First Day of School

I've missed the last year in the blogging of the Besmer world. Life happens. Despite what feels like long days, the year is short. In a blink, it's the next year! Summer has passed and before I knew it, school began!

Here are the kids first day of school pictures.

Ashton has grown so much! He's now an upper grader. He wants more and more independence. 

Violet is still a little pip-squeak. She is growing up just as quickly. She loves all things girly, gymnastics, and dance. She is a great artist and loves fashion.

Road Trip - First Stop, Vegas

We had a couple days home from the hospital to pack before we headed out on our road trip of the year. We packed up Matt's truck full of camping gear and hit the road jack. First stop, Vegas! 

We loaded up at 0'dark thirty

But everyone was wide awake

And stayed awake for a long time!

After a few hours, they finally passed out

We had a pit stop at the largest thermometer

It really is a beautiful drive

We finally made it and ran right out to explore Las Vegas

Waiting for the tram

We did a whole lot of walking when we realized we forgot our stroller!

Waiting for dinner

Eliza's Hospitalization

Our vacation came to a quick end. Thankfully, we were already on our way home when we got a call that Eliza probably had to go to the doctor. Well, long story short. We ended up at the local children's hospital with a 4-day stay for IV antibiotics for cellulitis. Poor Eliza was quite traumatized.

Poor Eliza

Day 1 got us admitted

Poor girl. We flew in and went straight to the hospital

She woke up chipper despite her fevers

It definitely got worse before it got better, so we added a second antibiotic. Let's just say, every 4 and every 8 hour antibiotics are not fun.

But the second one worked!

Someone finally is ready to go home!

It had mostly cleared up before we left with our 10 day of oral antibiotics.

Parent Vacation in June

Earlier in the year, we were invited to go to a fundraiser. Not only was it a crab fest, yes I love my king crab legs but there was a silent auction. Let's just say, after plenty of free flowing alcohol, we walked away with a week vacation in Cabo San Lucas. It was so nice to get away sans the kids! My favorite was sleeping in and not having to be anywhere. We went on a couple of sailing trips, a snorkeling trip but it was too windy to see much, tequila tasting, and enjoyed the Mexican cuisine. Unfortunately we came home to a sick Eliza.

The view from our hotel room. Not the best but it was minus 4 people in our family!

It was so nice to visit someplace new. Let's just say, I learned my Spanish is not as good as I once thought it to be

Our first night out on the town

Our first sailing trip at sunset

The view of El Arco de San Lucas

So much fun with my sister-in-law and brother-in-law

It was a perfect sunset and ride back

My silly husband really enjoyed himself

Such a colorful city

We hopped onto a local bus and rode up to Cabo San Jose. It was a beautiful, little atsy city

I just love the colors

We enjoyed a fancy dinner on the way out!

Our House Up-to-Date

Has it really been almost a year since I've updated my blog. Oh my, how life gets busy and things like blogs get neglected! I also have used my "fancy" camera less and less and my phone camera gets used more and more.

So, let's see...

My latest addition. We finally switched out a HUGE rug we've had since Virginia and found this lovely ombre blue wool rug that fits the space and color scheme. 

My entry way is still a work in progress but I found the perfect fitting rug to fit the space. I'm in love!

We've slowly added more landscaping to fit our Tucsan theme we have going in our backyard.

I love the front of our house now!

My favorite addition, rose bushes!

Tim's room is painted a fun, yellow called Copacabana. I painted and stained his dresser. I am absolutely in love with his room.

We added cement on the side yards and I'm so glad we got to put their handprints into the ground. LOVE LOVE LOVE

The small side cement addition makes bringing the garbage cans in so much easier.

The large side of the house

Not sure much has changed here

The kids and their play structure

Not much has changed in the kitchen other than paint

My first attempt at faux floating shelves above the toilet. I think it adds character to a small space

The dog area in progress -- even before the cement!

The true side yard before we started doing anything

The whole reason for our side yard getting into shape. Hunter Besmer came home in August. Let's just say, he's quite the handful but Ashton is in love. He is 1/2 chocolate/brown lab and 1/2 Boxer.