Wow! Has it been almost 2 years.

The title says it all. I can't believe that it has really been two years since I posted on here! I have frequently thought "Amy, you really need to update that blog." Then , I just don't. When I first started this blog it was with the intention of having something to keep our friends and family up to date on the goings on in our house hold. Over the past two years, it seems that Facebook have become such a part of keeping in touch with friends and loved ones that I haven't felt the need to update our blog. Well, I think I'm going to give it a go again. Yes, I can (and do) keep everyone updated via Facebook, but I don't always have room to really say all I want without making multiple comments on my own post.

Now to update on the past two years.

Luke and Kenna turned 4 in May 2009 and Amy's parents were able to make it down for it. This was something they had never been able to before so the kids were overjoyed. We signed them both up for soccer. Luke loved it and we wont be signing Kenna up for another sport anty time soon. That summer we made our yearly trip to visit my parents in North Dakota. We got to take part in the baptism of our new nephew Dylon and spend some wonderful time with friends and extended family. During the 2009 - 2010 school year the twins both continued to attend speech therapy twice a week and we attended ECFE classes once a week. In October 2009 we got a new old car. Mike is in love with his 1960 Galaxie. In December of 2009 Amy ended up with a big chunk of time off between Christmas and New Years. We also got a break in the weather, so Amy packed up the kids and made a suprise visit to her parents' for a week.





Kenna got her second set of tubes placed this spring. In May 2010 McKenna and Lucas turned 5. They were nice enough to share their birthday with their mom for Mother's Day. In July, we had to put our beloved Scooby to sleep. There were multiple reasons for our decision and ultimately it was for the best. We again made the trek to ND. We had a great week even though Amy's mom ended up having to work most of the week and the weather made it impossible to go to the lake. We think getting to attend Dylon's (Amy's sister's son) 1st birthday party and watch as the twins got some real bonding time with their cousin Claire made it all worth while. In August, Mike had his second shoulder surgery. (The first was 7 years ago) He is currently going to PT twice a week and doing exercises at home. We are praying for a full recovery and that he regains full usage of his arm with minimal pain. He continues to work for UPS and loves his job. Over the end on August and beginning of September, Amy's parents made their yearly week-long trip to visit. While they were here Amy's dad and mom stained our deck. Her dad also put more insulation in our attic and installed a new front storm door and screen door as well as a few other small fixed around the house. Thanks Clyde and Jackie! Along the way we were able to get to a few car shows with and without the car. (It spent a lot of time in the shop getting some upgrades)

The biggest change in our house was that our babies are no longer babies. They are now full fledged Kindergarteners. They have a nice small class on 14 with 10 boys and 4 girls. They have both made some great friends and are doing well. They have their first break this week because of teachers convention and parent teachers conferences are in a couple of weeks. Amy is helping out in the classroom every Monday morning. She loves getting to know all the children in their class as to have a constant look into what they are learning.

We are experiencing some beautiful fall weather. Halloween is right around the corner. Kenna has a beautiful light-up princess dress that she can't wait to wear and Luke as a pretty cool Iron Man costume with puffy muscles. They are really looking forward to trick or treating. Keep hoping for nice weather!