Having a Ball

Mia was NOT impressed with the cold weather!

Tuesday night we had our first soccer practice for Ethan. It went pretty well despite the frigid temperature. Ethan seemed to have knack for dribbling the soccer ball but got easily distracted by the girls, especially Kendal. He would kick the soccer ball then decide to go kiss and hug Kendal. We quickly told him there is no hugging & kissing in soccer. Yes he is our Latin Lover and we will need to chaperon all of his social outings until he is at LEAST 25 years old!!! We have one more week of practice before the first game. Hopefully the weather is MUCH warmer and Ethan keeps his eyes on the soccer ball and not the girls!

Spring fun with the Nickols Family

Sweet Sammy

Sammy and his silly face

There is the smile we were looking for

When the kids took naps, Sammy got into his Buzz Light Year costume and came out of his room. He ended up falling asleep at the top of the stairs.

Ethan will no longer wear his baseball hats straight. He has to wear it to the side because Junior Asparagus from Veggie Tales wears his to the side.

His "Tough man" look

Our gangsta son

We do not know what possessed Ethan to dump dirt all over his head....but he did

Look Mama...I took a dirt bath

I got dirt in my eyes

Mia loving the slide

Spring time fun!

What do you do with this thing??

Two weeks ago we went to visit the Nickols Family. It was really the first warm day we had this spring and we all had a great time. Sammy, Ethan & Mia loved playing on the new swing set, Karen & Amy got to scrapbook shop for a little bit, and Lane & Steve got to relax and talk about sports, hunting & fishing. Now that the warmer weather seems like it is here to stay we hope that we can have more play dates outside!

10 Years Ago Today......

10 years ago my life really began

10 years ago I married my best friend

10 years ago I married a man who has enriched my life in ways I never imagined.

10 years ago I married a man who has encouraged me in all that I do.

10 years ago I married a man who has never tried to change who I am.

10 years ago I marred a man who I always have fun with.

10 years ago I married a man who has helped me better understand myself.

10 years ago I married a man who can always turn around a bad day.

10 years ago I married a man who shares my faith & values.

10 years ago I married a man who I would make a family with.

10 years ago I married a man who makes me feel special each and every day.

10 years ago my life began.

These Boots Are Made For Walking

Everyone Loves a Parade!

Friday night our friends came over for dinner. After dinner we were going to go swimming at the YMCA. A storm came through and closed the pool. Needless to say there were many meltdowns. To divert their attention away from the cancelled swim session I decided to bring out my old dance costumes and our old Halloween costumes for some dress up fun. The kids had a BLAST!!! (Although Steve did say we need to get some BOY dress up clothes for Ethan...he wasn't too impressed with him putting on fringe & feathers:) The dress up party progressed into a parade, complete with instruments and a drum major. As soon as the storm had passed we were marching up and down the street. It was quite a sight ...I wonder what the neighbors thought of their Friday night entertainment. I am going to send this video into Macy's .....maybe you'll see them Thanksgiving morning:)

Our Inmates

Yes our children are juvies....bond was set at 10,000 kisses:)

Balmy Weather

FINALLY spring has made it's way to us! We took advantage of the tropical 60 degree days and headed outside. Ethan and Mia were confused. There was no snow falling from the sky and the wind wasn't blowing the subzero air down their necks. We rolled around on the grass, looked for caterpillars, and played with cars. In fact they loved it so much outside we had major meltdowns when we had to go in for lunch & nap time. I guess I didn't realize how much cabin fever they had. With the warm weather here I know we will be outside as much as possible! I just praise God that the snow is gone!

Fishing Follies

Our little fisherman

Here fishy fishy!

Those darn ducks scared my fish away:(

What a face....the I didn't catch any fish face

Yesterday Steve took Ethan fishing at a local park that had just stocked their pond with 2,500 rainbow trout for a children's fishing derby. The two of them arrived at the park at 10:00 am hoping to catch a big fish. After 2 & 1/ 2 hours and only one bite they decided (mainly Ethan:) that maybe it wasn't their day to get anything. Ethan did see some kids catching fish, which was exciting because he saw that yes people DO catch fish! Hopefully next time Ethan will finally be able to catch his first fish. (I can already tell he is going to be a GREAT fisherman because he already is making up fish stories....he blamed the ducks in the pond for his lack of fish...he said the ducks scared his fish away:)