Fourth of July 2009

I just came across these pictures of us in the Marina for the Fourth. I am not sure why I didn't get these up right away???

And the main event begins...

These guys were excited about the 4th, too!

Eric rode in the Ohman's boat

Doug, Conrad and Olivia in our boat

Blog on, Kristen!

There is no such thing as bad press, right???

Chinese Chicken Salad Tuesday!

You've got to love boys that love salad!!

Powerful Birth Story

I have been thinking a lot about birth today, and I came across an amazing story on the Mothering Magazine site.

I especially love how the mother writes about being guided by her intuition, which she also calls "a still, small voice", and having her pregnancy and birth held in a "bubble of safety".

To all my pregnant friends and family: I wish you a beautiful and peaceful births!

School Uniforms - Part 1

Yesterday was school uniform try on day, and we got all of Olivia's necessities for fall. She won't take them off...Stand by for more plaid tomorrow!

Housing Bubble

I found this great real estate blog. Check it out.

Swimming Lessons

We just finished a month of swimming lessons at the Culver Plunge. The lessons were great, and the kids both made tremendous progress. Affordable and effective, what more could I ask for?

Conrad played at the park during classes.

Eric spent four weeks in Tiny Tots class. He is now ready for advanced tots!

Olivia completed Beginner Level One and moved on to Level Two.

Our lessons started at 9am, so we were in the water early. This is a shot of the kids as we left one morning.