So much to do...So little time....

Here's the porch and sidewalk! Now we just need grass...:)

These last two weeks we have been trying to squeeze all the summer out of each day. We've been camping at Alum Creek ( the green monster's first voyage), to the fair, the zoo, hocking hills, worked on my classroom, got a new front porch, a ton of dirt, new edging and new flowers. So, I really haven't sat down to update the blog. Pictures of all included on the new slideshow above.

The first voyage of the green monster was a success. Everything onboard is in working order and it was sooo nice to camp with a comfy bed, running water and most importantly a bathroom! Braden enjoyed learning how to dump the tank at the end of the weekend. The only problem came on the way home when the monster lost breaks!!! Scary, but everyone was safe and turned out to be a slow leak of brake fluid.

We spent a weekend at Aunt Cindy and Uncle's Keith's home in Hide-away Hills. We love going there! Emarie caught a fish, rode a jet ski and loved playing with her cousins Gracen, Carly, Justin and Chase. Braden and I enjoyed being disconnected from society and visiting with the fam.

The fair was a hit, as Emarie LOVES to ride the rides. Who doesn't love the zoo? She even got to ride a pony! Ryan Lee enjoyed his first visit at the zoo, he kept signing more after each animal. We had a birthday picnic by the Sciota River, peach pie included, my favorite, thanks to Nana and 'Jones'.

I start back to work on Monday. :( So, Emarie and I are trying to balance preparation and fun. She is very ready to go back to the sitter, asks me to go every day, so I don't need to worry there.

We had a doctor's appt on Friday and Mom got to come with me to meet the little man. She liked seeing him in 'person' and watching how very active I'm always saying he is. There are three new pictures of our 1lb 9oz 24 week old man on the baby boy gueth slideshow above.

Things are going well, I'm just supposed to 'listen to my body' and rest when I can....easier said than done. I'll continue to go to the dr every two weeks to make sure nothing is changing.

We'll see how these updates keep coming as I start school....wish me luck!

Bumper boat driver....sort of...