Nugget is Nine

Alex turned 9 last Saturday! I made him chocolate chip muffins to take to school on Friday! Saturday he decided to have a sleep over birthday party. It very well could be the last one. Boys are just too wild! I made him a cake and he decided he wanted to have wrestling on it.  We got the boys McDonalds and had a nerf gun battle.  Alex was excited to get a Badger pillow from my mom and Kato was excited she included the garbage bag for all the wrapping clean up.  He got a remote controlled helicopter, Pokemon cards, a Badger hat, some Marine dudes, and various other super awesome things.  The boys enjoyed WWF smack down and surprisingly no one got seriously injured.  I was happy only three stayed the entire night, the others went home around 9pm.  They stayed up until 3am, ate popcorn, drank root beer, and played with his new toys.  I made them pancakes and sausage for breakfast.  When they were all gone I was tired and exhausted.  It was a fun party for him but I think next year, we will go back to the Community Center where they all can run and play and be loud!! Happy Birthday Nugget, I hope being 9 is everything you hoped it would be!!

Jade is finally FIVE

Its not easy having to go all day without Birthday cake, without opening presents, without a card with money in it but when you turn 5 and your name is Jade, its easy!! She must have asked a million times if she was finally 5! She did get her cupcakes at school and I am sure they sang her happy birthday but to go all day without opening one present and not complain...thats priceless! She was so excited to get new boots from Grandma Kim and a pretend make-up center! Her and Ella played Beauty Parlor right away! I asked her first thing in the morning how it feels to be finally five and she said "awkward" it is her new saying! She fell asleep in her boots and can't wait to wear them to school. She got a ten spot from GG and said she is going to Taco Bell with it. She will probably wear her boots, which will remind her she needs more lipstick, and when she goes to her vanity to get lipstick she'll ask "whens it my birthday again!" Happy 5th Birthday Jade, I love you sooooo much! thanks for reading xoxo

Cupcake Surprise

Jade and I had another mommy and me date. We went to our favorite cupcake place in Madison and Jade picked out two cupcakes.  Of course one was pink with sprinkles, the other was white with purple sprinkles. It didn't take us long to pick them out, only because she makes her decision based on colors, not flavors.  Anyway, we get ready to pay and the lady behind the counter tells me that a person ahead of me already paid for our cupcakes! I was shocked cause it seems that never happens to me.  So Jade and I enjoyed our free cupcakes.  I was really excited about what had happened that I wanted to do something like that too, so without going into details, lets just say I paid it forward.  Afterwards we did a little shopping then called it a day! Mommy and me date was AWESOME! thanks for reading xoxo

Best Day Ever 2013

One day last week it was pretty warm outside. We had just gotten back from picking the kids up at school. They wanted to play outside and I didn't hesitate to say yes! I got out a rake and started raking up the leaves. We always have a huge pile, they congregate in our yard even though we don't have any trees.  After the pile was nice and big the kids started playing in it.  The high light of my day, that day, was when Jade ran up to me, gave me a big hug and said "BEST DAY EVER!" It probably helped that I had also taken her to McDonalds for lunch. She really enjoyed the leaves, but then again, she always has! thanks for reading xoxo

Squirrel Hunting

Alex and Michael are 11 years apart.  They have a bond through brotherhood, wrestling, and now hunting.  Michael took Alex squirrel hunting today and they had a great time.  Michael passed down a bb gun to Alex and I have realized that both boys are not my little boys anymore.  Michael has moved out, is on his own, and Alex is growing up and going hunting.  I do feel blessed that they didn't bring any squirrels home for Mama to clean and cook! But I also feel a little sad that they both don't need their Mama as much anymore.  One thing is for sure...I am very proud and very thankful for having these two wonderful amazing boys, Trigger and Tidal Wave! I love love love them! thanks for reading xoxo

Happy 20th Gator

Happy Birthday to my first born...20 years!! Michael and his girlfriend, Anna, came over for dinner.  Its different now that he has grown up a bit, gotten his own apartment, and is working full time.  I miss hearing him say "Bye Mama, Love You" everyday as he walks out the door so when he does stop by I want it to be quality time.  I made one of his favorites for dinner and of course a cake.  We sang a horrible rendition of happy birthday and he blew out candles.  I found a bunch of photos of his past twenty years and posted them on Facebook.  Here are only a few.

 Some of them made me laugh, some made me cry, others brought back so many wonderful memories.  Its been wonderful watching him grow up and become a man.  Happy Birthday Michael I Love You!! thanks for reading xoxo

Trick or Treat 2013

The kids had fun picking out pumpkins to carve and planning their Halloween costumes.  Alex decided to be a killer zombie clown, Ella wanted to be a witch but changed her mind to Snow White the moment she saw the dress, and Jade well....she was challenging.  It all began with a little fish who she became obsessed with.  The constant watching of the movie, signing the songs from the movie, her mad desire to become her, and how non-stop for weeks it was "Mom, did you find my Ariel costume yet?" Oh how I wished I had never introduced her to The Little Mermaid! I found her a perfect Ariel costume.  It was perfect because it didn't cost an arm and a leg and it was in her size.  She didn't like it.  It itched her.  Oh boy, back to the drawing board.  She was going to be Strawberry Shortcake.  Perfect!! We have that costume.  But then she got a bag of dress up costumes from a friend and found the perfect costume.  So behold one Snow White, one Killer Zombie Clown, and one Grumpy Pirate the firefighter is Baby Martin who is going to be a big brother in December. thanks for reading xoxo

Sister, I missed you!!

Ella got to go on a road trip vacation with Grandma Jayne and Grandpa Keith.  It was the first time she had been away from home without her parents for more then one or two nights.  She had a great time and enjoyed all the sights.  She sent out postcards and wrote about her trip.  It was about the 4th night that Jade had expressed how much she missed her sister.  When Ella got home Jade was still at school.  We picked her up in the van.  The second Jade saw Ella she exclaimed "Sister, I missed you!" and the two girls held hands all the way home.  Jade kissed her a million times and told her how much she missed her.  Not having a sister I don't know that kind of bond but I can imagine its beyond measure.  Thanks for reading xoxo