Daddy's Home!

Yesterday was hot again, so Karli ran in the sprinklers, and played outside a lot. Grandma Kathy and Papa Gus came over for dinner. Then it was bath time. Karli has a new fear of baths because she doesn't like the water in her eyes and refuses to let me wash her hair. That was quite an ordeal! Lets just say she ended up going to bed at 7:30, a well needed rest! Daddy walked in just in the middle of her tantrum of not wanting to go to bed. Welcome home dad! And by the way, no deer. He says he could've shot a buck, but it was too hot and he would've had to find someone to process it that night.....so he says :)

Big Girl Bike

Chris is up north hunting in Lewiston this weekend and it is HOT here!!!!! We played outside for most of the day soaking up what is left of summer weather.

Karli started riding a big girl bike today with training wheels. She actually rode this bike at Grandpa's cabin forth of July week and did very well.

Cameron had a low grade fever today, the day after his shots, I think that is why he has this glazed look in his eyes.

Over the weekend I also read Jenny McCarthy's book Louder Than Words. I'm not much of a reader, but I thought the book was very good. It is about her son who was diagnosed with Autism and her journey in healing him. I was shocked to find out how common this developmental disease is. 1 out of every 150 kids is autistic. That is HUGE! Working in a pediatric office, this book opened my eyes to exactly what these kids go through and what they understand. The help that is out there for Autistic children is supposed to be wonderful, unfortunately there are some long waiting lists and treatment can also be very expensive.

Doctor Day-6 month well check

Today Cameron had his 6 month well check appointment. The Dr. said he is doing great. His head circumference is 95%, his weight 75%, and height 50%. So he's starting to come down a bit. At his 4 month appointment he was in the 95% for everything! Today he got 4 pokes :( Karli also got a surprise poke for her flu shot. She volunteered to go first because she told me she was going to be brave and not cry....Well that isn't how it happened. She did go first, but she of course cried. Cameron stopped crying before she did. Poor girl, she thought she was only going along for the ride.

Fun Day

I think Cameron is learning some sass from his big sister!

Today we ventured out to Great Lakes Crossing. Grandma Kathy, Great Grandpa Gus, Cameron, Karli, and I all went to the Rainforest Cafe' for lunch. Karli really enjoyed the restaurant! She wasn't crazy about the pretend Gorillas that moved, but she didn't seem to mind the Leopard or the Elephants. She did like the pretend thunderstorms though. What a cool place for kids, although on the pricey side, you are paying for the atmosphere.

Thank you

Karli says thanks to everyone who participiated in her dance fundraiser. Enjoy the Pizzas!

Westview Orchards

We went to Westview Orchards yesterday to celebrate Angelina & Brianna's 2nd birthday. We went a little early to make it a family day and visit with friends. The weather was beautiful! Karli had a blast playing on the long slide, climing the Hay mountain, petting and feeding the animals, riding a pony, going for a hay ride, and of course cake and cider!

From left to right: Cameron, Evan holding Brayden (Cara and Jay's boys), Karli holding Emily (Julie and Rich's daughter), Avery holding Reagan (Kim and Eric's daughters).

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Cousins we will always be, special friends from the same family tree.

Yesterday we spent the afternoon at Greg and Tracy's house. I was able to capture a picture of the kids standing still in one place. I'm amazed how much time flies....Natalie is 7 and Sam is 4. Karli only cried a few times while playing with her cousins and all the neighborhood kids. She is improving a little with her sensitivity. We are going to the Cider Mill later today with more pictures to come!