Summer 2010

The summer is a bit of a blur. Todd traveled A LOT, kids had swim team, I worked, and we did some traveling. We spent two weeks in Tennessee at Flip Fest, which as you all know is our summer get away. We have such a blast when we are there. The kids are free to roam the camp and do what ever they want. One of Gates most favorite things was the mud tug of war. What better thing is there for a four year old than to be let loose in the mud and get as dirty as you want. Also,this year Gates was old enough....and big enough to do the ropes course. He was a bit nervous at first but once he did it, he was ready to go again. Todd on the other end didn't have the same reaction as he had to carry Gates half the way;) Gunnar spent most of her time meeting new friends and doing gymnastics. She has decided to stop swimming year round and get back into the gym scene. We will see how that goes. We have them both signed up for gymnastics, but of course it couldn't be easy for me and be at the same gym... Gunnar wants to go back to Sam, this is where she took before and feels comfortable, so that's what we shall do. School is back in full swing for both kids. Gunnar is actually looking forward to her first track out of 4th grade in one week. Gates is in transitional kindergarten, which is great so far. As for Todd and I well, we are good. We stay super busy. He is back at work, the team has now started official practice and we will just wait for the season to begin. They have a new coach, which seems to be working out great. Everyone seems to really like her a lot. We are excited football season is here. The kids LOVE to go to the games, mainly so we can tailgate and have pregame fun, but Gates likes to go watch the game too. Gunnar and I well, we just like to get our gear on and cheer!!!!! One thing I am excited about is fall. I'm so tired of this hot weather. Looks like some cooler air is on the way. I've got my fingers crossed. Well I'm off to bed for now... Gonna post some pics from various things throughout our summer... Enjoy and I'm getting back into the swing of things.. OH, and I'm on my second bout with shingles....YES, you read it right, for some reason my body doesn't like the way I internalize my stress and this is it's way of getting me back...or getting the stress out. I think from now on I'm going to try to verbalize it instead of holding it in, because this is the most painful stress I've ever experiences. I don't wish this on my worst enemy.... :)