Week 25/52

Okay, so something a little different this week! =) I got an awesome webcam for Christmas from my father in law (totally recommend it!) so that I could chat via Skype with my sisters and my bestest friend in Africa, Elise. There was software that came with it and I just never installed it cause I didn't think I would need it. Well I finally did install it and found it had all kinds of fun little features. The kids and I were doing some experimenting with it and just happed to be recording it...made me laugh, hopefully it will make you laugh too! =)

Week24/52

We celebrated Nathan's 1st birthday this week...I can't believe my baby is One already! This boy melts my heart to a puddle of mush on a daily basis. There is this special connection we share, it's not better or deeper than with any of the other kids, it's just different. It's not even something I can put into words, it just feelings in a mommy's heart...Love you to pieces bubba!

This is my favorite photo (that has me in it) from his big birthday bash

Week 23/52

My own private cheering section for my triathlon this weekend...it just wouldn't have been the same without them!

(before the race)

(after the race)

Week 22/52

A sweet moment with my girlies

Week 21/52

I don't like this picture at all, well I shouldn't say that...I don't like ME in this picture, but it was the only picture from the week that had me in it! =) No makeup, swollen glands and a big ol' fever blister on the lip! =) But hey, I think now we are up to two weeks this year that I have posted a picture where my hair is down and not up in a pony tail! =) This was a fun little trip to Cabela's with the family...it is an amazing store! There will be more photos soon on the family blog!

Week 20/52

You are my sunshine, sweet girl.

Week 19/52

UPDATE: Okay, I am a dork! Uh, would have been nice if I would have included what the gift was! =) It is a fire pit for the back yard! Below is a new photo of his reaction when he opened it!


We celebrated Brian and Kelli's birthdays this past Monday with my parents and Brian's parents. The kids were so excited because we have been talking about Brian's gift for his birthday for a long time! Here is everyone very anxious for the unveiling!

week 18/52

There is no other job on earth that brings me more joy than being the mom to these four...I love you all more than words could express. (Even when 2 of you were throwing up on Mother's Day <3)

Week 17/52

We celebrated our 10th anniversary this week! I can't believe it has been 10 years already!??! Alot has happened in 10 years, good, bad and even a little bit of ugly. I am happier than I have ever been. I love this man and I am SO blessed to spend every day with him!

1-2-1-2-3-4

Give me more loving than I’ve ever had

Make me feel better when I’m feeling sad

Tell me I’m special even though I know I’m not

Make me feel good when I hurt so bad

Barely getting mad

I’m so glad I found you

I love being around you

You make it easy

Its as easy as 1-2-1-2-3-4

There’s only one thing

To Do

Three words

For you

I love you

There’s only one way to say

Those three words

That’s what I’ll do

I love you

Give me more loving from the very start

Piece me back together when I fall apart

Tell me things you never even tell your closest friends

Make me feel good when I hurt so bad

You’re the best that I’ve had

And I’m so glad I found you

I love being around you

You make it easy

It’s easy as 1-2-1-2-3-4

There’s only one thing

To Do

Three words

For you

I love you

There’s only one way to say

Those three words

That’s what I’ll do

I love you

I love you

You make it easy

It’s easy as 1 2 1 2 3 4

There’s only one thing

To Do

Three words

For you

(I love you) I love you

There’s only one way to say

Those three words

That’s what I’ll do

I love you

I love you

1-2-3-4

I love you

I love you

Week 16/52

Kelli continues to knock my socks off as she comes out of her shell! Earlier this school year she participated in the Young Authors program at school and she won one of the spots in the kindergarten level for her school. The Young Author's were featured at our recent book fair and were asked to read their stories to an audience! She did SUCH a great job and those of you who know her well know that this is a HUGE step for her! I was one proud mama!! You can see more about the evening on the family blog!
We took a celebratory trip to McDonalds for celebration ice cream sundaes!

Week 15/52

I am going to cheat a little bit this week and post early...I am anticipating a busy weekend and probably not a lot of time for blogging, so while I have a quiet moment to myself (because I am up WAY too late!) and I have a picture I am in love with, I am going to be ahead of the game!

I took Nathan's 10 month photos today (link to family blog on the right hand side of this page has those photos posted) and I asked Kelli to take a couple of Nathan and I before we headed in for the night. I am going to have to watch out or she may start stealing clients from me!

Happy 10 month birthday, baby boy, I love you!!

Week 14/52

Loving the warmer temps and the ability to get outside and burn off some of that cabin fever!

trying out backwards somersaults...





Snuggling on the swing...

Week 13/52

Me and my grandpa

Week 12/52

I'm the apple of their eyes...

I'm gonna cheat...

...by posting 3 pictures from this week and calling myself caught up! =) It's my blog, and I make the rules! Right?

There have been alot of me and Nathan, I know...and I will work on evening things out! He brings me a lot of joy, he occupies a lot of my time, he is is a momma's boy for sure, but I have to admit, I feel kinda special that 99.9% of the time I am exactly what he wants...

Week 9/52

I am in love with this boy....he is a momma's boy through and through.

Week 7&8/52

We have been hit with strep throat around here....that and many other factors have kept me from being on top of this project! I got it first, then the older three, today Nathan and Brian is headed to the clinic in a few minutes! Guess it's good to get it all out of the way at the same time!!



And here are my pictures for the week(s).....

I'm there...just have to find me!



I am guessing when my kids picture me in their minds, this is how I look...

I was afraid I would stink at this!!

Well I am two weeks behind, and I got nothin' for ya! =) I keep thinking things will slow down and it just doesn't! I have finished up a few time occupying commitments in the past two weeks though, so maybe I can find a few minutes to dedicate to catching up!! So don't give up on me and keep coming back!

Week 6/52

I have alot on my plate this month...too much actually. I have been sorta tapped out this past week and was super emotional...kinda felt bipolar =)...I am thankful for a husband who knows just exactly how to handle me when I am like this! And hopefully I will get my act together soon! There is nothing like a sweet moment to get me centered and remind me how blessed I am!

Sunday Night Popcorn Popping...

Week 5/52

Oops!! We are almost done with week 6 and I am just getting to post week 5's pic! Oh well, better late than never, I guess! This past weekend I participated in something that had you asked me even just 6 months ago if I would do it I am pretty sure I would have laughed in your face! The YMCA that we are a member of has an annual indoor triathlon and this year I was among the participants! I am really proud of myself. It's not a typical triathlon, as far as distances. Each event was a timed event. You just went as far and as fast as you could in that event's time. It started with a 10 minute swim, followed by a 20 minute bike (on a spinning bike) and finished with a 15 minute run with a 1.0 incline (on the treadmill. There were 5 women that participated in my age group and, I did come in 5th...but I am SO okay with that! I did 17 lengths in the pool, which translates into half a mile. I did 9 miles on the bike, which translates in to legs being noodles! And then did 1.34 miles on the treadmill. For a total of 10.887 miles (fyi...1st place in my age group was 14.831)! Holly, the sweet gal who has taken me under her wing, and essentially trained me, registered me for this event and I am really thankful for all the support and encouragement she has given me! I was also thrilled to have Brian there during the triathlon to cheer me on and to take photos for me! So first is my photo of the week...me with my "athlete number" still on my arm (I washed around it when I showered, thought I would wear it for a day or two as a badge of honor!) and my biggest supporter! Love you babe!

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And here are a few others from the day...

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