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utter exhaustion

we have been so busy lately! school is back in session. softball is starting up again. youth events and bible studies are booming...and then we did the fam reunion.

i think the new pup, java, is just about done.
what do you think?

i'm tired...but the kiddos are still cute...and full of one-liners!

high school wasn't as terrifying for paige as she expected...she actually likes it. it's hard with 1746 students, but she's doing great.
brooke's first day of kindergarten went fine after the almost puke-fest at meet the teacher nite from her anxiety attack! in fact, the rubber snake she took to scare the teacher, in fact, worked. at least the teacher knows what she's up for...she laughed, btw!
jada is still at home with me for now. preschool doesn't start for a bit and it's been nice ot just have time alone with her and sofia. we have been doing a lot of nail painting!
and sofia...well, she's getting so big! all the sudden she's yelling, "mine!!!" and turning into evil keneval doing stunts all over the place.
anyway, i love the summer...and i hate that it's over. i like the kids at home.
but it's over...and alas, i must sit and drink my coffee watching the 2 i have left at home...with the awe and wonderment of knowing it will be over wayyyyy too quick!

and guess what???
i'm so stinking honored to be featured today as mom of the week at my brown baby!!!! go and meet denene...she will rock your face off! and if you have brown babies, you will get awesome stuff there!!!

Comments

Anonymous said…
Cute puppy!!
Congrats on being featured.
He & Me + 3 said…
That is awesome. I will go over and check you out! We are exhausted too.
Congrats.

Love the puppy pic.

I hope you have a great day!
Anonymous said…
That poor pup is pooped! Time truly does fly by. All of your girls are gorgeous!!
Jen said…
Wow, I can't believe that you are in school already. We still have a few weeks.
Kacey said…
Girl! Congrats on being featured. With all of your fabulousness I'm not surprised. :D Sorry Summer is coming to an end, but happy everyone is doing so well and Paige SURVIVED! Woohoo!
Kristin said…
We have another week until back to school. I am having mixed feeling about the whole thing. I have enjoyed having my big boy home...but, well you know. Congrats on being featured.
Unknown said…
i still can't believe you have ahigh schooler and a kindergartner! they're so old!
The Blonde Duck said…
How cute! Love the puppy!
Kathleen W. said…
Your girls are absolutely adorable. I'm glad that school is going well so far, but I'm sure it's been a bit hard with them gone.

Congrats on the feature!
Carolyn said…
Stopping by via My Brown Baby...love your girls, so glad to see you with your "brown girlie".
Unknown said…
I read your feature at My Brown Baby - awesome write-up! And you're awesome too, girlfriend! I seriously want to be just like you when I grow up!

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