WOW!!! AUGUST!!!

When did that happen??!! Summer is officially over and now it is Fall!! It is happening so fast. I am turning 27!!! On Sunday!!! Insane....it feels as though I was just 16 yesterday! Anyways, it is a wonderful thing and I am happy to be turning a year older. It happens so fast though. I have four little boys running around and none of them are babies anymore....which is kinda nice and bitter sweet at the same time. Phil and I have a wonderful marriage and I couldn't ask for a better hubby. He is the BEST! He even asked me today when I wanted to go birthday shopping. He's such a sweetie.

Things have been good and busy. Phil went sheep hunting and got home from that and he accidentally ran over his leg so he is still healing up from that. It was nuts. He is working on the house when he can and we're trying to get our septic in next week!! It is really exciting and we can't wait to have it finished. That is a lONG way off right now though. The weather is cooler and it is probably one of my favorite times of the year here in AK!! The boys started school last week and we've been having fun doing that. It is harder for them and more time consuming for me but we are enjoying it. Jesse and Roo are definitely making it more difficult. Well, a small update but thought I would let everyone know we're doing good! Have a wonderful weekend!! I know I will!!

Update!!

So, I know it's been awhile since I wrote anything. We've been busy and things have just been...well, crazy!! Phil has been gone since Sunday sheep hunting. The boys.....of course....got sick while he was gone. They have had croup, coughing, sneezing, runny nose and fevers. I was so bummed I didn't get to go to church today. I was up all night with the two little boys yelling and screaming for four hours that they were scared something was getting them. I think it was the fevers talking.

Anyways, we went to spend time with friends this week, went to the fair, went out to eat, went shopping and a million other things. Jonny and Davy went blueberry picking with Jim and brought home 5 gallons of berries. It was a lot of work to clean and freeze them but I got it all done. I am hoping there will be enough room for all of the sheep when Phil gets home. I sure hope they get one! He went with Allen. Well, as busy as we've been I don't have a whole lot to post on here. The boys are starting school tomorrow so that will be fun!! They are actually excited about it. Until next time....

Reuben's 2nd. Birthday!!

He was doing really good yesterday!
I love this expression
My guys! Their SO cute!



He sure enjoyed his cake and ice cream....so much he had some of mine too....I was thankful!

Good picture of these two!!






He put his new training pants on!!
New clothes !! They're really cute!
His balloon from Josh and Ang was his favorite present.....and the boys too!!





I just love holding her....she's such a sweetie!!!

Look at how she smiles for Mommy!!!



So, my baby boy turned 2 yesterday! I can't believe how fast the time flies . He is such a sweetie though......he keeps us smiling SO much. He was so cute at his party!!! He got M&M's from Mom and Dad, gummy bears and a sucker from Josh and Ang, potty training pants from Granddad and Grammie and some new clothes from Nana and Papa! He also got some money in the mail! Here's a few pictures from the party!! Oh, and he got some cars from Allen, Natasha, Fritz and Kate!

House Building- Trusses

Upstairs....Jesse claimed this room
The next room will be my sewing room/ the guest room
My bathroom and bedroom
The office
Phil and his hilarious looks!!! They crack me up!
The trusses being delivered
I love this pic
The boys watching






The boys were downstairs


Phil finishing up some last minute stuff
The kids bathroom and the other bedroom....Jonny and Davy claimed that one!!
My hall closet













They had fun watching the crane put the trusses on top of the house!
Phil overseeing





The gable end of the house




They're up!!
Lance was SUCH a huge blessing...he helped out every day he could!
Josh was there as much as he could be! What a blessing family and friends are!!!
Bro. Dan Chace came and helped too one night!



Spaghetti at the land!!
So, I know there's a lot of pictures but it was so cool!!! The guys got the roof sheeted and tar papered last night and didn't get home until about three this morning. Then Lance and Phil still had to get up and get to work around six. They're gonna be tired tonight. I am going to go take some pictures of the roof soon!! HOpe you guys don't get too bored of my house project posts!!! I'm sure not!