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So, I guess time flies! When did May come and go? Sorry I have been slacking. Some laziness, some not feeling well. Matt, Gabe and I all had a run-in with some kind of cold. I finally went to the doctor on Monday and got some antibiotics, which has helped. The doctor was chatting with Gabe and asked him "Do you love your mommy?" Gabriel of course replied "No. I love my dad". Well, sadly, this is not new to me. If everyone loved Matt as much as Gabriel does, we would be rich! That kid loves his dad! He tells me I love Bailee. I guess that makes it fair in his mind. I have spent the last couple of days trying to find my house beneath all the stuff! Today I am getting ready and packing suit cases for Arkansas this weekend. Tomorrow Bailee has a 1/2 day, which is her last day of 1st grade, sadly for mom. I can't believe she is headed to 2nd grade! She is very excited of course! We have lots planned for the summer. Lots of art projects and playdo, swimming lessons, and playing with the neighbors. It will be over before I know it I am afraid. I am hoping to head to Colorado in September. I kind of think I would like to go over Labor Day weekend. If so, I would have a party for the kids there. What does everyone think? Then we could see the babies and celebrate the birthdays with family. I have had a couple people ask what the kids want for birthday presents, so I will try to list some ideas on here.
We had 2 new pets this week. Goldfish! But, alas, as I write this one has passed on to the sewer already. (which was more traumatizing than the death I think) The church has a huge celebration every year for their anniversary called Celebration Sunday. And I mean huge. Like 3,000 people came! People give stuff to the church the week before and they set up huge tents and people go through them and take stuff they want or need. The kids both got new toys. A Lego tractor for Gabriel that he LOVES, and a ceramic tea set for Bailee. They could have picked like 3 things, but they each only took one :) Matt got a printer that he can use when he needs to travel (like to CO next week!) They had everything from food and clothes to new vacuums and jewelry. The neighbor girl got a scooter she had been wanting for awhile. On top of that there was every kind of free fair-type food you could imagine, games, bump and jumps, all kinds of stuff. I unfortunately didn't feel very good that day so the kids didn't get to do as much as I would have liked. They did win gold fish though! We'll see how long the other one lasts!
Branson is starting to feel like home. People do have different ways of doing things, but it's neat to see it. The area is different as well. VERY hot, for sure! It rains a lot, and there seem to be turtles everywhere! We are starting to meet people. I have met a couple of moms, and our neighbors are very nice. I hope to spend more time with them this summer. Living in a rental is not quite home however. Our lease is up in September, but we aren't sure what to do then. The owners want to sell, but this isn't a house for us to buy. The house we originally liked may be an option. We are just waiting to decide on our next step! Well, kids need out of the tub and to get ready for bed! Good night all!