Finally some fun!

So after being busy and painting all week long....literally.....we are finished. So, finally we had all day on Saturday to have nothing but pure, uninhibited fun with the kids all day long. We decided to go for a picnic and a little bit of hiking. We went to the Giant Springs park....which is right by the Missouri river. We had a great little hike....and then saw the Rainbow Trout Hatchery that is there (Boppa's fishing heaven). Then we tried a little fishing of our own at a pond near our house.....unfortunately it's not quite like Minnesota and we came up empty handed....but still managed to get a little sun and have some fun. The kids didn't want to leave. I guess we will have to wait till we get to go out on Boppa's boat to actually catch something. It was a great day!

Painting, painting, and more painting

So David has gotten back from playing.....oh I mean work (TDY in Airforce terms). And it's time to get busy and finish some projects that have been hanging over our heads. Something in me is just so obnoxious about wanting the big projects done by the time our year anniversary of owning our home rolls around....as well as before all of our family and friends come this summer. So we have been painting like fiends. We spent about 8 hours on Saturday and pretty much got the whole basement area finished. We had a little visitor during the evening hours. We weren't sure whether he was passed out from the fumes.....no not really he was sleeping because it was way passed his bedtime ....this is what happens when you neglect your kids and put on a movie while you paint. No we didn't totally neglect them....we fed them and put them to bed too.

We put most everything back in order on Sunday....and today we have moved onto the hallway and the toyroom. I would actually just love to get rid of all the toys....but I know my kids would not be very happy with me. Tomorrow we will hopefully be at the finish line with the stair hallway and the guest bedroom. I am just giddy about the fact that I won't be having to paint for a long long time!

Time for a change

So it's been a long two weeks....but David is finally home, well that is for a couple of days or so. At any rate, I was able to get treated and go and get my hair done on Saturday. For awhile I have been contemplating cutting my hair. In fact, I had said that when I turned 30 I would cut it....(I am still hanging on to 30.) I have had the same long hair do for about 3 years now. My stylist thought it was a great idea. I wasn't quite sure what David would think...to be honest I am not sure what I would think. But after having it done I am welcoming the change. It was funny to see my kids reactions. Grace couldn't believe I cut it. And Micah who is my little compliment machine said "I like your hair mommy....it's pretty." Can't wait for the friend and family reaction.....only nice comments please :)

Seriously spoiled!!!!

One of blessing and curses of having the first children in our family is that they are totally spoiled by our family members. I have been extremely impressed with everyone's thoughtfullness towards us and our children. Every birthday and Christmas our family goes out of their way to pick out amazing gifts for all of us. Last week was Micah's birthday....and it seems like every day we have been recieving a fun package of goodies in the mail. First Grandma Suzanne and Papo sent a birthday card....with money (which by the way contributed towards his new spiderman bike). Then they sent another package with a whole bunch of fun things for all the kids. Micah also received a card with money from Boppa and Grandma Jane (which went toward the bike as well). Uncle John and Aunt Lacey sent a gift card...which by the way we bought him some new shorts. And Uncle Tina and Dan...Micah says thank you for the money that helped buy a new Diego mega blocks toy. Grandma Suzanne the Diego Mega blocks submarine was a huge hit! I believe these packages and cards are cherished more than the actual gifts he got on his birthday. It's fun to see his excitement of opening something so unexpected. And we can't forget the recent arrival. This is a shout out to Uncle Andy and Aunt Amy. Today their package was gleefully accepted. You always manage to find something that is much needed, very educational, and greatly appreciated ( especially by mom and dad). We love all of our family. Thank you for loving on our kids....and loving us. We can't wait to spoil our little nephew's and nieces!

Do Everthing to the Glory of God!

So much to do and so little time to do it! This is my motto as of late! I have recently been experiencing spring fever pretty badly lately. While I realize that it ultimately doesn't matter what our house looks like....I am compelled to get it in order. It may have something to with my ever growing sense of motherhood, and ruler of my domain....I am not sure. However, I have started writing a list of organizational things that I would like to do, as well as finishing the rest of our home projects ( i.e. painting the entire basement, doing all the trimwork, and redoing our deck). I am so thankful to the Lord for blessing us with our home....I just want to make the most of it while we are here. I am sure that even in the small things that seem so temporal I really am able to serve my family and more importantly my Lord! Not that I need the attaboy...I just find pure joy in the small things that have been accomplished thus far! If you would have seen my fridge before I cleaned it out....you would realize this great accomplishment. We also recently painted Gracie's room....and put up her new canopy which she is absolutely thrilled with. We still have a few finishing touches in Gracie's room like hanging stuff on the walls and doing the trim. We also would like to finish hanging some things on the walls in the bathroom downstairs. But hurray for small strides! While I love to beautify our home...and make it a home...I just always want to be living with my hands always open with all the blessings we have.

My Big 3 Year Old

It's amazing how fast time goes by. We just celebrated Micah's 3rd birthday. And after having a few birthday's for his siblings we as parents have learned a few things along the way. We decided instead of inviting everyone we know....to just have a few friends over with their kids for cake and ice cream. Micah didn't seem to care that we weren't having the biggest, coolest party ever. He was so excited just to have a party at all. I suppose this is characteristic of his nature. The grocery store didn't have a "Backyardigans" cake as requested....so we went with the Spiderman theme. He was pretty excited about his cake. For a couple of weeks we had been asking him what he wanted for his birthday. His reply every time was "a rocket ship," man kids pay attention to commercials. He was referring to Disney's little einstein rocket he had seen on tv. I normally would have no qualms with getting him the only toy he wanted. However, when I went to buy it I sat their pondering whether or not I should buy it because it was pricey....and I hate having to spend money on toys. But after much deliberation I decided I would buy it for him...because it was the only thing he had been asking for for weeks. It was worth every penny seeing how excited he was when he opened it. He has been obsessed with it for the past couple of days.....we'll see

how long it lasts.

Yes, the rumor is true!

No we are not pregnant! David did take the clippers to our middle son's prized possession of blonde locks. I know, I know, you are all gasping for air right now....as I am. After much badgering David finally got his way and we buzzed off all of Micah's beautiful chick magnet hair. The only reason I gave in was that I figured he is turning 3 this week. I suppose it's an appropriate time for him to "grow up." I literally was sick to my stomach while David was initially cutting it. However, the fact is he loves it! He kept running up and down the hall convinced he could run faster. And before the cut he said that he wanted to be like his brother Elijah. The only major problem I have had with the cut since is that I am having an even more difficult time keeping my boys straight! And of course he is still just as cute. He's got so much charm he doesn't even need the hair!