Family Photo

Do you see anything wrong with this photo? I just wanted to get one family photo. I got a cool frame that the kids sang on and wanted a family photo to put in it. It was Mother's Day and I knew I would get what I wanted:)! Well, we set the tripod up, got everyone on the sofa and this is what I got. Isaac being Isaac...so we will try again!

Is this really better? I think so, but come on! He is so his father. We will try one last time before being late for church.

At this point, I have given up. What is so difficult about smiling? It is not like the kid doesn't get his picture taken 500 times a day. Please Isaac, just one picture for my frame. Ok Mom! Here you go...

Not bad! It is in the frame and I am happy! Happy Mother's Day to me and all of you mothers out there. Enjoy your family!

Happy Mother's Day

The THREE reasons why NO MATTER WHAT, I will always have a WONDERFUL Mother's Day! Three healthy happy kids...what more could I ask for??? Happy Mother' Day to everyone. Hope is was a great one!

For the Record...

For the record, I would like to reiterate what my very intelligent friend Jennie said (in so many words). After my husband read my last entry he pointed out all of my mistakes (spelling and grammar), I informed him (thanks, Jenn) that these are my thoughts and feelings and that anyone reading this must know the same thing. I am treating this blog like my journal...who goes back through a journal entry and spell checks and checks for grammar (well, minus you Jodi:)). Not me! So, I hope anyone reading this blog does not get lost when I type the wrong word or just completely spell it wrong. I try my best, but I know there are LOTS of mistakes. Please understand. Thank you!

32 Reasons

This idea was completely stolen from Nitty Gritty, but she did say it was our "assignment" to do...so I am just following orders:)! She said to write down a list of things you love about your spouce so here it goes is no particular order

1. You can make me angrier than anyone, but love me more than anyone!

2. I see you with your children and love you more...even when I thought I couldn't possible love you more than I did.

3. You make sure that I get to hear the National Anthem before NASCAR races (knowing that is my favorite part!)

4. You race racecars...HOT!!!

5. You look FABULOUS in your firesuit...one again HOT!!!

6. You get me a glass of ice water every night before bed

7. We have a t.v. schedule that we try not to break~ watching the same shows TOGETHER!!

8. You kick my butt at wii boxing...and let me throw my fit about you cheating!

9. You are very handy and in most cases can fix any "project" that I start and screw up

10. You make a mean steak and burger on the grill

11. You let me hold your hand in the car~sometimes:)!

12. You don't like kissing...that is how babies are made:)!, but do it anyway

13. You own your own business and are making it work even in today's economy because you set your mind to it!

14. You have the BEST smile and butt EVER!!!

15. You understand that I am a little crazy and need to be in control and are ok with it

16. You are helping coach T-ball, a sport you have NEVER played

17. You cuddle with your kids when they have bad dreams/don't feel good

18. You cuddle with me and let me have the inside

19. You rest your "heavy" hand on me and all is well with the world

20. Your "magical" chest that puts me to sleep every time

21. Your one liners that make me laugh

22. You get mad at me for not cooking, but deal with it:)!

23. You let me talk to you while you are going to the bathroom:). It really is the best time...your stuck there listening to me

24. You cried at our wedding...after trying to sing to me...does it really get any better than that???

25. You helped me through the worst couple of years of my life only to have found my true best friend and world's greatest Dad (well, next to you Dad, if you are reading this!)

26. You were an excellent birthing coach, minus the issue with Ashley, I could not have done it with out you

27. You are very level headed...to compliment my "non-level headedness"

28. You keep our lawn top notch...not the back yard so much, but are working on it!

29. You generally let me have what I want. We have to have a discussion on wants and needs first, but in the end, I get it:)

30. You let me have an opinion and are ok with me having a different thought that you

31. You tell me about your day...really tell me...not just speak to me, but talk

32. You still haven't finished the basement...it's classic!

This is just a sampe of the reasons I love you...there are so many more, but I had to stop...for now!!!

Happy Birthday Jimmy

How Jimmy feels about being 32!

How Jimmy feels about getting birthday presents!

Happy Birthday to my crazy fabulous husband! I am going to take the advice of one of my blogs that I stalk and write down 32 things I love about James. It will be in my next post. I have to work for a little while:)!

T-Ball

We had our first T-ball game of the season. It was so much fun!! Isaac has a hard time "just being" so I was a little concerned about his attention spain playing t-ball. I have to say, all in all, he did really good. He said he had a great time. I guess that is what counts. I had a fabulous time watching him. It was the first time having "two" big kids. Getting Alli to soccer, than Isaac to T-ball and pictures proved to be a little challenging when it happened at the same time. So much easier when they were "together". I guess that is what parent "team work" is all about. No other person I would rather be a "teammate" with than Jimmy!!!
For the record, Alli assisted on a goal...close, but the other kid actually kicked it in. She was happy with helping. Uncle Keith watched her and was very proud with how aggressive she was. Good job Alli; what a difference a year makes!

Thanks Kurt!

I have to tell Kurt thanks for such an AWESOME job on Isaac's batman wall decor. Classic, Isaac found a batman bedding set in Pottery Barn that he had to have. I thought I could get him the pillow case with the batman signal and call it good. Upon further looking, I notice the "Gotham City" buildings on the wall. Simple buildings BUT CRAZY PRICED!!! I thought, Kurt can make these...cheaper and better!!! I asked for his help (side note, Kurt is awesome...he has designed Jimmy's and Northland's logos). He informed me that he had a connection at Pottery Barn and I could get it for 40% off. YEAH!!! I told Isaac we were getting it and the city.
All was well until Kurt informed me the girl had been fired. Great! Now I have to buy it at full price! It is cute...crazy priced...but so Isaac. Kurt got busy doing his "real job" graphic arts/design/race car design ect, so I let it go. Jimmy came home this weekend with it done. We hung it yesterday. LOVE IT!!!! The original design was just buildings. Kurt's has smaller building but a 5 ft batman signal and to a 5 year old...it is all about the batman signal!!! I will have to take a photo of the finshed room to show how cool it all looks together. LOVE IT!!!! Thanks again Kurt. The picture does not do it justice, the buildings go down the full 14 foot wall. It is just too cool!!!