Happy Father's Day!

Aren't my boys handsome????
Just a quick note to wish all the fathers out there a special day! We had a great day as a family. The boys woke up and gave Dave his cards. After that we went downstairs and gave him his gifts. The funniest thing was that all three of them wore White Sox shirts today. It was sweet to see all my boys dressed similar. We then went out to breakfast and to family day at the race track. The boys made place mats for Dave there. They got airbrush tattoos on their arms, they rode ponies and pet and fed animals. Dave and I sweat the majority of the day. It is HOT HOT HOT today. Don't know what we're gonna do when we get to Texas....lol

Dave~thank you so much for being such a great father. I always knew you were great with kids but never in my wildest dreams did I think you would be this wonderful. I can't wait to see how you do with a little girl. You are awesome with our little boys!!!

Dad~I know things our tough between us right now but hopefully we can get on the right path soon.

Papa~Hope you had a great Father's Day. We love you!!

Oh yeah we are now officially 8 months into our wait. We are that much closer to our baby girl!!!

Got Cicadas?(...and other happenings...)

We are suppose to have cicadas all over this summer. We haven't seen one in our town! We took the boys to the zoo yesterday and they were EVERYWHERE! We first saw them as we were showing the parking attendant our zoo pass. They are HUGE! Anyway, we weren't out of the car 5 minutes when one landed on Bailey's back. He jumped, I jumped, Dave laughed.....you get the picture. We are walking around the zoo and you see and hear them everywhere. They are beyond loud! I was taking a picture of one and a man asks me if I want him to get one off me(Dave was getting us a snack). I didn't even feel it on me. We then found a ton of them and Matthew a.k.a Spider Man starts to freak. Dave and I are not going to let these silly bugs ruin our day so we pick one up and start playing pass the bug between the two of us. We tell the boys to touch it. Bailey does...not to bad. Matthew is terrified! Dave says what would Spider man do and he finally touches it. We then made each of the boys hold it. Bailey said it tickled and Matthew looked petrified but he did it and actually said it wasn't soooo bad. I have the funniest picture of Matthew petting a cow and holding one of his ears with his other hand. Like I said they are LOUD!

On to the other happenings......Monday was the last day of school. I officially have first graders! Where did this school year go? They really had awesome teachers and I am beyond excited about how they did academically this year. To start the summer out right I took them to the library to join the summer reading program. They also got their very first library cards. They are so excited! Every morning I set the timer and they just read. I am also having them read to me individually about every other day.

We have gone to the park. Daddy has taken them to his office (can you say free ice cream?). We have also gone to the zoo. We are having a great start to summer vacation! Tonight they will start up with swimming lessons again and it will be interesting to see what happens now that lessons are twice a week. I am hoping they will soar!

PS pictures to follow blogger is not cooperating and I have to get ready for work!

Secret Pal Has Sturck.....

I got home today to find a package from my secret pal. It was all things butterflies for Diana's room. There was a butterfly toy with crinkle wings and plays music and lights up when you press his belly. There was the cutest handmade butterfly picture frame that I think I will put our first family picture in. There was also a butterfly accent piece and a wonderful smelling lavender/mint candle for me! Thank you so much Secret Pal for brightening up my Friday! We love everything!