10 down, only 30 to go!

Weeks, that is. Now that Jimmy has turned one (and April fool's day is over) I feel more comfortable announcing this. (Why it should make a difference, I don't know.) Sorry, no traditional picture of a pee stick. Looking at it actually makes me feel queasy. hahaha. Although I do still have it, and I do have pictures of it (okay, all 5), I just don't want to take the time to resize it and upload it. I know your all very, very disappointed. But I'm sure in time, you'll get over it. Anyhooo...Yes, you guessed correctly. Baby #4 is on it's way, and should arrive sometime around November 8th. We are VERY excited, and quite surprised that it happened so quickly. Jacob says he wants a brother and Lulu says she wants a sister. I personally don't care one way or the other. I'll take either. :)

Happy Birthday Hubsy Wubsy!

Happy Birthday Mike! You're the bestest hubby in the world. Thank you for loving me, despite the super, mega, uber, epic FAIL of a cake! (I'm not even going to mention what it was supposed to be. Too embarrassing. I should have gone with the grenade!) Thanks for helping me prop it up and hugging me and telling me it looked awesome, so I didn't break down into tears. I love you mostesterestest, times infinity to the infinite power...plus 1. :-D

Jimmy Time

Time for Jimmy's birthday that is. What?! He's already 1?!?!?

I know, I feel the same way!

As you can see he totally enjoyed his cake...

which was a turtle.

I just love this sweet, happy boy.

Happy Birthday little one.

Happy Birthday Firstborn

My firstborn is 5 today. We had his birthday party this passed Saturday and he had a ton of fun. He had a dinosaur party, complete with dig site and a cave where they kids could do cave drawings. (I promise to post more pictures later.)

He's getting so big and has become quite the chatterbox. He has quite the imagination and can tell some pretty good stories. He's also now into video games (oh joy) and he LOVES the ipad. He also loves the new sandbox we just got. Seriously, I can't keep him out of it. I shouldn't be surprised. He has always loved digging in dirt and sand. I'm tempted to save the Leapster I got for him for next year and let him think the sandbox was his present.

Also, his dance moves just get better and better as time goes by. So, in honor of his birthday, I shall now show you a video of Jacob's latest dance moves (and in his underwear no less). Pay particular attention to the last 20 or so seconds. TOTAL Mike moves. Like father, like son.

Happy Birthday Jakers!!! We love you!

Something's wrong with you!

We decided today, that we really need to work with Jacob on a few basic playground games. Tag being the first one. We decided this while at the park today, as we were watching him run around with another boy. The boy was trying really hard to play tag with him. Jacob loves to run and chase, but he does not get the concept of actually trying to touch the other person and then turn around and run so he doesn't get touched. The kid would run after him, touch him and say, "tag you're it", then run away, and Jacob, instead of chasing after him, would bolt in the opposite direction. This went on for a while. The kid finally gets so frustrated with him, he runs over to his mom and says, "Mom, what's wrong with that kid?!?" Mike and I both busted up. I laughed...and laughed...and laughed. I still start laughing when I think about it. I think I actually laughed until I cried and started to get funny looks from the other parents.

I got another good laugh when a little girl walked up and asked him his name and he says, "My name is Five." Five???? Okay then. Hi Five! Hahahahaha. Sorry, I couldn't resist.

Happy Day of LOOOVE!

Yes, it's that time of year again. When single people everywhere are painfully aware of their relationship status, those that are in relationships have an excuse to gross out everyone around them by publicly proclaiming their love for each other, and others to be angry at their significant other for once again NOT doing anything for them on this day of love. To avoid being in the last category, I am going to jump on the bandwagon and be in that second category. So, shield your eyes.

Ahem...

Dear Mike,

I am so grateful for the people who decided to take meddling and matchmaking to the next level, and provide a way for single people all over the world to meet in that cyber world we know as the internet. I'm glad we both decided to swallow our pride, admit our desperation (because we were sick of being in the first group mentioned above) and join that dating site that led us to each other. I'm also glad that you didn't end up being a serial killer when I flew out to meet you for the first time, as I'm sure your glad I didn't end up being the crazy, 80 year old, fat lady who posted skinny pictures of herself from her college days. It was a risky move on both our parts, but it was worth it! "We were meant, to be." (name the show) I could not ask for a better husband, or father to my children. I love you!

And now for the sappy part. This song is for you, lover boy! *smooch*




HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY ALL! NOW, GO EAT CHOCOLATE! (Especially you people in the first group. I promise, it will make you feel better!)

Lets Go Fly a Kite!

It was a perfect day for kite flying today. We've been outside most of the day flying our little kites. We found instructions for a simple kite on familyfun.com. I was pleasantly surprised when they really worked! Jacob struggled a bit with his... so we made him a smaller one. This one was half the size of the original ones and only had about a 6 foot string. It was light enough that the slightest breeze would pick it up. It was perfect for him. Once he got the hang of that one he decided he was ready for the bigger one again.

He got tired of waiting for the wind to pick up and ran around the yard to make it fly. He ran a lot! I'm hoping he will go to bed early tonight. :-D

Lizzie made a few attempts with the little one but quickly lost interest and found other things to do. Jimmy just followed her around.

Jimmy was just happy to be outside, even if it was a little on the cold side.

It was nice to have a break from the rain today. It is supposed to start again tomorrow and possibly snow on Thursday. I'm hoping it won't really. Either way, I'm sure it's gonna be cold. I'm thankful for warmish days like today, so the kids can play outside and stop driving me crazy! :)