As told by Kat

Trip to Maine

// January 18th, 2010 // 2 Comments » // Batten, Boston, Bucket List, John, Julie, Kat, Life, London, Maine, Pictures, Rachel, Vacation

I scooped John and the kids up and took them to Maine for the weekend. We had a great time although I had promised to tray and do some sledding or snow tubing. We met a family of chickens and a herd of alpacas, went swimming and hot tubbing and took the kiddos into a sauna for the first time. We even brought home 3 dozen farm fresh eggs which have already begun the transformation into baked goods.

Here are some of the pictures which I will directly share from facebook (you don’t need a facebook account to see ‘em).

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=374918&id=266424125552

We had THE BEST time! Here is my favorite picture of Rachel from the weekend. Just goes to show that you don’t have to see well to have a fun and full life. Experiences like this are more valuable to Rachel than to a sighted child because of her tactile senses.

I think I think I did a sufficient job at flipping Batten Disease off this weekend. Tomorrow morning we’re going ice skating for an hour. Can’t wait! Gotta get them into a swimming pool more often. They love the water (just like their Momma) and love the hottub (just like their Daddy).

Village Idol

// October 12th, 2009 // 1 Comment » // Batten, Business, Good Stuff, Humor, John, Julie, Kat, Life, London, Rachel, Vacation

I signed John up to do Village Idol and took the video (so I could hide behind the camera, I won’t lie). Rachel is hiding in the shadows, John is multitasking with Julie and Boston while London is sitting in the audience with another child’s father. This was during our Make a Wish trip at “Give Kids the World.”

Who’s up for an adventure?

// April 16th, 2008 // 4 Comments » // Vacation

Let’s go to Belize!!

You know you married the right person

// April 9th, 2008 // 2 Comments » // Food, John, Life, Vacation

When your husband makes you Brown Sugar Cookies

ECHO Aquarium Pics

// April 8th, 2008 // 3 Comments » // Vacation

We took the kids to the ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center today (link) and here are the pictures! It was a perfect size for our family.

Julie (who is battling a cold) in her comfy clothes.

Boston is stylin’ in the new stroller

Rachel in front of a turtle tank

John’s head popping out of a baby turtle tank

London in the same turtle tank

Me with the kiddos taking a rest. I am battling a chest infection and *only* two of my children have vomited on this vacation.

One full hottub

// April 7th, 2008 // 3 Comments » // Vacation

I copied the pictures from my internal memory on the camera and found another cute picture. I can’t believe that one tub can hold all of my kiddos!

Couple of vaycay pics!

// April 7th, 2008 // 7 Comments » // Vacation

Life is too short

// April 6th, 2008 // No Comments » // Vacation

To wait.

To wait until you have more money.
To wait until you have more time.
To wait until after you have a child.
To wait until after you are done having children.
To wait until your children are older.
To wait until your children sleep through the night

Despite the fact that my boys get into EVERYTHING, I am so glad I decided to finally stop waiting and brought the kiddos on this trip with us. Life is ridiculously short. Definitely too short for waiting.

Deep breath in and…. *relax*

// April 5th, 2008 // No Comments » // Vacation

I am sitting by a fireplace and feeling extremely relaxed. I will post some pictures soon. This is a really nice condo with amenities that I have never had before (gas fireplace, jacuzzi tub) and I never want to live without!