You know you're a Redneck if...

This past weekend we went on a road trip to Montana for Wynden's cousin's wedding reception (they were married in November and were just now able to have a party). We left at 4:00 am on Thursday and got into Missoula around 12:30 pm. Wynden and I were shocked at how well the trip went. We only stopped once and the kids behaved better than a normal trip into Bellingham :) We stayed at a fabulous hotel with a water park and breakfast buffet (what else can you ask for). We ate way too much, shopped quite a bit, and just relaxed. The reception was on Saturday. We reconnected with Wynden's Aunt Judy, Uncle Darryl, cousin Diana and family, Uncle Dick and Aunt Carla, cousin Benji, and the new bride Andrea and her husband Shaeleesh (he's East Indian). We really don't see Wynden's dad's side of the family much or his mom's side either, so it was a nice little reunion. The ride home went just as smooth, with only two quick stops. Montana seems like such an easier way of living. Wynden often times talks about moving there and how life would be so easy.

1st day preschooler

Karlee started preschool last week and she loves it. She was so excited that when I told her to hurry and get in the shower she didn't complain or anything like she usually does. We are carpooling with my friend Cheryl and her son Josh, so once a week I will only have two kids at home or two kids running errands in Bellingham...which financially could get me in trouble if I have it too easy when I am shopping :)

Cute Kids!!

Here are some cute pics. It has been a lot of fun lately just sitting back and watching Karlee and Hallie play. They play so well together (most of the time). I do often times joke about what stinkers they are (Hollering Hallie and Drama Queen Karlee), but they are very sweet most of the time and I love them so much. I am so grateful to be able to stay home with my kids. It's funny because the moment after I had Hallie I knew that we weren't done and I am so glad we had our sweet little guy Diesel, who loves his mommy so much right now. He is in the stage where if I'm not holding him he looks around until he finds me and then just stares at me. He is such a good baby.

Labor Day

On Labor Day we got to satisfy the kid in me and go to Chuck E Cheeses. It was a lot of fun. It was also very busy. I love those kind of places :)

First day of School

School started last week and we are so excited for this school year. Lexi (2nd grade) got the teacher we were hoping for (She and her husband own raspberries and Wynden use to drive the picker for them when he was in high school during the summers) and Hunter (K) got the same teacher Lexi had and we were very impressed with her before, so it looks like we will have a great year at school. It was nice to have school start and get back on a schedule. Now I can slow down a little since summer is over.

"You'll have a scar there to remind you of this day for the rest of your life"

That is what the doctor told my niece as he put six stitches above her eye right below her eyebrow. We (by we I mean Hunter and Diesel) were in the next room getting stitched up ourselves. What could have happened to bring two kids ages 5 and 6 into the urgent care walk-in clinic on a bright Friday afternoon you might ask. Well we have a golf cart and we have such a good time with it. I use it to bring Lexi to the bus on rainy days and everyday when I am pregnant no matter rain or shine :) This summer we started letting Lexi and Hunter drive it. I had just let my friend Tina know how careful Hunter is when he drives it...Let's just say Hunter was not being very careful. Hunter was driving with my niece Hannah and my nephew Wally as passengers, and he was screwing around. Wally warned Hunter to watch where he was going and Hunter looked him right in the eye and said I am just as he smacked full speed into my niece, Elizabeth's Honda Accord. Did he hit the corner of the bumper you might ask, maybe barely just nick it?? No he hit it dead on. The wheels were not even turned a little. Golf cart meet passenger side back door. In his defense I guess you could say that car is normally not parked there as he usually just circles the house over and over again. Lots of screaming, lots of blood, "Am I going to die mom", and thankfully no ER trip. It could have been a lot worse. More kids could have been in the golf cart. The golf cart still runs, the Accord has a small dent, but we are all alive and well, the swelling has gone down and Hunter looks like Hunter again.

Let's not forget about the fair

I must not forget to post about the fair!!! My kids (and of course I) look forward to this all year long. We went every day except for one. We rode rides on Tuesday (thanks to Heidi for all her help), the kids loved it. We will miss you NW Washington Fair, until next year...