Keeping Busy

We've been keeping busy around here, as usual. Eben went to camp the second week of August and had a great time. It was a little taste for all of us of what it will be like during the school year. He never complained about being gone all day, though he was very worn out afterward. He usually went out back and just played by himself in the sand box. I guess he needed some 'down time'. Aliza missed him, but did pretty good too. It was strange not having Eben around, but it will be even stranger on M,W, &F's during the school year with Aliza gone from 9-11:30. She will be in the 4 yr old class, which I think will be really good for her. She'll already know one boy from the MOMS Club, but it will be fun to see her meet kids beyond the club too :) Its really all the friends she's known.

I've been working a bit lately, 3 times from the 14th-20th! I'm looking forward to that check, but it is sure wearing me out. If only I could sleep whenever I wanted throughout the day. Hahaha! Dream on, Lori! I may sign up for a week day this week (if there is a work email coming), but I might take the week off. This weekend is out of the question regardless. We are going camping! We're heading up to Ashford, CT for the weekend. The campground looks amazing, with tons to do for the kids! We're hoping for great weather. This will only be the second camping trip we've taken since living out here. Last time we were so thrown off by the insanely early arrival of the sun and the crazy birds chirping at that same hour, that we've taken a couple years off. Now we know what to expect, so hopefully it will be better this time :) The kids are really excited!!

So, my 31st birthday is a week from today! Wow - it seems like I just turned 30! I've included a picture of my early gift from Jared, for those of you who haven't seen it on facebook. Its my 3 peas in a pod. 1 pearl for each of my children. I love it! No plans for the big day, but we'll probably end up going out for dinner as a family. I'm sure not going to cook ;) Speaking of birthdays, I'm eagerly waiting for two special babies to be born. My good friend is having her c-section tomorrow, and my sister-in-law Erika is due this weekend. Neither know what they are having, so it makes it all the more exciting. My guesses are a girl for Rosh, and a boy for Erika and Bryan. We'll see if I'm right :)

The picture of the three kids was taken to send to my Grandma, who just turned 90 on Saturday! I'm bummed I couldn't be there for her big party. I hope she enjoys the picture :) Also, I've included a picture of Nora in my shoes. She is ALWAYS trying on someone's shoes. I'm getting a little sick of picking shoes off the sitting room floor (and wherever else she drags them), but she gets a kick out of it. Hopefully this doesn't mean we'll have trouble ahead in the shoe shopping department!!

On a final note, today has been so nice. Rainy and cool (65), but nice. The windows have been open, and I've been lounging in my pj pants this afternoon. We got rain yesterday, and its supposed to be around until Thurs. I'll probably be sick of it by then, and hoping for no rain for the weekend, but for now, I'm enjoying the cool weather. Its a taste of Fall - which is my favorite season!