Friday, November 28, 2008
Too Funny Not To Share
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
What I'm Thankful For....
First off I'm thankful for my children. We have truly been blessed with our two boys. About 4 years ago I really thought we would never have the opportunity to have children of our own. Being a mother was the ONE thing I was certain that I wanted to do with my life and I really thought it would never happen.After spending almost 4 years trying to have a child with 2 surgeries, dozens of doctors appointments, fertility drugs, and one miscarriage- we have TWO children. Sometimes I get stressed with both of the boys and worn a little thin- but I really need to think back on the time I couldn't have even imagined having them. I'm so VERY thankful for those two boys.
There are days when I can sit all day and think about things that I want- and get a little frustrated that I can't have them. I should feel a little selfish. We aren't an extremely wealthy family- but we're not hurting either. We live in a nice home, drive decent dependable vehicles, and don't struggle every day to put a warm meal on the table for our children and good clothing on their backs. On top of that we do this with one income which allows me to have the most wonderful opportunity to stay at home with my children and watch them grow every day. All over the country people are losing their jobs and homes- wondering how they're going to feed their families. I don't know what the future hold for us, but I'm so thankful those types of worries are far away in our minds.
I'm also so thankful for our wonderful friends and family. I know if we were ever in a bind we wouldn't be short on help. We really do have a wonderful support system and the boys have so many people that love them.
So, I took a few minutes to think of the things I'm most thankful for. I'm sure there are hundreds of other things I could think of in my life that I'm also grateful for if I had more time. Now, I'll get caught up in the food portion of Thanksgiving and move right on to the rush of the Christmas season and try to remember every day all the wonderful ways I've been blessed.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY. WE'RE SO THANKFUL FOR ALL OF YOU!
Monday, November 24, 2008
Thanksgiving Themed Playdate With Buddies!
All the little cuties (minus Gavin- he was napping) with their turkey hats! Aren't they SO adorable?
This morning we were able to have a play date with our buddies! It's been awhile since we've been able to get together and play since we've been in Wichita for most of the last two weeks.
I planned a project for them that was so much fun. TURKEY HATS! They were so cute even though the boys weren't as interested on finishing them as were were. LOL
We made pizza, played and ate the "Tom Tom Cupcakes" for desert. I'm so glad we were able to do this today. I always say the play dates are as much for me as they are for the boys!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Christmas Wish List
Anyway...after a MILLION people asking me what the boys might want or need and me telling them I don't know, or forgetting what I told someone else, ect. I decided to make a gift wish list on Amazon.com. This can give some people a general idea on what they don't have or what they might want. Anyway...it's there if you need it, and if you don't use it that's great too! Of course, any gift is wonderful- I just thought this might help some of you who are needing a little help!
Here is the link to the list:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/registry.html?ie=UTF8&type=wishlist&id=3PA74XF3DGHE3
Friday, November 21, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Exploration Place
We made another visit to Exploration Place and this time Papa David was able to tag along! He lives near Wichita but is usually out of town for work when we make our visits to Wichita. This time he just happened to return home in time for us to spend a few hours with him before we had to head home. Thanks for coming Papa David. Devin has been talking about you ever since!
ANOTHER Trip to Wichita
Chasing Mr. Peacock, again!
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Christmas is Comin' Early!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Painting Pottery
It takes a week to glaze and fire it so my dad, who lives near Wichita, is going to pick it up for me. (Thanks Dad! I wish I could see your face when you see this lovely work of art!)
Most people know I don't have a creative bone in my body and can only accomplish things that have a detailed list of instructions so it was lots of fun to help Devin create this masterpiece. I will be posting pictures of the finished product when I get it.
A New Wichita Activity
Another Wichita Trip
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Jumping On the Trampoline!
Gavin can't enjoy it too much just yet but I'm sure in the years to come he will love it just as much as Devin does. I know when I FINALLY got a trampoline when I was about 10 or 11 I LIVED on that sucker. I got mine for Christmas and I would be out there in the 30 degree weather as soon as the sun came up jumping away for hours. And to be honest...I'm having some fun on there too. I have to admit I was out there this morning trying to perfect my old back flips, back handsprings, brainies, and all the other crazy stuff I used to do on it. I don't think I'm a very good influence on the boys. You could see that Devin was wanting to try some of that stuff too but he's smart enough to see he's not quite able to just yet. The only 'moves' he mastered was jumping and landing on his bottom! Silly little boy!
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Even MORE pics!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Drew on the tire swing.
Jeannie, Drew, Michael, (and Devin on the stairs) on the castle.
The weather here has been absolutely BEAUTIFUL for the past week. Last week our friend's the Woodrich's proposed a park play date and are we glad we made it. It was a fantastic day for the boys to play outside. Today is supposed to be the last day of our lovely weather so hopefully we can get outside to enjoy it before fall turns to winter before our eyes!