and so it doesn't get too out of control. Have a great time.
18 days, wow, enjoy!
love the photos. Getting cards is a fabulous thing to come home to. They are so cute too. I hope you and jill are able to do you annual get together.
OH PARIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was just thinking if I were to win the lottery I would go and live there for a year and finally take my course at the RITZ to become a CHEF!
ohlalala the freedom of doing whatever! in the summer no less.....
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