Happy Birthday Ethan!!!

When I think of Ethan I think of sweet, smart especially good with numbers, he is quiet and my laid back child. He has always been really calm. Even when he was first born it took the nurses a little bit to get him to cry to clear out his lungs. Good thing I didn't know that until after the fact. :) Keep in mind he is still my little teaser. lol









This is at Mount Vernon when we lived in Virginia. I highly recommend visiting this tourist site.

Ethan was 2 in this picture I could not find him any where. We lived in Virginia in a town house with three floors and I finally heard a little noise from in the kitchen and found he imitated Spiderman and climbed to the top all by himself. Just sitting there. :)

Another time I went upstairs to check on Emma in bed and I came back down and couldn't find him. I smelled smoke and started to freak out. In the short time I was upstairs he had climbed on the the cabinet and got the matches out of the cupboard and went downstairs. He then stacked a bunch books on top of a chair and retrieved a candle from the fire place mantle. He had already lit one match and was working on the second, in an attempt to light the candle, by the time I found him. Ethan being 2 I had no idea he could get up there. Who knew he was watching us so close of how to use matches. ALL I COULD SAY TO THAT IS OH SHEESH WE HAVE A PYRO on our hands just like his dad when he was little. LOL



For Ethan's birthday he wanted a Indiana Jones Party. I was trying to think of ideas and we came up with a scavenger hunt of clues that started with a letter from Indiana Jones. The first clue led to crossing the snake pit. (A balance beam with a pile of rubber snaked below.) Thanks Michelle for letting us borrow the balance beam, it turned out perfect. Next the boys had fun mummifying each other with toilet paper. After that they got to feel snake's blood (warm and slightly congealed red jello), monkey brains ( spaghetti mixed with pudding), and goat eye balls (bouncy balls covered in pudding). I wasn't going to add this part, but Ethan insisted and I thought "boys like that kind of stuff". And then down through the cave to retrieve their treasure. This was by far the most enjoyed part of the hunt. We took as many blankets as we could and covered the stairs making it almost completely dark. We also threw a bunch of bean bags on the stairs for obstacles. Even after we had retrieved the treasure everyone kept going up and down the stairs. All in all I think everybody had a good time.

Christmas Fun!

We have had a busy and wonderful Christmas with family and friends. Their were a lot of good times.





I liked this picture, because Emma with her glasses, boots on, and her big dog in her lap. It made me laugh.




Fun at a Christmas party.





Sledding at the horses.







4-wheeling and sledding at Knolls







Poor Maddie she looks embarrassed wearing this coat with the look on her face. LOL. I have been looking for a coat for Maddie for a long time. All the ones I have found are too big in the chest. This is Emma's old coat at least it keeps her warm. LOL




Everyone joked I looked like the Invisible Man.






Kent was excited to use his brand new Camp Chief that he got for Christmas.

Christmas Dance Recital

I love watching my girls dance recitals. They work and try so hard I am very proud of them.

My Dad and Mom's Anniversary

My parents have been married for 36 years.

When I think of the love I have for my parents I automatically tear up. I love them so much. For all they have done for my brothers and I. I have all brothers so yes I was spoiled and I think they were protective of me. LOL. My mom brought me up as a girlie girl, which I am thankful for with having all brothers.

When I think of my mom I think beautiful, sweet, kind and caring. She always makes sure everyone is happy. She is a wonderful seamstress; I love spending time with her going to lunch and shopping. She is very crafty and I have learned so much from her. In a lot ways I can see that I do things the way my mom does.

When I think of my dad I think of horses, any cowboy movie with John Wayne and Clint Eastwood in it. My family owns a business and next door to the business is a pasture with my Dad’s horses. I have many memories going with my Dad to the horses so I could spend time with him. He would take me on rides on the horses I would help him clean up manure, brush the horses and chase my cats. I know my dad didn’t really care for my cats, but he let me have them, because he knew how much I loved them. Every time I smell hay or horses I think of my Dad. Not that he smells like that just those are the things I know he loves.

My parents spoil my children and they love it. I am very grateful for their example and to have them in my life. I know I am who I am, because of them.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY DAD AND MOM!!! I LOVE YOU!

Christmas Video

Straight No Chaser - 12 Days

This Men's A Cappella Group I thought was real creative. To listen you will need to turn the music to pause on my playlist at the bottom of the page. Towards the end of the video is my favorite part. They mix it up with a bunch of songs.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

The kids made these art projects for the school pow-wow.








I laugh when I see this picture Emma is such a character. She is always posing for the camera.

Halloween Fun!!!

Kent and I went to an 80's party.





Karlie is Hermione Granger off of Harry Potter, Ethan is a Werewolf, and Emma is Flower the skunk.





This is at Emma's Preschool Halloween Program.