Bless This: Family

Olivia and I have been quite busy since my last post.  Mostly driving places. In October we got Olivia's 2 year pictures taken with Cara. I had a Pinterest party with my girls.  We each brought food and a craft to do and we had to find it on Pinterest.  We had a great time and stayed up way too late! Food, wine and crafts Magnets we made Coasters I've started painting my house, with the help of my parents.  I still have a lot left, but I can do a little at a time.  Hoping to get a lot done during Christmas break. Olivia had fun on her first "real" Trick or Treating. Here are some pictures of Olivia's party.  This year we only had close family there.  It was still a lot of people, but nothing like the 60+ that were there last year. Laughing at the Mickey card Grandma MC got her Cheese! Grandma made the cake  On November 9th, Olivia turned 2

I know, I know...it's been 2 months since my last post.  I've been super busy and didn't have much to write home about.  Here is a list of things that has been going on in our lives lately.  Enjoy. August- Made an offer on the house and was accepted 2 days later (on Patrick's birthday)!!!  We had a nice birthday party for my mom and remembered Patrick with a lantern in the sky.  Our tradition. The next week, Rachel, Eli, Olivia and I had a fun day!  We went to a few parks, Dairy Queen and then out for supper.  We had so much fun and they were such good kids. Eli, Olivia and Rachel at the Lighthouse Eating at DQ Sharing a Blizzard with mommy Just hanging around! I then got to take my first "vacation" this year.  I took my parents and Olivia to the Dells for 2 nights.  It was such a nice time.  Great weather, food, drinks, swimming and even a little relaxing. Playing Looki

Yes...I know...I'm WAY behind on my posts this summer.  I have a lot to catch you up on. June: Walleye Weekend.  I " ran " the 2 mile.  Was 269 out of 321.  22 minutes.  Was nice to have my friend Katie jog along side of me and keep me motivated. Otherwise I probably wouldn't have ran at all.  I'll say it again.  I'm not a runner and I'll never be a runner.  Olivia " ran " the 1/3 mile.  I carried her 2/3 of the way while she screamed and then made her run the rest of the way.  She was tired.  It was nap time.  It was HOT.  I think it was in the 90's already.  She did fine once she saw Bampa cheering her on and saying it's ok.  We were 2nd to last.  But not last:) Fell asleep in 4.5 seconds Olivia ready for her race       Tammy and her family stayed for the weekend and we had a great time hanging out.  We also got to meet up with Katie on Sunday.  So nice to see my girls.  We