Sam's 3rd Birthday

Sam had a very nice 3rd birthday. Just some quiet parties, but still lots of gifts. You can see all the pictures at his blog here.

Opps... Accident

On the way home today the car got a little boo-boo. It was raining and the car in front of me slammed on his brakes. Needless to say I couldn't stop fast enough and BAM hit the car in front of me. Did a decent amount of damage to the car, but it's still drivable... kinda. Of course I got a ticket which sucks.

Mother's Day Weekend

Saturday night Sam and Ben spent the night with their Grandpa and Grandma and Aunt Jeanette, so that Andy and I could have a whole night kid free! It was very nice and the kids had a great time with their grandparents. Sunday we meet up at my Grandparent's house for dinner and a couple birthday celebrations. It was a nice weekend both without and with the kids! I am so thank for the beautiful and healthy children that I have. They give me more joy than I could ever imagine. Hope all the Mom's, Grandma's and Aunts had a wonderful Mother's Day! Here some pictures to check out!

6 Years...

Can you believe that Andy and I have been married for six years? Yes, we have! I couldn't be happier either. We have a wonderful love for each other. And we have made a wonderful beautiful family together! Another year and we hit that seven year mark!

Spring Pictures

Jake, Sam and Ben got their annual spring pictures taken today.
Here is the link. (if you have to enter a password it is 1050.)

No Pictures Today

The boys were suppose to get their annual spring pictures taken today. And everyone was looking really good, no bumps, bruises or scratches on their faces. Until..... less than 24 hours before pictures this happens....













Needless to say pictures were re-scheduled for next weekend.

Earth Day

Today is Earth Day. A day set aside to inspire awareness of and appreciation for the Earth's environment. There are several very small change you can make in your daily life to help our Earth's environment. Some of these changes you can see results immediately, like replacing conventional light bulbs with compact fluorescents and recycle household appliances and replace them with efficient Energy Star options (your energy bill will cost you less). Things like, getting your name removed from junk mail lists (which you can do here) and pay bills electronically with online, direct bill pay services. Doing these things will preserve millions of trees. Here are a couple more web-sites of simple thing you can do to protect this Earth.

Make EveryDay Earth Day
Ideal Bite
Earth Day Network
Green Mom Finds

You might not think that doing these things will directly impact you, but they will impact your children and grandchildren and great grandchildren and don't you want them to have the same resources from the Earth that you did?

Good-Bye Matt, Kim & Lily

Matt, Kim and Lily are leaving this week to head off to their new home in Phoenix, Arizona. They have been staying at Ed & Lynda's the past week to spend some extra time with the family. Sam and Lily have been having a great time together and I think are going to miss each other a lot. Lily loves watching Ben too and is always asking where he is. We are all going to miss them very much. We wish you guys lots of luck out there! And hopefully soon we will be able to make a visit to see you! Here are some pictures of their new house. And here are some pictures of Lily and her cousins from the past couple days.

Ruined Plans...

Well Andy and I were planning to get Sam married off early, but unfortunately they fixed this law and ruined our plans! Of course I am just kidding, I mean I would like to keep him at home one day a week! They rest of the week I was hoping his "wife" could deal with him! Can you tell the terrible twos are wearing on me?!

Toddlers Can No Longer Marry

What the World Eats

I thought that this was very interesting... check it out!

What the World Eats