Livin it up, summer is almost gone!

Spending some QT with Ana, T, and Addie

I love our time together!

An apple as big as her face, almost!

This girl loves her pink sparkly hat, thanks Aunties!

Two peas in a pod

Good times had by ALL

Nothing like climbing a tree to hang a swing. It was a really comfy swing!

More sista sista time at my pad...on blades!

Just a brother chillin with his three sistas

It's been a long week!

This is one silly kid

He got to see his bf Emma from last year!

The lady behind the cam. I got lots of amazing pics that I need to post from her high quality camera and skills!

The beautiful little lady before Daddy Daughter Date Night

Daddy doing nails

When Tiffy offers to take a fam photo, we jaz up real quick like. 

The second time Steven's door handle broke off. He takes the time to create this to send to Andre. I still laugh so hard every time. 

It was "candy" theme

And she's off

But first, a few chips and Aunt Barb's dip!

Thanks for being a good sport Aunt Ana

These two taking selfies 

My gal pals

Not only daddy daughter date night but also a first sleepover at this house. 

This girl was as excited as she is for Christmas!

These two had quite the photo shoot - TWINS

A quick ER trip. He fell on his head and can't tell me if he is dizzy or if anything hurts. I'd rather be safe than sorry, and we were safe and in and out!

Nice to have a positive experience here for once. 

Everett in class

Going for his blood draw. Hoping his white blood cells are back up. This was a Tuesday and we got the results that Friday. They went back up to 5k ish which is on the way up!! Phew. We had to go see a hematologist due to his drop and I learned so much about the blood of a human with Down syndrome. He got some great rewards for being so brave and sissy did too since she was so supportive. She gave him Nunu (we know no one gets Nunu) and she was trying to cover his eyes so he couldn't see the needle and was rubbing his leg. She is so sweet! 

Something I've missed so much, her pictures for mommy. 

Hematology results waiting room, someone is silly and thankfully sissy goes with it!

This could go for moms and teachers right now. Living it x2

The good ol days with Merris!

E and Miss Dawn - when daddy and I ask how was school, he smiles and says, "Miss Dawn"

The "fort" downstairs. It's a cleaning/storage space under the stairs, really coming together for the kids. 

It's fun playing with all the stuffed animals before they go back up in the net to collect dust. 

Shelving for all our toys!

Two sweets with sweets

I didn't have my key to the house, which is usually fine because I use the garage door opener, then it stopped working and daddy was at the grocery store. We walked the pond and finally got Everett to say "no" when we asked if he is supposed to go in the pond and we ask, "why" and he says, "Yucky Water!" and then swinging was our only option to pass the time. 

It was Hello Week, which started after Sandy Hook and the kids at this age are taught that no one should feel alone or not have a friend and it all starts with Hello. So I made these t shrits to kick off the week. 

Everett's teacher allows the kids to each take turns eating lunch with Everett. Yea, she is that wonderful. This is Lennon, his favorite pal from school. They sat and giggled the entire lunch. I am so sad I cannot be there popping in to be a part of his amazing year. 

We busted out the Halloween Decor, let fall begin! I love how much Clara loves to decorate. We put on Halloween music and both kids favorite part was the Halloween stories. I hate tucking away beloved books but the kids get so excited each year when I bust them out! Clara's favorite story is one where a lady wears a green scarf her whole life and never tells anyone what it's for and one day when she is old and sick she tells her husband he can take it and her head falls on the floor. Pah! 

We made an under the sea craft, it's so cute and fun. The strings allow the octopus to go up and down and dance around. 

We went to the beach this past weekend, I got one pic. Whoops. It was so relaxing and next weekend I think it'll be even cooler weather! 

Someone is doing chores, she is such a great helper! 

Hanging out in their fort. Clara, out of nowhere, decide to make a present for Everett. She wanted a bag and three pieces of tissue paper. She put her things in it for him and made three cards. She kicked it off with him watching Blues Clues on his ipad. What's weird is, he was pushed too hard at school that day and had a tough day. She wasn't told this, nor did I speak of it, because her ears hear everything and I just wanted to forget about the day and enjoy my time with them. She naturally made his evening amazing, just for the heck of it, on a day he (and I) needed it most. 

Oh, how I miss this lady. Thanks for the pic Merris. 

They day we got locked out it got hot and we decided to turn the air on and I let them drive!