Day trip to Dayton

Recently we took a little road trip to Dayton, Ohio.  "What is in Dayton Ohio?" you might ask.  Well.........not much.  The main reason we went was to check out the Air Force museum and I've got to say it was much much better than I thought it would be. Yes, totally worth a trip to Dayton!!


So these pictures are kinda boring but I jut loved everything there was to see there.  You'll notice I seem especially fascinated by propellers for some reason????  Anyway, we had a great time!

Cameron and Connor are both in there, you just have to look carefully....

Kate was the only one who didn't love it here. She asked me to take her to the bathroom at  least three times, because apparently going potty is more interesting than looking at planes.

Owen was incredibly patient and had a good time as well.  

We are so grateful for all the awesome places we've been able to see in the 6 years we have been in the midwest :)

It's Kate's party and she'll cry if she wants to

Kate turned 4 this week!  She had a very eventful birthday - first a party at preschool, then a party at the house with friends, then a family party in the evening.  


I was very nervous that morning because Kate has been unsure how she feels about preschool and has been dragging her heels a little about going (ok actually kicking and screaming each day I drop her off.)  But on her birthday she didn't give me any trouble at all. Whew!  Things didn't turn weird until we got home and I told her 4 of her good friends would be coming over for lunch and cupcakes.  When they showed up she locked herself in her room and said NO ONE could come in and she was NOT coming out.  That lasted about 20 minutes then I coaxed her out with some food.  She ate and then locked herself back in her room. I was kind of embarrassed.  What do I do?  If it's her party and she wants to hide in her room then I guess she can.  Luckily she eventually let her friends in and then presents and cupcakes made everything all better :)  Man kids really keep you on your toes!


Some Kate quotes for the day I don't want to forget:  


"Everyone eyes at me!" (when she was opening her presents and Cameron and Connor weren't paying attention.)


"Besides Mom I don't even care" (when I told her I would be visiting her class to celebrate her birthday.)   Not sure if I should grateful for her independence or sad that she really doesn't care about her mother being there.  But I'm sure she actually does.  I hope.


"I-can-do-what-ever-I-want-because-it's-MY-birthday" (with hands on hips shaking back and forth for each syllable.)  Thank goodness birthdays are only once a year, I think I will need the next 12 months to recover!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATE!!!!

Hanging out with her cute friends :)