D-Day....as in dentist

My morning was all dentist. I have committed myself to becoming a perfect dental person, because if I could I would never sit in a dental chair ever again. My dentist is fabulous, but I mean who wants to play loads of money to the dentist so they can torture you while they fix your tooth. I am so glad it is over. I pray it is my only crown ever!

Later Rebecca had an eye appointment at the mall.

The boys and I tagged along and played at the toy store:)

I love stores that let you play with the toys!

It was chilly and windy but the boys still played water table

Quint playing in the water table...soaking wet

Lounging on the couch

Quint asked for Russell to ride with him

Boys show off for daddy:)

Fish and Phish

We are working hard to distract ourselves from missing Daddy. Luckily there are a lot of great fun distractions here:) We played with a funny singing fish and there was a crazy Phish concert at the concert venue nearby. It made for good people watching:)

Another highlight Rebecca arrived today!

Playing with the singing fish:)

Grammy taught Russell Patty Cake

Aunt Rebecca and Russell read the taxi book

Mommy and Quint took a rest

Russell rode the horse:)

It was a good day.

More tomorrow

Kid fest and Dentist

Aunt Doreen brought down her daycare kids and my cousin Erin brought down her twins to play. It was a kid fest!

It was a great time of fun and bonding.

The downside of the day...I had to go to the dentist.

More about that Wednesday...when I have to go back:(

Here are the daily highlight pictures for the day!

Kid Fest:)

Erin and I swimming with our babies

Our little swimmers (William was not a big fan of the lake)

Russell swinging, Papa working

Both boys love watching Papa working on projects

We miss you BK.

Hope it was a great first day!

6 years ago today

This afternoon, as I walked our boys up from the lake after a swim, I realized something. It was about this time 6 years ago was walking up these same stairs to my very handsome future hubby.

It was our wedding day:)

This is what it looked like then....

When I said I walked up the stairs it was probably an understatement.....

I was sprint walking.

I would have ran if it would not have looked ridiculous!

My dad actually whispered to me to slow down.

I just remember thinking I can't wait to get up there!

Luckily BK stuck around...and a few minutes later we were married!

We sealed it with a kiss:)

I can't believe it has been 6 years.

I can't believe how much we have grown.

I can't believe what an amazing journey it has been this far.

I am so excited to share many more years.

My walk up the stairs from the lake looked very different today.

My day looked much different from wedding day too.

We played water table...

We swam in the lake....

Russell was a great eater.....as usually!

Quint built a large block wall. He took it very seriously:)

Like I said, it was a very different day than the one six years ago!

Six years ago I was thrilled have one Richardson man in my life forever.

Now I am blessed with 3 and one in the oven:)

My little men are keeping me busy, but I wish I could be with the first Richardson man I ever loved...and still love desperately.

Our anniversary date is postponed for now...but I can't wait for it:)

Airplane Day

We woke up at early and packed the car. We loaded sleeping boys in the car and drove away from our apartment at 4:37 am. We had a flight to catch in Chicago. Our car ride was full of excitement for the airport, flying on the airplane, seeing Grammy and Papa, and our upcoming summer visiting friends and realitives in upstate NY. It was also a somber ride because BK(Daddy) was not able to come with us. I am not sure the boys totally understood when we were leaving. I did. I am sad, but I know this is the best option.

Besides absence makes the heart grow fonder...right?

Well, I am not even sure it is possible for me or the boys to be fonder of BK, he is definitely the favorite in our house:)

But I will let you know.....

We soaked up our time with him at the airport and I was so jazzed when the Southwest lady made him our escort so he could take us the gate! It was like it was pre-2001!

We watched airplanes with the boys. We had extra hugs. It was awesome.

Attempt at a family pic

Watching planes with Daddy

Then the boys and I boarded the plane.

I was a little anxious, but they rose to the challenge.

They were rock stars.

I didn't even bring the car seats on.

They just buckled in like big boys.

It was so cool that we take up a whole row now:)

Quint loved the window seat

We discovered Russell loves sky mall.

Papa was waiting at security to greet us. I was so grateful!

Overall, an awesome trip, but we already miss Daddy.

Our Summer

This summer we have a mixed blessing. BK has a 6 week surgery rotation which is more demanding than the boys and I would like. Mom and Dad have generously offered to take us in at the lake while BK is so busy. It is not ideal to be away. We never feel complete as a family when we are separated. But, we also know it is probably the best option. We will all be distracted. BK will be busy learning, and we will be busy playing with family and friends at the lake.

It seemed like an awesome plan, but with our leaving day looming, we are getting very sad. I know that it will be super fun when we get there, and BK will super busy.

But, we are still not complete with out him.

I know it will fly by and we will be back together before we know it.

I will be actively blogging.

My goal is everyday to keep him in our loop!

Hope it is a great summer for all of us and all of you:)

We leave 6.26.10

Russell is 2!

Realized I wrote this post and never published it!

Can't forget to show Russell the love:)

From June 8 2010:

My baby who is not in the belly is two! It is hard to believe. Russell is growing and changing so so fast. Just the other day I looked over at him and he didn't look like a big baby anymore, he looked like a toddler. He loves to tackle, jump, run, build, and snuggle.

On his birthday we had homemade pizza and ice cream pie. We will celebrate officially next week after BK finishes his boards! Here are some pictures from our birthday dinner:)

My baby who is not in the belly is two! It is hard to believe. Russell is growing and changing so so fast. Just the other day I looked over at him and he didn't look like a big baby anymore, he looked like a toddler. He loves to tackle, jump, run, build, and snuggle.

On his birthday we had homemade pizza and ice cream pie. We will celebrate officially next week after BK finishes his boards! Here are some pictures from our birthday dinner:)