Laubers

So, many people who read my blog do not actually live in East Troy, but maybe you have heard or even been to Lauber's Ice Cream Shop. Once you step inside you feel as if you have gone back in time. I have been going there since I was a wee little lady, and I remember my parents giving me $.50 to buy a ton of penny candy. It was such a special treat to have ice cream sundaes and candy too (especially in my house where my mom NEVER gave us sweets). Well, we have begun the same tradition with Izze, she gets so excited to have her kiddie cone "Banilla" (or vanilla for everyone else), and she ALWAYS picks out a candy lipstick as we are leaving.

Right next to Lauber's is the trolley, and Isabel is obsessed with the trolley. She always has to check out where the trolley's are and if anyone is onboard. Sometimes I take for granted all the cute little things we have for kids right in our own home town.

Anyways, if you are ever in the area and want some great ice cream, feel free to give us a call we can't pass it up : )

Izze on the trolley last October

I Love My Bug!

So yesterday I decided to tackle Izze's clothes and move her into her new closet. I am so jealous of the space she now has. I have to share a closet with Drew and as many of you already know, he sure has a lot of clothes for a man. It was great going through stuff that didn't fit her anymore and separating Goodwill piles and keep piles. As we were going through clothes Izze came across this:

Mind you this adorable costume is a size 18months and Izze is in a 3T. She wore it proud and danced around for a good hour in it.

Here is a glimpse of the new closet, I told her she must ALWAYS keep it clean even when she is 16 years old. She said "ok mommy". Note to self, show Izze this blog in 13 years : )

Movin On Up...

Well, Izze has officially moved into her new room. We thought now would be a good time seeing she is having a baby brother or sister in early February. I wanted it to be a special thing for her and really didn't want it associated with the baby quite yet. Isabel helped pick out her bedding and paint. I am quite happy with the results and so is Isabel. Thank God for Drew, he has been a saint throughout all of this! Here are a few before/after pictures.

Please note: I actually did the taping and part of the trimming, so Drew did have help.

I had to put this picture in because Drew is vacuuming : )

Well worth the time and effort!

If Izze Had it Her Way

If Izze had it her way she would:

-Take 3 hour showers

-Wear pj's all day

-Eat goldfish crackers in bed

-Play outside naked

-Never wash her favorite blanket

-Be 5 years old and in Kindergarten

-Have tumbling class everyday

-Have a baby sister

-Name her baby sister Izze

- Have crazy hair like this...

Summer So Far!

Enjoying the goodies from the picnic

Izze has a new chore, she can set the table. It's cute because she puts things

wherever she wants.

Paige, Grace and Izze playing in the kiddie pool.

Izze and Nana

Well, it has been a busy few weeks so far. I am amazed at how jam packed a summer day can get. The good thing is that I am trying to enjoy every moment, and I think Isabel is as well. I have Izze on a great schedule, she naps at least 2 hours a day and sleeps from around 7:30/8pm until 7:30am. She is so much happier when she gets her rest, and Drew and I enjoy playing with her when she is not crabby : )

This weekend we are heading up to Princeton to spend some relaxing time with Aunt Bev and Uncle Jim. We always enjoy going up there, doing a little kayaking, shopping and sightseeing. I am sure I will have more to report when I return.