Busted eye

I think I forgot to mention how much fun we had looking for a new dinning room table. Opps did I say fun........ Trying to find a dinning room table when you have no clue where you are going, have nothing in your house and desperately want a place to sit, with 2 kids that have been traveling all across the states and 3 adults who are tried of driving in circles wasn't the best of times. But at least it made some lasting memories and we can laugh now.

We get to our 4th or 5th furniture store. I run in, thinking they would have nothing so we didn't bother getting everyone out. And to my surprise I find a table that I fall in love with. I run out to get Ben. Mom stays in the truck with the boys. It was more then we wanted to spend. So Ben and I spend what seemed like forever in the store talking things over. When we finally decided to get it, I run out to get Mom so she can see. Bryce has fallen asleep. So her and Noah go inside to meet Ben. After about 15 minutes, Ben comes running outside holding Noah in his arms in a baby cradle, Mom right behind him. The look on Bens face said it all. They had a huge chair for people to sit on, well when Noah and Ben were getting off the chair Noah caught his foot and landed head first on the corner of and end table. Ben takes his hand off Noah's eye (which was hold the blood from dripping) and his eye was split. We get some napkins and wipes. While trying to stop the blood we are also deciding if he needs stitches. After realizing we had no clue where the hospital was and that I had butterfly band aides in the truck. We decided to for go the hospital visit. But it wasn't until we asked if he wanted to head to Chuck E Cheese that the tears stopped.

He turned out to be fine and should have gotten some stitches. I think they would have given him 4 or 5. So it wasn't that big but it definitely left a small scare below his eyebrow. Now he can match his cousin!!!!

Hatteras with Pictures

Along our many stops this summer, the boys and I went to visit Eric and Shae. It was really great to see them again. I'm still not giving up hope that 1 day we will all be close again. They have a beautiful home and spoiled the crap out of us. Shae would not let me lift a finger and feed my boys breakfast, lunch and dinner. Eric wouldn't let me help clean up instead he poured glasses of wine or margaritas. Shae drove us all around the island. We did some shopping, park time, play time at the beach, lighthouses, ice cream and even got to experience taking Bryce to the urgent care office with me. Good times!! Our mini weekend went fast and it was time to head back to VA to meet up with Ben and our family. While we were super excited to see Dad and family we were sad to have to leave. I can't wait for November to come so we can see them again and watch the Steelers beat the Pats!!!!!

4th of July

We really were not sure how the 4th was going to work out. The last 6 years we have had a huge bbq and firework show at our house in Newport. Well times have changed....obviously. After talking to some friends in the AM remembering the "good old days" I started to become sad. It didn't last long and we got moving. We spend the day playing around with the boys. Noah drove his Caddie and we got out the bounce house. Which I'm happy to report has no damage from the move. I was so afraid we were going to blow it up and it was going to have a hole or something. Anyway not the point. It was such a nice day out we had so much fun playing with the boys. Around 7:45 we loaded up the big red wagon and headed for the beach. Not really knowing what to expect. We found a great spot to park in the resident parking lot (thanks Connie) and started walking down the road. It was cool to see the beach and just enjoy each other. The beach here is alot different then Oregon. I think the funniest part was the surfers. We are still trying to figure out if they really thought those were waves they were riding. HAHA. Of course everyone stopped to admire the wagon and the 2 cute Blondie's inside. It's amazing how many people get outta your way while pushing/pulling that thing. Ben was totally bummed to find out that even though its illegal to light fireworks off in Hampton, everyone does it without being busted. We sat watching everyone's fireworks and they were awesome. This was the 1st 4th since we have been married that I was able to sit with Ben and watch fireworks and we didn't even spend a dime on them!!!! It was AWESOME!!

We made it!!!

We are here in New Hampshire and still working on getting settled. Things are alot different then I ever thought they would be. But it's okay, I'm adjusting. They boys are doing great and love the new house. Ben is enjoying his time at his new station and trying to get settled in. The dog is here and loving life as well. It hasn't been the smoothest move but we are working out the issues. Our stuff got here 4 days late, the Honda arrived about a week late, Internet got straightened out today and our Dish should be set up on the 16th. I'm just hoping our claim for all the broken stuff doesn't become too much of a hassle. I told myself that I wasn't going to start my 1st post by bitching and complaining.....so next topic.

Our house is HUGE and beautiful. The backyard needs some work but we are both excited to get it done. Bryce is officially out of his crib and the boys share a room now. So that means WE HAVE A QUEST ROOM! Come on out. I will say that having hardwood floors with a dog kinda sucks. Ben loves his 2 car garage and I love having a jacuzzi tub. We have a block party coming up and are excited to meet some neighbors.

Yes I have a ton of pictures to show everyone from our travels in California, Arizona, North Carolina, Virgina and finally New Hampshire. But its getting later and later and I should go to bed. I will try to get some up starting tomorrow.

Thanks to everyone who let us stay with them and helped us out. We love you all!!!