Summer Tradition

Saturday we went to Michigan Adventure. This has been our summer tradition since we came out to Indiana. Our first summer Matt found out about a fun amusement park and we have gone every summer since. We love it. Luke liked it he just didn't like it when they came and checked his seat belt. He was fine until then so he only went on the rides that mommy or daddy could take him on. We also went to the swim park they had. Luke loves to blow bubbles in the water but for some reason he would only do it on the cement so the pictures of him on the ground are him blowing bubbles. It was really funny. Here are some fun pictures of our fun filled day. The girls were so happy. They have been waiting for this day for a long time.

Bad "A"

Those of you who missed Lukes Mohawk my brother in law sent me the pictures of it. Since then I had to shave it. It got to long. But by popular vote I shaved him a new mohawk. I didn't get the same result as my brother in law did. His hair won't stick up no matter how much junk I put in it.

I didn't realize how grown out is hair got before clint cut it (look at the pics). His is just like his dad when his hair grows out. I call that the "mop head." Thanks Clint for the pictures. I love the look. He is a bad "A."

Could It Be?

We recently returned from our family trip to Craig, Colorado. I was checking out a potential job there. Flying 2000 miles across the country with 3 kids is a little like doing a medical residency with 3 kids. The sweet moments become a little sweeter and the rough moments become a little rougher. All in all, they did pretty good. It's kind of nice when it's job interview time. All of the sudden, employers are willing to fit the bill for your travel. We took advantage and had them buy a seat for Luke. It worked like a charm. We had his car seat and eventually (after more chocolate chips than I could eat), the little guy would drift off to sleep. The girls pack their little totes that Grandma Brady gave them on the plane and color for an hour and then spend the rest of the time chillin' with Walt Disney on my laptop. He is the best babysitter of our time. After church on Sunday, we spent the afternoon in Steamboat Springs, CO. It is pretty there. It's kind of an older, ritzier looking Park City with a European flair. When we were there they were having a big hot-air balloon festival, art show in the park, and tube float down the Yampa River. People were crawling all over the place. We spent a little time at a local park where Ryan and Kacie (and probably mommy too, I couldn't see) watered the dandelions with a little homemade lemonade if you know what I mean. The next day I interviewed at the hospital. It seems like a pretty solid job. Mostly outpatient work, some inpatient and OB, as many procedures as I want to do and optional ER work. It's about 4-4.5 hours from family, so that's a little closer than we are now. I suppose that's good. Best of all, Craig is the self-proclaimed elk hunting capital of the world. Supposedly, even I am supposed to be able to bag a bull and I can't hit the broad side of a barn. Time will tell. A couple of good friends, Seth Spanos and Zack Bailey, are looking into the job as well. It would be a pretty sweet deal if we all signed together. The rest of our trip was checking out the sites around Craig. That took all of about 30 seconds. We did land at the wave pool though which was pretty nice. I wanted to post some pictures but when I went to download them from my camera they all included a fat white guy with a farmer tan that I didn't recognize so I'm guessing either we swapped cameras or my parents were just shooting pics of the wrong family. All in all it was alot of fun. Craig could be a good place for us. We'll see how things work out. As much as Tracy blogs here, you'll all probably find out where we sign before I do. Do me a favor and just let me know so I don't commit us anywhere else.

Moby Wrap

This is a moby wrap. This is how I carry my babies. Kacie wanted to be just like her mommy. I thought it was so cute on her. If any mother out their is having trouble with theirs just look at Kacie model it. Maybe this can help.

catching up

We have been having fun so far this summer. End of June and Beginning of July are big for us. June 30th was our aniversary. We have been married for eight LONG years and have loved every minute of it. (Matt put in the LONG and Tracy put in "loved every minute of it") Then July 2nd was Matt's 31st birthday. It was a fun day. Matt worked until 6pm so me and the girls had all day to plan his party. I asked the girls what they wanted to do for daddy's birthday and they said they wanted to have a party. So they picked out hats and decorations and a pinata. They picked out all princess things first so I encouraged them to pick the boy stuff. Ryan and Kacie got to invite a few of their friends. It was very exciting for them. So matt and the kids had a great Party. It was nice to have the families come on such short notice. I think the girls are always going to look forward to Matt's b-day.
Another exciting thing is Matt is now a third year resident. We only have one year left here in south bend Indiana. I already have mixed feelings. It will be so hard to leave. We have loved living here so much. It has been such a growing experience for us. We have made so many friends. We leave in a week to go check out Craig, Colorado. I am looking forward to seeing if it is really what we want. This is going to be an all business trip. I want to really get down and dirty and comb through Craig and see what it is all about. We will be taking the kids. I want to hear their input. Even though Ryan is only 5 she will have a lot to say and she will definately have her own opinion about Craig. We will keep all updated on our trip.

Soccer Star

Ryan played her last game this last Saturday. She kicked some major BUTT! She hussled and played so hard. Every game she got better and better. It had all to do with our parenting skills. We practiced with her every day for hours. It had nothing to with bribing her with a pack of gum if she scored.

She was so determined to get gum. (No harm done with alittle persuasion, right?) Matt and I are so happy we found what makes her tick this early in her soccer career. She was so fun to watch. Here are some pictures of our soccer star.

Sunburst 10k

I was debating on posting this blog but I decided to do it even though I look funny in these pictures. So last week I ran in a 10K. It is over six miles. It is something I have never done before and I am so glad I did. It was so much fun. When I first decided to enter this race I was going for time, but as it got closer my goal changed to MUST not stop running. I was so happy when I crossed that line and I didn't stop once. My time wasn't the greatest, 63 minutes. Remember I wasn't going for time. It was pretty cool to be running side by side with people you don't know and wondering what their story is. I bet I ran with pretty neat people. You also look at others and say "boy if she/he can do it then I sure can." I didn't think I would be one of those people but I have to admit when I got the pictures back of me the first thing I thought was "Oh No! I am one of the ones that people think "if she can do it then I sure can." I look pretty Funny. It is almost embarrassing so I post these only for proof that I did it. Here are some pictures of my "shining moment," Last Saturday.