Summer heat

We have finally reached summer time weather here. It has been in the 80s all week and the girl have loved loved loved it. They have played out back in the water most days and have found everything they can to play in. I will call the white bucket their redneck swimming pool!!hehehe They had so much fun filling it up and then standing in it...yes you hear me right...just standing in it! The neighbor's dog, Nessie, was in on the fun and she enjoyed drinking the water from the bucket. The girls have on very cute matching swimsuits. I purchased these from Children's Place for $8 each!!!

Nessie is waiting for her turn!!

Pottery painting

Friday we went with our friend, Kristy, to paint pottery! We had so much fun and hope to get in a few more trips this summer. Meghan painted a large plate and Jenna painted a pig!

Show us Where You live Friday

Welcome to my home this week!......(well...this is actually my bedroom pictures from California).

We took some advice before moving to England and left all our oversized/large furniture. So the only thing from our bedroom we brought over the pond was our mattress/boxspring and a frame. I'm so happy we did that because we would be sleeping downstairs in the living room because my bedroom furniture would have never fit up the stairs.

We purchased this furniture when I was pregnant with Jenna and we had been married for about 8 years!

We love it and miss it so much. I really miss all the drawer space and my nightstand.

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend!

Summer Time

This summer is going to be a bit different than summer's past. Normally the girls and I head out on a plane to North Carolina, but this summer we are staying put. We were going to plan a trip to southern Germany, but that didn't work out. We are planning some day and weekend trips around the UK, so stay tuned for pictures!

The girls and I have planted a few fruits/veggies and flowers in the back garden. I have enjoyed some nice summer weather the past few days, except the warm weather has brought some little green flying bugs...and they are everywhere.

The girls and really enjoying the lazy days of summer!!

My strawberries!!

Two heads of lettuce, carrots, radishes and the strawberry plant

Today 5 years ago.....

Today 5 years ago.....I was waiting at home for Rob to return from LAX with Stephanie and Kayla. I felt a little "funny" and thought I might be in labor, but wasn't sure because I was two weeks from my due date. I called him and told him to come straight home, don't do any sightseeing. I then cleaned up the house and took a nap with Meghan (she was 21 months old). When he returned we hung out and then went to my scheduled doctor's appointment. Nothing much was told at the appointment....I was 2cm and 90%...so I was told to go home and if I started having contractions under 10 minutes apart to go to the hospital. (side note....we lived about 35 minutes from the hospital). I hung out with Steph and we started dinner. I noticed my back pain was getting closer together and it was about 3-5 minutes apart, so Rob and I gave her all the info about Meghan and the house and headed out. The hospital, Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster CA, wanted to send us home because I was still at 2cm and nothing had changed since my 3pm appointment. It was around 8pm and we told them we were not leaving, so they said I could walk around for an hour and if nothing changed, I would have to go home. Well....20 minutes later I was at 6cm, so they started to believe me;) I had to wait for a labor and delivery room and thought I was going to deliver in triage, but finally I was taken to L&D.... it was around 930-10pm. I was able to get an epidural and relax a little and my sweet little Jenna decided to check out the world at 1030pm!!!

Today is Jenna's 5th birthday!!! She has changed so much over the past five years and I have to say I have enjoyed each and every moment. Happy Birthday to my sweet baby girl, Jenna!!!

Skating pictures part 2

Jenna with Daddy!

Averi and Jenna

Kristy, Meghan, Maren, Jenna, Summer, Averi

Hayden and Mikey

Roller Skating Party

We had Jenna's 5th birthday party this past weekend at the Lakenheath Roller Rink!!! It was her first time skating and the first time for a few of her friends too. This was also her first birthday party with friends...(normally it was with just the family and extended family).

The pictures speak for themselves!!

Averi, Allison, Jenna and Meghan

Kori, Mikey and Jenna

Me...helping Jenna skate

Before the party started....Kristy, Ryan and my crew!