Vacation Day 2

We took Malachy to the day out with Thomas. He LOVED it! He has some cranky moments for sure but overall it was a ton of fun and I'm supirised I have never been to the train Musem before. I would recommend it to anyone it was fun and interseting.

Woo Hoo Vacation has begun...

Here is how we spent the day....



Haha =) Our dryer broke a few weeks ago and we had a lot of catching up to do! Thanks Crystal for watching Malachy while we got it done! =) At least now that's out of the way. Let the good times begin!

I still exsist

Sorry I haven't posted in so long. I don't really have a ton to say I suppose. Life has been so busy it is overwhelming and exhausting. Most of that comes from work. I feel in over my head at work. Nothing in particular just a bunch of things. I'm REALLY looking forward to vacation. I just hope we have one! Our original plan kind of fell through so we are now searching for a plan B! Mark is also super busy with work and it feels like a big amount of our at home time is taken up by work e-mails and projects or just plain anxiety over work so that sucks. Malachy really deserves better from us not to mention we deserve better from each other! Sometimes I don't even want to talk to Mark because it feels like work. We are going to have to set better boundaries because this isn't healthy.

Anyways. We did get our deck cleaned that was exciting! We also got the air vents sanitized! Hopefully we can get the carpets cleaned soon! Unfortunately our dryer broke so we are going to have to get a new one and they are freaking expensive! Tomorrow is our only day off together and we need to get to the laundry mat, get the lawn mowed, make a video for Promiseland that will be at least 8 hours, and spend some quality time with Malachy and each other! Luckily Crystal is babysitting so we can go on a date! So that will help! =)

I can't remember the last time I spent at least 30 mins with Kim! It must have been when we helped her move? She is super busy. I hope she can find some time to hang with me soon it would be nice to catch up. =) Mark, Malachy, and I spent last Monday at Uncle Noah and Aunt Laurens and that was super nice! I'm so glad we went. Noah gave Malachy a Dinosaur named REX and Malachy hasn't put him down since he got it! =)

I started a facebook because the Husband really wanted me too! Other then that I don't have any news! I hope we find something fun and relaxing to do for vacation and that Mark, Malachy, and I can relax and connect! So please pray for that as I keep searching! =)

Inquiring minds want to know....

Here is Kim's apartment. This is right aftershe moved in. So some of the wall art has changed but you get the idea.
I also posted Iowa pics below.

Iowa Pictures

Malachy at the 4th of July Parade

Malachy and Elena, Todd and Kelli's, Girl at the Parade! They are expecting their second in the fall! =)

Mark, Todd, Elena and Malachy! Malachy is not a fan of pictures as you may see.

Ben and his Garden, it's impressive!

Mark with his niece, Chloe! She is so beautiful!

I'm sure Malachy is trying to tell his cousin Isaac what to do. I don't think it worked.

At the fireworks.

Mark and Grandpa

At Grandma and Grandpas

Sorry I have not posted in so long! We have been BUSY! Here are some pictures from Iowa! They are not in order because I'm too lazy!

The Week in Pictures

Earlier this week (or last week?!) I went to the pool with Crystal! Malachy mostly loved it and he and Madison were so stinking cute together!

Here is Malachy blowing me aways with his awesome toddler swimming skills! I'm so proud of his bravery and adventurous spirit he is such a boy!

All the excitent got the little guy pretty worn out!

Mark and I went to the pool later that week and Malachy was all snuggles, it was pretty cold out that day! Brrrr...

We spent the weekend at church and Malachy played with 2 of his favorite friends Kai and Noe!

Today we got to go to lunch with Crystal, Nicci, Sara and all the kids! It was a special treat because Nicci lives in CA and Sara just had baby Lee 2 weeks ago!

Crystal, Nicci, Sara and Me! I got a hair cut on Friday by the way!

This evenning we took Malachy to the park to fed the ducks...more like gesse!

We climed some trees too! And Malachy got licked by a deer when he stuck his hand through the fence! I tell ya the kid has no fear! Unless you are a lawn mower or vacume! =)

Happy Fathers day Poppo

Mortons Arboretum

Mal and Poppo investigating
Cool Cicada Picture...they were everywhere!
My Red Cheeked little cutie! He's saying Cheese!
Mama helping Mal navigate the tree forts!
Mommo and Poppo!
Mommo navigating the tree forts!

The Art's Conference

Oh my! It was all I hoped it would be and more! SO stinking good. Here are some photos I got from the Art's Confernce blog that will be up a few more days. You should really check it out.

This is a photo of the beautiful set! We are so lucky to have people on staff like Don and Glen who create these gorgeous sets!

Here is a photo of Aarron singing. Honestly I missed most of this session but I loved having people like, Aarron, Shauna, and Jon around the building. It reminded me of the journey I have been on and the people I have got to share it with. It's sad the way we all move on to other things at some point but it is cool to see how huge God is!
There were some hope canvas' arond the building that people could contribute too. They are being donated to other ministries all around the world to help bring them hope. How cool is that!?
Jay and Helena shared their storey and although I know it, it was so powerful to hear. I cried all morning! I have more thoughts to share on that at a later day...when I have more time.
Scribble was the coolest thing I have seen in a while! Wow! Their team was ridiculously talented and equally great to work with! Check out the video of sesison 5 at the blog to see their awesomeness!