Let's Party!

Here are the pictures from Jack's birthday party. We had a super-hero party for Jackson. He LOVES Spider-man, Iron-Man and Bat-Man. We found Spidey paper goods and a pinata, and an Iron-Man cake image. He had a great time! Mia was a great helper every step of the way. I just can't believe he is 3 now but that is how it goes right?

Happy Birthday Jackson!

Yesterday was Jackson's 3rd birthday. Happy day buddy! We has a Spider-Man party, pictures to come, with his nursery pals. We had a great time. Jack is such a loving boy and has changed quite a bit in the last month. We started potty training a few weeks ago and he has caught on very well. There have been a few accidents but if we take him every so often he will go. He is even pooping on the potty!!! Happy birthday big guy!!! WE LOVE YOU!

Feed the Birds

We found this GREAT place to go and feed the birds. They eat right out of your hands you just have to stand there long enough and quietly enough and they hop on to your hand, grab a seed and hop right off. Colin and Mia were out there the longest and after a bit the birds were more comfortable. Both Jack and Mia had the birds hop on their hand. I went out with Mia and I had my gloves on and they came to me right away. I was certainly surprised. Maybe the gloves are less intimidating for the birds. It was a fun day, the kids had a great time. The folks that work there said it is better if you come on a cold day, the birds are looking for more food. They only do it January and February and only on Saturday's from 10-12. I can't wait to do it next year! Hint: Click on the pictures to really see the birds.

Quick and Easy!

For a quick and super yummy dinner idea go to http://thesistersdish.blogspot.com/ and scroll down to Bean and Cheese Burritos with Red Sauce. We had them tonight and even Mia liked them. I just used store tortillas but my MIL suggested the ones you cook up from Costco. I am going to try those!! Also, she didn't say how long to bake them but I did 30 minutes and thought that was great!!! Hope you like them!!!

Our newest additions

I have to say I am pretty excited about these babies! We were using a washer and dryer that were here when we bought our house. I have been doing about 10 loads of laundry a week. The old washer had a 2.4 cu ft capacity and was actually less than that because of the space the agitator took up. This one is a 3.4 cu ft. Imagine the loads I will be able to do! Imagine the water and energy we are saving. I know, it's a wordly posession but hey, we are going to be having more kids eventually and now I will have more time to spend with my family right? If only they could fold and put the clothes away for me! If only my laundry room looked like this instead of a dark basement.

Six months old now.

Our sweet baby is now six months old and I just can't believe it. He is such a happy guy who is a morning person. He's been sleeping longer and rolling and rolling. He loves the jumper and his exersaucer. Drool is his best friend. He still loves to be swaddled but hates his car seat. Anyone can get him to smile. He is such a joy to our family!!!

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Sledding Fun

Colin, being the GREAT dad he is, built the kids a sledding track off the deck and into the yard. It was so much fun for the kids and safe. I think we had it for two or three days before it warmed up so much it has melted away. Not that I am complaining in the least bit. The warm weather makes me hopeful that spring is around the corner. I am itching to plant some flowers. I suppose I should keep that itch at bay however. The weather is very unpredictable here.

gooey eyeball fun

Yes, I have no shame when it comes to entertaining my kids. We were very bored this day, it was a long day without Colin so I think I had gone insane for a few minutes. When we put the eyeballs in Jack's ears he said he had earings. Mia had hers pierced a few weeks ago, I think he was feeling left out. I can't believe I only took one of Mia. Jack is such a ham. My favorite one is with his hands. His hands are so big and chuggy. I just want to bite them, just like his cheeks.

You know you're a Clevelander when.....

You know you're a Clevelander when you watch the weather forecast and see it's going to be 25 degrees tomorrow and say to yourself, "oh nice, it's going to be warm tomorrow."Actually it was in the 50s today so I can't really complain, except I was indoors working all day.
Here's a couple rants now:
1) Does anyone know Al Gore's phone number? I need to call him and tell him to bring his Nobel Prize for Global Warming research to Cleveland and help me shovel the 4 feet of snow off my driveway with it so I can go to work. It makes me want to drive home the long way home and use more fossil fuel just to spite him. (I shoveled the snow 3 times the other day, the last time being at 2:00 am when I got home from work, I had to shovel because the plow blocked me so I couldn't get to my garage).
2) Seriously, do you have to report 9 year olds getting shot on the news? Every night the news kicks off with reports of people getting killed. Why does that have to be the most noteworthy news for the day. I miss Idaho with their "boring" news that's not about innocent people getting shot.
The End

9 years down, eternity to go

Happy Anniversary Colin!! I have been thinking of what I could write these past few days and I don't think I will do my love and appreciation for you any justice but I will try. You are such a wonderful husband and father!! You have and continue to work so hard for our family, to give us the things that we need and want. I know you would often rather be home with us but you are a great example to your family of hard work and dedication. I am grateful for your passion to be a doctor and the road to get there has been a great adventure with you.

I am happier than I ever thought I could be because of you! You never complain about the cluttered house or that I am still in my pj pants and it is 3pm. You let me be my own person, do my own thing and go along with all my crazy ideas. You tell me I am beautiful no matter the time of day or night, sick or healthy, size 10 or 14.

I am so grateful for the support you give me to be a SAHM. I know you always get an earful of our day when you get home. Thank you for always listening to me. I love that you want to be home and want to spend time with the kids. I know when you get home I can give you Cole and you will love on him, change him. Or I can get you to play with Jack and Mia and get them out of my hair. I am blessed to have a husband as involved as you are.

I know I don't appreciate you as much as you deserve and I don't fix you dinner as often as I should but I love you so much. I feel the same way that I did the day we married. I knew when I looked in your eyes and held your hand that I was marrying my best friend, the man I wanted to spend forver with. Thank you for a great 9 years and 3 beautiful children!! I love you!