Not in the mood

I just have not been in the blogging mood lately. But today I sat down and caught up on blogs that I have not read in quite some time. It kind of got me in the mood to catch people up on what is going on in our lives. Carter has started t-ball, which he is not impressed with. He doesn't throw a fit or anything but just says he doesn't like it and doesn't want to play again. He asked who wanted to do this anyway, which was him. He does fine at it, the same level of the other kids so I don't know if it is just not exciting enough at this point. He has learned to swim half-way. A big step from last summer, he didn't even want his head wet. He started swimming above water and now has started swimming under water also.
Our summer officially started this week. They are out of their school and I am done with work for the summer. It is nice to have the time off. We have about 6 weeks until he starts kindergarten. I am trying to get more excited about the idea, which I am having a hard time doing. His first day is August 12th. We have lots of activities planned. I think our weekends are booked until he does start school.
Next weekend we are heading to Nebraska to see Jamie's aunt and uncle. His cousin also had a baby in March that we haven't met. So it will be a lot of fun catching up, spending time at the lake and on the boat.
Ava is still little Miss Ava. She has been quite pleasant lately. Maybe some of the terrible 2's attitude has passed or she finally realizes she is not going to get away with acting that way and has decided to just give up on it.
I hope everyone has a great summer and 4th. I will try and blog more. Maybe even get some pictures posted at some point.

My baby is 3

Ava is now a three year old as of June 1st. Here she is the day we brought her home from the hospital, June 3rd. She weighed 6 lbs. 15 oz and I believe was 20 in. (I know I am a terrible Mom and I can't remember). She was born at 11:59 p.m. She barely made it on June 1st. She was a screamer from the get go. She is a fun little girl. We never know what she is going to think of.

Katie and Ava playing dress up. These 2 girls are peas in a pod. Sometimes I don't think they could be more a like.

Ava and her mickey cake. It was supposed to be Minnie but I ran out of energy on trying to make the bow. She loved Mickey and never said anything about it not being Minnie

Wow how the years fly by.

Busy

I guess that is everyone's life right now. Carter's preschool is coming to a close. He had his graduation tonight. Very cute. We had Mother's Tea last week. Things he said about me was that he loved when I made him popcorn chicken (what a chef I am), hated when I made salads, and I had blue eyes (when I have brown). Got to love it. They said at graduation what they wanted to be when they grew up, he said put in pipes (like his dad). How cute.
We were supposed to have Ava's birthday party this weekend because Jamie's mom and step dad were coming in. Well all of that has pretty blew up in thin air. I am not too happy about the situation but have come to look at it if people don't want to come then so be it. Anyway Jamie's parents aren't coming now ( I understand why they aren't coming.) His dad was having chest pains last week they took him to the hospital. He has had 5 heart attacks before and has a defibrillator. The only part of his heart that works (yes all other sides are dead) had a clogged artery. They put in a stint, sent him home. We were hoping that he would be feeling better and would be able to make it up here. But they took him back to the hospital yesterday with more heart pains. They did a heart catheter today and they think they may have blocked another vein when they put in the stint. They are going to check his gall bladder to make sure that is not the problem too. I don't really know what they are going to do. Please keep him in your prayers.
For Ava's birthday my parents are coming and our one friends. Her birthday isn't until June 1st and I know she doesn't realize that people aren't coming but it still upsets me. But oh well.
I have lots of pictures but it will have to wait.

Nice Surprise

This is probably not going to be what you think it is going to be about. Maybe I should make you wonder a little more....
I hate making phone calls to businesses or going and dealing with things at place like the license place. It seems I always end up getting some grumpy person that acts like I am really disrupting them from something. I am thinking hello this is your job. Because of this grouchy people I often procrastinate on making those phone calls or doing those errands. But today I had a nice change of personality when I called our parks and recreation office. I called to sign Carter up for t-ball she didn't act like I was bothering her she was very helpful and nice. After I hung up I thought oh that was a nice surprise, that wasn't so bad. She even made me a little happier making it so easy. Now can't people see what a nice, helpful person can do...they make the next person a little happier.

1000 Word Thursday

Whew! I think I finally got the 1000 Word Thursday thing. It only took me staying up till 11:45 to do it. Check out this boys red (orange) hair in this picture. It matches the pumpkins. My in-laws thought I had colored his hair there.

Zoo Pictures

Our day at the zoo. We should have probably waited another weekend and it would have been cooler but it was still good. All the animals were out so that was good. Ava loved the elephants. At the hippo exhibit we got to see one up close. It was pretty cool. We were standing at the glass and one swam up to it and stuck his face right on it. I wish I would have had my camera ready. They are probably my favorite. Anyhow here are some pictures

At the elephants.

The big bear that Carter has been so scared of lately. He is convinced one is going to get him.

Carter drawing a picture of every animal we see.

Ava checking out the zebras.

Special Memories

This goes along with my prior post. These are some of my favorite memories of my grandpa.
My grandparent's ran the grocery store in Downing. I loved going to the store to help (I am sure I was a big help). One of my favorite parts was walking to the bank and the post office with Grandpa. I don't remember any special words being said during those walks or even a lot of conversation but I can just remember how special and comforting it was to have those walks with him.
Another time I wanted to help scoop some hay with him. He sent me back to the barn to get another pitch fork. I came back with a frog gig. He thought that was so funny. I never lived that down. For my high school graduation they even gave me an end of a frog gig and a note with it. I will cherish that forever. A frog gig.
Another favorite. Lets just say Grandpa and I had to much to drink at Justin's wedding reception. It was around midnight and my dad was ready to leave. I can remember my grandpa acting kind of like a kid saying it is still early. We are usually still dancing at this time. My dad had to drive my grandpa and me back to my house because we drank too much. Who would have ever thought.
I will end with this memory. Of course I have many more but will stop. My grandparents came to my college graduation. We went out to eat with them after it was over. I can remember my grandpa telling Jamie about some monkey he had where it had a knob that turned and then his penis would pop up. I was astonished that my grandpa was saying this all in front of me. I gave him a look and he said well Jamie we all need a little help getting it up. That is when I knew I was an adult.
Grandpa we love you and miss you.