Ups and downs

This week definitely had its ups and down. I could focus on the fact that our dog is still gone, mine and Lance's close friends moved away, my sinuses have been hurting or the fact that Lexie accidentally chipped my front tooth; but I won't. I'm gonna focus on the beautiful weather, the fun things we did this week and the fact that my parents will be HERE Monday early morning!!!!

Tuesday after gymnastics we met with a photographer at a super cute park for Lance's 4 year birthday pictures. I brought some things that he really loves to play with: A home made cape and mask, his Tonka truck and his bogs (boots) that he wear everywhere. Here is a sneak peak from our photo shoot. I can't wait to see more. 

This week we have gotten to enjoy the outdoors so much. We did a hike to Thunderbird Falls and it was beautiful! The kids hiked the whole 2 mile uphill and downhill trail minus a few uphills on the way back. I was really missing Happy on our hike. The kids were wore out after the hike, but were still up for a trip to Avalanche Frozen Yogurt. 

Yesterday, we enjoyed most of the day at the park then back home to get some things ready for our first round of visitors. Last night we baked some oatmeal cookies. Andrew had to help supervise. Cooking with two sets of grabby hands can be quite tricky so an extra supervisor is a must. The kids love helping mommy cook, but they don't always follow directions or take turns. Our cookies turned out super yummy and we had such a good time. 

This morning we dropped daddy off at the airport to head to Fairbanks to work. He should be back tomorrow evening or Sunday morning at the latest. After dropping him off we stopped at a huge park in Anchorage. The kids had tons of fun. It was kind of hard for mommy to keep up with both kids so we didn't stay too long. Wouldn't you know that on the way back to the truck the ice cream man should show up. The kids enjoyed an ice cream and then we were ready to go.

The weather is amazing here. Today I really dwelled on this verse. 

This is the day the Lord has made;I will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 118:24

I am going to enjoy every minute and not focus on the negatives. I have so much to be thankful for and to look forward to.