Visit from the Illinois Kreidlers

We're way behind on blogging. Joe, Lucie, Jess, Becky, and Jon stopped in St. Louis last Wednesday and Thursday on their way home from their east coast trip. We went to the Arch despite the steady rain from tropical storm Dolly and then hit Ted Drewes for some ice cream. On Thursday, Amy and Adam went with the group to Grant's Farm. Emily was at Girl Scout Camp in Springfield, and I had to give a presentation at work, but I met up with everyone at Blueberry Hill in the Delmar Loop in University City for lunch.

It was a quick trip, but we enjoyed seeing everyone, and of course Adam was happy to see Beba.

Happy Birthday Aubrey!

Have a great Birthday Big Girl!!

Happy Birthday Brandon!

Happy Birthday to our buddy Brandon!

Happy Birthday, Dad

Some so not appealing parts of everyday Kreidler life!

Another blog I visit had a post like this, so I'm "borrowing" her concept!

Usually when people come to visit, our house is clean and decluttered. But when Emily and Adam are grown, will I remember what day to day life with my two kids looked?

Here are some pictures to remind me. I also took these pictures to remind myself that it is more important to have healthy and happy children than a spotless house. Claire, who I used to work with, gave me a magnet once that said "Boring women have spotless houses." I guess then I am definately NOT boring.

Enjoy the day to day Kreidler mess! What does your house look like daily?

Key West Marlin Tournament, Revisited

The results weren't the same in 2008, but the 2007 trophy can never be taken away...

Emily's Mad-Lib

Amy is on the road this weekend, so the kids and I went out to dinner when I got home from work last night and relieved the babysitter. The kids menu had a mad-lib on it, which Emily completed. It is titled, "Astronaut Letter Home":

Dear Adam,

I am going on a trip to dinosaur camp. I packed my poop, my Mom, my fork, my Springfield, and my Emily. I didn't bring my Indiana because I didn't think I would need it when I was exploring the school. I'll be getting home by riding in a cup. I will be gone for 27 days. Please feed my ninny while I am away. It likes to eat pizza. Can you also please get my cow out of the mailbox?

Sincerely,
Astronaut Paul