Long Day

Today was a pretty long day for all of us.  We were up early...had to run to the store...no naps...and I got to take some engagement pictures for some of our friends at Forest Park.  When I got home Charley was fast asleep in her room clinging to the balloon she got at the store this morning.  And yes....it is a Cardinals balloon...we don't discriminate in this house.

Monkey Joe's

Jon was working late this evening, and since it has been warm, I decided to take the kids to Monkey Joe's for some air conditioned fun.  They always love going, and they hadn't been since we went for Thi and Justus' birthday last year.  They had a great time, and were hot and sweaty by the time we left.

The Muny

Jon's boss gave him a couple of tickets to the Muny for this evening.  We got to see Aladdin.  It was a little warm, but there was a nice breeze.  The show was really great.  Jon and I both really enjoyed it.

Clean House

I read an e-card the other day that said, "Trying to clean the house with children is like trying to brush your teeth while eating Oreos."  Most days this is totally true.  The kids are professional mess makers, but somehow I managed to get the house clean today.  I am sure it won't look like this for long, but for the moment it looks nice.

Members Only

Jon and I attended the members meeting at our church tonight.   The great thing is that our church has this little playground, so Jon and I were able to meet before the meeting so we could eat a quick dinner.  The kids love being able to play out on this playground, so it worked out well.

Time Out

Justus had a rough day today.  He wasn't listening at church.  He also had a tough time when we got home.  He got kicked out of the pool in the backyard for fighting with his sister and sent into the house.  His punishment was that he wasn't allowed to swim for the rest of the day.  Here's hoping tomorrow is a little better for the big guy.

Eye Doctor

Today was the day I got to take Charley to the eye doctor.  She did really great and had fun.  Sure enough she does need glasses.  The doctor said that she will most likely grow out of them though.  Her eyes just need a little strengthening.  So check back next week for a picture of the cutest little girl in glasses you will ever see.

The Suite Life

Jon called me from work this morning to let me know he won 2 tickets to the Ed Jones suite at Busch.  I scrambled and found a babysitter...our wonderful neighbor to the rescue.  Jon and I had a great night enjoying the free food and drinks, and the great seats....in the air conditioning.....the only way to watch a game when it is 100+ degrees outside.  We even got to see some of the fireworks.

Well Visit

Charley had her 3 year well-visit.  She is in the 70th percentile on weight and the 90th for height.  She also had to get three shots.  I also talked to the doctor about her eyes because her right eye doesn't seem to focus in on the same thing.  The doctor recommended an eye doctor visit....guess we'll see what that brings.

Happy 4th!

We are celebrating by taking the kids downtown for fireworks.  I'm pretty sure we might just be crazy....but Happy 4th!

Justus' Van

 This van passed us today while we were in Fairview.  Justus said...Mom, there goes my van.  Where is my van going?

Les Mis

So I started reading Les Miserables for.ev.er ago.  I didn't realize when I started it how long it was.  I usually can finish a book in a few days....but not this book.  It's an okay book, but I kind of wish I could just be done with it already.