Sunday, November 21, 2010

Halloween..

Better late than never! Right?!? We had an awesome Halloween this year! Jake and I dressed up quite a few times for parties, crossfit, and with the kids for trick or treating.








Our costumes this year consisted of DJ Lance, Foofa, M.C. Hammer and side chic, Disco who knows what, Ice cream Cone, Peacock, Superman, and a cute little cow!

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

October

The month of October was a fun one.  We went to my dads cabin in Island Park and went to Bear World and West Yellowstone National Park.  





This is how Abe felt while waiting for his mac and cheese...just had to share this one


Thursday, November 11, 2010

6 years ago today...

Six years ago today I lost a very important person in my life....my maternal grandmother.  I miss her dearly and not a day goes by that I dont think of her and her influence on my life.  I can still hear her calling me emy, I can still remember the smell of her house, the smile on her face, the softness of her hands, and the listening ear and helpful non-judgmental words of advice. She is the reason our family is close and strong....I miss you Bubba!

Today I have been feeling all kinds of emotions for Vetrans Day...my brother recently joined the Army. I am so proud of his enthusiasm and willingness to serve our country as I know I wouldn't have the same feelings.  I have fear, joy, and pride all at the same time. I am so honored to say that he is my brother and that he is willing to put his life on the line to save ours and to serve our country.  I am thankful for all of those who serve our country for our freedom.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

9 months...

Don't you worry I'm not pregnant....my baby turned 9 months old on Monday and I want to cry...





this past year has absolutely flown by and as much as I am trying to enjoy these moments I feel like I am racing through everyday trying to get everything done....Abe is a determined little boy, he has been crawling for a month now...he pulls himself up to everything...he has been walking along furniture for about a month now...his poor head is constantly covered in bangs and bruises....I think he is wanting to keep up with his little brother...he has started standing up all by himself on the floor....I am afraid he is going to start walking any day now, and when that day comes I am going to lose it.  My kids are growing up way too fast for me and I don't like it.  He now has six teeth, he doesn't care much for baby food but he likes our food. He doesn't sleep very well but that's ok Ill keep him.....he still melts my heart...I just don't want my baby to grow up.

Monday, October 18, 2010

For Jada...


My sister in law took some wonderful photos of us this past week....she gave me the disc...so I wanted to share this one!

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Keep Reading..

So the post below is very very long....so long in fact that when you get to the bottom where you can leave a comment you must click on keep reading to see the rest....sorry....this is what I get for waiting for so long to update my blog...so keep reading there's more..

Friday, September 17, 2010

The last 4 months...



Four months ago this little guy had just been blessed.....

  • he found his hands and loved them......

He gained a couple of bottom teeth, and learned to like the bumbo......




throughout the summer he learned to hang in the shade and play in this while his brother and sisters played in the water.....



At 6 months old he rocked rolling over and was learning to sit up, and he got to experience sand for the first time....



his brother would try and help him sit up any chance he got...and he always ended up on his face....


he learned to love grass so much that he always wants to eat it....


and now a days he is pulling himself up, scooting all over the floor, not crawling yet, he's very sick of the jumper and exersaucer trying to explore his surroundings, he doesn't like baby food....not a shocker...none of my kids have, and Im happy to say he's a mommas boy!  Even though he is very high maintenance we love him to pieces!
and yes he always has this little huh? look on his face!





This little guy learned to love the slide this summer, no matter how crazy it is........



he has turned into a very determined little boy to do things his way and by himself....


he also loves the swings....even though he did get dumped a couple of times he still gets right back on.....


he has an obsession with eating frosting...he is related to me for sure..


The only part of camping he was fond of was the enormous marshmallows....check out those huge things!....


he chose hot chilli on a hot summers day over his chicken nuggets...


in the begining of the summer he wasn't too fond of the water slides and such ......


but by the end he loved it!....


he snuck in the hot tub with the girls while fully clothed...he does not like to be told no!.....


he loved the beach with his binkis covered in sand.....


on our 2700 mile road trip he became OBSESSED with Harry and the Hendersons...he loved it!


his little smile always somehow melts my heart no matter how naughty he is....


and now a days he has a new do!  he chooses hot dogs for breakfast, he says everyone is RUDE if he doesn't get things his way, he likes to close the door and everyone and tell them night night, hoping they will go to sleep, he is obsessed with the movie cars, he loves to find trucks and tractors and always says "mom cool truck".  His talking has EXPLODED! Its amazing! The cutest is when he says "cheesburger, grasshopper, race cars, and hey mom!'  He for sure keeps us giggling!



She too loves crazy slides and crazy hair, she tries new hair do's on herself daily...she's quite opinionated....


she begs me to take her picture so she can pose....


she begs for underdogs.....


she had her first dance review and rocked it!........


cutest flower ever....


she's all about the treats...........


no matter how cold the water was she was always running back for more....




she could play for hours on the beach.....


she absolutley loves and adores her big sister....she misses her every day now that school has started.....


here she is yet again begging for her picture to be taken....



and here she is upset because her baby brother just smacked her in the face with his shark....she's good at holding grudges....


and now a days this little sassy pants keeps us on our toes with everything she says and does...she loves preschool, is all about playing school with mom, she was heartbroken to find all of her "friends" left and went to kindergarten without her, she is always looking for a playmate and is obsessed with eating mac and cheese with hot dogs and ketchup....YUCK!


her first day of preschool!  She had to pick everything out...hence the reason she's wearing dirty old flip flops...I give up!


She too had a dance review and rocked it!



she too loved the water.....