no excuses!

I'd love to shower you with exciting reasons that we've been absent from this page. . . but I can't think of much beyond the day-to-day excitement that exists at our house. I've thought several times about posting, but either didn't take the time to do it ( likely), didn't have good photos to go along with them (also possible), or I got too consumed on facebook to log onto the site (most likely :) I'm sorry I robbed you of my very touching thoughts on mothers day, failed to share our travels to Oregon on our first trip away from the kids (we made it five whole days!), and didn't include you when we celebrated significant milestones like Kate's first steps and Logan learning to jump.

We've been enjoying some great family time this summer; the kids love their cousins and grandparents so much.

Logan splashing in the tub with his cousin. He loves to teach his sister all sorts of new tricks, like how to climb into the closet so he can barricade her with toys.

Kate's (finally!) sprouting a little bit of (red) hair. Still no sign of any teeth, but Logan was toothless until 11 mos also. She's taken a few steps and likes to climb to the top of the stairs and then cry for help. She jabbers all the time (all-the-time)

We have been working on some improvements in the yard. We are in the process of having a fence installed and are looking forward to enjoying barbecues on a new patio without all of Central City looking on. Logan's second birthday is right around the corner (already!), and Kate's first birthday will be just a month later, and no I'm not pregnant again (although after two summers in maternity clothes, and two moves, my wardrobe is currently being overhauled).

I'll do my best to post more often. Hope you're enjoying a wonderful summer!

Love from all of us!