I apologize to all of those who depend on this blog for new pictures and fun stories about the Bland family- since many of you live so far away. I have been derelict in my duties, but take exception due to the demands this summer has placed on our family. A new baby, family in town, reunions and 50th wedding anniversary celebrations...we have been really busy.
What you have missed...
1. Lucas is almost 4 months old now, he is happy and only grumpy when tired and hungry. He is so easy to make smile. He is a little flirt, and talks quite a bit (in baby of course)
2. Olivia keeps surprising us with how much she has grown. Her hair keeps getting longer and curlier, and blonder. She is now successfully body-slamming her older sister.
3. Anna is POTTY TRAINED!!! Yay...only panties from here on out! We are so proud of her. She continues to keep us on our toes- and points out our bad behavior by mimicking us so often and so accurately!
4. Aaron is taking 18 credit hours this semester, and every semester till he graduates. We still have a year and a half left, THEN it's off to grad school.
5. Amanda is just busy with kids and house. She recently turned 28, and her husband treated her like a queen! She felt so special!
6. We recently attempted our first official (pay too much money for a teenager to play "professional") family photo at Sears. Unfortunately, I take up 85% of the picture (aren't those professionals suppose to fix weight problems? There has to be a certain angle only they know about...), and Aaron's eyes were closed. And that was the BEST photo we got. At least the kids look cute right? We will probably frame it in Walmart brand fake wood- to be hung in a dark corner of the house we might be able to afford someday.
That sums up the excitement! We love you all!
