Yo, yo, Idaho!

I just couldn't stop saying this little saying, when we were in Idaho last weekend. Yo, yo, IDAHO!!

I joined my parents and Grandma on a weekend journey to Boise, Idaho for a surprise Anniversary party for my Great Aunt and Uncle. It was a good time - all but Saturday night when I was woke up by my Grandma (roomie) to find that I had a stomach ache. An hour later, I was able to get back to sleep and was able to feel pretty good 12 hours later. Come to find out, I wasn't the only one feeling this way - my Dad was up all night, as well as one of my second cousins. No fun, but other than that, it was fun to see a group that I hadn't seen in 10 years. I was ready and very happy to come home Sunday night to my family again!!

Back - L to R: Me, Jenny, Robby, Dad, Uncle Mike, Stacy, Robin, Amanda, Lisa (not my sister)

Front - L to R: Grandam, Mom, Tyler, Aunt Judy

this weather...

The time is flying, especially with this late summer weather we are experiencing in the NW! So nice out - actually a little hot outside today (90!). We went to the "skate park" which is the newest favorite for the boys this afternoon and melted for a bit (as the sweat was just dripping off Austin...yum!). They love the dips and valleys on their skateboards, bikes or scooters (only a scooter for Mr. C). It's fun to see the physical demands that it takes and how boys are cut out for it. It gives me a great perspective and a new appreciation for the boys out there doing tricks. Pretty cool!

So, we are enjoying the sun, enjoying each other and making each day count. :)

Monday review...

Yesterday started off to be a great day - the sun was shining, we walked to school, Caden & I stayed at home in the morning and enjoyed the quiet and then we greeted Austin off the bus around lunch time. He said that it was a lot of fun...and he can't wait to ride again today (recess and the bus ride are his favorites so far...hmm??!!). Here's the best shot I got of him getting off the bus...

Then the afternoon was filled with playing, running a few errands (did you hear Caden RUNNING at Fred Meyer's...yes, that was embarrassing), getting my Starbucks to kill my headache, and more playing outside until dinner time.

So it was a good day. Dave was watching football and I was folding clothes. We instructed the boys to go upstairs as they were screaming and squealing as they played happily. Take it to the toy room so we can talk without screaming too. All was good - I called my Mom and just as I was about to hang up we heard Austin yell that Caden was bleeding. Dave and I rushed up and blood was everywhere. Apparently they had moved from the toy room to the office, and decided to spin in the chair. Caden's ride ended with his head hitting the bookshelf. Ouch! With confirmation from our neighbor and good friend, Shelly, we took him up to the Dr. to get it checked out. We left with one little stitch on his head - didn't even cry. What a trooper. Great nurses and doctor too - it was an amazing dr. trip, really.



We were home by a little after 8pm to get the boys in bed by a decent time, with us following right behind.

Thank you Shelly for watching Austin while we took Caden in...and cleaning up the carpet too! You're the best!!

Family Photos!

Every year the three boys are great sports, and participate in this activity called "annual family photos"! They don't complain, they don't whine, they just make their wife and mommy very happy!

The Lee Family - 2008

Brothers & best friends Brother by chance; friends by choice! Caden - 3 years old Austin - 5.75 years old!

KINDERGARTEN!! YIPPEE!!!!

Austin, at the door of Mrs. Bate's room...

His first project of the day!
Caden, Austin and Mommy - ready for the day!
Austin, Daddy and Caden...let's go!
Austin and his Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Bates!
A girlfriend sent me this poem the other day, and it's oh so appropriate for this special day!!


He started school one morning,
And he seemed so very small.
As I walked there beside him
In the Kindergarten hall.


And as he took his place beside
the others in the class,
I realized how all too soon
Those first few years can pass.


Remembering, I saw him as
He first learned how to walk.
The words that we alone made out
When he began to talk.


This little boy so much absorbed
In learning how to write.
It seems as though he must have grown
To boyhood overnight.


Oh how I longed to stay with him
And keep him by the hand
To lead him through the places
That he couldn't understand.


But he must have his chance to live,
To work his problems out,
The privilege to grow and learn
What life is all about.


And I must share my little boy
With friends and work and play;
He's not a baby anymore --
He's in Kindergarten today.

Lincoln City fun!

The Lee Family at the beach!

The summer ended with a fun weekend away to Lincoln City with the whole family. My parents, sister & family, Grandma & us. It was good. The boys really enjoyed the beach experience, as we hadn't been there in 3 years (when Caden was only 6 weeks old...bad parents, bad parents!!). We'll be back before another 3 years passes. I promise! :)

Today is our official last day of summer, as Austin starts Kindergarten tomorrow. We are all so excited!!

Austin and cousin Zack in the water!

Got too wet - in just shorts?? burr!

The 3 boys cousins playing in the sand!

Caden liking the sand - surprising!

Silpada website!

I'm getting all my Silpada stuff together, and got my website up last night! Check it out! Now I'm just waiting for all my fun jewelry to arrive! Can't wait!!!

www.mysilpada.com/lori.lee1