Grant is enjoying the last bit of summer

Grant is now 4 and a half and would like to make it very clear to the world that he is will be a big brother before snow time! hahaha Since I am now working 3rd shift, Grant and I have had so much time to bond one on one this summer. It has been very memorable and a learning experience for both of us! He is now riding his bike WITH OUT training wheels and has moved up to level P2 in his swimming lessons! The biggest issue in his life right now is if he wants to be an olympic bike rider or be an olympic swimmer just like Michael Phelps! (Oh to be 4 again!)

We are trying to get in as much fun as possible before Grant's first day of preschool, September 5th. This week we took a trip to the Indianapolis Zoo, one of our favorite places to go! Thank Heavens that Melmoski was able to go, I don't think I could have done it with out her. I think our favorite part was watching the babboons chase each other around, we have played babboons for the past 2 days!

Since school has started, the neighborhood pool doesn't open until after nap time, so we have been trying to find other things to do in the mornings. Tuesday we went to Gummy Bear Grandma and Grandpa's to swim in the lake! Grant had so much fun trying to swim away from Grandma everytime she would spray the hose at him!

Alexis' first day of middle school

Alexis had her first day of middle school last Friday! Although her schedule was wrong and a boy got into her locker, it is going well for her! Ilie and I are so proud of her, she is growing so much and is 13 now! I will update more this weekend on the first week of school after she and I have a chance to chit chat!!!! I sure we will all get a few good laughs out of it, we usually do!

My first blog

Hi everyone, I decided to to create this blogspot to keep everyone updated on our growing family! As everyone knows, within the next 2 months, our family will grow from 4 to 5 and I don't think we could be any happier! We are now just 2 months away from the expected arrival of the 3rd Travis child!!! Although most have known him through the last 32 weeks as Baby Francis, Ilie and I have decided on the name Liam Alexander Travis! Liam is the Irish name meaning "Strong Protector" chosen by Ilie and myself and Alexander is Greek for "Protector of Man" was suggested by Grandma Lori and Nana Gae. As strong as he kicks, I am positive that that he will live up to the Strong part of his name!!! hehehe

I will try to update our family blog every week on what is going on in our lives, so check back every once in awhile to see how we grow! I will try to add pictures every once in awhile too!

Much Love