Monday, August 17, 2026

Last Weekend

We had a our last weekend before Heidi heads off to college. It was filled with going through clothes, friends visits, last minute shopping, and trying to just hang out together as well. 

Heidi's St Jude friends had one last hangout before they all disappeared to their colleges and this group is so much fun. We also hung out with the Belciks again and had fun as always.  

These two... Nicholas and Lucy are something. 


Lucy also went with her friend to help her mom set up her classroom. Lucy loved it!


The dogs have been acting a little weird, especially Rizzo. Maybe it is the constantly packing around here and Heidi cleaning out her room. I think Rizzo knows something is up! I also crack up every time Rizzo sits by his pillow. 

Wednesday, we move Heidi in! And on Saturday we take off for a quick trio vacation with just Lucy. Big Week ahead! 



Monday, August 10, 2026

Happy Birthday Lucy!

We have a 14 year old! We celebrated the whole weekend for Lucy. Friday she had a couple of friends over for a real slumber party. They had a blast. They were cooking, watching movies, and just being kids. Saturday we all painted pottery and played games (turns out Chris and I make a horrible charades team) and Sunday was filled with lots of shopping! 

Quick random pic of Remy...

For birthdays now, we generally go shopping as both Heidi and Lucy enjoy shopping just as much as getting anything. Since their budget is spent shopping, we typically now get a small little gift to open on their birthday. Lucy in the past has begged us to get a porch goose to dress up. I have always declined. A while ago, I found that they make miniature geese and found a set online. Chris and Heidi didn't believe me that Lucy would love it - and she does! hehe Now she wants lots of clothes for his mini-goose. 


Evidence that Lucy hugged Heidi thanking her for a birthday present.


We have tried about every Saturday morning to throw some cartoons on the TV and I'm liking our little watch time. Even Heidi will watch an episode or two. 


Heidi trying a headstand. She did eventually get it, but hilarious to watch. 

Saturday was painting and this was Chris' first time painting pottery. He was SO happy and SO proud and we were laughing so hard. He painted his little marshmallow smore and literally took like 20 photos of it.  I can't wait to pick up these pieces in a week!

Some slumber party pics...

Chris and I hiding in the basement... 

Another random Remy pic - he likes to block vents with his body. 


Our 14 year old!!!


Opening her "haul" from shopping with her birthday money. 

While Lucy and I shopped - Chris and Heidi golfed and had their father-daughter time. 


Lucy's little photo shoot. 

Cooking without someone seeing, another person without hearing and another person without talking. Really funny. 



It was a great, fun, weekend and Lucy felt loved! Happy Birthday Lucy!