A Thorn Among Roses

I love the summer time for a number of reasons, but one of the tastiest is the organic food co-op we belong to.  The food is delish!!!!  Amazing!!!  Once a week, I make stir fry from the veggies of the week.  We love kohlrabi, chard, and lots of other weird names now!!!

Look...she's big enough (although still small) to love the stroller.  The Peg has made it's rounds...Sofie is #3  in little miss peg.  Anyway, I'm not sure how it happens, but my kids grow up more each and every day.  Good, but a little sad at times too.

Okay, maybe not to some people, but I can't survive without my cuppa joe. it's an addiction, maybe. but it's mine.  :)

the big 'i want to' each morning for the girls is to be the one to ask to get the paper for ryan. not great pics but a good reminder for me... funny how the little things in life are the big things for kids. i don't want to forget that.

...in the toy room! Every kid does it...but it sure is funny to see Brooke's head sticking out of her self made tent.

...nobody puts baby in the corner! 6 months...11 lbs 4 oz, 23 inches! Big stuff.

Sofia had her 6 month appointment today (which seems impossible)... she weighed in at 11 lbs. 4 oz. A real heavy weight! Sadly, she had to get shots, which makes both of us sad. But big sista Paige was there to bring on the comfort. I hate shots...

So this is the clan from our Florida trip. My gang and Gabby, my cousin Greg's daughter. So much fun... ...and yes, we did eat at 2 oyster bars. :]

...say aaaaarrrrgghhh!

Okay, so if you have to get one year older, it's best to do it at the beach. Here are a few shots of what turning 39 looks like...

So many smiles...

Evidence that if you run your children around with high school students, they will get tired! Also, visual why the Buick is not the best car for us with the big clan.  This is only 3 of the 4 kids...and the only way to the back seat for P, is through the hatch.  Not the best option.  So, JMJF are helping us out.  :)

Yep, it was just the three of us at first. Now, we have grown in size (and shape)...and it's still fun!