A continuation from yesterday!

So I said I would be back with further updates, so here I am :-)!

We went to Hershey Park at the end of July with Steve's entire family--talk about chaos :-).  Jack is enjoying the Chocolate World tour.

Chocolate World tour

We just woke up...

Awww....he's still a miniature.  Maybe you'll be a kiss next year, buddy.

Steve and Olivia were obviously having fun...I'm not so sure Jack was!

Jack and cousin Olivia

Jack was being a real pill on the train ride

Emmett loved his ice cream!

Rhea's first birthday party!

Our Special Surprise Guest!

Playing with Dylan

Cute little birdie cookies

Happy Birthday to you...

Happy Birthday dear Rhea....

Such a good cupcake!  That raspberry frosting was really good!

Rebecca, on the other hand, enjoyed the peach frosting.

The fights have just subsided over that phone!

We went for a hike on Sunday and found this little gem.

I made pillow covers for my couch pillows.  I'm quite pleased with how they turned out!

  So as you can see, we have been quite busy!  Steve has been building his mountain bike.  He went a little overboard, but he seems quite happy with it.  He's been going biking every Sunday with Mountain Bikers of Micheaux.  I have been busy with work at the farm, piano lessons, Summer School, chores around the house, and of course, my children.  I have this week off, and then back to school next week.  I'll try to get up a post with all of our home projects here soon.  Jack has been getting so much better communicating.  It's amazing how quickly they learn.  He can count up to 20, sing his alphabet, and can spell his name.  He is also quite the singer and xylophone player ;-).    Rhea is still perfecting her walk.  She took a few steps right before her birthday, but she still prefers "creeping" and crawling.  She is much more interested in playing and interacting with other people :-). 

Well, that's it for now...I've about a bazillion projects I'm working on that I need to finish. ttfn!