10 Things....

So not much has been going on the last couple weeks....but for the sake of posting and keeping everyone updated, I'll give a quick 10 things that have happened. 5 good, 5 bad...here goes
We'll start with the good...

Good

1**I got flowers on Tuesday from a sweet boy I know and kind of like...maybe just a little, ok, maybe more then a little!!
2**I got plastic drawers and organized the kids closet and clothes
3**I got a super cute new purse last Friday---so so cute...I should post a picture...hmmmm
4**I still have a job...in these times, I should learn to be thankful for what I've got....the hospital has been slow and I've been blessed to not have to take low census yet...other people have not been so lucky...
5**Got my taxes done...whew...I was really worried about them, but they turned out so so much better then I expected!!!


Ok...now the bad

1**Jackson got a blue ticket at school...and blue does not mean well behaved boy just so you know
2**Jackson took $5.00 from my purse...bought some powerball tickets with the money (that's a whole other bad post)....BUT.....the bad part I'm bringing up for now....the tickets were NOT winners...bummer
3**It's still rainy/snowy, and COLD!!! I want Sunshine, I want Shorts, I want flip flops...
4**Brooklyn's favorite word continues to be...NO... I keep praying for new words to develop...like Mommy, you're so beautiful...(hey a mommy can dream right?!?!)
5**Still no strawberries at Cosco...I'm still waiting...this is a very very bad thing....

So...that's about all I can come up with for now..... Hope someone smiled!!!!

Holiday Hair....

Here's some pics of the girls' heart hair for Valentines Day....turned out pretty dang cute I think, plus they thought it was fabulous, and that's all that matters!!!

Our Day of Love.....

Well, our Valentines Day turned out to be just wonderful. It was a day I had planned for a few weeks and I was super excited to see the kids reactions.

The morning brought a decorated table with little presents for each child. There was boxes of chocolates, kites, jump ropes and frisbees, and a princess braclet for Brooklyn. The girls wore bright pink shirts that day and the boys wore red. Jason's girls were with us for the weekend. I had braided each of their hair in hearts just for the day. Breakfast was pink heart pancakes, bacon, eggs, and strawberries with whipped cream. After breakfast Jackson had a basketball game, so we went and watched him play. Lunch was heart shaped grilled cheese and tomato soup. We decorated sugar cookies after that. One of the presents was Madagascar 2 so we watched that and had candy till we were sick. Dinner was heart shaped pepperoni pizzas. It was a day of sticky messes that ended with bathes for everyone...Miss B got hers in the sink. She thought it was a little strange at first, and then enjoyed it very much. My back enjoyed it much better then bending over the tub, that's for sure!! Our Valentine's Day was a great one for sure! The kids were happy and knew it was a special day. Each of the girls got a rose from Jason, (even my mom), I got some of my favorite flowers and a spa gift certificate!! So excited for that!!! Hope everyone days was one filled with love like ours was!!!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!

We wish everyone a Happy V*Day!!! I've got a day of fun planned with the kids, so I'll be sure to post about it with pictures after the day of festivities is over...... We're sending you all a big hug!!! Love to everyone!!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Week in Review....

What a week!!! So many fun things happened during the weekend.

Jackson had his first basketball game. He LOVED it! He's never played basketball before, so he was anxious to try it. He did so great! He even made a basket!! The smile on his face was huge and his arms went up in the air! We can't wait for his game next Saturday!

On Saturday, we also went to the roller skating rink in town. I'd post pics, but they turned out really dark, so you can't make out whos who. The boys loved it. Jackson spent a lot of time on the ground, but that boy just wouldn't give up! He'd fall and get right back up! Talk about determined! They let you stroll your little ones around in a stroller while you're skating, so even Miss B got to participate. She thought it was fabulous! Kaden thought it was alright. After falling down a couple times, he'd had enough. So he just enjoyed eating pizza and playing on the big toy they have there.

On Saturday night, I knew we were going to be going to church on Sunday morning, so I attempted to put curlers in Brooklyns hair. She has been doing really well holding still these days when I do her hair in the mornings. It's so much fun having a girl and doing new styles everyday. So the curlers went in great, but as soon as I laid her down she yanked them out. So I think next time we'll just put them in in the morning and let them dry. It was hilarious doing it though, cause it brought back memories of my sister and I having our hair put in curlers on Saturday nights!!

My mom bought Brooklyn this dress a couple years ago at the State Fair believe it or not. It finally fits, and I have to say that she was so stinkin cute! She kept touching her dress and saying "pretty" She is such a girl!!! I love it!!

We've all had colds this week, so we're all a little sleep deprived and grumpy, but hopefully we're getting better soon! Jackson is still doing great in school. He was excited to show me his spelling test Tuesday night cause he'd gotten 100%. He's been doing wonderfully in his reading too. Kaden is loving preschool at Paulas too. This week was the letter T. He took a Thomas the Train book to share and they made turtles. I took Brooklyn to the Dr yesterday for her well child check up. She weighed in at 29 lbs. She's doing great and has learned to follow some short directions. She's learning more and more words everyday. It dawned on me yesterday as she was standing on the scale that she's not a baby anymore, but a toddler. She looks so grown up....sigh...

Tag, I'm it....

Name 5 of your addictions.....

1*Family.....all of them! Love them! Esp my super cute kiddos
2*Diet Dr Pepper....specifically from Sonic...LOVE IT! Should stop, but just can't.
3*Friends...just like family, need them, love them, I'd be lost without them
4*Apple Pie Carmel Apples from Rocky Mt Candy Company....have to get one everytime I'm in Boise!!
5*Flip Flops....can't wear them right now, but can't wait to wear them everyday when it gets sunnier! My flip flop slippers will just have to do for now!!

Thanks Tana for the fun tag!! Now I tag....Roxann, Shenell, Kassandra, and Chelsey...

For my little soldiers.....

So I posted a song on here for the boys. It's Citizen Soldier by Three Doors Down. They LOVE this song. You may recognize it if you frequent the movie theaters much, since they play it during the previews in most movies. My boys are mezmorized every time it comes on!! So this one is for them....

Not much going on round our little home lately. Jackson has Grandparents night at school tomorrow which his Grammy and Grampy are coming to take him to and my dad will meet them there. Unfortunately my mom won't be able to make it. My Grandma Virginia passed away on Monday, so my mom is back there preparing for the funeral. I'll be heading out Friday to make it for the services on Saturday. It's a sad occasion for sure, but it'll be good to see family and give my grandpa a hug in person! If you scroll down to one of my older posts, you'll see a pic of me and her with my grandpa. They sure loved each other and he took care of her right up to the end. They were so cute to watch. Loved each other very much that's for sure.