Chillin at the Lake

Nationals Game

Joe and I went to the Washington Nationals vs Milwaukee Brewers game this past Sunday with some friends. We had a great time and the Nats won!!

West Wing Tour

I had the opportunity to go to the West Wing this past week with some girlfriends. It was really neat to see the press room, oval office, and every thing else in the WW. The oval office looked like something off a movie set as it was decorated so nicely and so neat! We were not able to take pictures inside but could take them on the grounds and in the press room.

The Best Small Group

Many of you hear me talk about our small group...here is a picture of them (2 couples are missing). We are so blessed with this group.

6 Months Old - Evan

Countdown to Daddy!

We are less than 24 hours until Daddy/Joe gets home! WOO HOO! I think my body is finally resisting the pace I have been keeping as I have a horrible cold and can hardly talk. I asked Ian what he was going to do when he saw Daddy and he said "give him a big daddy hug". It was so sweet. Excuse the hair in the clip...we are having a slow paced morning!

Sitting Up

Evan is sitting up for short periods of time by himself. He can tripod for quite a while but if he moves he topples over. This morning Abbie Grace decided to share some lime flavored tortilla chips with him...he really liked them until I saw what he was chomping on and freaked out!

Military Spouse Appreciation Day

Today 3 girlfriends and I got to go to the White House and have breakfast on the south lawn, shake the president's hand, and tour the white house! It was a BIG day in Tammy's world! My ticket came through last minute so I didn't have time to get nervous like my girlfriends did! We thought it was only going to be a couple hundred people...well it was around 1200! But we were still made to feel special. Phil Vasser did a concert at the end of the President's speech as well.

Fun with Friends

At small group last night the kids played and played and played! Then they had ice-cream. Aren't they the cutest group of kids!?!?!?

Lazy Sunday Afternoon

Yesterday afternoon we were relaxing before small group and I got a couple of pics of the munchkins...

Soccer

Ian started soccer practice last Wednesday. It's a parent involved clinic where they concentrate on the 4 most important things in soccer: running/throwing, trapping, kicking, and dribbling. We are doing the class with our friend Azilee. Ian did really good...when the coach would tell him to do something...not so good when Mommy would : ) Guess he was wondering when I became a soccer expert!

Good Morning!

Sorry it's been a while since I have posted, we have been busy around here! I completed a 5K this past weekend! WOO HOO! My pace was only 11:40 but at least I finished! Next is a 10K hopefully in the fall. Joe is doing well and gets to call every few days which is nice! And now to who you really want to know about...

Ian is great! He convinced me he had a tummy ache this morning though so he is at home with me. And let me tell you he is NOT sick. I am such a sucker. He is getting so tall and looks so much like Joe!

Abbie Grace is definitely starting to look like a little girl and not a baby anymore. It's very sad for mommy though! Oh and I am no longer mommy, I am mom to her!

And Prince Evan is doing much better this week. As many of you know he has been sick since March. The dr's have tried different things but now they have him on antibiotics, steoroid puffer, and albuteral puffer. And his cough is finally getting better! Thank you Lord! He actaully slept from 8-5 last night which is the first time in about 10 days. I really needed the rest too. He still has big bright blue eyes that melt mommies heart!

Darth Vader Balloon

This balloon has scared me more times than I can count. As many of you know I am scaredy cat so this balloon is not good for me. I come around the corner and since it's as large as Ian I think someone is in the house. I really want to deflate it but I think Ian would be crushed!

Silly kids

Happy Birthday Ian!

We started the morning with the Happy Birthday song and ended it the same way! Ian was very excited about his special day! I was able to read to his class this morning and spend some extra time with him at school. Then tonight Grandma, Popie, and some friends came over to celebrate! It was a Darth Vader Star Wars party...we are really into the Jedi Knight thing:)

5 Months Old!

Here's Evan at 5 Months...weighing in at 18 pounds 14 ounces!

4 years old...already!?!?!

So tonight I was just thinking that at 6:14 am tomorrow I will have a 4 year old...me...with a 4 year old! Am I old enough to have a 4 year old? I really don't think I am. As I think back over these wonderful and challenging past 4 years a big smile comes to my face. Ian is the most precious little boy. He has more energy than most but has lots of smiles to go along with that energy! Tonight at small group a friend told me to tell Ian the story of when he was born. At first I wasn't sure what to say but then after everyone left and Ian was lying in bed I went in and told him the story of when he was born. I left out the 31 hours of labor part:) He thought it was lots of fun to hear how he was as small as Evan once. He especially liked hearing how Daddy was the first to hold him. He misses his Daddy a lot.
As most of you know Ian is a big talker. He talks pretty much non stop from the time he wakes up until he goes to bed and sometimes even when he sleeps. If he doesn't have anything to talk about he just makes up stories! This past Friday night he spent the night with Joe's parents and I missed his constant chattering so much! What a blessing we recieved 4 years ago in our little guy! Too bad they can't stay little forever!

4 Months

Forgot to post this pic of Evan at 4 months...

Jumping Wears Evan Out

SC Pics

I know these are out of order but here are some pics from our SC trip...