Phantom, Sunriver and the Cozies

We've really been taking advantage of the last few days of summer. Kyle and I went to Phantom of the Opera at the end of August, and it was magnificent. The Phantom character especially was good - super scary and just perfect. I loved it. Hmmm, I wonder how I can convince Kyle to get us season tix to Portland's Broadway series?? Love it, love it, love it!!!

Over Labor Day, we did our annual trek to Sunriver with Kyle's family. There are 20 of us in all, staying in two houses for 6 days. Luckily our early wakers ( M & M ) were separated from the other young kids. The idea is the older kids could hear the early morning belly-aching, and roll over and go back to sleep. Actually, it worked out perfect. I think on THIS trip, the earliest waking happened at 5:00am... HEY, at least it was not 4:30am like when we went to the beach. But enough about our sleep issues, the trip to SR was awesome... We had pony rides, bike rides, swam in the pools, and had a magical treasure hunt to Pirate Island (courtesy of Poppy the Great Master Pirate). Also, a family birthday party to celebrate Maddie's 1st, Joshua's 4th and John's... (well, no need to bring up that number). Just kidding BIL, you know we love you and are only a sliver behind you in years. I can't even believe how much fun those little cousins are having together. What awesome memories to be giving them!!!

Now for normal life... One of the things I love the MOST about being a SAHM is the cozy mornings that are not rushed. This particular morning, the matching jammy girls (I swear I don't always have them matching) were having their own little hoot nanny on the family room floor with Ivy. The joy and giggles that filled the room made me sigh and say THANK YOU LORD (and Kyle) that I can be here for this and not have to be anywhere else. I just love my job!!