Vail Vacation

We went to Vail Colorado for our family vacation this year with Roger and Dee Dee's family. We had an awesome time and loved the cool weather we had while we were there. Here are a few of the 400 pictures we took.

Boat

The kids were crazy excited about the new boat. So much so, they wanted to wash it at 9:30 last night when we finally got home. Well, after some reasoning, they gave up and went to bed. I came down stairs this morning, quietly trying to make some coffee, when a herd of children came charging up from the basement, "can we wash it now, can we wash it now?". I'm just now getting to my coffee, but we have a clean boat!

Camp Gramma 2009

Is it over yet?

No, seriously, we are having a great time!!

Happy 12th Birthday Brendon & Caleb!!!

Twelve years ago at 0445 & 0502 Brendon & Caleb were born weighing 4-12 & 4-14. It was a hard delivery but how fast that all faded when we got to see our precious boys. I remember thinking how much they looked like their daddy. They looked so identical we left bands on them and put a black dot on Brendon's foot just to be sure we didn't mix them up:) They still look a lot a like and they seem to enjoy most of the same activities. We got them new bikes for there birthday and they were super excited to have bikes with shocks and gears(they love getting air jumping of of curbs). They both love playing soccer and the computer. They are very grateful boys and have tender hearts. We are so thankful for you both Brendon & Caleb, We love you so much! HAPPY 12th BIRTHDAY!

Calebs run in with the glass

Caleb thought it would be funny to lock Trevin outside last night while he was taking the trash out. So Trevin decided he would pound on the window until someone opened it. Caleb decided he would show Trevin up with one HUGE pound on the window. The rest is history! I was out running with a friend when I got back I had several missed calls and was sick to hear Greg was at the ER with Caleb. Brought back bad memories of the day Meryn hurt her lip. I rushed over sweaty & stinky to be with them. It looked bad but not near as bad as when the doc numbed it up to sew it. He cleaned the blood out, I was shocked how deep it was, we even got to see a tendon(yuck). The er doc said he could see two spots where it cut the tendon and so he called the orthopedic on call to see what he wanted him to do. The ortho dr said to just close it up and he would look at it today. So long story cut short...When I took Caleb in today the orthopedic was happy with how well Caleb could move all the different ways he wanted him to and with little to no pain. He said it had to be as little as 20% of a tendon injury/cut and he wasn't going to need surgery. Thank the Lord!!

Trevin had a really hard time thinking he was to blame for this so my parents brought him to the ER to be with Caleb. The kids were all so sweet...when Greg took Caleb he left the other 3 home alone since I was gone. They told my mom they huddled in the living room and prayed for Caleb. Then they called my parents and asked them to come over to be with them. They were all so sweet to Caleb. I think the three of them cried more than Caleb did. I am so thankful for our tenderhearted children!

Clippie Contest

My sister Elisa is giving away some clips on her blog. Go visit The Seaba Family, leave a comment and you could win them. They are all so cute I know you will love them! Meryn loves all of hers!!!!

Car Wash

The kids decided they wanted to wash the cars today. They washed both the van and car and did a wonderful job on both. Brendon said "we could do this all the time. Once a month" Sounds fine to me!

Wood Flooring

Here is an update on the progress of our floor. It isn't going quite as quick as I had hoped for, but I think that's a little of my fault. :~) I made it into the kitchen today, which has been a concern for me, on how I was going to keep it all straight. So far so good. Hopefully I can get this wrapped up on my next few days off.

New Floors

I started a new project this week. Replacing the floors in the dining room and kitchen, as well as getting new carpet in the living room. I started in on the dining room and kitchen by tearing out the WHITE carpet?!? in the dining room and the turn of the century linoleum in the kitchen. The carpet took us all of 30 minutes to get out, the linoleum, that's a whole different saga. As with all Lanker projects, It wasn't as it seemed and it took quite a bit longer than expected. After finally tracking down a specialty saw in Wichita, (I had intended on renting it, but to no avail), I finally was able to get the last of the old underlayment out so I could lay new. Today I was able to finish up the kitchen prep and was getting ready to start laying the hardwood, when a still small voice said, "Greg, this doesn't look right". It was my beloved Susan bringing to my attention the obvious difference between the 13 boxes of "Brazilian cherry" that she had painstakingly separated and stacked for ease of use and the 1 box of "Brazilian cherry". Same name, completely different wood. So it got me thinking. When we looked at samples, we liked the "Brazilian cherry" and not the "Mahogany". So that's what we chose. Well it seems we were sent the wrong wood, from what I can tell, and I'm ready to start laying it down. We ended up mailing 2 pieces to KC so John can talk to the rep and figure out what's up. Hopefully we'll have an answer this week and be able to finish this project soon. Here are a few pictures in the mean time.

Mowing

Susan's gonna yell at me when she sees this. I'm suppose to be blogging about the floor project we have going on in our house, but I saw this and just wanted to thank her for all her help around the house. This is the first time she's mowed here and she did a great job. She was pretty impressed with herself, when she drove up in the driveway yesterday, at how straight the lines were, then she realized I had done that section. Pretty funny! Anyway, thanks for all you work Susan. I love you!!

Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad!

My parents are celebrating their 42nd anniversary today. What a great example they have set for us kids. Happy Anniversary!!

Grandpa is with Jesus

Grandpa Tucker & Snookie

My grandparents moved to Hutchinson to live with my parents a couple of years ago. That also means they also get to spend lots of time with our kids, since my parents help out with babysitting. Grandpa nicknamed Meryn "snookie" and it has stuck! She loves that she has a special name just for her from great-grandpa. He is not doing very well these last few days and could use your prayers.