Family Day

We spent yet another day as a family today. ALL day as a matter of fact and it was fun. Yep - FUN, can you believe it?! Daddy Piper got up with the kids this morning at the crack of dawn and I slept in. I only slept about another hour, not like last week :-) I got up and made blueberry pancakes. We all decided to go with to see S play soccer today so we got ready and headed out. S did great at soccer today. He followed direction very well. It is so fun to watch him out there. He such athletic ability already. L and I had a blast watching him play. Then we went to lunch at Quizno's, an after soccer fav. We came home and got ready to play in the pool for awhile. We spent about 2 hours out there. It was so nice. The weather was gorgeous and the water was a perfect temp for splashing around. L is doing great at going under the water. She will do it all by herself now. It's weird how last summer she wouldn't go under for anything but would jump off the side without a problem and this summer it is the exact opposite. No jumping in but will go under for long periods of time! S is a power kicker. He grabs a noodle and swims all around the pool by himself. I think the next session of lessons, we are going to sign him up too. Should be fun!! After swimming, we came in and took a nap. The kids slept about 3 hours - HOLY COW!! We had a typical summer dinner - grilled brats, french fries and watermelon, with that yummy fruit dip. We went back out and played for a bit outside since the weather was just wonderful this evening. Shower, books and off to bed. It was a wonderful, relaxing day for everyone. L seemed to be in a "mood" off and on today but we worked through it. S is still having a stuttering problem but again nothing we can't handle with great days like today!!

We had some sad news today that a dear friend of mine, one of my best friends, had to take their new baby girl back to the hospital today because her bilirubin levels rose. She needs to be under that special light until they can get them back down. Please keep her in your thoughts!!

Thank you God for my family you have blessed me with. Help me to be a more patient, loving wife and mother and help me to treasure the golden days like today. Please watch over and protect new baby Anna. I know you have her in your loving arms. Please give her mama strength to get through this little hurdle and bring the baby home safe.