A little over 3 months in review

We fixed our camera! So, here's our update:

Pictures of our camping trip in NH over the Independence Day weekend -




Edie did really great on the way to our campsite! I was so surprised she walked by herself the whole way AND was pleasant to be around. She refused to take a step the next day. So...Nate carried his pack (including all the heavy equipment) AND Edie. It was supposed to storm that whole weekend. We got a few sprinkles, but didn't see the storm until we were loading up our car. Whew!

Pictures from our trip to Stowe, VT for the hot air balloon festival -


summer randomness -

Wells at swim lessons

BFF's

After a long night of hair pulling - it's how she shows affection

An action packed visit from Carrie and Tyler
Ariel - made by the clown at Nate's company picnic
(love the seashells!)

Pioneer Day Activity -


The new house!!

Lobster from our generous new neighbors!! They have a trap in Gloucester and have given us close to 15 lobsters!

One day, Nate decided to take out our kitchen floor. We were so excited because we found the original wood floors underneath!

Then, Linda told us that the old linoleum could be toxic - so we closed off the kitchen and tried to take make the best of a nasty situation.

We were no longer happy.
Nate had to take out the wood floors and replaced it with a subfloor to get by for now.
So much for the wood floors!
Sorry for our absence. We'll keep you posted on all our upcoming house projects.

Knoebel Family Reunion: Corolla, NC

What an awesome family vacation last month, full of sunburns, beautiful beaches, good food, and lots of dirty diapers!

Midnight hair-pulling

Allison, Elyse, Kenley, Brynn, and Edie watching Dora

Matching dresses made with love from Grammy

Regen's birthday cake; Edie and Great Grandpa

Allie and Uncle Matt

This is how Kenley spent the vacation...sick and immobile, poor thing!

Here are some funny pictures of our sleep-deprived kids.

Another first for Allie

Book of Mormon Stories

For those of you who have served in Nursery, you are familiar with the blank faces and locked lips of the children as soon as the music starts playing when singing time rolls around. Why is that? You make a fool of yourself attempting a high energy rendition of Popcorn Popping or Once There Was a Snowman with the only response being unblinking eyes and slight drips of drool exiting the corners of their little mouths. I assume most toddlers are just like Edie and can't keep from singing all day long while at home. What's so different in Nursery?

Yesterday, her Nursery teacher expressed some frustration about this idea. They taught Book of Mormon Stories, complete with headdresses, only to find that the only lips moving were their own.

Well, I just want Terry, Debbie, and Alyssa to know that their labors are not in vain. Last night, I asked Edie to sing the song (with no prior personal instruction) and this is what she sang:

Aren't toddlers the best?

It's Official!

Well, it's mostly official. We're nearly homeowners!! We found a lovely house in Lynnfield that we adore! Closing date is July31st.

Here are some pictures from the listing website: