July Update

***A couple days early but we have a hectic weekend ahead***

Outside my window . . . it's sunny but the sun will be setting soon

I am thinking . . . of a potential business opportunity. Lots to think about!!

I am thankful for . . . girl talk. It's wonderful to talk to other mommies who totally understand what I go through. We mommas must stick together!

I am going . . . back to work in the morning so tonight will be busy. At least there are only 2 days until the weekend.

I am wondering . . . how soon the speech therapist will contact me to set up an appointment.

I am reading . . . A Time to Dance by Karen Kingsbury

I am hoping . . . to finish sorting through Levi's old clothes before tomorrow night. I procrastinated long enough considering the yard sale is this weekend. Oops!

I am looking forward to . . . our fun filled weekend!

I am hearing . . . Brian give the boys a shower. It's the small tasks that he does that I greatly appreciate.

Around the house . . . are a ton of clean clothes that need to be put away. I've worked hard at catching up on this daunting task.

One of my favorite things . . . is spending our evenings together watching some TV before bed.

A few plans for the rest of the week . . . Brian's family reunion on Saturday morning, Brian & I are going to a wedding on Saturday afternoon (kid free!!), & a day trip to Holiday World on Sunday.

Happy Campers

Brian & I bought our first camper (a pop-up) last May. We camped twice in the fall & once earlier this year with it & were hooked. Brian grew up camping with both of his parents while I only camped once as a child. Both of us have always wanted to have something special to do as a family that will be fun, exciting, adventurous, & memorable. Camping has become that for us. 

Jump ahead to May 2016...Brian is full speed ahead on a search for a newer camper for us. I agreed right away but gave him a strict budget. We quickly realized our expectations were a little far fetched so we re-budgeted & agreed on a new price to stick to. We checked a few out & lost out on a really good deal right away. Brian came across this camper about a month ago:

Brian contacted the owner immediately & we scheduled a time to look at it the next day. We assumed it would quickly sell so we had earnest money handy & I'm glad we did because someone else was coming to look at it after us. I quickly fell in love with the layout & decor. While Brian loved the storage & extra space. After discussing it over dinner, we made up our minds that this was the ONE!! In a matter of a couple days, we were pulling into our driveway with a new toy...and we couldn't be happier. Here's an inside look:

Queen size bed (brand new memory foam mattress was given to us by previous owners)

Full working kitchen. Couch & table both turn into beds.

Bunk beds for the kids. Don't mind the messy comforter--the boys were wrestling. :)

Bathroom has a vanity just behind the door.

I'm super excited to share our camping adventures with you throughout the years!!! Do any of you have any camping do's or don'ts?

Summer Update

We have been super busy making lots of memories since Logan has been out of school. I hope you're enjoying the summer break as much as we are. Here are some pictures to highlight some of our favorites:

TMNT movie time with cousins

Daddy teaching Levi about gun safety (don't worry...it's a BB gun)

Logan practicing him aim

Working on his kicks for swim class

Snack break!

Splish, splash

Beautiful night for an Otters game

This is our solution to a pool :)

1st sleepover at our house. Cousin Landon stayed over & we got Donut Bank for breakfast

Sprinkler fun