Mini-HOGO reunion :)

This Labor Day weekend, Shawna and her boys came out to visit. She and Jim were mainly trying to look at areas they may be interested in buying their next home in, but it was kinda difficult with all that is going on. They are under lots of stress what-with Jim's new job, trying to get their KC realtor to do his job in selling their current home, and looking for schools and areas with resources they need for Alex & Jacob. Lots of prayers for their guidance.

    It has been about 2 yrs since we have all gotten together--I remember because I was pretty far along in my pregnancy with Frankie:

And back when we only had 4 kids total:


Our last (2013) HOGO Pics
Flashback to our HOGO beginnings :)

Didn't get many pictures this round, but they are moving here so there will surely be many to come!

 This was my favorite new game--Airlines Europe. Like a combo of Acquire and Ticket to Ride.I almost beat Jim the first time we played.

 Here's Eusty making a mess. Lucas was the only baby that didn't like being messy. Eusty is crawling sorta...dragging his belly still but he gets around. Hasn't been sleeping through the night unfortunately :( teething? idk.

 We took them swimming and it was thankfully not crowded esp for holiday weekend--Jim taught Lucas to swim and all the boys passed their swim test and rode the slide!

 Susan sat with Olivia who said, "i'll learn to swim when i'm...7" :P

 And little Lucas made me so proud!

 We got 2 games in--all new ones to us. This one was fun after learning the rules; Jim is the best game instructor ever. The game was Notre Dame. And Jim won. lol

 Here's Shawna getting her baby-fix in--she put little chubby bubby to sleep ;)

See you soon! Can't wait til we are both settled in our new homes and getting ready for Christmas time ;)