Up to TWO

kids that is.  Katie returned to us Friday afternoon. She was tired, but a very happy girl. She had a great time. She loved all of it, except canoeing (they're tippy and she's not a great swimmer).

Drew spent the weekend with Tim's parents, so it was just us and Katie. Which was fun for her return.  They came yesterday to drop Drew off and have dinner with us. Quite a lovely visit.

Salvation Army called Thursday morning, I got bumped to Saturday morning. No problem. Just meant more stuff for them to take. The playroom is done, girls room 2/3 done.   This is just toys. I still have to do clothes. Which I must start asap (today?) as we leave soon for our vacation to visit my Grandmother. My Beth and Tori met her 8 years ago. I can't wait for her to meet the rest of my crew.

 

I'm off. I will get more work done. oh yeah, and PACK

Where I've been

Tim and I went away last weekend to celebrate our anniversary. We headed to Solvang, just north of Santa Barbara. We went to several wine tastings, wandered the town, shopped in the funnest little shops, and just hung out together. It was wonderful. We stayed at the Peterson Inn, which is a really lovely hotel, with an amazing dining room! Dinners were to die for.

We got home Sunday around 7pm, and got the 3girls packed and ready to leave for Camp Monday morning. Safely on the bus, Katie looked a little nervous, but Smiled HUGE when they were pulling out. She returns Friday, I cannot wait to hear her adventures. Tori and Beth will return the following Wednesday.

It's been odd, but very fun having only one child. Yesterday Drew and I had brunch with Nana Kay,  played legos, then played with the Thomas set he has, then hotwheels cars, then watched a movie.  After dinner he took a bath, and then watched another movie with Dad before crashing.  Today he went to a half day, day camp at the gymnastics gym, he loved it, and behaved superiorly well. So the rest of the week, behavior appropriate he goes all day, and gets to do the extra activities. Tomorrow after lunch they'll walk to the park to play on the equipment there, and play ball. Friday they'll go swimming at the nearby HS. I'm going to meet them there to supervise him. Not withstanding the abilities of the coaches and staff. My son is fearless, and a rock in water. He sinks. I'll go and swim with him.

He is now watching Lady and the Tramp II while I finish up here. I'll go throw dinner together for us in a minute. DH is out tonight, so I'm just cooking for two. ;oD   Early to bed, for a fun day tomorrow.

 

While Drew was playing today I cleaned out the playroom, I called Salvation Army, they are coming Thursday to pick up my stuff. YAY! I've already got 3 big bags filled up. The play room is half done. After the playroom, I'm attacking the girls' room, then Drew and Beth's room. Clean house here I come!

 

A few photos from recent events.

      One elephant ride for 5 please.  We rode Kitty at the County Fair. Her skin was much softer than I expected, but her hair prickled.                 

 Here the kids are watching Circus performers during the preshow "show".                                                

  Baby Jack  with Mom, Dad, Me, Tim, and A and N the other two God-parents. :o) A magical day!!!!