Sunday, July 28, 2013

Belated Birthday

Yesterday we went to Waterloo to visit Miss Lexie as she had a birthday this past week and turned 7!  We were hoping for a little warmer weather (temps were in the 60's) so the kids could swim, but the most they got was getting their feet wet in the water. Anyways, the kids made the most of it and worked on building sand castles, playing on the playground, and other non-water games.  It must have been a tiring day cuz both boys were out before 8:00 pm last night!  Happy Belated Lexie!
 
 
 
Not too much else is going on the Sabelka household this week.  We needed a quiet week after a busy one last week! The kids had great reports at the dentist earlier this week with NO cavaties!  Yeah!  Other than that we are thinking about school as it starts in 23 days!!  Need to get started on getting to bed earlier and getting up earlier!  It's hard to break some of  those summertime habits but it needs to be done.  We are taking inventory of rclothing and school supplies.  Nolan has grown leaps and bounds since May so he definitely is needing some new pants before the school year rolls around! 
 


Sunday, July 21, 2013

Omaha!

We just got back from our 2nd annual family trip to Omaha.  I'm tired, sunburnt, and sore but feeling so blessed to have such wonderful family!

We headed out on Thursday afternoon and arrived around 7:30 on Thursday night.  It was HOT with temps around 95 degrees.  We settled in for the night, knowing that we had a full Friday on tap.

We hit the zoo first thing on Friday.  The kids loved seeing all the different animals.  We checked out a new dinosaur exhibit too.  Derek didn't enjoy the gorillas too much, but we all loved the aquarium (and the AC!)
At the dinosaur exhibit

lots of coi fish!

NOLAN!

posing with the giraffe


watching the fish


After the zoo, we went downtown to Spaghetti Works for some great lunch and to see how Uncle Terry was doing during his work day.  Then, it was back to the house and to the pool!  At dusk it was time for some fireworks.  Nolan had been looking forward to this for months and it did not disappoint!




Saturday morning Maura and I went to Kosama class.  What a great way to start a Saturday!  Then we split up and the guys went to Cabela's while the girls did a little shopping.  It's hard to believe that school starts in about a month, so we did cross some things off of our school shopping list.  After a quick lunch it was back to the pool!  I'm pretty sure these kids would have no problem staying here all summer long! 


Nap time at the pool.  Great way to spend a Saturday afternoon!

We layed low on Saturday night and ordered pizza and watched some baseball (Go Yankees!) We headed back for home this morning.  We are catching up on laundry and sleep.  It was a great vaca and we are already planning next year's trip!

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Cuddle Time!

We were at mom and dad's last weekend and guess what little peanut came to visit? Cara is a little over one month old.  She's so fun to cuddle with!  Reminds me of a little girl I know that is now 9:)  Time sure does fly!

T-Ball

Nolan participated in Tball the past 5 weeks, and is anxiously awaiting his time to play little league.  He loves baseball!!!  Here's a few pics I captured.

Sunday, July 14, 2013

Winneshiek County Fair

 This week we ventured to check out the fair with some friends.  It was a perfect evening for it!  We toured the "stinky" barns holding cows, chickens, bunnies, pigs and more!  The kids watched a cow being milked, and chickens laying eggs.  Makes me miss the farm!!  We had some yummy beef sandwiches before checking out the carnival portion of the fair.  This is not my favorite, but of course the kids LOVED it!  They tried their luck on some games, Derek loved riding on the jeeps (so much that I literally had to pull him off of them), and the older kids enjoyed the bumper cars.



Swimming Lessons

Nolan going off the board


Eryn practicing her kicks
The two older kids started swimming lessons this week.  The weather has cooperated and they have had beacutiful warm days to be in the pool!  One more week to go!

Sunday, July 7, 2013

Weekend in Pictures


The birthday boys!
Eryn digging in

Nolan picking up rocks

Sabelka grandkids at Festina parade on the 4th



Everyone chipping in to help

A before shot of the front lawn, stay tuned for updates!
Landscaping, Birthday Parties for Asher and Sully, Parade, Fireworks x3, Trip to the Dr. to confirm Ear Infection (Derek)....pretty much sums up our long holiday weekend!  

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Practice Makes Perfect

 
Nolan's been practicing with the bb gun.  Getting ready to shoot that big buck this winter!