July 24th 2014

Another long time no post (thanks for the guilt trip mom)

Vallerie turned 4 on July 2nd. My mom came in from VA for several days to celebrate that and the 4th. Vallerie got a couple big gifts this year. She got a twin size mattress, so she upgraded into a big girl bed. She seems to like it, and it's very comfortable. She also got a tv for her room (from cousin Nicki and Aunt Kitty) and she also got a Wii U. We bought it because she really likes cars and "racing" so we thought she would LOVE Mario Cart. Well, she doesn't. She does however LOVE Mario Party 9 (another gift from Nicki). We play it almost every single day when I get home from work. My mom made Vallerie and I some matching aprons which are totally cute. Now we just need to use them. (probably this weekend). She got some sheets for her new bed, and some alligator beef jerky (her Aunt Shannon is a weird one) She also got a couple stuffed animals and a little poodle neck pillow. Eddie bought her a locket that matches the one I have only it's smaller. She probably got some other things that I can't remember off the top of my head.

We met some new neighbors on the 4th and watched the fireworks with them at the Delphi school. They had a 2yr old grandson with them, so Vallerie and him played a while before they started. It was pretty cool weather so that was very nice.

A couple weeks ago Eddie's friend Josh, his wife and their 2 kids (12 and 9) came to visit. They stayed the night and we went to the Children's museum the next day. It was a great time I haven't laughed so much or so hard in ages. We haven't seen them in several years, so it was pretty cool to have them visit.

My mom got me an ice-cream maker for my birthday. Eddie was so smitten with the strawberry ice-cream in VA that I thought I should try and make my own so my mom didn't have to attempt to bring some up the next time she visits. (She brought some for him over the 4th, and it was melted when she got here, but still re-froze well) I will probably test it out this weekend.

Froze 15 ears of corn yesterday. I got them from my boss and knew we wouldn't eat them all so I hope I froze them correctly. We'll see.

Vallerie had her 4yr check up the other day. She is healthy as always. Too smart for her age (according to the 4yr old guidelines) but that's ok with me. We like that she is so smart. It can be rough at times because she outsmarts us, but it's all good.

Yup, things around here are just delightful.