Odds & Ends

Things are back in full swing at our house.  It seems each day passes faster than the previous. Ethan and I are busy with work and the kids keep us on our toes. The weekend before last Ethan and I left the kids with mom and took a night away to officially celebrate our anniversary.  We love our kids but boy was it nice to get away and even experience complete silence.

This past weekend the kids, mom and I headed to Eastern Montana.  Mom officially sold her house so we finalized the paperwork.  I think she is happy to have the burden off her shoulders but feels strange to no longer have a home in the Rosebud community.  

A trip "home" wouldn't be complete without taking in some Dogie basketball.  Sean really didn't want to sit through ball games again but getting to play with cousin Bryan eases the pain a little.

We also stopped to visit Papa Jim's.  Sean had a wonderful time going on adventures with Richelle and Larisah, watering horses and shopping in Billings. Mikayla and I hung out at the house napping and having a lazy day. 

Sean moved up a level in swim class and is doing more "swimming" on his own.  He was very excited when they got to use flippers the other day and he loves any chance to jump into the pool. 

 He carries his excitment for water over to the tub as well.

 Mikayla is a firecracker and such a diva already.  I wish I could capture all her facial expressions but there are just too many and they are gone by the time the camera comes out.  She says a few words here and there but still point and yells to get what she wants. We know the words are in there as she will say them once but then never again.  She can understand everything you say to her but getting her to communicate with you is hard. The other day she said "gargage" (garbage) when pointing to a dirty diaper.  Her other latest words are ball, sorry, and I love you. 

 So cute yet so sassy!  She is keeping the pig tails in a little longer each day.