Lake Trip

Owen and Gracie on Grandpa Tom's boat

Gracie watering Annie's grass

Owen eating some sweet corn

The Brittons riding the 4-wheeler

Gracie and Owen on the little 4-wheeler


Our trip to the lake was over three weeks, ago, so I am kind of behind. We had a great time while we were down there, even though it rained. We got to go to Chad's shop to play on his toys and also went out to their house. Gracie was very interested in the hose and helped water the grass for Annie and Chad. Gracie wasn't really into going fast on the 4-wheeler like she was last summer. I think she finally has the sense that she is not invincible. We all swam in the lake, but didn't take the boat out because of the rain, but that was ok.

Since our Ozarks trip, we have had a lot going on. I posted the pics of our house being built. Unfortunately not much more has been done since then. We were held up by Xenia Rural water, which has finally been done. But now we are waiting on plumbers. At this rate, I don't think it will ever be finished. We are supposed to have plumbing done and basement floor poured this week, then start framing next week. I'm hoping that this is still the case, but it is raining today, so I know nothing is happening right now.

I also was in Florida for 4 days for a work-related conference. It was a lot of fun, but I was glad to be home. After I got back from Florida, we went out on Nick's mom's boat for a day. Kids were exhausted, but it was such a good time! Nick got to ski and pulled his younger siblings on the tube. Gracie and Owen like the beach the best I think.

I started back to work two weeks ago. I can't believe it's already been two weeks. We have been busy! Gracie and Owen are 3 and 1 now, respectively. We had their bday party at the Merrill farm this past weekend. All the grandkids were there! They have so much fun together! I have more pictures that I will post when I get a chance.

I took Owen to the Dr. today and he has an upper respiratory infection, aka: a cold. He has not been sleeping well for the past few nights and looks miserable. He also is teething again and had one molar come through over the weekend. I feel bad for him and can't wait until he is healthy so I can sleep! :)

I have less than weeks left of my second grad school class and I can't wait to have 3 weeks off! Going back to school makes me appreciate the little free time that I do have.

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