Kee-Nee-Moo-Sha 2013

Our vacation this year started out a little bumpy.  Every year we have a little stress going in to the week before we leave but this year takes the cake!  It started out like this....



The boat we take decided to start on fire as I was hauling it from Wabasso to St. Peter.  Brian's dad had it all shined up for us and ready to go.  We were about a mile and a half from home when I looked in my rear view mirror and saw flames shooting out of the boat.  So pretty calmly, I said to all the girls "the boat is on fire.  I'm going to pull over and you get yourselves out of the van and run!"  I couldn't believe my eyes!  I called 911 and they sent 3 firetrucks, a water truck, the nicollet co sheriff and st peter policeman.  Needless to say the wind was not in my favor this day.  As the fire got closer to the van I could only imagine what kind of damage was being done.  There was no way I would have been able to unhitch the boat trailer from the van so me and the girls just watched the flames get closer.  Rachel was pretty upset, but the sheriff and I calmed her and told her the most important thing is that we were all ok.  Van's and boats can be replaced.  The boat as you can see was a complete loss and the vans back door needed to be replaced.  So after countless phone calls, Brian got us hooked up with a rental van and Dan was nice enough to let us borrow his boat and truck so we did have a way to get up north and have fun on the water.

On Thursday before we left I ended up taking Caitlin to the doctor and she had strep throat.  I felt like I was getting it too but turned out it was just a sore throat/cough and I would be ok too.  I managed to get the rest of the food purchased and packed along with getting laundry done and all of our clothes packed and most everything ready to go Friday night and we were off and running Saturday morning at 10am.  The trip up there was quiet since we took 2 vehicles and the trip was also uneventful which I think we both appreciated.  Once unpacked we were able to enjoy the most beautiful weather we've ever had up there, met new friends, caught up with old friends and had a very relaxing week and drank just a few beers :)

Visiting Grandma Schueller

The girls and I headed back to Lucan for an overnighter and on the way stopped in to see Grandma Schueller.  My aunt Rosie was home for Josh's wedding so we saw her too!  I'm sure Grandma is exhausted after watching 5 lively girls but is also thankful for the company.  She took us out to Pizza Ranch for dinner and we all had a wonderful time.  I think I have the sweetest grandma in the whole wide world!

Celebrate Me Camp

This was Caitlin's first big camp away from home- Celebrate Me.  A camp for incoming 7th graders to uplift, encourage, have fun and meet new friends.  She had an awesome week and learned lots about herself.  There were thousands of pictures taken throughout the week-and I'm not kidding when I say thousands-but here are a few we took upon her arrival and at the end of the week.

July Wrap-up

OK, I really need to catch this blog up a bit...So here's the rest of July in a nutshell.

Emily and Rachel finished swimming lessons, both passed with flying colors.

Emily and Caitlin were in "Jack and the Beanstalk"...they practiced all week and did a fabulous job and had a fabulous time!

Then, we went to Minneopa State park to do some more rock climbing....It was very hot and humid

Caitlin and I slipped away from the family for an overnight stay in the cities with our friends Mary and Kylie.  We had fun shopping and going out to eat and just hanging out together.  Mary and I made it fun by picking out outfits for our girls and then the girls picking out outfits for their moms.  It was amazing to see what they can come up with and they did a pretty good job!   It was a very fun time and I can't wait to do this with all my girls as they enter 7th grade!!  It will be a fun tradition!!

The girls and I headed to the Como Zoo to meet up with Auntie Laura and cousins Mya and Ally.  Despite the weather and stressful time nursing Lauren and watching 7 kids run different directions we had a good time.  Ended the trip to Old Chicago for pizza which was well worth it!  Always have a fun time with the Moore girls!!  Even though Ally was there she didn't like me to take her picture so she is "missing" from these photos. :)

Then we wrapped up the end of July by celebrating Owen's 5th birthday with the Lindbo crew in Prior Lake... Oh such a sweet boy.  I just love this little man who cracks me up, is a joy to watch and is so outgoing and friendly and I could go on and on.  Just love him so much!

It was a whirlwind of a month but I wouldn't trade it in for anything!!  Good times and Great memories made.

Lauren 5 months

 5 Months 7/28/13

Well here we are 5 months old and such a happy baby!  I was a little behind the eight ball getting her picture taken with the 5 months sign so these two will have to do.  Lauren is rolling over, giggling, grunting, cooing, finding her toes, not sleeping thru the night, not liking formula, loving her sisters, loving her exersaucer, growing a little, caught her first cold/cough, rolling with the punches and went on her first vacation.  We are loving this little lady and besides the not sleeping thru the night thing she's a great baby.  She's full of bright eyed smiles.