The "D" Word

Recently I told the story to Riley of how Tim and I met. She wanted to share this story with her cousin Max. She began to tell him the story and then stopped suddenly, "Mom, I can't tell him the story because there is a bad word in it." I stop and think to myself (I don't recall using any cuss words). "What bad word are you talking about Riley?" She stops and takes a big breath then says, " You know Mom, the "D" word. Daddy called you a Democrat."

Summer

Finally, its here. Summer that time of year when we just kick back and relax. Why do we not relax more often during the year? Here are some beginnings of summer photos. We are so excited to celebrate this summer as a family. We have big plans to do nothing together and enjoy each other and the fun.

This is Riley on the swing at our end of the spring season soccer celebration. Tim coached Natalie's team and well... Riley did not get to play this season due to her broken arm, but she is excited to return in the fall.

Natalie won several prizes in the soccer contests at the celebration. The most interesting thing that came about this season is Tim realizing he loves coaching the kids. He will be returning to a coaching role in the fall as well.

Here we are celebrating Memorial Day at Lake Medina. We went out with our friends the Mehrens on their boat. We all love hanging out on the lake.

Tim and Nat braved the rocks and went "cliff" jumping together. Riley jumped also but the camera battery died. Bummer.

There was a lot of jumping that day. LOL Well, I am pledging to do better with my blogging this summer and to get back into the swing of keeping you posted on our lives in McGovernland.

Broken

Last Thursday something I never thought would happen to us did... I recieved a call from our family friend Amy that Riley had an accident during her gymnastics class and hurt her arm. I thought that maybe it would be sprain... I was so off. I met Amy at Chic Fil A and traded children(Natalie went with her to soccer practice and I picked up the wounded child). When I saw her she cried a little bit and then stopped. Her arm was splinted with a People Magazine, ice packs, and sports tape. I asked if her is she heard a snap... no. "Can you move your fingers?Yes." I opened the splint and her arm was bowed. It was so gross. My mom looked at her and said, "Riley... I'm going to be up front with you. Your arm is broken." She stopped crying and said ok lets go to the hospital.

Here she is in triage waiting to be seen....

The arm going into x ray....

Here is the x ray they first showed me... I thought it was not that bad...

Then they showed me this one....

It took them 3 hours to set her arm... with a temporary cast and spacers we are getting ready to go back to the pediatric orthopedic Dr. in the morning. Will let you know what color she picks.

Latest Natalie Art

Here is a picture Natalie drew of our family. I find it interesting that Natalie drew herself all in gold. Is she trying to tell us something?

Its Raining its pouring

So, I know I have not posted in forever, but it appears that as the rain continues to pour down I will be having some time on my hands to post some things that have been happening in our lives. The world has been continuously swirling around us and I just don't know what else to say. I will sit down the weekend for sure and tell some of our amazing adventures. I might even update the look of the page. Hmm that's a unique thought.

The Passing of Inside Information

"You mean Santa has a naughty list?"

"Yep. "

"Man, there goes our fun."

"Tell me."

Why Guilt Does Not Work With Our Children

Tim has been trying to use an age old guilt trip with our children when they complain about what we are having for dinner. I told him that guilt won't work on our kids. He insisted it would, until tonight.

Tim: Riley, don't complain. There are starving children in Africa.

Riley: I don't see why they are. They can hunt zebra. As a matter of fact there are a whole lot of animals there that they can eat, so they should not be starving.

Tim: I'm not even going to argue with you.

I busted out laughing and walked in the other room.