Do you ever

Do you ever go through days where you feel like you don't really have anything to blog about?  That is the mode I'm in right now.  Lately just seems like the normal stuff.  I mean today I did dig up a dead rose bush and rake some leaves.  The boys are running around enjoying their spring break.  I thought that this weekend we would go to California, but the weather has changed some and I think its to cold to go to the beach.  I also didn't feel all that great about being on the beach and the possibility of getting sucked up by a Tsunami.
(insert bad humor) My heart really goes out to those in Japan.  I can not even imagine what they are going through. 

We did get our taxes done.  Glad we are done with that for another year..Right now I'm just really in mom mode.  We have been going bike riding with the kids.  We bought a cute bike trailer that hubs attaches to his bike.  Haha!! We strap in Alec and Blake and Mark rides his bike.  Alec is still on training wheels and would have a harder time keeping up.  Its been a lot of fun.  I've really been enjoying it.  I missed going for bike rides.  Growing up I was always riding my bike. So much fun.

I've been spring cleaning like crazy trying to get the kids clothes sorted through and outta the house.  I am always burried under in laundry and I have 6 baskets of clean laundry (atleast) to put away..Maybe that is where I should be focusing right know:)

Blake broke my camera, so I haven't even been taking as many pictures lately.
All the boys had ear infections.  Which is strange for them to all have it..I guess maybe just passing the bacteria around.  A few weeks ago we all went to the Dr every few days or so. Hopefully now that its warming up it will stay gone and away.

Did you all see where route 1 in California collapsed?  Google it the pictures are insane..A 100ft stretch just collapsed..Due to erosion..

So the laundry pile awaits me! Hope you all are enjoying your spring! I know I am!!

Just a regular day in the neighborhood

Wow, today is so beautiful outside.  I've gotten my car washed, cleaned out..(its nice to be able to see the kids) cleaned on some of the garage..Its been a good day!
Here are some random cute photos:)

Just hanging out watching tv in his gear!

This looks like a good place for a nap

The schwans man gave me an ice cream and MAN it was good!!

Yesterday's Suprise

Sorry I have not taken the time to Blog lately.  I've had the blogging slump.  Really its the every thing slump.  Getting the kiddos ready to go to school and out the door seems to be the most I can get done lately.  I've been slacking on my business. Just sort of in a slump all around.  I am so ready for Christmas break, I just can not wait. 
Soooo, Yesterday my friend Mandy picked up Mark and Alec.  She was going to two Christmas parties and she wanted to take the boys.  My husband and I loved the idea because it gave us some time with Blake.  So he got the boys ready and Mandy picked them up.  He was being so loving and attentive. He brought me a coffee from Starbucks while I was in bed.  He had gone to the store and bought cat litter and tp, and went to go get our basset hounds pills.  He did everything.  So I got ready and off to Bullhead we went.  When we got there we got gas and I thought we would go to Sam's club.  He said how about the Laughlin Mall..I said ok since we had not been there in forever..Its not really my favorite mall, but he offered so why not..So we cross the bridge and he keeps going straight, I'm thinking ok are we going to the mall the back way..He keeps driving and says we are going to Vegas..What?!...I didn't really want to go to Vegas because of the slump.  But figured why not..we never get away and we only had Blake.  So the whole time we are in Henderson I'm thinking we have to be back in K-town to get the boys by 6:30.
  We shopped and looked around and I spend my day looking at perfume and enjoying my time.  I guess I should have been suspicious because he was being so patient and taking his time.  Letting me look at everything I could ever want. We stopped at Railroad pass on our way back.  They have the best prime rib dinner there and its usually pretty cheap.Well they did raise the prices and it isn't the best deal anymore...but I really have not had prime rib dinner anywhere else that tastes as good!
We took the new bridge home.  Which is pretty neat.  Really cut down on our time.  It was sort of sad that it bypasses the hoover damn now.  You only get one small glimpse of it.  It wasn't scary like I thought would be.
Our trip home seemed to be taking FOREVER..I was getting really tired.  Brandon kept chatting with me and when he stopped for a bathroom break we only had 37 miles to get home.  Those 37 miles took so long and it seemed to be really dragging by.
Once into town I called Mandy and she said they were just getting ready to leave the "Party." She said for me to call her once we left home depot.  Brandon had to swing by there really quick. So once back in the car he called her to let her know we were headed home.  We got to the house and he got Blake out and I was getting a few bags from our trip and the garbage out.  I went to get the mail and the second I walked in the door I was greeted by this HUGE SURPRISE..and a bunch of friends and family! Brandon dragged me all the way to Vegas so they could throw me a surprise party for my 30th..which isn't until the 16th.  Suddenly everything started to come together..why they had to get me out of the house, why my husband was acting weird, my friends and how aloof they had been.  I was so touched, immediately I started crying and just could not believe that they had managed to keep a BIG secret from me.  I'm usually pretty nosy and snoopy and I didn't have the slightest clue.  It was great and I feel so loved and so grateful.

My kids were really with my Best friend Sarah! My friend Mandy was at my house with my other great friend Michelle doing some cleaning/decorating.  Hubby dragged me to Vegas to waste time.  His bathroom trips were really phone calls to my friends..I was sooo amazed! So shocked at how good all of my friend are..I don't have the pics yet..but I will try and post as soon as I do!

Baptism

Last Sunday my hubby and I got baptized! We had been talking about it for a bit and sort of put it on the back burner.  Then we had gone to church a few weeks ago and were inspired to be baptized.  One of our church members Tom was talking about a fellow co worker that had passed away unexpectedly.  He said that one of his worries was that he did not know if his friend had been saved.  He felt very guilty and said he would make sure that no one slipped through the cracks again and that he would make sure he knew more about his friends and their lives with God.  Brandon and I were both very touched by his story and decided it was time.  I was thinking about waiting until we had been in church for a year or so, but it all hit me there was no reason to wait.  My niece was in charge of taking photos so unfortunately I didn't get any on my camera.  We both were baptized on October 10, 2010.  The water was so icy that I could not breathe.  I am so happy we made that decision for us.  Sometimes I am shy to talk about it because I can't stand the fact that there are so many people out there making judgements on every one.  I need to have a good relationship with God and feel I am moving in the right direction.  Church has been great and some how I feel stronger.  Things just seem to be flowing in a good direction.  Its really nice.  On Friday our friend Dave was also baptized.  He is in his 50's and had never been baptized.  It was nice to get it done. We were ready for that step and so happy we all made the commitment. Its hard to make such a big commitment, but it will be so much better for us in the long run.

Rainbow skies...and summers end

I can't help but love a good rainbow.  They are so mystical and the kids are small enough that they are in awe of them.  We saw this one on our walk yesterday.

This little guy also paid us a visit.  He sat a top our truck when we came home from the caverns last weekend.  He let Brandon get very close.  Brandon was in back of his truck. So cute.

We took a walk to the park and got rained out.  Alec peddled fast and hard to get under cover.  I was trying to get the shot of his little legs peddling as fast as he could crying in the rain.  But he moved way to quick.  It didn't sprinkle a drop until we left the house.  It was super nice out though

Blake loves going for walks! He circled his brothers several times when I was walking around the house looking for my ring.  I have a bad habit of taking my rings off when I get in the house.  Even worse is never putting them in the same spot twice!

This guy starts school on Thursday...Sigh! He will be gone all day in someone else's care.  At least he is learning and I get him in the evenings:) He is so excited to learn.  I just love him! Alec will also be starting Pre-school.  We decided it would be great for him and will help with Mark being gone all day.


We also did vacation bible school.  Sunday though Thursday.  The boys had fun.  Alec had some separation anxiety but we got him to stay.  After the first night he was sitting in the back and he says "that wasn't vacation bible school, That was church." We have been going to church every Sunday since February.... Very proud!

In other news....

He's walking yes indeed he's walking...(he totally reminds me of Steve Irwin in this outfit)



and making lovely music...




My hubby went with his friend Aaron to see Dinner for Schmucks on Friday night. I offered to watch his little girl in lieu of going to Dinner with a couple of friends. I think every thing fell apart right about the same time. They decided to bring movies and wine over after they ate out. When they text me I was going mad...Blake was sticking his hands in the toilet, the little girl had peed her pants and Alec had dropped my Glass tea jar in the kitchen...Thank goodness for Great friends and Wine!!! I'm not into the really dry, pucker up your mouth wine. But If it tastes like juice I can handle it. It was a great thing to add to the evening:)


Oh and the beautiful roses came from my hubby..he does think of me from time to time:)

a few pictures to get caught up!

Time with having a new baby in the house has gone way to fast!










Mark and Alec posing for me





Blake sitting with Mark while I feed the dogs


So here is a taste and hopefully as I get more organized there will be more to come:)

Bruce Almighty

Do you remember the movie Bruce Almighty? If you haven't seen it, its great! Has Jim Carrey, who I feel is one of the funniest actors of all time. When Bruce is given God's job he decides to answer YES to all of the prayers he receives that way it will make his job easier. Not only does it confuse things, but people are praying for ridiculous things like losing weight eating only krispy cremes or to win the lottery. There are riots and all sorts of problems. So I guess it makes me think back to the mom who taught her kids to pray and you will get what ever you want. God does answer our prayers, just not always how we want. I can not tell you how many times I've prayed for something that I "wanted." To come back later and Thank my lucky stars that God didn't grant me that prayer. Sometimes what we want at the time of prayer seems great and God knows what will happen or how things will turn out. So he saves us from the eventual disappointment!
Thank Goodness!!!!!

my weekend

I have to say I had a really good weekend. I spent time with the kiddos, hubby, friends and it was nice. I didn't really have any worries this weekend and it was great..Sometimes its so nice to not do anything but be with the family. I mean seriously, I didn't clean, I didn't obsess which I realize I have started doing way to much. I did some laundry but that is pretty self sufficient:)
Saturday we went up to the Hualapai mountains and played in the snow. It was great and the kids were gung ho until they were frozen and wet. Then they were ready to come home. I also went shopping with the kiddos and a friend Saturday night. The kids were so well behaved. I don't think I even raised my voice once.
We finally got the 8:30 bed time routine going. It seems to going pretty well. Its funny because I've always wanted them on a schedule and my hubby had been pretty oblivious to it. He didn't really care then he talked to someone who was talking routine and all that and boom he was gung ho. He is usually like that. Someone will mention what they think is a good idea and he will want to implement it. When of course I have mentioned it before..but I guess it sounds better coming from someone else..ha ha..Its hard because I need him to back me because I can't do it by myself. I have been getting more done to since the boys have been in bed. Except maybe the baby. He is usually up with me, and sometimes snoozing. His schedule is a little different. But things are going well..I'm happy and really at peace!

8 weeks

Well 8 weeks have come and gone since the baby got here. I'd love to tell you that they have been eventful and I've gotten all sorts of things done, but thats hardly the case. I got a few drawers on my pantry cleaned out today(Still working on getting organized) One step at a time.. I'd still love to try and make it to the craft fair tomorrow but i'm not sure that will happen. Mark and Alec both have a cold right now. Alec is on the down hill slide of his and Mark's is still going pretty full blown. I have that annoying tickle in my throat that I've been trying to fight off, but I don't think I will be able too. I can feel it in my chest. Today I've been trying to drink hot tea, and try to combat it as much as I can.
I've been walking alot trying to get into shape. I know what I want but when it comes down to it, I really lack the motivation. I think about it every day and know what I need to do..but I still end up stopping at starbucks which is my vice. Yes, I am going to try a Iced coffee with 3 pumps of mocha..just haven't yet:)
So I try to excercise and know that its going to be a cold winter because I refuse to buy new pants when I have a closet full of size 5's...Guess I can't be to hard on my self...its only been two months. But the scale hasn't budged much. I still have 13lbs to shed. I love food, and I love to snack to its VERY hard.

Blake is doing awesome! He is such a good baby and getting so big. We go for his 2 month check up on the 24th. I can not even begin to tell you the love I have for him and all my kids. I know all of my mom friends know what I mean. My heart just aches with love. They are amazing kids, and I have been truely blessed with such a wonderful family. Its hard to believe that at one point I didn't even think I wanted kids. One blessing happens and its the best thing we ever did. I don't even remember my life before kids. I thought I'd miss it but I don't. Everything is so much more meaningful and I look forward to things again that I did when I was a kid. Taking trips, holidays, birthdays..Brings out the kid in me all over again.
I really can not believe that it has been 8 weeks since the baby came.
It goes by way to quick and while my hubby is sold on not having anymore a part of my heart aches at the thought. Guess, I should count my blessings. Ive got 3 I never imagined having!! :)

my computer

Well, my computer has died and we are working on getting a new one. Doing all the research that goes into getting a really good one. I should be up and running soon and right now I have to wait until my husband comes home and is not using his. Its very frustrating and I didn't realize how much I used the computer until I didn't have one. Banking, facebooking, wasting time..Yep, thats me! LOL...So don't fret, I will be back up soon. Not sure what happened to mine, if it was a virus or just a meltdown but its down. Things are going good though. Blake is 6 weeks already! Wow, has time gone by fast. He is smiling more and more and really showing us what a cutie he is.
Down another pound..walking most days...it feels really good..Happy!! trying to clean eat..slowly but surely...still love my starbucks, and candy corn..lol

On Friday I got my H1N1 nasal spray. Wasn't going to but decided that I don't want the baby to get sick and it seems to be hitting closer and closer to home. Everyone around us seems to be sick. Kids, friends, random people..Not any family yet, thank goodness! But its coming sometime or another.
Halloween was great. The kids were cute and as always I will post pictures soon. Once I'm up again...
So now the hubby is sitting here, reading over my shoulder and rushing me so he can use the computer. Jerk..lol...Not really, but he is ready for his computer..
Hope everyone is well!

3 weeks

Well here we are at week 3 already. Blake is doing great. He still sleeps a lot and has his moments usually at night when he doesn't want to sleep. He thinks its time to party when its time to go to bed. Normally when he is sleeping I'm trying my hardest to get things done. So when bedtime rolls around I'm worn out. I'm starting to feel back to myself. Not so much of an emotional roller coaster like I was. I still have some baby weight to shake, but I can see this is going to be a challenge as I seem to be starving every waking minute. Now I know what your thinking, its only been 3 weeks..but as we all know the weeks start going by faster and faster..So as long as it hasn't been a year and I should be good. ha ha! In all reality I'm sure its breast feeding stores that my body is holding onto. I only have 14lbs to lose. I gained a total of 38. Which is significantly less than with my other two. I think around 50-60..Yikes! I also seem to be healing much faster than with the other two..Better experience..maybe..who knows...The scale certainly hasn't budged in a week or so. I'm sure weighing every day doesn't help either. So I should get back on track soon and I really don't want to do anything to hurt my breast milk supply. I nursed both boys with out formula and plan to do the same with this one. I used to be concerned about nursing and how my ladies would be after wards..well they will be fine and I will have a much healthier baby..Thank heavens for push up and great support bras..

Its funny how much more self concious you are after a baby. I normally slim down pretty great and I'm sure I will this time around too. But its still something I think we all worry about. I still want to be the only girl that catches my hubby's eye..well except for Megan Fox..ha ha!
In all reality he is thrilled to have 3 boys that are healthy and relieved that everything went good with labor and delivery. ME TOO!!
So here is to another week that has passed! I hope to keep blogging and just sending out random thoughts. I really like it! A great way to journal in your own right mind and vent..its great.

2 weeks

Wow, 2 weeks have passed since we welcomed Blake into our home. Its so crazy that this time has gone by so quick..He is a great baby..So patient and such a great sleeper. He is becoming more and more alert and is sleeping a tad bit less. Mark and Alec do very well with him. They keep their distance for the most part but are very gentle with him when they are around. Blake gives me quite a bit of rest at night which is great. Usually he is up bright and early to nurse but does go back down until around 10am. We really don't have a set schedule yet. sometimes he sleeps 3-4hours at a time. Sometimes he is up every 2hours..Just depends..but most often he sleeps great..maybe I'm just used to it..
Nursing him has definately given me quite the appetite. I'm hungry all the time. I just have to stay away from the junk..All the Halloween candy around is making me nuts. I just can't get enough candy corn. Then to top it all off my hubby goes to get ice cream for the kids and comes home with not just 1 or 2 but 3 things of ice cream. Good Grief..lol..
I've been staying home mostly. I only go out to take Mark to school or pick him up..Sometimes I go by myself to the store. I want to try and keep us all from getting sick. Especially the baby. I'm a little bored, a little stir crazy..but I think its for Blake's best interest.I'd like to do some walking, but we've had crazy wind the past few days and I really don't want to over do it and want to give myself time to heal. I feel good and think my cold I got right before delivery is almost gone. I still get a few cough attacks. But think this is just a little of the left over thing.
Hubby has been super supportive and I really can not thank him enough. He is very busy and has been great through everything. I will get some new pics up soon..I'm so behind! Thanks everyone for you love and support.

Is it just me??

Is it just me or do things get better when you truly feel they are better?? Things have been so absolutely wonderful lately. I've been blessed with this amazing little boy. My husband and I seem to be on the same page more than ever. My kids are doing very well and in general things just seem to be going great. I feel it from the top of my head down to my toes. Maybe I'm in some sort of euphoric state because I've just had a baby..But things seem to be going awesome for us. Of course there are some things that could always get better..but those things seem to be so trivial right now. I feel like those things will continue to get better and that really I don't have to worry about any of it.

Its funny to because I feel the need to blog..but don't have too much to really blog about. I could go on and on about how good things are right now.. I've come to the conclusion that My hubby and I are a team, I love my kids more than anything else and everything else....Drama etc, it just trivial...Even the weather is wonderful..There is no where else I'd rather be!