This week wasn't nearly as exciting as they normally are. I've been a little concerned about my car, so we haven't ventured out much.

We have been visiting with Mr. Julien (i.e. my little child care job) three times a week. It seems to be working out great. The boys are the same age and interacting minimally, which is to be expected of babies this age. They are so different, yet so similar. Ronin seems to be a little more ahead in his fine motor skills and Mr. Julien is ahead in his gross motor skills. I'm thinking that he will be walking in the next month. Ronin is nowhere near walking.

We play, sing songs, read books and go for walks. So far the weather has worked out really great for us. We have been able to go on hour long walks, both boys seem to enjoy the fresh air and so do I.

This morning Ronin and I made it to a library play group. Tomorrow we are going to a mom to mom sale with our other friends. I don't really need anything, but it's so fun to shop and chat with other moms.

As you know, Nico returns Monday night. We are really looking forward to spending time with him. We also have a "to do" list for him that is like a mile long.

No new pictures, guess I gotta remedy that. Maybe when Roni is back on his schedule (he's still messed up from our trip to KC) I'll be able to upload.

Back from our trip

We are back from our whirl-wind trip to KC. We didn't get to see everyone that we wanted, but overall we had a very nice time.

I'm busy dealing with car issues (check engine light) and planning the birthday party. October 24th is the big day. Roni-baloney turns 1. (The next day I turn 30, but that's no fun). Put it on your calendar and plan to be there.

If you want to get the Roni something we have wish lists at amazon.com and at One Step Ahead.

We've been keeping ourselves very busy. Last week we had play dates and outings. This week Roni's feeling a little under the weather. Can't tell if it's the new tooth coming in or an actual cold.

I'm looking forward to seeing Nico and getting in some quality time before the new job starts.

Also am beginning to plan the birthday party... you are all invited. Ronin turns 1 on October 24th!!! I turn 3o the next day, but we don't have to celebrate that.

Good News

We have been busy in these here parts.

The NEWS:

1. Ronin can crawl!!! He started on July 24th, his 9 month birthday.

2. Nico found a job... in the automotive field... in Detroit... in the middle of a recession. Yay!!! His start date is Sept. 14. We are ecstatic.

Roni sounds like he might be waking up, so here's some pictures to tide you over until I get a chance to blog again...Hanging out with Jack and Bella...

Eating Nonna's shoelaces...

He was offered a job.

Yay!!! The official offer came this Tuesday. He accepted. His start date is Sept 14. More on this later.

A big "thank you" to everyone who was praying for us. It worked!

We've got to eat our breakfast and head to the farmer's market to meet up with our friends Brynn and Kalan.