Operation: Bunk Beds

As many of you know (including the three pictured above), my husband and I 

do not create children that sleep.  They do not like going to sleep and do not stay 

asleep at night.  I created a monster with #1 and decided to get her out of my bed

 she would have to bunk with a sister for transition.  I am in hopes that one day she 

will sleep in her own room but that may be several years (like 10 or more) 

down the road.  After our hike, a stop for dinner and still no sleeping kids,

I decided tonight was the night.  We drove over to see the bunk beds I picked

out online.  The girls loved them and we headed home four tired ladies!

Getting them ordered and delivered took some work but thanks to my wonderful 

family and a very kind friend it all happened.  The beds arrived and the girls

were thrilled.  The evidence is suggesting my plan will work but progress 

has been slow.  I think after a few weeks we should have the kinks worked out!

The layout is Gabi and Is on bottom and Mella on top.  I had no idea my

mother would text me five million times questioning my choice to let 

a three year old sleep on a top bunk by herself . . . . . well she did! 

After her fears were put to rest the girls had a great first night on their 

new beds.  My monkey children seem to think they double as a jungle

gym but I am sure the new will wear off????

I guess only time will tell if the new beds bring us all more sleep or not?  

If the bags under my eyes start shrinking and I begin to be a more 

interesting and alert person you will know it worked. 

A New Place to Roam

Looking over the edge of a rock where it splits.

We were recently given the opportunity to take a hike at a little piece of Green Country I never knew existed.  We can not wait to return with our Daddy-O when he gets back.  The trail takes your through rock areas, thick trees and even a grassland.  Absolutely amazing!  

Our little mushroom friend we brought along with us.

Gabi climbing on the rocks! (with a little help)

I wish I had taken more photos but the camera was tucked away in the back pack most of the time.  The girls loved seeing all of the beauty and challenging themselves on the trails.  Isabella got a little pooped and they all had to stop for snacks but we had fun.  I know we will return many times for more adventures and picnics!

Chocolate!

This is a box of delicious chocolate bits of heaven, shipped straight from Belgium with love.  The girls (and fortunately myself) get packages from Uncle Eric frequently.  We have been working our way through many types, flavors and forms.  This one above has to be our favorite!

Isabella with her bar of chocolate!

Carmella showing off the good stuff!

"My precious!"

We are currently working on some delectable hot cocoa mix that was sent.  I am not sure I could ever get tired of chocolate.  Now I have the girls to help me eat it all.

Who needs gifts . . . . .

Isabella and Carmella playing in the boxes!

 . . . . when you have the boxes they came in.  The girls have such a great imagination and love creating their own "world" to live in.  They were in here hiding from the Big Bad Wolf. . . yikes!