I caught a bad virus...

Well, actually, our computer did. We can not access the internet from our computer, so my good neighbor lets me use hers. Hopefully our computer will be cured soon. I guess I have become dependent!

I'm hungry!

A few days ago, Sadie was acting hungry and it had only been one hour since her bottle. So I made an executive decision--and we started rice cereal. Granted she eats probably less than an ounce, but I guess the new feeling among pediatricians is to wait until 6 months to start anything other than formula or breast milk. I figure since Sadie's about as big as a 6 month old, we're good! Yesterday as I was feeding her, Zach came over and said, "Mom, don't you think you ought to wipe her face off?" He just couldn't believe she was that messy. Guess he doesn't look in the mirror very often after eating! :)





























On Saturday, the boys went on a bike ride and rode about 8 miles. Then they came home, played, and then we all went swimming for an hour. So their appetites were big. Brendan often eats like a bird, but he was hungry and wanted a "sonic-size" bacon cheeseburger--and he ate the whole thing!

New Purse

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, I spent too much money on a Dooney & Bourke purse. It was good and I still have it, but I needed (okay--wanted) something new and in style. So for the first time in 15 years I bought a good quality leather purse. It's actually from FranklinCovey and I love it! And it was on clearance, so it cost about 1/6 the amount of money I spent way back when! Maybe it's a silly thing to get excited about, but I was happy to score a good deal. Now I need a place to go so I can use it!

Tootsie Roll Arms

Sadie possesses what I affectionately refer to as "Tootsie Roll arms"--those sweet segmented arms that babies often have (especially bigger babies)!

Sadie Gets a Saucer

I just love craigslist.com! We have discovered some great finds (like our Bumbleride stroller) and have sold a lot, too. Yesterday I saw a listing and bought Sadie an Evenflo Exersaucer. She loves it! She loves to be upright so she can see things, so this is perfect. It's a little big for her, but her feet reach the bottom!





Here are a few more pictures of our little princess...



And since I posted pictures of the boys diving, I'd better show how Sadie loves the pool too!

Diving Class

In July, the boys decided to take diving classes instead of swimming lessons. They had a blast!

Here's Brendan:






Here's Zach:

School in August?

The boys are already in their 3rd day of school. Thankfully PE is inside during the first month or so, because it is HOT! I don't understand why they start school here in the hottest part of the year, but we deal with it!

Brendan is in 4th grade this year and Zachary is in 2nd. They go to Benjamin Franklin Charter School. This means that I drive them 7 1/2 miles each way (twice a day).

Check out www.benjaminfranklincharterschool.com

Hopefully this will be a great year for both boys.