What a Hot Weekend

We spent the holiday weekend out and about as a family. Even though Miriam woke up with a fever Thursday night she seemed to be feeling better by Saturday. So, Saturday night we went to a fireworks show, but I forgot the camera. Miriam really loved them and commented on all the pretty colors. Simon wasn't a fan so we just tried to cover his ears the whole time. Sunday we enjoyed attending church together and had a nice roast beef dinner afterward. Monday we decided to brave the heat (it was in the 90's - plus humidity - all weekend) and go to Mount Vernon. Michael's mom was able to come with us. None of us had been in quite a while so we were excited to get out and spend Memorial day at George Washington's home.

In front of the mansion

Miriam and Vanessa heading to check out the view of the Potomac River


Michael shielding Simon from the sun

They had a play room for kids with a dollhouse replica of the mansion

We made sure to bring and drink plenty of water. After Mount Vernon we headed back for some amazing ribs (prepared by Michael's dad). My mouth is watering right now just thinking about it. However, on the way home we noticed a bunch of red splotches on Miriam's face. We thought that we must have missed spots applying sunscreen. Then we noticed that there were some under her chin. We thought that it might be heat rash. By the time we got back she was miserable and cranky. She wouldn't eat dinner and just wanted to sleep on the couch. She said her ear hurt, so we decided to take her to urgent care. She has another ear infection and the red spots were just from her fever. Unfortunately the pharmacies were all closed Monday night, so Michael went into work late today so he could pick up her prescription. She seems much better today.

Just a note, the last time she got an ear infection was on New Year's Eve. We have decided that holidays are bad for us and kids getting sick. Here's hoping the Fourth of July can pass without incident.

Caught on Camera

I finally captured pictures of Simon smiling.

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Boy, are we in trouble!

Sunday before church I asked Miriam if I could take some pictures of her. She said no, but as soon as we got outside she started working it. Here are just a couple of my favorite shots.


I think that this whole thing may be my fault. I have been letting Miriam in the fitting room with me while I have been shopping for some new clothes. She is going to break some hearts...

six weeks

Bath Night

Don't you just love clean kids?
They smell so good.
Then we all cuddle up and read books.

26 years young

Happy Birthday my love!

On my own...

After a month of help...

Michael took 2 weeks off work.
My mom was here for almost 2 weeks.

I am on my own with 2 kids... for real. This is real life now. Wish me luck.

one month

Visit from Grandma

We tried our best to get a picture with Grandma.

Thanks Mom for coming to stay with us.
You were a great help!

Farm... again

While my mom was here we decided to venture out to the farm again. I don't think Miriam ever tires of seeing the animals. I missed most of the animals (because I was feeding Simon), but caught some great moments of Michael. Don't my kids have a great dad?