A Chipmunk Where?

On Thursday evening after tucking the boys into bed, Jason and I decided to play ping pong. One game in and Gunner became very interested in some sheetrock stacked against the wall. Upon moving things around and discovering nothing, we went back to our game. But, Gunner just wouldn't leave that corner alone. So curious me decided to move all of the sheetrock out of the way...upon doing so a little chipmunk decided to poke its head out from behind the last piece. Needless to say I screamed and the sheetrock went back into its place. By this point Gunner is going crazy and Jason is having a great deal of fun (at my expense). I ran upstairs and recovered Kyle's BB gun. We now have the chipmunk trapped behind the pile of sheetrock with a BB gun aimed and ready. Because a good shot wasn't possible Jason decided to move all of the sheetrock to the other wall. Well...when he moved the last board the little guy took off up the wall in front of Jason and then behind me (all the while I am wigging out). This little manuever created "fair game" in Gunner's mind and he took off after it. And, he did succeed in catching the chipmunk. A few headshakes and bone crunches later, the chipmunk was dead. Whew...who knew I would have to do some hunting in my own house! However, this ordeal has lended itself a good laugh.

THOMAS THE TRAIN TABLE...the table has been completed! Jason's handy work and my limited artistic talents have made a very happy boy! In fact a new train, Emily, had to be purchased. Can we say spoiled?!

Well, my first game of golf ever was played on Saturday! I would have to say that this is a sport that my evil twin will quite often be revealed. I was told that I did very well for my first time playing. But because of my competive nature, I should have made par on every hole! Maybe I should continue to practice :)

Well we are already off and running this week so let's see what kind of adventures we can find! Hope you all are doing well. God bless ~

Summer has ended...

Welcome... Well, it's official, summer has ended and school has begun. I have survived the first day without any children at home. It's going to take some getting used to, but I think I'll like it just fine.

Our summer was quite enjoyable visiting family and friends. We had many days at the lake jetskiing, tubing and knee boarding. There was an attempt at waterskiing by Jason and I, but to no avail. We took a 5 day trip to North Dakota, where Kyle and I brushed up on our shotgun skills. And, the boys learned to drive Grandpa John's 4-wheeler. Oh, there was also a tractor ride, which I'm sure Kory will never forget.

THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL...

Both the boys were pumped this morning. Kyle, now being a 3rd grader and on a new wing of the school, thinks he's pretty cool. He was up early and already eating when I came out of my room this morning. I had to wake up Kory, but it didn't take too much coaxing once school was mentioned. Kory just thinks it's cool that he is now able to go to school with Kyle. And, because he is turning 5 (in two months), he thinks he's pretty big stuff. I am just very pleased that I left them at the school with big smiles on their faces and bouncing with excitement. Let's just hope the excitement continues for the next nine months.

I hope you enjoyed this tidbit of news. I hope to be more creative with each post.