Big Changes

I have been playing around with the idea of blogging again. It's been quite awhile since my last post and in that time we have had a ton of changes. Adam started a new job, we had Micah (boy #5), I became the creative activities coordinator for my MOPS group and began selling Lia Sophia and we even got a puppy. Life has changed a lot, but we are embarking on another change. A giant undertaking that envolves the whole family and we have no idea how long it will take. Scary stuff. So what is this massive change? We are making our duplex into a single home...we must be crazy. This will be no small feat. We are already knocking down walls and kicking up dust. We have to demo an entire side and then rebuild...

Anyway, this is what made me take the plunge back into the blog world. Writting, for me, is cathartic. It helps me sort out the emotional gobbeldy gook and find a more pure feeling in this crazy life Adam and I have built. Don't get me wrong, I love the crazy and I love this blessed life, but I need an outlet. I also want to document our progress and give anyone who is interested an inside look at the chaos. So, without further delay, here is the first week of the Camp Thompson Remodel.

Still Here

I haven't been too great at keeping up with this blog much. Ok, I haven't done it at all. It's not that I have been super busy, but there have been a few obstacles we have had to maneuver around. Needless to say I haven't been in a blog writing mood as of late. But I promise to catch you up on the last couple months now!

Well, on with some of our happenings! I started selling Lia Sophia jewelry. If you want to check it out, this is my site. This jewelry is great and if you ever want to have a party and get FREE jewelry let me know! ; )

Before school started we took a trip to Pawleys Island with my Mom and Dad and my Sister's family. We had amazing weather and a really blessed week together. Sadly, the boys had to go to school as soon as we got back.

Speaking of school Elijah and Isaiah are doing great this year and are so thrilled to be back at Evangel Heights! I'm pretty happy too. It makes such a difference for them to be in a school where they are truly loved. I also like that they get to be with their cousins and friends.

Josiah finally decided it was time to try his bike without training wheels again. He had a lot more success this year! He also started pre-school in September. He feels like such a big guy now and I think it has caused to grow more too! ; ) I swear every time I pull out a bigger size for him, it is too small with in a week. I can't seem to keep up with this guy! Pre-school has given Judah and me some great one on one time too. It is a strange feeling only having one at home during those two and half hours. What will I do next year when Josaih is in Kindergarten?

Finally, the boys got to go trick-or-treating for the first time ever last night. They had a blast!! It was tons of fun watching them and my nieces and nephews too!

Link
Stealthy Ninja
Scary Vampire
Cowgirl and the Crazies

Well, I hope this assures you that we are still here and doing great! What are the chances of me keeping up now?

Pool part 2

I just realized it has been a full month since I posted about our pool. We got it up, I promise, and I have the pictures to prove it! We had to install it in the miserable July heat but finally got it filled on the 31st. The boys practically lived in it for two weeks and Elijah ended up with swimmers ear. Apparently that came free with the pool. Now sadly, it is too cold outside to go in but we are hopeful for nicer weather this week.

Beach Fun

The theme at I Heart Faces this week is Beach Fun. Perfect since we just got back from Pawleys Island on Sunday!!


This is my niece Marra fresh out of the ocean. I love the spot of sunscreen on her pretty little nose. Go check out more "Beach Fun" over at I Heart faces!

Toothless

Isaiah has lost two teeth in two days. When you add that to the two he already had missing - you get one very toothless little guy!!!

Pool

We got a swimming pool!!! Only thing is right now, it is in pieces and we have miles to go in installation. *Sigh*

This is what it looks like today.



Not exactly swim ready but soon we will be soaking up the rays poolside and jumping in from the deck! Besides, you can't beat the deal we got or the kindness of the friends who have been and will be helping us get it installed. (Ah-hem - BIG HINT - wink, wink)

In the process of getting things ready we had to move out the hot which was in the corner beside the house. When we got it lifted we discovered what happened to our long lost cat, Gordon. Poor kitty must have been hit by a car or something and crawled under to die. Kinda gross but I do remember an awful smell some time ago - we never found what it was - until yesterday. I liked it better when I thought he just ran away. Oh well, it didn't ruin the crazy excitement of the pool and the boys cannot wait until we get it all done!

Summer!

Well Summer is in full swing here at Camp Thompson. We have been swimming, bike riding, roaming the woods, and partying. Fun, fun fun!


We have also been enjoying the fruits of our labor - literally. Our garden has given us beans, cucumber, tomatoes, zucchini and broccoli. All of which the boys have tried; however, the broccoli is a hands down favorite! I love summer vacation, there are moments I feel more like a referee than a mother but, I am so happy to have this time with my boys!