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This past weekend..

We stayed home Friday night. Mike tried to cut our grass but we have had soooo much rain (8.5") that it was next to impossible. He cut where he could before another down pour came down. We relaxed picked up a Fish Fry and went to bed early!

Saturday we went to Kim and Jerry's. They were having a party for Jerry's football team and we all had a great time. I forgot my camera so unfortunatley I have no pictures to post but rest assured everyone had a good time...especially Mr Host!

Sunday was busy too. I took Gracie to her school picnic (she will start 3K on Sept 4th). It was nice to see some familiar faces from our Grafton playgroup...three children from playgroup will be in Gracie's class...so that will be nice. Then we headed to Grandma & Papa's house for our barn pool party. That also was alot of fun. Gracie swam and talked with the big people!! Mike & MJJ came later for dinner and then we headed home early ....we were all exhausted. Hope you all had a good weekend too!

IRISH FEST WEEKEND!

Last weekend was our annual Irish Fest weekend! The boys went golfing at FireRidge in Grafton and the girls went shopping at Irish Fest. The weather did not cooperate and neither did my children. It was nap time, so we made it through lunch and then headed home. They had a blast Sat night. Cousins....Laura, John & Will and Karlie were all there and friends....Logan and Lydia too...it was a party!

It was also Aunt Kim's real birthday....Happy Birthday Aunt Kim! We celebrated Uncle Mark's and my birthday too (you know I celebrate my birthday for as long as everyone lets me). Thanks for bringing the cake Steph it was great!

My brother Johnny did the grillin'. He is an exceptional griller and he braved the elements. It was cool, rainy and windy....the tenderloins (beef and pork) were amazingly delicious...Thanks again Johnny!

The adults all stayed up really late and had ALOT OF FUN....at least I know I did...how 'bout the rest of you? Looking forward to next year...

Memories

Bear with me! I am trying to figure out how to add video/slideshows to our blog. Here is one that I have done just for fun. It is fun to see how much the kids have changed in just a little while....my they grow up way too fast!

Make photo slide shows at www.OneTrueMedia.com

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

MORE SAND FOR THE BEACH

As most of you know we now have our own "beach"

On Saturday we had another 5yards of sand delivered. MJJ loved seeing the real "dump truck" make it's delivery and Grace had fun playing "king of the mountain"

She can't wait until this weekend when cousin Karlie comes over so she can play on "our beach"!

CONGRATS JOHN & RIN

Welcome Home John & Erin (Rin)!

John & Erin closed on their new home on Friday, August 11th! We are so happy for them both! It was a long haul but well worth the wait. The house is beautiful and everything is finding it's place. Mike helped Johnny move on Saturday afternoon and the kids and I stopped by to check things out later that afternoon. Michael found the pots and pans and both children had fun checking out "baby's bedroom". "now the baby is sleeping in Rin's belly but baby will sleep in this room"...quoted from Grace.

We wish you the best Johnny & Rin....We Love You Both!

PLAYING IN "BABY'S ROOM"
THE MOVERS

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY #2

It's Fair Time!

It is Wisconsin State Fair time.....my favorite summer place. The amazing food smells, the rides/games, tons of animals, pig races, music/dancing and watching my children now enjoy the fair as much as I have for so many years are just a few of the reasons I LOVE the fair!

Yesterday, was opening day and if you are a part of my family it is just understood that we will all be there on opening day. A tradition my dad started a long time ago! Gracie LOVES the fair and MJJ after a few hours loved it too. They both went on two pony rides (MJJ's first one) and both went down the giant slide (again MJJ's 1st time, since he wasn't even walking last year at this time). We went to kiddie land and they rode the cars, Gracie and I rode the big swings and we all rode the merry go round. We also played games. Grandma, Uncle Joey (Chee Chee) and Uncle Johnny won Clifford the Big Red Dog, A Car and Cookie Monster stuffed animals ...the kids were thrilled!

The Fair continues until Aug 12. We will be there alot more, yesterday was just the 1st day of many.....I LOVE THE FAIR!

PS Don't forget the cream puffs!!

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY