August

August was just as busy as July. Grandma Linda came to the rescue and stayed with us for a week while Josh went to a conference. It was a lot of fun to see the kids have one-on-one time with grandma! 

Josh and I also got to do something we've been working toward while grandma watched the babies. We ran our first 10k together since we've had kids. We have a long way to go to keep up with Abram, Stella, and Isabel but we've really been trying to get back in shape.

This is our pre-race picture - notice how pale and happy we are.

Post-race 'glow' 

While grandma was here Abram also had his first sleepover. His best-friend Oliver spent the night and they had a great time. Here they are showing off their pizza. Oliver and his family are moving to California in a few weeks and we are trying to get in as much time with them as possible.

We also took grandma to the blueberry patch (I told you I was obsessed with it!). My little field hands sorting out the stems. Notice that Stella's mouth looks like it might possibly be stuffed with something.

We also headed to Abram's preschool for their end of summer picnic.

Abram's job that day was to ring the '5-minute bell.' He did a wonderful job, if I do say so myself.

Stella really got into the construction equipment.

Here are Abram and Oliver.

Stella had to jump in the picture too.

They sang a few songs which were adorable.

Before I knew where she had gone - find the 2 year old who decided she was 4.

Here is our family picture from the picnic.

Isabel was pushed past her limit and was so tired when we got home she kind of got out-of-control angry. Good thing she had a grandma who has a special touch and was able to lull her into peaceful submission. Thanks grandma!