Well, I for one can say I've been consistent with posting at least once a week for a couple months now so no one should be looking at me as someone not at least trying to keep visitors entertained. :P
A couple things on my mind right now....
First off, THANK YOU!! from Sebastian, Keegan, Madeline, and their parents for the gift certificates Uncle Sean, (soon to be) Aunt Amy, and Cousin Sloan!! Even with the Amazon.com issues we really appreciate the thought and effort. I must say I've been kind of caught off guard with Sean and Amy's effort to be involved with our lives even though we are so far apart. They sent me a birthday gift, sent Christmas gifts for the kids, they make an effort to stay in touch through IM, email, and the occasional call.
The reality is not a single grandparent (outside my Mom), relative, or friend called or even emailed the kids for their birthday. Every holiday or special event I feel more and more alienated from our family and even a few friends who make absolutely no effort to be a part of the kids life. I could go on and on about it, but I'm not going to. The reality is my kids are extremely happy and it's those people who aren't making an effort to be involved that are really losing out. I should stress that my only issue is with the kids.
My mom bought the kids this amazing redwood play area it has a covered fort, ladder, rock wall, spiral slide, two swings, a glider, and monkey bars. It's amazing. Of course, Brie and I have to put it together and we've done a smashing job so far. First we had to level the land (no easy task) and now the main structure is up and all that is left is for Brie and I to put the spiral slide in this weekend. I didn't take any pictures of the "in work" process, but I'll post "final result" pictures when it's done. To make it all the more amazing Brie and I have been doing the work in 94º (feels like 104º) weather. I've never ever been so sweaty and smelly.
Not a lot going on besides that right now. the kids have 2 more weeks of school. We have some fun one day excursions planned for the week after they get out.
That's it until next week.