Lo hicimos!

Lo hicimos, we did it!!!  That's what Ava (and Dora) would say.  We finally decided on day care for the kids once we move to Apple Valley in December.  I can't tell you how relieved I am to not have to worry about it anymore.  Don't get me wrong, I never stop worrying about leaving my children with strangers, but we feel good about the situation that we're going in to.  We decided to go with a lady name Cyndi who was a nanny at one time, but last worked as an accountant until she had her second son and now is a stay at home mom.  She has a two year old (and an older child) that she stays home with, and will then watch our two kids three days a week when I work.  She lives super close to our new place, and we feel as though our kids will get a lot of attention and interaction while in her care.  We're excited about it and hope that it works well. 

Speaking of moving, we haven't been down to our new place since last Thursday, but the building contractor called Nate last Friday just to let him know that everything is going smoothly and is on schedule.  They were supposed to start framing in the house last Friday, and continue through this week.  The weather has been perfect so I'm assuming that everything is still on schedule. 

As mentioned in my previous post, we stayed home this past weekend and it was Wonderful!  We went to the park Saturday morning, to the mall in the afternoon, and picked up some yummy unhealthy chinese for dinner on the way home.  Sunday morning we were off to church.  The greeters informed us when we walked in that there was no child care that day.  I guess it makes sense seeming as though it was a holiday weekend.  We were once again reminded of how grateful we are for those volunteers who work in the nursery/childcare area at church.  Nate took Ava out for a little while (after we ran out of snacks) and when they came back Ava climbed up onto my lap and fell asleep.  Unfortunately this was also disturbing to people around us because she was snoring so loudly.  People kept looking around and then spotted our little girl with the big snores.  You couldn't help but laugh. 

Monday Daddy fired up the smoker and we had delicious brisket and ribs for dinner.  That morning Ava & Daddy decided to wash all the cars.  Ava had a blast!  She went out in her pjs.  She was soaking head to toe by the time that they were done.  She washed the cars for awhile, but then decided to take the soapy sponge to herself (body and clothes included).  She then took the hose and sprayed herself down.  The water was freezing cold but it didn't seem to bother her. 

This week I've been busy working and have been exhausted by the time that we get home.  Tomorrow evening we're going out for a nice dinner to celebrate Daddy & Uncle Wes's birthday.  Ava gets to stay home with Lauryn, which means a nice peaceful dinner out for Nate and me.  :)  We won't be out to late because the boys have to get some rest for an early morning of tailgating.  That's right, the gopher's home opener is Saturday.  Us girls will be tailgating as well, just at a later time.  The weather is supposed to be fall like and gorgeous.  It should be a great day!  Hopefully Ava will have a good time (which means that we can have a good time).

Hoping that you all had a great Labor  Day, and enjoy the upcoming weekend!


 

Helping Daddy wash the cars

She loved playing with that hose.

Ava's new bedroom set