Well...I suck

I've been horrible at keeping this blog updated! I would say I've been busy, and I have been, but not that busy.
The kids are out of school for the summer now. They finished up last Thursday. Nathan finished out the year with all A's and is officially a big time 5th grader. He's practically a man!
Brandon had a very hard time leaving kindergarten behind. He absolutely loves his teacher and would be perfectly happy staying with her for the rest of his school career. There were lots and lots of tears shed in his classroom on the last day. By the kids, his teacher, the teachers aide and me. It was an emotional day!
Now that summer is here, we've been playing outside, riding our bikes, eating ice cream and planning adventures.
Summer adventures...I'll keep you updated.

Hi there

Hello!!
It's been a horrible couple of months for our immune systems but I think we are going to be ok. So now that we are feeling better, we are ready for spring! Easter was a lot of fun. Brandon decided he wanted to dress like a man so he picked out a lavender dress shirt, gray vest and tie to match. He was pretty proud of himself and I think he looked pretty stinkin' cute! Nathan was happy with just a t-shirt and jeans and some cool new shades. He's knows he's handsome no matter what he wears.

We also welcomed a new addition to our family.

 

 

This is Jax. He is a German Shepherd/Lab mix and is total terror! But we love him and I guess we'll keep him. Plus I can't imagine anyone else wanting him! I wanted another child but that's not going to happen so Brian brought home this little ball of fur. I should have just kept my mouth shut. I'll remember that next time.

 

 



Ladies man

The ladies love my little man. He's still not too sure about them though.

Psst...he's turning 6 yrs old tomorrow.

It snowed...a lot

We had a blizzard! The boys (and the dog) loved it! Brian and I, not so much. But who cares what mommy and daddy think!



They had a blast playing outside in the snow. It was really wet too, so it was perfect for making snow balls.

Or to just lay around on and chill.

But it was really hard to shovel, so Brandon said he would help me out. It knocked him on his butt!

After they were frozen to their bones, we went inside and warmed up with some hot cocoa. Then we snuggled under some blankets and watched a movie. You can't beat a snow day!



Birthday Boy

At 4:42pm tonight Nathan turned 10 years old. How time flies when we're having so much fun!

Here come Santa Clause...

That's Santa on a fire truck! And that's a fire truck decked out in Christmas lights.
Every year, a few days before Christmas, Santa makes his rounds through the neighborhoods of our small community. And every year we bundle up, wait as patiently as possible for him to pass our house with sirens blaring, and wave until our arms hurt. The boys love it! (me too!)
After Santa is out of our sight we head back inside to warm up with some hot chocolate and debate over who Santa actually waved at. (I'm pretty sure it was me.) Then we pop in a Christmas movie and wrap some presents. It has turned into a pretty fun tradition.

My heart

Hug and kiss your kids. Tell them you love them and how special they are. Let them know that they are the most important and most cherished part of your life. Celebrate them.

My heart goes out to the families in Connecticut. My thoughts, my prayers, my condolences.