Here's to Summer!

I know-no new pictures. I honestly just haven't really had time to take any good pictures lately. I was talking to a friend the other day and most the time I don't have to catch people up with what is going on--since most people follow the blog--but there is a lot going on that we haven't shared with everyone. So here is all the latest with the Livingston Family:

1) Tyler got a new job. He will be working at Crosswinds Middle School in Woodbury starting in September. He will continue to teach English in a multi-age 7th/8th grade classroom. This is a great thing because it means that he and I will work on the same side of the Twin Cities--instead of completely opposite of each other.

2) Because of this new job, we have found new daycare for Zoey that is about 3 miles away from my school. We are excited that we found a place we like as much as our current place. Zoey will start there full time on Aug. 7th.

3) It seemed logical that now that we work in the same area--we should live closer to where we work. So we have signed a contract with Direct By Owner and our house will soon be on the market.

4) Our townhome is undergoing some extensive contruction this summer. The outside is getting new siding. We decided to get new windows. We just got a new garage door yesterday. And will will be getting a brand new deck. There have been some road blocks along the way but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. We are currently spending every free minute we have getting our house cleaned up and ready to show to all the potentional buyers out there. (Keep your fingers crossed.)

5) We haven't officially started looking for a new place yet, but we are hoping to move to the Maplewood/North St. Paul/Oakdale/Woodbury area. The way the market is currently, we figure it will be easy to find a house, but tricker to sell one.

6) As for summer, it has been a pretty busy one to say the least. I am auditing an Educational Psychology class at the University of Minnesota--it has been very interesting, but time consuming. I am also involved with a lot of new things going on at my school and tutoring 4 great kids this summer. Tyler is taking care of Zoey while I am gone at school and class and has been doing a lot of work around the house and working on finishing his capstone for his Master's Degree.

7) Zoey has been just going with the flow. She is looking forward to grandpa and grandma Nyhlen coming next weekend to take her on the train at Como Zoo. (Actually, I think Grandpa is more excited, but Zoey will enjoy it too.) She gets to spend the night with them while Tyler and I use the weekend to celebrate our 2nd wedding anniversary.

Well, that about covers it. I will post new pictures of Zoey soon. I hope that everyone is having a great summer!

The Little Engine that Couldn't

It really is the saddest story I can think of. Grandpa has waited all year to take me on the train at the little fair in Bemidji. It is all he talked about! So the day finally came. Grandpa bought our tickets and we waited in line and boarded the train. I waited for my very first train ride. The conductor tried multiple times to start the train and it just wouldn't go. The train ride never happened. Don't worry Grandpa--I'll wait to take my first train ride with you! I had fun anyway.

At least I got to see Paul and Babe again this year.

I REALLY enjoyed the water. Everytime I went outside I made a beeline to the lake. I just wish there had been some sun to help warm the water up.

Yummy sand!

I had a really good time at the lake. Mommy's favorite part of the weekend was when I took a clean diaper out of my bag and then went to the bedroom and got my wipes and took them all to Grandma. Grandma thought she had better check. . .and sure enough I needed to be changed. I know what I need and when I need it!

Finally we made it home to wish Daddy a Happy 29th Birthday and Happy Fathers Day! You are the best dad ever!

This past weekend we drove up to Moorhead to spend time with Uncle Rob, Aunt Nicole and Cousin Kylie. It was Kylie's dedication weekend at church. To help out Rob and Nicole, Tyler and I took the girls out to the park for a while so Rob and Nicole could prepare the house for a bunch of company.

Cousin Kylie (AKA Smiley Kylie) didn't mind the fact that we took a walk to the park.

Here are Tyler and Kylie--these two are inseperable.

I think Zoey really enjoyed going on the slide.

See what I mean?

Climbing is one of Zoey's favorite things to do these days. She is climbing on everything!!

These two kids are going to be double trouble when they get older. Here are the cousins at the Tastee Freeze after we went to the park.

Tyler and Kylie after our walk to the park.

This was so cute! Zoey really enjoyed Kylie this weekend. She kept giving Kylie kisses on her head.

Here is my brother, Rob, Nicole and Kylie. . .Ahhh!

Aunt Nicole and Cousin Kylie after the dedication.

Cousin Kylie in her adorable gown.

Here is a Nyhlen/Somogyi/Livingston Family photo--a rare occasion that we have everyone under the same roof.

After Kylie's dedication, Zoey played in the backyard with Daddy and Grandpa. It was a beautiful day.

All in all Zoey's weekend went very well. She got to spend time with family and even bring Grandma Nyhlen back with us to help clean and declutter the house as we prepare to sell it this summer. THANK YOU GRANDMA!!!

I thought that I would take a minute out of my busy day to wish Uncle Robby a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Now I must get back to my book.

My Father. The Bald Guy.

To pay my debt for a bet made at Plymouth Middle School, I had to have my head shaven in front of the entire 7th grade. Actually, I probably didn't have to have it done in front of them, and I probably would've been fine had I just told them to forget it, but I'm a man of my word.

Our principal decided to give me the mohawk look, as you can see above. In order to add extra-ugly, he left my sideburns, not to mention the crooked and awkward stripe of hair he left just off-center on my head. Sigh.

I have since taken off the mohawk, choosing to go with the recovering skinhead look. I may actually shave it all the way down to the skin (therefore making the earlier reference regretable)

Here I am with a clear head.

Playing Around

It is as if she has known how to mow the lawn her entire life.

Winnie the Pooh blew bubbles all over our yard today.

It is so much fun to play outside!