Last week of summer vacation

Our last week of summer started with a visit from Alissa, Kalista, and Isaac.

The kids enjoyed a dip in the kiddie pool while we cropped till we dropped. Despite four kids that are four and under, we still got a lot of scrapbooking done.

The end of the week we took a trip to visit our friends in St. Louis. It was so nice to catch up with them and the kids had a blast playing. However, eating was not so "diet-esk." Oh well, it was good.

Gracie, Lexi, and baby Kennedy all ready to go to the pool.

Gracie, Lexi, Kyle, and Chase posing poolside.



Lexi wanted me to take a picture of her "going under the water." Yes, that is as far "under" as she got.

Gracie is still not too into the water, but she did eventually get in a little.

My friend Andrea and her daughter Emma came over in the evening to visit.

Emma and her "Don't break the ice" hammer. The kids played a lot of games and just had a blast together.
Kennedy and Gracie are just about one year apart. They got along well, at times. Gracie is not too use to kids younger then her since she so much wants to be Lexi's tag along.

Left: My friend Cheryl and I. She wasn't too happy about getting her pic taken in the morning still in our jammies (she got over it).

Right: My friend Andrea, me, and baby Anna due to arrive in November. Please notice the snowman and "Snow Sweet Snow" sign above our heads. Yes, Cheryl it is cute, but it is 100 degrees outside!!!

Workout update: So, as of today I am down three pounds and I am jogging a mile and a half before walking. It's amazing what not eating 5 million calories in one day and exercising a little can do for you!