Devils Lake & Paint

Our wonderful neighbors invited Alex to go to Devils Lake with them last week.  They had a great time and enjoyed the outdoors.  It wasn't a coincidence that we dressed them in orange. It was opening weekend for deer hunting.  We also began the room moving process.  Alex is going to go up to the girls room and the girls will be sharing the big master bedroom.  We painted Alex's old room and I think it looks great! thanks for reading xoxo

Step Away From The Thin Mints!!

Alex loves his thin mints! He is so protective of his thin mints he has devised a plan should anyone attempt to take his thin mints. I can't say for sure that it will work but I give him an A for effort! thanks for reading xoxo

Daughters are AWESOME

Daughters are amazing creatures.  Mine are anyway.  They seem to brighten my day when I am feeling down.  They are silly and frilly and don't really know how cute they are.  They are smart and sensitive and loving.  I admit when I was pregnant with Jade I was a little sad that she is a girl.  I wanted boys.  They seemed easier.  I felt like there would be no way I could love a little girl as much as I loved my boys, I was ever so wrong! I don't mean a little bit wrong I mean a whole lotta wrong!! I can't fathom and explain in words how much my beautiful daughters mean to me, how much I love them, and how proud I am that they are my daughters.  They will make mistakes, they will learn, they will grow up and leave but until then I am going to love them and cherish them and help them develop their own minds.  They are already so creative and smart and always in cahoots.  I am madly in love with all my babies and I love that half of them are girls! thanks for reading xoxo

Happy 19 Years

Michael turned 19 years old.  How is that possible? I remember, vividly, him drinking from the hose at my parents house when he was 3.  I remember changing his diapers! He towers over me at 6'2" and there is no way I could possibly carry him for more then a couple of feet.  He is going to be a Marine.  He is going to become even more of a man then he is now.  Although I am very proud of all he has accomplished I am certainly excited to see what he does next.  Lately he has been taking Alex to the wrestling room and working with him one on one.  They bring in a couple other kids too so that when Alex starts wrestling he will be comfortable.  I love the brotherly bonding time they are experiencing.  Its something Alex will never forget and I know he is loving every minute of it.  Michael really is a pretty darn good kid! thanks for reading xoxo

Halloween 2012 Part 2

Really? Prince Charming is calling for me?

Hello Prince, yes this is Princess Ella.

Oh Prince Charming, You're sooo funny!

Whats Up? Yea Im Princess Ella!!

So Happy Halloween is over!! Alex, Jade, Ella, and I went trick or treating last night for a bit.  They did really well.  Alex had no problems ringing door bells saying trick or treat and thank you.  Jade didn't like having to say anything at all.  Ella said trick or treat when asked to and sometimes I had to remind her to say thank you but for the most part she had that down! She didn't like houses with dogs barking and didn't go to the door if she suspected a dog might be there.  After an hour we headed home to meet up with Kato and pass out some candy ourselves.  The kids like handing it out almost as much as trick or treating for it.  Alex was a little bummed we were not able to hit up Water Street this year, hope they bring that back again sometime.  Kato took them over to the Eagle Inn for a bit more candy while I stayed home and made pizza.  Its fun going through all the kids' stuff to see what they got and to take out some "Mom Taxes."  You know a Reeses Peanut Butter cup for bad attitudes, Snickers for cleaning up dirty clothes, Twix for butt wipings, Baby Ruths for breakfast lunch dinner service, and Tootsie Rolls/Twizzlers/M&Ms for whatever else came to mind.  Not necessarily in that order or for that reason but Mom Taxes are like all taxes, made up at the last minute for my own personal benefit.  The kids are willing to share with me for the most part anyway.  Now its time to get all the Halloween vomit down and put away and make room for the Christmas vomit.  thanks for reading xoxo

Halloween 2012 Part 1

While I was visiting Washington, my mom and I went shopping and found the kids' Halloween costumes.  Jade was so excited she had to put on her princess dress right away.

We carved pumpkins and the kids decorated the house with help from their dad.  It looks like Halloween threw up all over.  Trick or Treat Down Water Street was cancelled this year so the kids will just have to settle for door to door trick or treating.  I think it will be good because they won't get as much candy for me to eat.  Thanks for reading xoxo

New Job, New Belt

UGH!! Dear Mother Nature, Father Time, and Planet Earth,
Please slow down!! You are moving at rapid pace and I am afraid I won't be able to keep up much longer.  Thank you!

As for the rest of you, I got a second job. I applied for it before I went to ladies football weekend, passed information back and forth while on football weekend, interviewed over the phone and got the job. Its important for our community and something I really love to do. I am the new Supervising Director for our Recreation Department.  Its part time although lately it feels like full time.  So far I love it. I am planning events, coaching, and working with kids.  Just so happens my boss thinks I am doing a great job so far, he is leaving and a new director is in the process of being hired.  Lets hope I will impress the new boss just as much!

I had a belt test last night and passed. One step closer to my goal!! Green is my new color! Thanks for reading xoxo