Summer Updates

So, we'll see how much I can cover. I was just so busy and all my pictures were stuck on my camera until last weekend. I know, sad. We had a great summer. At the very end of June I took the girls to my parents' home for a week. Lori and her kids were there and Sandy and Claire were there. We painted my mom's room and rearranged it. We went cherry picking, we played together. It was so much fun for all of the cousins to be together.

Jocelyn picking cherries Megan at 9 months- yes it was cold in the morning

Then the following week Dan's family came up and we went and saw the Hill Cumorah Pageant with them. On our way back to Albany, we stopped at Watkin's Glenn and hiked it. It was beautiful. I think that the last time I was there, I was 10 or so? It was great. And then we went to Ithaca to the pool. I didn't go in, the water was about 62. Jocelyn touched the water and played a tiny bit in it with Dan. It was a great few days with his family.

Timmy, Megan, Me, Jocelyn At the falls pool in Ithaca brrr

In August we went to an apple picking place that had a kiddie play area. That's why we went. We had fresh blueberry ice cream. Jocelyn went down this slide that was 200 feet. She loved it and probably went down about 10 times. They also had a little train ride that we went on. She and Megan loved it. It was a great family day.

Jocelyn, Megan and Dan on the train

This is the view from the top Jocelyn near the bottom

We were able to have K and S over for a sleep over this August. We had so much fun. They threw water balloons and ran through the sprinkler. Great thing for a hot day.

K,S, and Jocelyn in the sprinkler Throwing water balloons

Jocelyn holding a frog Megan at 10 months

We went to a little beach for our play group. It was fun. But Jocelyn's shirt got wet, so I used my wrap to make a shirt for her. I thought it was adorable.

Jocelyn in the lake Megan on the beach

Jocelyn's made up shirt from my wrap

Dan was able to work on our swing set for the girls. He and a friend built it and it's great looking and very sturdy. I'm very proud of his work. We've had a great summer and are now loving the fall with cider and apple picking. Fun for us!!

I was able to make Jocelyn an apron as well. I've been promising her for a couple of months. I think it turned out well.

Jocelyn's new apron Megan at 11 months

In a few weeks we will be celebrating Megan's first birthday. We are so loving her in our family. What a beautiful girl.

Jocelyn's Birthday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISS JOCELYN!

So my little girl turned 3. I just can't believe it. Was it really 3 years ago that she was born? Really? She is such an amazing little girl. She is very athletic- loves to play soccer with Daddy and run and play on the monkey bars. She enjoys reading and playing games and definitely playing on her swing. I think she adores that, and who wouldn't? So here is an adorable little story about Miss Jocelyn. So a few weeks ago we were on our way to church and she was singing I am a child of God. She said that song was funny so I asked her to explain. Well, in the 4th verse it says ,"Celestial glory shall be mine if I can but endure." That is not what Jocelyn hears. This is her version. "Celestial glory shall be mine if I can butt in you." Way too funny. Dan and I just cracked up. So here is her birthday events. Enjoy.

This is Jocelyn all ready for church.
See the matching bag?

Jocelyn taking a swing at the Pinata.

Jocelyn opening a present.

The Elmo cake. I think it turned out quite nice.

Jocelyn waiting for the cake.

8 Months

So, I'm a week late. It's what I do best. So Megan is now 8 months! I can't believe how big she's getting. She can roll anywhere...around corners, into the kitchen, it doesn't matter. It's awesome to see her roll. She looks like she's getting ready to crawl too. She's been rocking on her hands and knees. She loves to say mama mama mama, dada, dada, dada, and fffffaaaa. (That's the F sound). She is just such a smiley baby. We feel so blessed to have her in our family. What an adorable girl. She's eating a ton now too. Toast, cherrios, most foods. And she loves her sippy cup. Apple juice all the way! It's so fun to see her grow.

Basement Swing

So we bought 2 swings for our basement. We have one up now and will probably put the baby swing in the other spot. Here is Jocelyn on the swing.

Tulip Festival

So on Mother's Day weekend Albany always has their Tulip Festival. We go every year and love it. They have so many things going on and we just enjoy the park and seeing the tulips. Jocelyn got to play on the playground there and also got to go on the horse rides. She loved it. I took a video of her on the horse. So we have Megan and Dan, Jocelyn going down a bouncy slide thing, Jocelyn on the horse, Me and the girls, and Dan and the girls. It was nice to spend the day together as a family. We are very blessed because our neighbor gave us a double stroller, so it worked out great!

7 Months

So Megan is now 7 months and she has her first tooth! We are so excited for her. Thankfully she hasn't been fussy while it's been coming in. Very drooly, but that's about it. I feel so lucky. Except now she tries to find my fingers and bite them. Yeah, it hurts. She's talking a ton, well baby talk and I think is starting the process to crawl. Not sure yet. Jocelyn was 7 1/2 months when she was crawling, so who knows. She is just such a happy little girl. Everyone comments on how she smiles all the time and that she looks like a doll with her rosy cheeks. I have to admit, she's a very beautiful baby, biased or not.
This is of Megan talking. She is a big talker and is adorable with her sounds. If you look closely you can see her bottom tooth that has just come in.

Basement

Ok, I realized I haven't put pictures up in a while and the basement is nearly finished. Sorry guys.
Here is the wainscoting before it was primed. And also is the book case with the fireplace. This was taken mid April.



Our next picture is after I primed the top and the primer was on the bottom. The color is mint tea. We did it 75% of the full color. I love it so much. This wall is when you walk down our basement and go to the right.




And now the partially finished product. The first picture is our media room. Forgive the level and mess. That is the back wall with projector and speakers up. I took this room with a couple of different angles to get the feel for it. And the next picture is from the back looking at our screen. Obviously we still have to paint the bottom. Such a time consuming project. I decided to do the easy part first and paint the top.




This next picture is of our Toy/game room. The book shelf need another coat of paint, and the shelves aren't in yet, but it gives you the idea. We are also going to put 2 swings in here for the girls to swing on. I'm so excited about that.




Here is our Pantry which is at the bottom of the stairs. That should hold enough food for a while.




And lastly, here is a picture looking into what will be our exercise room. And that white door in the back will be our food storage room. That's not done yet. And then I'll make curtains for the room. I don't need everyone checking me out while I'm exercising. Seriously people. I hope you enjoy!!