our life lately...

I wish so badly 'busy' was capable of covering the explanation.. but sadly, it falls short by a long shot.

School has been very demanding* as to be expected during summer semester*, I've also been helping and learning photo editing from one of my dearest friends, and well known photographer, Heidi Weinmann. All while continuing to keep up with the boys, their needs, doctor visits, etc and house. phew, im exhausted again just thinking about it all. But it's nice to keep busy.

We finally traded in my clunker, gass guzzler, sweat box. and got me a *new to me* car! I absolutely LOVE it.. and don't see myself going back to a SUV any time soon.

 

 Ive been feeling like the kids just are being robbed of play time. I separate my day into shifts, mommy by morning, student by middle day(naps), house wife/mommy mid day-bath time... 7-10 gym rat, editing, or whatever... and then 10-1am student again. 1am-6am zombie-dead to the world. then it starts all over again, haha. Josh and I have been taking the kids on daily bike rides after dinner, its the best family time ever, and good exercise. we all enjoy that part of the day, but it just isn't what the boys or myself is use to. we are use to having that play time around the clock.. so today was devoted JUST to the kids. We went get birthday stuff for Jai, and snacks for the house, then headed home for short naps, followed by a crap ton of park play time and bike riding!
We met some friends at the park too, Cj, as well as Brian. Both boys had a friend to play with!

                       Jai' clearly love the water.. Both my kids are the biggest water bugs I know

I think Josh and I have decided we are going to go ahead and have Jai's part here at this park. Less stress on clean up, set up, entertainment for a bunch of kids, etc. There's tons of park equipment that is shaded with canopies as well as the splash pad. I just am not stressing birthday's like I did once upon a time. Don't get me wrong, I have tons planned and bought for Jai's party, as well as Julian's, but we will be keeping them small & easy from now on out.

We are very proud to welcome another new member to our family, Alexa Claire! She was born this morning, weighing under 7 lbs and was 19 inches long.

 

That's about all folks. Going to be a busy weekend,(2 bday parties, 1 graduation party, Jai's 1 year pictures, and a endo appointment) followed by another hectic week! xoxo