Matt has started shift work again and he is actually starting with a seven day off period! Have I mentioned how much shift work rocks? I don't know that we have any big plans but Matt is determined to get his side of the garage all cleared out so he can park his car in there.
The kids are excited that Matt is home today... I wonder how excited they will be when they realize that he is home on morning #3? Addison and Michael are big fans of their daddy. As a matter of fact they are waking him up as I type!
My Wii Fit is still awesome!! I have used it every night after the kids go to bed since we got it. The funny part is that the yoga is what is really kicking my butt:) The other activities don't feel too much like a work out because it is set up in little games. Like the aerobics section has hula hooping and basic step so you don't realize that you are doing anything until the section is over and you are breathing hard and sweating. It works great for me!
We are having really nice weather lately. It is a little colder than what we are used to but the sun has been out almost all week. They are calling for snow showers on Tuesday so we will see if anything actually sticks this time:)
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Today's outing
I don't know how I did it but I have convinced Addison that going to the grocery store is just as much fun as going to the Aquarium or the Creative Discovery Museum. She gets her coat and shoes on and waits patiently on the couch while I finish up dishes and make my list and get Michael ready to go. You would think we were headed to the park or something...it is awesome!
So, yesterday Matt got a package with "an early birthday present" in it. He told me he had spent $90 on an early birthday present and because his birthday is before mine I assumed that he had bought something for his own birthday. Much to my surprise it was a Wii Fit for MY birthday. We had so much fun on that thing last night! I love it!!
I am trying to decide what is for dinner tonight. I want to make something out of the ordinary but my sinuses have my energy level at a zero and I may have to go with an old standby like Italian breaded chicken with rice and a veggie. Hey, maybe I could do a salad too and spice it up a little:)
I am going to try and post more often so hopefully I will start a habit of blogging and then it won't be like pulling teeth. It isn't that I don't like to let you all in on what is happening in our lives...it is simply finding the time between yelling at kids and doing laundry and doing dishes and cooking three meals a day. I know, excuses, excuses! Oh well, on to the grocery store!
So, yesterday Matt got a package with "an early birthday present" in it. He told me he had spent $90 on an early birthday present and because his birthday is before mine I assumed that he had bought something for his own birthday. Much to my surprise it was a Wii Fit for MY birthday. We had so much fun on that thing last night! I love it!!
I am trying to decide what is for dinner tonight. I want to make something out of the ordinary but my sinuses have my energy level at a zero and I may have to go with an old standby like Italian breaded chicken with rice and a veggie. Hey, maybe I could do a salad too and spice it up a little:)
I am going to try and post more often so hopefully I will start a habit of blogging and then it won't be like pulling teeth. It isn't that I don't like to let you all in on what is happening in our lives...it is simply finding the time between yelling at kids and doing laundry and doing dishes and cooking three meals a day. I know, excuses, excuses! Oh well, on to the grocery store!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
So what if I'm a blog slacker...
I know, I know... It has been almost two months since I last blogged and I don't even really have an excuse. I mean besides having two kids, a husband, a house and two spoiled dogs to take care of all day every day:)
Anyway, we did a lot of traveling in December but managed to make it home to Tennessee before the holidays. We really enjoyed our time in Texas and we are incredibly thankful that Matt's new job is so laid back about time off...especially during the holidays:)
The kids had an amazing Christmas. They played for two days straight with all of the new loot they acquired which meant Matt and I vegged out on the couch for those two days and enjoyed the peace and quiet!
We had the pleasure of getting to see Eric, Traci and Daniel this month over the MLK holiday. We had a BLAST!! Shortly after saying goodbye to them, Dad and Sonia made the trip from Texas to visit the grandbabies. We did a ton of stuff and I am sure that Grandpa and Grandma are probably more tired after their vacation than they were before. We went to the World of Coca-Cola Museum in Atlanta, GA. Very cool! We had a great time and we stopped at Sonny's BBQ on the way back to TN. We also visited the TN Aquarium and the outlet mall in Dawsonville, GA. We did alot of driving:)
Addison has been asking to go to "High School" lately. I believe she might be smart enough to skip right into the 9th grade, but I could totally be biased:) Michael is surprising us a little more everyday with the things he is starting to say. Just out of the blue yesterday he told the dogs to "Stop!" when they started playing too rough for his liking. He has also mastered "Go" when they are outside and hanging out on the porch instead of taking care of business. Being a parent has got to be the most bittersweet job ever...as much as you want them to take that next step in growing up it means that you are losing what you had yesterday. The constant struggle between being proud and being sad is exhausting!
I will have to find some pictures of our recent excursions to the Aquarium and the Discovery Museum to post in the next blog. TTFN!!
Anyway, we did a lot of traveling in December but managed to make it home to Tennessee before the holidays. We really enjoyed our time in Texas and we are incredibly thankful that Matt's new job is so laid back about time off...especially during the holidays:)
The kids had an amazing Christmas. They played for two days straight with all of the new loot they acquired which meant Matt and I vegged out on the couch for those two days and enjoyed the peace and quiet!
We had the pleasure of getting to see Eric, Traci and Daniel this month over the MLK holiday. We had a BLAST!! Shortly after saying goodbye to them, Dad and Sonia made the trip from Texas to visit the grandbabies. We did a ton of stuff and I am sure that Grandpa and Grandma are probably more tired after their vacation than they were before. We went to the World of Coca-Cola Museum in Atlanta, GA. Very cool! We had a great time and we stopped at Sonny's BBQ on the way back to TN. We also visited the TN Aquarium and the outlet mall in Dawsonville, GA. We did alot of driving:)
Addison has been asking to go to "High School" lately. I believe she might be smart enough to skip right into the 9th grade, but I could totally be biased:) Michael is surprising us a little more everyday with the things he is starting to say. Just out of the blue yesterday he told the dogs to "Stop!" when they started playing too rough for his liking. He has also mastered "Go" when they are outside and hanging out on the porch instead of taking care of business. Being a parent has got to be the most bittersweet job ever...as much as you want them to take that next step in growing up it means that you are losing what you had yesterday. The constant struggle between being proud and being sad is exhausting!
I will have to find some pictures of our recent excursions to the Aquarium and the Discovery Museum to post in the next blog. TTFN!!
Sunday, December 7, 2008
O' Christmas Tree
We finally put up our Christmas tree. I think we are the last people on our block to have any kind of decorations up. These Tennesseans go a little holiday crazy...at least that is my observation in our small corner of the state. We got a tree at our local produce stand and it is awesome. Even though we paid a little more for it I think it is definitely worth the money.
Addison had a blast picking out the tree. We couldn't stop her from running up and down the aisles of trees touching every single one. She absolutely loved every second of it. She also loved going inside to warm up and getting a free apple and banana. The girl was halfway done with her apple by the time I finished paying.
Michael did not have as much fun. He was tired and for some reason he did not like the lady helping us get the tree all trimmed up and ready to put on the car. She really freaked him out!
It took a couple of days to get it decorated but it turned out great. This was the first year that Addison helped and she would not let us move the ornaments she put up. She was quite selective of their placement and she threw a stomping and yelling fit when Matt attempted to move one of her carefully placed pieces:)
I am hoping to transform our house into Christmas mode sometime soon but with Michael not having the restraint to leave sparkly things alone we may just settle for the nativity set on a shelf. If we do put up the garland and lights and bows I will post more pictures of that too!
Addison had a blast picking out the tree. We couldn't stop her from running up and down the aisles of trees touching every single one. She absolutely loved every second of it. She also loved going inside to warm up and getting a free apple and banana. The girl was halfway done with her apple by the time I finished paying.
Michael did not have as much fun. He was tired and for some reason he did not like the lady helping us get the tree all trimmed up and ready to put on the car. She really freaked him out!
It took a couple of days to get it decorated but it turned out great. This was the first year that Addison helped and she would not let us move the ornaments she put up. She was quite selective of their placement and she threw a stomping and yelling fit when Matt attempted to move one of her carefully placed pieces:)
I am hoping to transform our house into Christmas mode sometime soon but with Michael not having the restraint to leave sparkly things alone we may just settle for the nativity set on a shelf. If we do put up the garland and lights and bows I will post more pictures of that too!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Michael's First Haircut!
Here are some pictures of my little baby boy getting his very first haircut. I cannot believe that he is so big already. He looks like a big boy for real now!
The finished product! What happened to my little baby... he is gone and has been replaced with this handsome little man!
Addison really, really, really wanted her hair cut too so we actually had to pretend to give her a trim and then she showed it off all night:)
The finished product! What happened to my little baby... he is gone and has been replaced with this handsome little man!
Addison really, really, really wanted her hair cut too so we actually had to pretend to give her a trim and then she showed it off all night:)
Monday, November 17, 2008
Update
Fore those of you that don't know...Matt has been suffering with an allergic reaction to poison oak. This is about 10 days after the initial reaction. The doctor said if it doesn't get significantly better by Tuesday or Wednesday Matt needs to see a dermatologist! The joys of poison oak:)
And these are Addison's arms. She recently discovered tattoos and insists every morning that she receive a new one of her choice to grace her tiny arms for the day! The kid is crazy.
These are a couple of pictures from our back porch. I am not sure that I totally captured just how vibrant and beautiful the colors are here in the fall, but I had to try! I can't tell you how many times I have stood on our back porch and thought about how incredibly lucky we are to be living somewhere so beautiful:)
And last, but not least, this is our basket case. When I can't find the kid he is usually around the corner hiding in the laundry basket. He pulls out all of the dirty clothes and then climbs on in for a fun ride!
Matt is finishing up his first set of night shifts and it hasn't been too terrible (unless you count the poison oak). We have managed to survive it. I think Thanksgiving will find us at home making all of the originals. If anyone wants to come over I am notorious for making ridiculous amounts of food so I'm sure we will have plenty:)
And these are Addison's arms. She recently discovered tattoos and insists every morning that she receive a new one of her choice to grace her tiny arms for the day! The kid is crazy.
These are a couple of pictures from our back porch. I am not sure that I totally captured just how vibrant and beautiful the colors are here in the fall, but I had to try! I can't tell you how many times I have stood on our back porch and thought about how incredibly lucky we are to be living somewhere so beautiful:)
And last, but not least, this is our basket case. When I can't find the kid he is usually around the corner hiding in the laundry basket. He pulls out all of the dirty clothes and then climbs on in for a fun ride!
Matt is finishing up his first set of night shifts and it hasn't been too terrible (unless you count the poison oak). We have managed to survive it. I think Thanksgiving will find us at home making all of the originals. If anyone wants to come over I am notorious for making ridiculous amounts of food so I'm sure we will have plenty:)
Thursday, November 13, 2008
More kiddo pics
This is a picture at Jeff's house with his dog Tinkerbell. She is HUGE! Addison still wanted to love on her so the safest way was with a fence between them. It's not the dog's fault...she is just a 70 pound puppy!
See? Bryson and Addison really do like each other..... They had a great time getting to know each other and then abruptly getting to beat up on each other:)
Further proof that Michael is an exact carbon copy of his daddy! The kid can sleep anywhere. I'm almost positive I have a picture of Matt in the same pose on my parents' couch from when we were dating!
Having a great time at Grandpa and Grandma's house. We couldn't keep the kids off of the little footstools. They made great "chairs" for the kids to sit at the coffee table.
This is Addison at the City Park in Stephenville. We spent many mornings hanging out at the park letting the kids run off some of their endless energy:)
We are all beginning to recover from our multiple illnesses. We may be making another trip to the doctor for the kids today...nothing like swollen tonsils and green snot to start the day:)
See? Bryson and Addison really do like each other..... They had a great time getting to know each other and then abruptly getting to beat up on each other:)
Further proof that Michael is an exact carbon copy of his daddy! The kid can sleep anywhere. I'm almost positive I have a picture of Matt in the same pose on my parents' couch from when we were dating!
Having a great time at Grandpa and Grandma's house. We couldn't keep the kids off of the little footstools. They made great "chairs" for the kids to sit at the coffee table.
This is Addison at the City Park in Stephenville. We spent many mornings hanging out at the park letting the kids run off some of their endless energy:)
We are all beginning to recover from our multiple illnesses. We may be making another trip to the doctor for the kids today...nothing like swollen tonsils and green snot to start the day:)
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