FullerTown

Back in May, this happened: FINALLY! Then, we 'hit the road' for the coast!  We love that we get out of school before Memorial Day so we can have some glorious relaxing time to rest, & sleep late.  The beaches aren't crowded and we basically have several yards of beach to ourselves.  I would bet that we couldn't see 500 people any day that we were there. She loves the beach! Her favorite swimsuit! Working together to dig a big hole! Rinsing out his bucket Riding the skim board We had a wonderful time at the beach.  We had the busiest summer to date so it was good to have a week to rest before the craziness began.  Now, school is back in session, and life is settling back into a nice routine in FullerTown.

Hello FullerTown people! I have not posted anything here in a sweet forever.  Partly because I couldn't remember my password.  Life got really busy sending four children to school and working and I didn't post one week.  Then it turned into months and years... I finally remembered the password and I feel like kind of like the genie popping out of the lamp for the first time in years... I do partly blame Facebook and social media in general for my lack of posting here.  It's just so easy to post a picture or something cute the children have said there. But...lately I've had some musings in my head that require more space than social media allows. So, stay tuned...

Since I posted last, we have done a lot of things. We went on a little getaway. It had to be the funnest little getaway we have ever been on. We promised we would go back next year. We went to the beach for our family vacation. We even were able to meet up with a member of our family we don't see often while there. He let the little Fullers introduce him to the idea of being buried in the sand. We have done a little re-modeling project upstairs which required us to do this for about four nights. The three oldest little Fullers started school. Wow! As you can see, Luke Duke started third grade. Miss Anna Brooke started first grade. And, the baby girl Sarah Belle started Kindergarten. Everyone is having a good year so far. Today is the 22 nd day of school and we are getting back in our groove nicely. Finally, we celebrated a certain cutie's FOURTH birthday. He has never been happier to have a birthday party with his friends. Paul started Pre -K the day after his birthday. He is ...

Well. I don't know where to start. (I write as I make waffles for the little Fullers.) Except to say that we have been BUSY. BUSY. BUSY. Did I say we have been busy? Starting with the last week of school we have been GOING non-stop. In one span of eight days we drove 2000 miles! I am tired. We are finally all back home and happy to be here. Except that it is HOT. Like- 104 degrees HOT. [Back to the subject of {BUSY}]. We still have one more trip to make this summer and we are looking forward to it! Gotta go! The waffles are ready!

We have been re-visiting some basic housekeeping with the little Fullers lately. Shut the door after you come in or go out. Put your trash (aka p opsicle papers) in the garbage can, not on the floor or in the yard. Flush the toilet after you use it. (So sorry--just keeping it real here) Put your dirty clothes in the well-marked clothes hampers. Keep the water INSIDE the shower and/or tub. You get the picture. So, today, we are preparing for our second cook-out of the weekend. Patrick walks by the back doors and sees the broom on the patio. He asked, "Who put the broom on the patio and didn't bring it in?" Luke never missed a beat and said, "Daddy, It's OK to be different!" Needless to say, everyone burst into laughter. Including Daddy!

It's a wonder to me that anyone still reads this little blog! So much has happened since February, the last time I posted. There have been school award ceremonies. There was so much more--however, today is Opening Day of baseball and tee-ball. We are excited in FullerTown!! Come back for more pictures later!

Once again, our girls have enjoyed Upward Cheerleading! They learn the cutest cheers and make some new friends along the way. During halftime, they go out on the court and so a few cheers. Then they go to the other court and do some cheers. Sometimes, they turn around toward the parents and cheer. We love it when they do this! After the games, the girls earn a star for their efforts that day. Different colors mean different things. This game, Anna Brooke earned the blue Leadership star. And, Sarah Belle earned the white Christlike star. She was not feeling good, but cheered her best anyway. We are so thankful for this ministry. The little Fullers love it!