Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Seasons Change :(

I don't do real well this time of year. The temps are starting to drop and I want to go into instant hibernation. I have put the electric blanket back on our bed and I have been pretty toasty in the evening. But I have kiddos and they won't let me stay in the bed all the time. I also have a space heater that I am really fond of. BUT, like I said I have kiddos and one in particular has just as much interest in my space heater as I do. I know, am I going to let a little guy boss me around?!?! Just one good shake of my hip I could bump him right out the room and reclaim my ownership of the beloved space heater. I could also share with him. I tell him to do that with his bro all the time but its just not the same, the heat doesn't distribute evenly and the other seems to be a little bit of abuse so all I have done is leave the room gracefully with a little growl at the back of my throat. My DH used to call me a cold blooded reptile. I was not real fond of that pet name and let him know that everytime he used it. I have a new name now and it is a little better than being called a lizard or snake. I am now known as a cat cause the cat loves the electric blanket as much as I do. The blanket has also caused some problems last year and I think I have now mastered the controls and I won't get myself into too much trouble.
Another thing that has suffered was my motivation. I have not been taking pictures or even posting old pictures. Sorry about that and you can thank my sweet adorable friend who I think loves to give me a swift kick in the butt when she has to look at a post far too long. Not too mention, she can be just as bad as myself! Love ya girl!!! :P
Before it was too crisp outside I had the idea of making the boys some tin can stilts and they seemed to really enjoy them. My big boy really took off on them but the baby wasn't too interested. He would step on them and not move. Forget even bending his legs a little and pulling on the strings on his own. But it still turned out as a success and it was real cheap entertainment. I was a goof and sliced my finger on the inside of the can when I was cleaning it. It was all still free. Just a little blood on my part and no hospital visit. Yeah!!!!




Friday, October 17, 2008

Congrats Joel!!!

We had an incredible trip to Nashville last weekend to see (and for me, meet) Ricks son, Joel who was graduating from the Nashville Automotive and Diesel College. With honors! Congrats Joel! I wanted to share with everyone some of the pictures that Anne took. I didn't get the camera out during the trip and thanks for people who are usually more prepared more than myself! :) I was able to see Joel get his diploma and then I took the kiddos out to the car to watch a movie and waited for the ceremony to complete because the boys were getting pretty restless. LOL! Thanks again Anne, we will always treasure these photos!
Thank you so much for letting us share your day with you Joel! We are very proud of you! :)


Joels parents Amie and Keith.


Richard and Rick




The Grandmothers! :)


We were taken out to eat at a really yummy and fun Japenese Steak House. It was great to spend some time visiting with everyone. The kids were well entertained too!


Sponge Bob even made an appearance. Don't worry they didn't cook him too long!








Tuesday, October 14, 2008

KC Zoo


Went to visit the zoo about a week or so ago. It was a pretty warm day and alot of the animals were hiding. Here is a page I made for a challenge by Angela at Rakscraps

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Stephens Senior Year


I was given a chance to take some of my nephews senior pics. I am really proud and excited for him. He has been planning his graduation party since last year. I don't think I could ask for a sweeter nephew.