A Life Lesson Learned

Like many people say, raising kids is the best most rewarding thing in the world and also the most challenging. I am so thankful for Miles and Katrina; they make me smile for so many reasons. This week however (though it is only Tuesday) Dave and I have been very challenged as parents! Sunday night, Dave and I experienced tough love and tough parenting for the millionth time. It was the lose sleep, over think everything, what ifs, if they lie about this then they will lie about that and what else are they hiding, love them but having to keep composure kind of love.

We have experienced lying in our house before and we have covered why we don't and should never lie. We thought we had this stuck with the kids in their head. Lying is one of the worst things you can do in life.

I won't go into the long drawn out story...I will just say, Dave and I lost a lot of sleep. Know that after 24 hours of staring at the walls in their rooms, no electronics or games, only seeing the rest of the house for breakfast, lunch and dinner, no friends...After a LONG lecture from Daddy and Heather about lying, trust, family, love etc. I think the kids get the point. Not to say this will be their first and only mistake but to say we think they learned something this week.

To make Daddy feel better (he was sick over this) and to apologize, I helped the kids come up with a project....

Katrina and Miles picked the best words from the lecture/lesson the other night and what they learned...Katrina and I colored them out and ......

....We framed these pictures for Dave and for our home today. We are hoping this will be a constant reminder for all of us, of what we stand for in our home.

He loved the gift and now there is closure on this life lesson....many more to come we are positive!

This and That

Miles arrived home safely Friday evening from camp in Washington- Riverview Bible Camp. He had a blast and a lot of really great stories. I think Summer Camps like this are so important for kids and play a vital role for them as they learn more about themselves and their friends on trips away from home. He really had a great time and I know he learned a lot. The best story was the one where the girls painted Miles toe nails at the talent show one night! Ask him about that next time you see him.

Signs of a great time- filthy feet, smelly dirty clothes and a sun tan 

Miles painted this while he was away- I thought it was awesome!

Miles FILTHY feet and painted toe nails on top of his dirty clothes! Yuck! - a memory he will have forever.

OLYMPICS~ We are excited to continue watching the USA teams on the Summer Olympics. We kept our patriotic flags out in support. Go USA!

Boggs says GO USA!

Dave was ready for opening ceremonies - a relaxing night on the couch and a BBQ dinner from the grill

WILLAMETTE RIVER -
Saturday Evening date night with friends

hubs enjoying the perfect night for a boat ride and a beer

the ladies- such a fun group

Dave- rockin the life vest!!! ha!

sushi on the boat. yum

beautiful weather

Jenny and I

Karie and Sean left us this bottle of wine when they visited so we shared with friends on the boat. Was great!

the guys- crazy

the moon was beautiful

LOVE

Sunday night we did a Crab Pot with neighbors next door and it was delicious!!


A great relaxing weekend...  Dave and I needed that and enjoyed it.

Oh, What A Weekend...

As Maid Of Honor in my dear friend Katie's wedding, I headed to STL Missouri this weekend to visit for her Wedding Shower and Bachelorette Party. Though it's always hard to be away from my people in Oregon, I had a great time visiting family and friends. The kiddos and Dave will go to St. Louis with me in October for Katie's big wedding day. The weekend started with a visit to Grandma's House. I have always been super close to my Grandmother and it was great to visit, grill out, catch up with my cousin Chris and see my nephews! My sister brought the boys and we had a nice dinner and we kept very busy with my nephews.

Grandma and I

Cousin Chris and I

Nephew Finley and I

Finley

Amsden - he fell down the day before seeing him and scraped his face - tough boy!

Brogen- he loved that truck

water play time outside. STL temps are crazy in the summer

Ice Cream Time!

YUMMY

Finley are you enjoying that???

I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM, WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM!

 After Family Visits, I met up with friends at Bar Louie in Kirkwood.

Bride Katie, myself maid of honor and bridesmaid Megan - all friends since High School

Again with college friend Kendra

Kendra and Max, also getting married!!! Soon to be Mr. and Mrs. It was great to see them!

Saturday was the Winery day for Katie's Bachelorette Party! One of the high lights was spending the day with my sister who does not get out much because she is busy with her boys. We all had a great time. Katie looked beautiful and enjoyed time with her friends and family.

my beautiful sister- a wonderful mother - deserving of a break!

Melissa and Ashley

Katie with her soon to be mother in law (right) and Mom (left)

Katie with her Mother and her Sisters -she is one of 6 children!

Silly bride! nice crown!

Katie with Tom's (her groom) sisters! They were a riot- so much fun

The group!

The group, again

Katie and I- honored to be her maid of honor

opening bachelorette gifts

Katie and her soon to be sister in law

Ashley and I- was SO nice to spend quality time with her in the hot sun at the wineries!

Katie's Shower was Sunday but her sisters took all the pictures as Katie and I were so busy! I will get some of those pics and be sure to post them!

Monday, I met my Brother Andrew and his girlfriend Jess for lunch with my Grandma and it was great to see them. They are new homeowners and couldn't be more excited about that! They look great and are doing great. Sadly, I did not snap a photo but it was a great visit.

It was a fun weekend....I look forward to October at the Mueth Wedding Event!