Brain AND Brawn

When I picked up Mr. C today from school, he came running to the car grinning from ear to ear and giving me thumbs ups. Why you ask? Because he got straight A's on his report card! He has made all A's all year and was very proud of himself. We are proud of him too. He knew if he got straight A's he would get to pick out a special reward. What did he choose? Brain Age 2 for his DS. No wonder he got such good grades.
Caleb is such an awesome kid. He is so good to his sisters and each morning wakes up and get himself ready, his lunch and even makes his sister's breakfast for them. What a blessing he has been in our life. There is no greater feeling for a parent than when their children show that they are responsible and loving. And Caleb you are just that.

Brynley Overload

I love this girl! How fun she is everyday. This morning she wanted to play kitchen with me and she is so cute doing so. I jusr had to snap these pictures.
She had her 2 yr checkup appt last week and was only 24 lbs and 33 inches tall. She doesnt even make the 10 percentile for her height. With a mom who is 5'10'' and a brother and sister who towers most kids their age, we have no idea where she came from! But she is perfect and lovely and has so much personality.
PS- Isnt her apron the cutest. My grandma made each of the girls an apron so they can help me out in the kitchen!

Sleeping, Apples and Funny Faces

I got a new Nikon camera for christmas and I am still trying to figure it out. I am taking a digital photography class online that I am hoping will help me learn more about it. I still haven't figured out my lighting, cant you tell?


I came home this afternoon from running errands only to find Bryn asleep in front of our "fireplace". She is infamous for doing this!

Bryn's new thing are apples. She loves them and everywhere she visits she asks "You have apple?"


My handsome dude

Feeling the heat...

I wish. I am so sick of winter. If I had it my way I would live in a warm, even tropical climate. I was not meant to storm the weather that Farmington has been having. I hate being cold. I dont like when my feet get cold and lately they always seem cold even with slippers on. This is my most insignificant problem right now.
I have WAY too much on my plate. I dont know what makes God think I can handle what I have coming my way. And whats ironic about it all is that its all my fault. The stress, the anxiety and overwhelmed feelings I have. Why do we self induce ourselves with TOO MUCH? Are we trying to please ourselves or OTHERS? Why do we push ourselves to the breaking point?
I am having to make some of the hardest decisions that I have ever made. I have been praying and trying to make these decisions based on what I feel is best for my family and for myself, but is there really a wrong choice if the outcome will be good?
I hate feeling stressed. Its not a good look for me and lately I havent been looking very good! I hope that I can feel better soon.


On a more lighter note...Aubrie started piano and voice lessons today with Robyn W. Caleb wanted to take a break from piano and so Aubrie took his spot instead. She was thrilled! And loved it!!

Bedtime Stories...

Today we took the kids to see Bedtime Stories. We decided we would take Brynley with us for her first trip to the movie theaters. She was so cute to watch, looking at everything and you could just see her wheels turning and taking it all in. She didnt say a word as we chose a seat and sat her down in the kiddie booster seat. She kept looking at all the people around her, wondering what they were doing there I'm sure. She was so good during the whole thing. I highly recommend this movie for families. I am so happy that actors and movie makers havent forgotten how to make a great family film! After the movie Brynley said "I like movies"! I like movies too Bryn.

Happy 2nd Birthday Brynley

I had a nice start to the New Year, by celebrating my sweet pea's birthday! Brynley turns 2 today!! I cant believe how fast time goes. It really just seems like I had her yesterday. She is such a sweet, funny girl. Her personality is so real and for her age she has such a large vocabulary. Yesterday I was making her cupcakes and I dropped one on the floor and she said "Holy Cow, MOM"! So funny. What love and sweetness she has brought to our family. She still will let you hold her and cuddle her. She loves to play with Aubrie and Caleb and try and do all the things that they do. She loves Dora, Backyardigans, Finding Nemo, and Yo Gabba Gabba. I find her singin to herself and doesnt need anyone to entertain her. She loves her kitchen and to play in the bathtub. We love you so much Bryn. Happy Birthday love bug!

Today we took her to McDonalds (not my first choice but what do you do in the winter time). We invited the Sledges and Verbecks to join us. They played and then we came to our house for some yummy cupcakes. As you can see in the pictures Brynley started to scowl and pout when we sang to her and when we wanted her to blow out her candles! I hope she reacts better after a nap when the family comes tonight.

Another one...

Here is what Mitch's foot looked like the other day. Today, well I will spare you the picture of it. It is healing, just slowly. He has been such a trooper. We arent sure when he will be going back to work. Not anytime soon.

Dont look if you cant handle it!

Here is a picture of Mitch's foot this morning. We had to unwrap it and clean it up. Some of the blisters have popped and so we needed to get it clean again. Poor guy.