Yvette's pics part II

nothing going on here, just getting ready to go back to work. hope all is well with you guys.

Yvette's pics part I

Sweet Yvette took these pics last time she was here. I love them and already have some framed on our wall. You will see more soon. Thanks Yvette!

BTW the perfect family picture is impossible now that we have 5 people. But we will keep trying.

bath in the sink

I have great memories of giving each of the boys a bath in the kitchen sink in our old house. I decided on a day Harrison and Jackson were watching Word Girl, I would do this with Max. I could take pictures and just enjoy the time with Max. I was wrong. There was no quiet time, no alone time with Max. As soon as Harrison walked into the kitchen for one of his endless snacks and saw what I was doing....it was all over. Both boys were naked behind me, climbing the sink, and all trying to get into the sink. Shaun was not home, so this was a bit of a challenge (as is all the things with three boys.) Oh well, this is the best I could do. I was so worried someone would slip off the counter, crush Max or get water everywhere. Yes, all of those did occur, no matter how much I tried to prevent it. But all survived!

July 3rd 2010

Our little neighborhood has the best July 4th celebration. There is a small parade and party afterwards. This is our third year going, but our first year not walking in the parade. We thought it would be just too hot for little Max. Life is wonderful right now. We have really enjoyed the last 4 weeks off from work together. It has been wonderful having Shaun home. He goes back to work this week. Boo Hoo. Max is 10 months old this week. Wow, time is flying by. Three boys is hard, loud, stressful, fun and crazy. I'm up for the challenge.

happy birthday to me

Help me with my list

Hum, my list. Vanna was kind enough to send me this idea. So what I need to do is to come up with 40 things I want to do the year I turn 40. I turn 40 in just 15 days. I like the idea of being accountable and having to do things I have always wanted. But, I need help. I want some of my items to be things that those I love (you who read this blog) can do with me or teach me. So, if you have something you can show me or an idea of something we can do together, send me an e-mail or comment here and I will add your idea to my list.

Here are a few things I'd like to put on my list of 40 things I want to do before I turn 41.

1. Buy flowers, not because someone is coming over, but just because.
2. Edit a picture with a real editing program like photoshop or elements.
3. Run a 5K.
4. Make a romantic dinner for Shaun and I, that includes dessert.
5. Spend the night in a hotel.
6. Go to a concert.
7. Attend or have a slumber party or spend the night at a friends house.
8. Get new PJs with a fun print on them.
9. Donate some of my clothes to the Battered Woman's Shelter.
10. Take a vacation (even to a local hotel) with my 4 boys.
11. Get cowboy boots from the boot whisper (Wimberly Texas).
12. Spend alone time with my mom at least once a month.
13. Take a family picture at least once per month.
14. Take a Zoomba class at the gym.
15. Take a spin class at the gym.
16. Attend at least 4 of my book club meetings over the next year.
17. Attempt to read all of the book club selections for the next year.


So, dear friends and family....help me add to my list.

max laughs

This should make you smile, it's a little blurry but fun none the less. And he is now crawling and 8 months old, but still getting up twice a night. Come on little man, let me get some sleep!