Time Together

Amelia and I are headed out on our annual father-daughter vacation tomorrow.  This year, it will be a little different.  For starters, we're not staying in town this time.  We are headed to the mountains for two days.  Secondly, we are going with another father-daughter pairing.  We have rented a cabin with ping pong and air hockey, purchased games like Pictionary and Catchphrase, and booked a private escape room for us to test our wits.  Once we throw in the fire pit and s'mores, I think we'll be all set for a great weekend. 

Moving Out

After spending a month or so using our front door wreath as a maternity ward, a dining hall, and most recently a toilet, the birds have finally grown up and left the nest.  Thank the Lord...

Pride

At what point is it more prideful to admit you've been replaced than to continue fighting for your rightful place in the bed?

Stars

While working the hot dog cart at an event near Grandma and Grandpa's, the kids began their paths to super-stardom.  Everett was asked to take a picture for the newspaper (I'll share when we see a copy) and Amelia got to be filmed for the Chamber of Commerce during a raffle drawing (screenshot below as I don't have the video yet).  Better get your autographs now.

Lonely

Someone is a little lonely without her best friends, Everett and Amelia...

Addition

Meggan and I returned home from taking the kids to Grandma and Grandpa's for the week.  I'm sure the kids will do all the normal things this week.  That means, swimming in the pool, going fishing, planting vegetables, riding around the property, etc.  That said, this week will be different than all previous weeks because they'll also get to spend time with the newest addition to the family.....their cousin, Reed...

Splash of Color

Today was wacky hair day at school.  While Everett decided he liked his hair the way it normally is, Amelia wanted to liven hers up a bit with some color....and since Meggan, who we count on to keep us away from bad ideas, was out of town, color is what she got.....