The Hayes Family

Route 66 Marathon (1)

2011-11-18T13:11:00.001-06:00

As I write this I am

away from the start of the Route 66 marathon! My stomach turning and I'm a jittery mess! Can't wait!
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Sawyer

2011-11-09T00:06:00.001-06:00

I want to remember some of the sweet and not so sweet things Saw is doing right now.

- says gaga (dada), mama, mema, nonny, more, some,done
-started dancing recently (so cute)
-randomly chews up then spits out food around the house (annoying)
-likes to get into vaseline and lotion
-scared of the bath if any piece of dirt or the occasional toe lint shows up in the water. Bubbles hide these things well I have discovered
-can bring me the color object I ask for when he wants to
-will point at several family members in pictures when asked where _____ is
-obsessed with vacuums, brooms, and mops
-in charge of feeding our dogs and does a wonderful job

That's all I can think of at the moment. I have to say he is a sweet boy most of the time and very helpful!

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Pumpkin Patch & Pumpkin Painting 2011

2011-10-10T21:58:00.001-05:00

We had to make a quick trip to Glenpool this weekend. We are selling our rent house there and had to go check out how much work we need to do to make it more sellable. That's another post all in itself! We have a ton to do! While Scott and his dad got started Janice, the kids, and I met Ashley and Jaxxi at the pumpkin patch!

The kids had fun roaming, climbing, and feeding the animals.

We spent the afternoon with Kim and Ryan.

Sawyer's nose had a little run in with the sidewalk. It looks pitiful today and to top it off he's all snotty. My stomach turns everytime I have to wipe his poor little nose.

I finally gave into Bree's multiple request to paint their pumpkins today. It did occupy a good hour so it wasn't too bad. Sawyer also painted his head. Jarrett was the cleanest painter and Bree the most creative.

I found these lovely self portraits on my phone when I was deciding what pix to post. She acts just like her aunt ash!

In 4 days I leave for Dallas! 2 kid free days and Muddy Buddy!!
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This and That

2011-10-02T22:16:00.001-05:00

I wanted to snap a photo of Bree today. This is what I got!

She has been writing and sounding out words these days. And practicing her numbers...everywhere!

And Jarrett thinks he will be a Dr. Pepper box for Halloween.

Sawyer has an obsession with markers.

He really likes to eat them! Just realize I don't have recent pics of him I haven't already shared. I'll fix that tomorrow!
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Run for Shelter 5k

2011-10-01T20:17:00.001-05:00

Another race in the books!

SPC office products sponsored Kara, Becca, Brandy, & I for this race! (thanks Cory).

I think this was my 12th race yet I still get terrible pre-race jitters. I decided to warm up for this race and jogged the mile from my house to the start. When I was almost there I got this text from my dad...(the Oct 1 text).

He's always pushing me, but that's what works, I was 25 seconds shy of his prediction.

Although my legs felt heavy the whole race I finished with a personal best of 27:05 and placed 2nd in my age group!

Approaching the finish!

This is the first race my husband has gotten to attend. Was fun to have him, my boys, my aunt and cousin cheering for me! And he snapped a pic with his phone for me.

My bling!

My favorite race shirt so far!

And a post race pic with Brandy who also got a personal best today!

And for fun...my face this year and last year same race! I look so much happier and healthier a year later! So thankful for the day my mom pushed me to start walking that has lead me to where I am now!

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Long time coming

2011-09-20T23:25:00.001-05:00

I've been waiting for ever to throw Ashley a baby shower. Not that I did it alone, because alone it wouldn't have happened. Several ladies asked if they could help host or were volunteered by someone. Thanks to Michelle, Brandy, Kirstie, Dawn, Janice, Amanda, and Yulonda for everything!

Ashley and I read lots of blogs and some of the ladies we read in Arkansas throw fancy showers for their friends. Ashley always comments on how much she loves the decor so we tried our best to rival them. Ash says we gave them a run for their money, that's all that matters to me!

One of my best friends in Glenpool made these cute cupcakes for us. Not only were they cute but they were super yummy!

See the little owl at the bottom of the center piece. Dawn Castor whipped those up for us! They were perfect and so cute!

The food table, I didn't get the best pictures but I'm sure Ashley will post better ones! Michelle made the awesome banner.

I so enjoyed seeing Ashley so happy and watching her open her gifts.

However my most favorite part of this weekend...

Loving on this little lady. She got so excited when she saw me. Maybe she does that to everyone I don't know, but this aunt loves it anyway!

Can't wait to see little missy again (you and Shane too Ash!).

Sawyer loves her too. These pics don't show all his love. He tried rolling all over her!! Hard to get a pic of that when trying to keep a 32 lb 19 month old chunk from lovingly squishing a 7 mon old itty bitty girl!

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Halfway point-Marathon training

2011-09-19T00:00:00.001-05:00

Marathon training, first of all never in a million years thought I'd use those two words so often, much less actually be training for a Marathon!

This week Michelle and I completed week 9, which is officially the half way mark. Up until Saturday we were only running distances we have conquered already although not as often as the training request we run them. Saturday was a huge milestone for us as we had to run farther than we ever have to date...15 miles. And ya know what, it wasn't as bad as I expected! Although once I stopped at 15.04 I felt as if my muscles just gave out and were like "we thought you'd never stop!". After a few minutes I felt better though! But, Michelle...well..

No she's not passed out, just stretching...in the middle of our trail!

Over the past 9 weeks I think we only had a couple training days where we didn't feel great or cut the days mileage short, but we always make it up somehow. The next 2 weeks are gonna be crazy as Michelle will be gone, luckily we were able to switch up some long mileage days and not have to stray from our schedule too much.

In 3 weeks we will conquer another mileage milestone 18 miles. (shh...don't tell Michelle but the schedule says 16, I carry the gps so we are going 18 she will never know til we are done!)

So that's my update. I know the 2nd half of training is gonna push me in so many ways and maybe even make me doubt my ability to conquer a marathon, but I'm gonna keep on running til I cross that finish line Nov 20 and get this spiffy medal!!

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Stamps and Letters

2011-09-06T19:12:00.001-05:00

Today at the post office we got Disney Pixar Stamps. Jarrett wanted to use them badly, so I suggested he write his cousin a letter. We got home and he found paper and crayons. He sat at the table and scribbled then said let's mail it. I wrote a little note to Ryan on the page, put it in an envelope, and Jarrett chose a stamp.

He was so excited to put it in the mailbox and raise the red flag.

Hopefully Ryan will love his letter!!

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Brothers

2011-08-31T22:42:00.001-05:00

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Woodward (clap clap)

2011-08-27T12:50:00.001-05:00

Boomers! (clap clap)

Bree attended her first cheer clinic today! She was up and down about going. Excited one minute, crying not wanting to go the next. Stressed this momma out!

I got her out the front door to wait for her friends and she perked up.

Mrs. White, her school teacher, happened to be there helping with Bree's group so that was exciting for Bree.

They were there from 8:30-11:30. At 11:30 they showed us parents what they learned!

They got a picture and next week they'll show their stuff before the football game and get pompom's and a tshirt.

Her exact words "that was super fun, I wanna go again!"

So happy I decided to just take her this morning!

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Back TO School 2011/12

2011-08-19T01:03:00.001-05:00

Kindergarten already! Can't believe how much Bree has grown and changed since last year. Let me say girls got an ATTITUDE, but she is also sweet, sensitive, and caring!

Seems like overnight we've gone from Mickey Mouse, Backyardigans, and Max & Ruby to ICarly and Victorious. (Scott and I love these two shows...maybe more than Bree...shh!) Notice she's rockin' and ICarly backpack. We are looking for the Victorious lunch bag, no luck yet.

She has Mrs. White this year. She wouldn't let me walk her in this morning. Just wanted to be dropped off. I shed a few tears. Not of sadness, I've been counting down to school starting! I'm just proud of how brave and big my timid, shy child is getting.

(I think she's beautiful! Not sure where she got it!)

Breezy also shed a few tears this morning. Mrs. White told me that after she found a friend from last year at recess she was all better.

I'm excited to see what new things Bree learns this year and to hear about what she does everyday. I have a jealous little boy who wants so bad to go to school too. However, I think he and Saw are enjoying ruling the roost for a few hours a day!!!

Scott finally got to come home today from a job he's been on in Texas! We are so excited. He's been working down there for several weeks. He should be close by for awhile now and we are so happy!

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"your a fun momma today"

2011-08-13T15:34:00.001-05:00

I've noticed the small thing get my kids so excited. Yesterday I decided we would go to the park for a picnic and play time. When I told Bree she got giddy and told me "your a fun momma today!".

We were only there an hour. We were drenched in sweat and they were ready to go. Not sure which I prefer, 110 and low humidity or 90 and high humidity. Either way it's miserable.

We went for donuts this morning and this is what Jarrett chose to wear! He reminds me so much of my brother.
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Finally!

2011-08-11T22:43:00.001-05:00

Today was a big day! Breeana finally rode her bike with out the training wheels. She was so proud of herself. I'm thankful for FaceTime on the IPhone 4, that is how her daddy got to see her ride!

Can't believe she is starting Kindergarten in 6 days. I must say I'm ready at the same time, she is hard to keep entertained!

We went to my mom's for a quick dinner tonight. Bree and Jar wanted to go outside and play. They were out for a few seconds and ran in saying "something is out there! It has four legs.". Mom went out to investigate. Jar kept saying, "it has four legs, but not a snake!" Turns out a lizard was scampering by their sandbox!

Jarrett is a handful, but so much easier than his sister.

Then there is Sawyer! He has mastered the four wheeler at my mom and dad's.

Last night he also figured out the jeep. He's a BAD driver! He giggles and jabbers the whole time. No clue what he is saying.

I'm also trying to trim down binky time. I have started not letting him take if in stores. Well we went to Stage, he was TICKED the entire time we were there. He just wanted his binky. I thought Bree was hard to break, I think Saw will be harder. He doesn't have to have it all the time, but when he wants it he wants it NOW!

I love that each of my children are unique and have totally different personalities. As tired and frustrated as I get with them, I'm truly thankful for my babies and wouldn't trade any minute good or bad that I have with them!
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Stretch and Climb

2011-08-03T14:07:00.001-05:00

I was doing a wall stretch the other day because my legs were so sore. I was also admiring these.

Saw discovered what I was doing and noticed the light switch so he climbed my legs to get to it.

So my stretch time turned into somewhat of a work out. I ended up holding Saw's 30lb body like this for about 20 minutes while he played with the light switch!

He giggled and Jabbered the whole time!
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Week in Pictures

2011-07-29T21:12:00.001-05:00

LOVE HER!!!

Baby, Wedding, Movies, Party

2011-07-26T08:33:00.001-05:00

We went to my in-laws this weekend for several activities. I got to keep Miss Jaxxi Saturday morning while Shane and Ash were getting ready for Ashley's sisters wedding. I think Jaxxi was pretty popular with the big girls!

Kassie's wedding was beautiful and entertaining. Her grandpa did her ceremony and he was so funny, the groom also added some comedy to the ceremony. Ashley sang so pretty and Shane was a handsome usher.

I decided to play dress up since it was an evening wedding and I rarely get to dress kinda fancy anymore. I got the dress really cheap and I'll need it when Scott and I cruise next year! Isn't my brother handsome!?!?

The reception was fun. Brandy traveled with me to go to the wedding. She wanted to go and Tyrel wasn't real interested in attending a wedding. I wasn't sure Scott would be off work to go and he really didn't want to. Judging by pictures we left the reception before the crazy fun began!

Sunday morning we took the kids to see Cars2. I think I laughed more than anyone!! Jarrett really liked it, Bree didn't wanna sit still. Oh all 9 of us got in free because the opening manager was REALLY late to work so the employees couldn't sale tickets. I think the manager showed up about 5 minutes before our movie was to start. I splurged on the kids popcorn meals for Bree and Jare since the movie was free!

Sunday afternoon we went to my niece Kimmy's birthday party. It was at a little indoor swim place for kids. I think the deepest part of the pool was about 3 feet so the kids loved it. Jarrett went down this slide a million times. He experimented ways to go down it. He is entering for a head first on his back approach in this picture!

This was the "deep" end of the pool. They loved these floating disc they could jump/walk across.

Here's the Birthday Girl shooting her friends with the water cannon. I think I was her favorite target!

I left Bree and Jarrett with MeMa and PaPa for a few days. It's been quite around here just hanging out with Mr. Saw.

We get them back tomorrow so it'll be back to normal. Jaxxi Mae is coming to see us this weekend!!!! (and Ashley too, sorry you take a back seat in life now!)

Oh and I got this in the mail yesterday.

Now if I pass out while running and someone finds my body they will know who to call :) If your a runner and interested check out RoadID.com they have pet id's too.
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Running Wish List

2011-07-19T09:38:00.001-05:00

Think I may have to find a part time job :)

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Reading

2011-07-17T23:44:00.001-05:00

I'm not much for reading books. I read blogs, Facebook, online articles. I know I'm a little or maybe a lot behind, but I discovered the kindle app on my phone a few days ago.

I know some of you love the smell, feel of the pages of books, Ashley & Dawn, and to an extent I do too. I don't like looking for the book when I want to read, try and figure out where I was when Bree removes my bookmark, or wet pages from Sawyer thinking it would make a good snack!

My iphone I almost always know where it is. The app holds all my books, opens them to the last page I was reading, and Sawyer can't try to eat them. He does occasionally chew my phone though.

Since my discovery I am in the middle of 3 books and loving reading any time I get a few seconds.

My current selections and why:

This book was mentioned on a site follow on FB, dailymile. I've become slightly addicted to running so why not read about something I love. It's been great so far and changes my perspective on a few things, just ask Michelle!

I happened to stumble across this title when I was searching for something else, can't remember what. I tend to get stuck in Martha mode hoping this helps me channel my inner Mary.

This one I chose today. Today has been challenging for me. Jarrett was in a horrible mood and taking it out on all around him. I didn't respond well and this evening I was in tears and wondering what I'm doing wrong. I've had many similar days in the past month. Scott's been away with work a lot and I've been overwhelmed. I think we all have "I'm a terrible mom moments". If you don't, what's your secret? I've been having more days when I've felt like a bad mom than a good one. Mostly because all 3 kids are testing boundaries lately and I'm at a loss at how to handle them. No tactic I use works and I end up mad and raising my voice more than I want/need to. So I searched James Dobson to see what books were available. I considered The Strong Willed Child, which I have in print form, but opted for this book.

Just in the first 3 chapters I have been enlightened and encouraged. I'm not doing everything wrong, just need to tweak something's here and there. Only reading 1/4 of this book I recommend it to all parents or parents to be. Kinda wish I had read it like 5 years ago!

Anyway that's what I'm reading and I may be asking got a real Kindle for Christmas. I'd probably loose it...maybe I need and IPAD!!!

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Hot Lava

2011-07-17T16:32:00.001-05:00

Apparently the boys floor is made up of hot lava.

So a bridge was necessary

to get from Sawyers bed to my room.

Sawyer must just be tough because he goes where he wants.

No bridge needed!

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Saturday

2011-07-16T22:25:00.001-05:00

Scott was off work today. I got to run early while he slept in with the kiddos. Then we made a trip Walmart to stock up for the next week.

Scott also let me get a small nap in while Sawyer napped.

My mom cooked us dinner and we went out to their house to swim. I posted a video of Jarrett in Facebook, they will never upload to my blog right.

Sawyer only swims for a bit.

He prefers playing in the gravel.

Uncle Nane showed up tonight. The kids were so excited. They love Nane. The begged and pleaded for him to swim too and he jumped in for them.

Bree and Poppy always swim the longest. She had Poppy wear her goggles tonight!

Jarrett wore himself out in the pool. He was asleep before we got home.

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6 AM...

2011-07-14T23:58:00.001-05:00

I had a hard time going to sleep last night. Little did I know my lovelies would wake for the day at 6:00 am this morning. They have been sleeping until 9!

I tried to convince them to watch some cartoons, but we ended up at the dining room table coloring.

I think the ate breakfast 2 maybe 3 times. I'm ok with early mornings usually but after a couple weeks of late morning, I'm out of the habit.

We headed out to swim around 10:30, we made a pit stop at sonic for a little Dr Pepper pick me up!

We swam and played on the cars, then came home ate lunch and Sawyer napped. The other two not so much. So they played cars and I sorted and folded laundry. That laundry is still in laundry baskets, but of is folded.

After nap we had a snack them jumped in the van to go feed Brandy's dogs and make a trip to Atwoods. I was going to purchase a bark collar for Dozer, bug they are like $65 and we hope to send him to a boarding/training facility for 3 weeks in August. I decided that's not far away and I didn't need to spend the money.

It "cooled" down enough (not really) to play outside this evening and our neighbor friends came over to join us.

Pizza was on tonight's menu, I didn't have the energy go cook!

Bree did mine and Jarrett's make up. It was one of her I dong wanna go to bed stall tactics.

I finally got them to sleep around 9:00-9:20 and was able to shampoo the living room carpets, read a couple chapters of this book on my iPhone kindle app,

And watch a little Big Brother and SYTYCD. Now I'm off to bed at midnight!
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Wordless Wednesday!

2011-07-13T00:14:00.001-05:00

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Makeup

2011-07-07T23:52:00.001-05:00

Easy

Breezy

Beautiful

Cover Girl!

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Firecracker 5k

2011-07-02T21:31:00.001-05:00

I have been waiting for this race for an entire year! It was the first 5k I ran last year as I started this journey of running. I had been sick the day before, but not sure the outcome would have been any different had I been healthy. My finish time last year was 46 minutes. I wasn't happy about that and told myself I'd do better this year.

Today I ran it in 29:06 and finished 6 out if 38 women. It took a year but I reached my goal of a sub 30 5k. Of course that's still not good enough for me. My new goal, 5k in 26:00! It may take another year but I'll get there!

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Camping Day 3

2011-06-26T23:33:00.001-05:00

Day 3 started out not so great. Jarrett had fever all through the night. That was the bad part. However, Scott did join us around 9 that morning. He and I took Jar to a close by urgent care. I spent 2 hours there with Jarrett for them to tell me he has some kind of virus and ask me if I'm sure he had fever and didn't just get hot. (he is still running has fever unless I keep him on Tylenol and motrin FYI). He doesn't look sick in these pics but his fever crept back right after we left!

Back at the campsite after lunch James and I snuck in a quick rest before Jare's party and Sawyer joining us camping.

Bree and Kimmy thought it was hot and it so was. They took turns pouring water on each others heads.

Jarrett's party wasn't the best, it was just too hot. My friend Robin made and brought some awesome cupcakes to us. Her boys fell asleep in the care on the way so she couldn't stay long. Shane and Ashley came for a bit and brought Saw to us. (So thankful my aunt watched him up to this point. He is busy and everywhere into everything. He wore me out the little bit of time he was there.)

Jarrett wanted spiderman for his theme. I didn't do much but he loved it. Saw and Kimmy enjoyed the cake! I have not one picture of my nephew Ryan. I think he spent all his time in the rv under the a/c!

After everyone left we cut open a watermelon. The kids loved it. Especially Bree & Saw!

And played in the dirt a little more.

We had fun. I know next year will be even better with the kids being another year older!

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Happy 3rd Birthday Jarrett!

2011-06-26T21:01:00.001-05:00

Your my fearless, energetic, talkative, cuddly, truck loving, puddle jumping, cheese eating boy! I love you so much!

Hope you had a wonderful birthday even though you are a little sickly!

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Camping Day 2

2011-06-25T11:47:00.001-05:00

Just swimming, resting, and eating today! I didn't get my phone out much and take pictures. I did get this one...

Jarrett decided to spike a fever! So sad about it. He's gonna be sick on his birthday!

And here is my view while we were laying around waiting for his fever to break.

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Camping Day 1

2011-06-25T11:45:00.001-05:00

We arrived at our campsite mid afternoon. Just Bree, Jarrett, Mema, Papa, and I. Scott will join us Saturday, we are so ready to see him, as will Sawyer. Scott is working and my aunt is keeping Sawyer until Shane and Ashley bring him to me Saturday. I wanted to be able to go on adventures and do some swimming with Bree and Jare for a couple days. Sawyer just isn't old enough for camping yet in my opinion. He is however having a blast with my aunt and cousin.

We mostly just made camp and relaxed this evening.

We walked around and put our feet in the lake as well. Jarrett thinks every airplane that flys over sounds like thunder and gets a little twitted out. Bree is concerned about the things (raccoons) that could take our food at night! The two campsites next to us have dogs that have barked since we they got here. If they continue I think papa may go give their owners a piece of his mind. Could get interesting around here!

Ready for a day full of swimming, eating, treasure hunting, eating, playing, eating, and swimming tomorrow!!

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Splishin' & Splashin'

2011-06-21T21:14:00.001-05:00

Mema and I ventured to the splash pad with the 5 wild children today. Bree and Sawyer enjoyed it the most. Ryan pretty much watched from the sidelines. Kim & Jare complained of being cold and took several wrap up on a towel breaks. My friend Robin and her 2 boys joined us as well.

I had a hair appointment scheduled for today so Mema and Papa had the whole crew all alone for a bit this afternoon.

I have been debating chopping my hair short but just couldn't do it. I did get highlights and my hair trimmed and shaped a bit! I just gotta be able to pull it back on a ponytail when I run!

Tomorrow we rest up before we hit the campground at lake Keystone on Thursday!

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Aquarium

2011-06-20T23:06:00.001-05:00

We are visiting Mema and Papa this week. Today we went to the Aquarium in Jenks. I have never been and neither have the kids.

Sawyer was a little frightened at first. Bree was probably the most interested. Jarrett ran around like an absolute wild man.

Tonight Bree and Kimberly dressed Jarrett up. He loved every second of it!

They also played in a little pool.

Tomorrow we are going to the sprinkler park and having a picnic. Should be fun!

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Red Dirt 2011

2011-06-18T23:17:00.001-05:00

59 minute 13 seconds of fun this morning at 8:30 am. Never thought I'd consider a 6 mile ride/run fun but I do!

Michelle was again willing to be my partner. I think she's the only one crazy enough to do all these races with me!

Anyway we had a blast. I think all my readers, all like 3 of you (Ashley, Dawn, Kara) should find partners and do this race next year!

Before the Race

This is our muddy buddy/red dirt pose we must do it at these races now!

Finishing the race. That water felt do good, it was hot out there!

Getting cleaned up.

I was thinking maybe we shouldn't attempt muddy buddy in Dallas this year, but after this race...I'm rethinking that!

Next Race...Firecracker 5k July 2!!!
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Jasmine Moran Children's Museum

2011-06-17T15:42:00.001-05:00

Ashley wanted us to take the kids to the Children's museum in Seminole while we are in Paden this week.

We loaded up Mom, Bree, Jare, Saw, little miss, Ash, and myself and headed there today.

The kids had a blast and the adults got worn out!

Sawyer mostly ran like a wild man from place to place. It's kinds set up like a city in the first half.

Courtroom, construction room, Grocery store, classroom, car garage, Medical, Firehouse, Bubble room, art room. Then there is an ambulance &cockpit to play in. A TV station room and the kids get to be news anchors. A green screen, fossil dig, huge fish tank. So much to do and we didn't make it outside in the heat!

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Sawyer 15 Month Check Up

2011-06-08T23:00:00.001-05:00

We were in the waiting room for an hour today at the Doctor's office. Sawyer was so good. He played peekaboo,

built with blocks, read books, and entertained all the ladies in the waiting room.

Stats:
Weight 26.6 lbs 50% (I guessed more like 30 lbs)
Height 31 inches 50%

Jarrett at 15 months
Weight 22.8 lbs
Height 31 3/4 inches

He has some spots of eczema, a yeast rash in the diaper area likely caused by the last antibiotic he was on, and ringworm. Doc said the ringworm was likely due to his age and the fact that we have an indoor/outdoor dog that Saw absolutely loves and hangs all over. Said not to worry just treat it.

Doctor K had a student observing today. As they walked in he said to her, " and now I'd like you to meet my happiest patient. I've never seen him not smiling!" And Sawyer didn't make a liar of him! He cheesed it up, didn't even cry when he got shots.

Sawyer still isn't talking much. He can say Momma, more, and Dada. However I may be the only one who knows what he says! He jabbers all the time so he will talk more soon I think.
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Monday Monday

2011-06-06T23:22:00.001-05:00

It's been a great day! Scott got a call that he starts his new job Wednesday. He's way excited and it make me happy that he's excited!

Was talking to my brother this morn via text. He was having a bad morning. Sent a picture of this early riser to him to make him smile.

Snuck this picture of Saw during his nap time. He's so sweet!

The insurance company decided Jarrett needed a new car seat after our little accident. His side got hit. I went ahead and got Saw one to match Jarrett's. Saws is now our back up/extra. They sat in them for the longest time today. It was pretty cute.

A friend on Dailymile posted this picture today.

It made me think of Michelle! She goes along with all my "stupid" running ideas. I'm currently trying to convince her we need to do the half iron man next year! Took me awhile to talk her into a marathon. When we conquer that in November she will be ready for another challenge.

Bree has a new favorite song. It's by Victoria Justice of Disney's Victorious. It's called My Best Friends Brother. There us a music video. Bree almost has the dance moves and lyrics down. I caught her on video and I'll try to figure our how to post it later. She's gonna be a star someday!!!
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Catch up!

2011-06-04T23:05:00.001-05:00

I've been doing so well at staying caught up on my blog. Then VBS happened! I always enjoy VBS so much, but it completely wears me out.

Bree was in my class. I'm not with her the whole time though. I'm the craft girl foe pre/k and whatever else behind the scenes kinda stuff needs done. It's Kara and I's 3rd year to work together. We are pretty much a well oiled machine!

Sawyer stayed in the nursery this year. He had so much fun. With Saw food is the way to his heart.

Pretty sure they figured that out!

Jarrett only went on Tuesday. He spent the rest of the week helping Scott finish the kids okay house. That's another post. But here's a picture of Jarrett painting.

Friday afternoon I went to Maurice's to look for some shirts and shorts. Since I've lost weight and am pretty steady where I'm at right now weight wise I decided it's time to get some new clothes! (I still have 20 lbs to go, but I'm tired of the tshirts, one Jean, and Nike shorts I have! ) I really enjoyed trying on clothes. I took pictures of outfits and sent them to Ashley and Scott to get their opinions. If was kinda fun!

Scott may ban me from Maurice's cause I really like their clothes!

Friday night we rode to Elk City with mom and dad to eat at Simon's Catch. Scott had a big steak, the kids corndogs, and mom, dad, and I had fish. I didn't care for the fish that much. I'm spoiled to eating fish my family catches and cooks. It's hard to beat! However the beans, Cole slaw, fries, and hush puppies were meal enough for me. They have ostrich, emu, geese, zebra and other animals in the fields by the restaurant. We only saw some feathers friends.

Today Mom, Bree, Lori and I went to a few yard sales. I think I did pretty well.
I managed to get:
2 old navy short set jammies
2 Jackets
1 Coat (24 month)
A Gap Superman shirt with cape
2 pair Nikes for Jarrett
Sketchers for Jarrett
Pair of shoes for Sawyer
Carter's swimtrunks & Rashgaurd
Oshkosh swimtrunks/Rashgaurd
Bike helmet for boys
Short set for Sawyer
Craft Book
Lamp

All for $28!! Think I may yardsale every Saturday :)
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Waterpark

2011-06-01T23:28:00.001-05:00

Splishin'

Splashin'

and some snackin' too

at the water park that's what we do!

And Miss Claire says come here Bree I wanna play with you!

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Poppy & Pool

2011-05-27T21:48:00.001-05:00

Last night Poppy wore the kids put wrestling all of them.

They were pretty much a blur all attacking him at the same time.

Lots of squeals and giggles all around.

Poppy may have been more tired than my 3 after they were finished with him!

Today we all went to Boiling Springs to climb a dirt hill the kids like and hike on the trails. I think Jarrett would wander through the nature trails all day!

As we were getting ready to leave and the kids were all sweaty we decided to send Poppy on a pool run. Bree and Jare along with Non tagged along and they found a suitable plastic pool at Atwoods. I've done the big pool thing and can't keep them clean.

They don't care the size they had fun just splashing around!

Sawyer was napping while we played, he will get his turn tomorrow.

Tonight we went to non and pops to ride the powerwheels. I think it's going to be a long summer for me! Even after a full day Bree wants to do more! She's gonna wear me out! I'm going to have to get some kind of weekly schedule together so we have something planned everyday!

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Toes

2011-05-25T17:55:00.001-05:00

Hmm..

I wonder...

What my toes taste like??!!??

Eh, maybe my ear will taste better!

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Kidlets

2011-05-23T19:29:00.001-05:00

Silly Saucy

Sunbathing Beauty

My Jare Bear

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First Half Marathon

2011-05-22T22:11:00.001-05:00

Still can't believe I finished a half marathon on Saturday! I forsure have to run another and maybe several to get the finish time I'm after. I'm happy for right now just with the fact I can say I finished a 1/2!

Michelle and I headed out Friday afternoon.

We arrived in Tulsa around 7. Dropped Bree at my inlaws and met up with Ashley, her mom, and sister at Zio's to carb load! After stuffing ourselves we made a trip to Academy to find Michelle some socks to hopefully prevent blisters. We found some, they really didn't help! We made it to bed around midnight and were back up at 5:30 to get dressed and head to the race.

We were at the start early enough to snap a few pictures.

Here we are with our Relay Sole Sista Emily. She ran the half as well. Wish our other Sole Sistas could have run as well.

Their were 500 1/2 marathon participants. Seemed like a small group to me after being the 1st leg of our Relay at the oklahoma memorial marathon.

Michelle and I decided to run this race to celebrate 1 year running. The plan was start together, finish together. We made the first six miles together. I get lost in the rhythm of my run easily and I pulled away a few times, but I could usually turn around and still see Michelle. If I couldn't I'd wait at water stops or turn around for her. She was fighting through some major blisters that began on mile 4.

This one is from a our last training run...she had them on several toes at the end of the half. I was a bit ahead at mile 11 and my plan was to wait for her at mile 12 and finish. After the last turn around we passes each other and I told her I wanted to wait but every time I tried to stop or walk my hips started cramping up. She told me to just go. So I did, not without a few tears shed for not getting to cross the finish with her, but I new if I stopped I wouldn't start again. I crossed the finish at 2:44:04. I got my medal, turned in my chip, got water and started to back track the course til I found Michelle. I ran the last bit with her and watched her finish. She crossed somewhere between 2:53 & 2:54, not sure of exact time.

The course was pretty tough with lots of nice hills! I feel bad for Michelle and her toes but am super proud that she pushed through and finished. I'm also happy that she goes along with all my race ideas and trains with me and keeps me going! Can't wait to give this course another go next year. We are running the Full marathon in November. I'm not thinking that'll be something I do more than a couple times, but the half I could do over and over and enjoy I think!

These girls ran the 5k and then hung around to witness us finish our race. Ashley had been doing the c25k program and finished in 46:03 I think. Her goal was 45, she already signed up for another race! Jen just ran with them for fun and Kassie was dragged along by Ashley. I think they may have the run bug now though :)

These 3 things help with my aches and pains. I'm pretty good today. Just tired and not real hungry. I'm going to try a recovery run probably Thursday!

Michelle and Tisha: Non-runners to half marathoners in 1 year...who woulda thunk it!!!!

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Crash

2011-05-19T19:35:00.001-05:00

Not my best day today. My van got rammed. However, the boys, my mom, and I are all fine.

The accident was not my fault. I was minding my own business leaving Walmart when a big brown dodge van pulled out from the Cato shopping center headed toward the Walmart gas station. I guess I was in his way because we got hit. The picture is Jarrett's door. I was so worried when I knew it was his door that would be hit and there was nothing I could do about it!

So thankful my mom was with me. I was a shaken mess and couldn't even think straight! We called the police even though the guy that hit us just wanted to exchange info. Turns out he had invalid insurance, suspended license, tag out of date, and who knows what else! He got taken to jail and his van towed. That doesn't help the fact that I have to pay my deductible to get my van fixed!

Jar wanted to know what I did to his door and why he can't open it. He was there but I guess he doesn't understand what happened. According to my insurance person, Ashley's sister, the insurance company has to get is new car-seats since we were in a wreck.

That was the "lowlight" of my day. It could have been worse, would rather my van be damaged than my children any day!
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Longing for long summer days!

2011-05-18T22:26:00.001-05:00

I think I'm more ready for school to be out than Bree! I'm over dragging her out of bed, packing her lunch, arguing about outfits, and so on. She's been super crabby and whiney the past few days, she says she just wants school to be over!

We are ready for sleeping in, swimming pools,

playing in the backyard,

Sprinklers, popsicles,

spending a week at Ashley and Shane's, no set bedtime, and all the other fun summer brings!

I have to put a picture of this guy on my blog. We all love him, just like the kids he likes to push my buttons! He steals my shoes all the time, just mine! His favorite...my running shoes. Anyway he gets to go to the vet tomorrow for surgery. We need him to not be able to reproduce! I had to explain this to Bree, she said...but we want puppies!!! Um, no!

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Cakes, Spider Bite?, Recipe

2011-05-17T22:06:00.001-05:00

Sawyer and I made a quick trip to urgent care today. He has a spot on his leg I was concerned about. Doctor says spider bite, I say Staph infection. Either way the same medicine treats both. While there I was flipping through a magazine and saw this cupcake cake. It's a pirate map. Thinking it may be a good idea for Jarrett's birthday.

Scott was home today. This afternoon we played outside and worked on the kids playhouse.

It's shingled, carpeted, and obviously pretty much built. Still needs windows cut out, paint, and some trim work. They are going to have so much fun this summer!

I made a Mexican chicken ring for dinner. It was very good. I got the recipe from a blog I read, click here if you want the recipe.

We went out to my parents to ride the power wheels again tonight. Mr. Saw was so sweet playing in the sandbox.

Now all my munchkins are in bed and I'm just relaxing!

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Weekend Wrap-up

2011-05-15T22:27:00.001-05:00

We stayed busy this weekend. Friday I cleaned Bree's ~~pit~~ Room. Sawyer helped by pulling things out as fast as I put them away. Atleast he attempted to help. His sister was "tired".

Jarrett has been on the puny side. I took him to the doc Thursday. He has double ear infection and a nasty throat. He hasn't been himself for a few weeks. It took a croupy cough night awake on Wednesday for him to admit his ear hurt! He has a very high pain tolerance. He crashed in his chair Friday mid-morning. Trying to catch up on his z's I guess.

Saturday morning the kiddos enjoyed watching a movie together. Ok, this moment of silence only lasted like 4 seconds, but they were sweet all sitting there!

I wanted to go to yard sales Saturday morning, but I had a rough night and didn't get up. However, Nonny and Pop did. They found these two little gems for the kiddos. Total spent $30!!! The kids LOVE them!

After running the batteries down we all watched Pop and Dad work on the Neon. Pop is trying to get it up and running cause his truck guzzles a little to much fuel! Bree likes when we watched the spark plugs to see if the sparkled (her words).

Today we played outside whole Scott shingled the playhouse. They built this house in the living room before I put them to bed due to excessive crankiness and whining :).

They didn't put up a fight going to sleep so they must have been worn out! (Here are Bree and Jare before we moved them to their beds.)

Scott and I had Sunday School and Extended with ELEVEN 2 year olds, plus Bree...Enough said!

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First Day of "Summer" fun!

2011-05-09T23:15:00.001-05:00

It is technically spring, buy the thermometer on my van said 103 when I got in it to go get Bree. That says Summer to me!

Michelle and Caleb came over to play tonight. Before the got here I had to entertain (distract) my munchkins before we played in the sprinkler.

Coloring lasted about 5 minutes so I got them suited and sunscreened up and played "your sunscreen has to dry and soak in first" card. I remember hating those words when I was little. I think it's more of a stall tactic than a neccessity!

The kiddos played hard in the sprinkler and on ride on toys. Sawyer and Caleb weren't to fond of sprinkling water. And it's not summer with out Popsicles!

Sawyer ate his while pacing the porch back and forth like a caged lion. He is a mess. I though Jare was my adventurous one and he is adventurous, but Sawyer keeps me on my toes the most out of my 3! He does every ornery thing with a huge smile though!

Caleb had to rest in the chair and eat his Popsicle. Yes his momma sunscreened his little cheeks! They heat gave him his rosy red cheeks not the sun!

Kelli, the girls, and Coy ventured over for a bit. Coy is a sweetie. He's not to sure about me I don't think, but he loves Saw, well Saw's ears anyway!

This Summer is going to be so much fun! Last year was hard on me with an infant. Oh and I'm 66 pounds lighter so that makes it so much more enjoyable!

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Sis & Sauce

2011-05-06T22:52:00.001-05:00

Sauce is one of the many names I have for Sawyer. I like to give my kiddos nicknames, I think it's fun :)

Anyway I took Breeze and Saw to the park on Thursday. I haven't really taken Saw since he can walk really well. Boy is a wanderer and has a mind of his own. And to prove he's male he is capable of turning his ears off and only hearing what he wants too!

We were beginning to take finish our walk around the pond when we heard a couple familiar voice yelling "Bree". So we turned around and player awhile longer with these girls.

Bree loves to play with her friends. We had to leave a little later cause Saw had had enough. He was ready for a snack and a drink :)

Guess I should go to bed now. I planned to run 13 miles in the morning. Then thought I couldn't because Scott got called into work. Now after texting back and forth with Michelle we are going to run. Thanks to Kirstie offering for her and Emmaleigh to keep my kids (minus 1) and Caleb while Michelle and I run (torture) ourselves!

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Gravel & Tractors & Horses

2011-05-06T22:44:00.001-05:00

OH MY!

Jarrett has been busy in Paden with his Non!

He comes home tomorrow, I'm glad, I'm missing my big boy badly!

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Thursday

2011-05-05T12:08:00.001-05:00

Jarrett went to Paden for a few days with my mom. He is in heaven with horses, dirt, tractors and of course being the complete center of attention!

Bree had to stay home with me because of school. I though she'd be upset she couldn't go, but her exact words, "yay no Jarrett!!! He's a brat and takes my stuff!" Ah, brother sister love!

So with Bree at school Sawyer and I are all alone. I'm pretty sure he's liking having me all to himself. Right now I'm rocking him to sleep in his room. Nice to sit and snuggle and not wondering what Jarrett is getting into!

What shall Sawyer and I do tomorrow????

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Wordless Wednesday

2011-05-04T22:39:00.001-05:00

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OKC Memorial Marathon Relay Weekend!

2011-05-02T14:12:00.001-05:00

I have to say this Marathon was a different experience. I don't know if the weather conditions cause chaos and unorganization or if it's always this way but I don't care to run a relay in OKC again. That being said I did have fun just wish I could have seen my team more, could have seen Emily cross the finish line (better yet our team finish together), and seen my dad run his final .2 and actually cross the finish line and not just see him right after.

I am amazed that so many people showed up to run on such a rainy, windy, hail at times, freezing cold day. I was brought to tears at the finish line. This race was in remembrance of those who lost their lives at the OKC bombing. I saw one woman finish who ran her race with a loved ones shoe, and she broke down into tears at the finish. I saw firemen in full gear that did the half I believe in honor of their fallen brothers. The whole experience probably would been even better with better weather!

Now let me talk about my Sole Sisters!! I had the 1st leg. I have never run in a mob of so many people! It was crazy!!! And with the rain came ponchos and then people tossed those ponchos to the side when the got hot and guess who got all tangled on one. Me! I didn't fall but it wrapped around my feet tight and the wind made it hard to remove. A kind runner did help me untangle myself! Even with all that was against me I ran a personal best and enjoyed my 6.2 miles so much. I never felt like I couldn't go on ever, best run to date!

Michelle and I at the Expo

My friend Rachel had leg 2. We had to play Rachel/Tisha (kinda like Marco Polo) in the Sea of people at the relay exchange. Then she was on her way. I know the temperatures started to drop at this point. But Rachel did and awesome job!

In the hotel before leaving to walk to start line.

Up next Tabi with leg 3. While she was running her leg I was holed up in a convenient store with Ashley. She came to hang out watch us start and finish. She may think twice for the next race after freezing all day! While there we talked with a couple local girls who informed us leg 3 was around the lake and would be even colder because it was by the lake! Poor Tabi was frozen to the bone when we picked her up at the shuttle point. Luckily we had a nice warm car for her to get in!

My splits, I'm proud of mile 6!!

Leg 4, my running buddy Michelle! She killed it and got a personal best! I heard there were even a couple killer hills this leg. Wish I could of seen her face when she handed off! We would have both cried cause we are weird about running like that :)

Bling that all relay runners get! We earned these babies!

Emily had the final leg! I'm sure she was already wet and cold before she started to run. She trooped on though and made us proud! We missed her finishing by 5 min! Super bummed about that, but we bettered or relay time by close to 20 min even in the rain, hail, and cold!

Up next for Michelle and I, half marathon in Jenks May 21. Emily and Tabi are running it as well. So maybe if Rachel comes we can have a Sola Sista reunion and actually get a team picture!!!

It was wet, It was cold, It was fun, I'm glad it is done!!

*** my mom and Lori D. had a team as well, Runaway Chicks. They did great as well!!!

***I am glad I got to see my dad at his 2nd marathon. He didn't reach his goal but bettered his time. Michelle and I are running the full with (ok behind him) at the route 66 marathon in November!

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Awana Awards Night

2011-04-27T22:10:00.001-05:00

Awana's has come to a close once again. Breeana successfully competed the Cubbies program. Most Wednesday's she would beg not to go, but always had fun once we got there. Tonight her group sang a couple songs and received their awards.

I directed our Puggles group at church with the help of my friend Amanda. We had it pretty easy this year, only 3 boys in our class Ben, Graydon, and Gage. Tonight 1 out of the 3 preformed the song and said his parts, that would be Ben. Graydon and Gage followed in Carter Reid's footsteps by not saying a word yet happily accepting their awards and candy!

Can't say that I'm looking forward to next year. We will have the dynamic duo of Jarrett and Cole plus a few more ornery boys I think. Should be interesting!!!

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Pictures by Brandy

2011-04-24T22:20:00.001-05:00

Remember those pictures I said Brandy took for us on Friday??? Here they are!!! I love them!!

Easter Sunday & The Final Hunt

2011-04-24T22:13:00.001-05:00

Scott and I had 11, yes 11 wild 2 year olds in Sunday School this morning. We can always expect visitors on Easter Sunday. But, today 8 out of 11 were our regular kids!!! We have a big class and I love it (ok sometimes I get overwhelmed, but I love it most of the time!).
Here's 9 of the 11 the last 2 came a little late.

We got to sit as a big family for worship service and afterward were able to get a much needed updated family picture! Thanks Brandy!!

After church we stuffed our faces and then Shane and Tyrel hid bunches of eggs for Bree, Jare, Saw, and Graydon to find.

Sadly Shane, Ash, and Huck went back home today. I'll see Ash this weekend at the OKC marathon though!

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Egg Hunt & Miss Woodward

2011-04-24T00:07:00.001-05:00

We attended the Easter Eggstravaganza today. It was a bit chilly and windy, but the kids must hunt (pick up from a grassy area) Easter eggs!

Jarrett was a bit disappointed that all the eggs were empty. Apparently there were some money eggs out there. Bree and Jar didn't find them. Instead of putting candy in the eggs we turned in the eggs gathered for a bag of goodies.

We attempted a group picture. The plan, Scott snap a picture of Ash, the kids, and I. The Ash would take our picture with Scott. We abandoned the plan after 3 tries. The wind was in our face, and my eyes wouldn't stay open. I guess I wear sunglasses so much, and I forgot them today, that my eyes are really sensitive. Anyway, this is a good as it gets!

Mr. Jarrett got a bit cranky and uncooperative at times so daddy had to do some "holding".

A firetruck and life flight helicopter were there for the kids to see and sit in. Bree was unsure of sitting in the firetruck but after seeing the few kids in front of us get candy afterwards she hopped right in!

Jarrett is in an airplane helicopter phase, so he LOVED the chopper! He said "tan you shut da door, and go for ride, tan you?" Breeana went on a field trip to see this helicopter back in the fall. She wouldn't sit in it then, I guess having little brother with her made her more brave:)

We had nachos, played on a slide, and hung around to see if we would win a door prize. We didn't, but we had fun! Jarrett was asleep in the car after only a couple minutes!

***Sawyer wanted to stay with his Nonny during the hunt. He will hunt eggs tomorrow for the very first time!

Bree has been waiting for Miss Woodward all week. Our friend Becca was a contestant this year. Here we are waiting for the pageant to start (that's not a binky in Bree's mouth, Ashley had just given her some kazoo, whistle toy).

Mom and Me!

Becca did a great job and looked beautiful. She didn't win, but according to Bree she should have been the winner!

Bree was really good during the 3 HOUR pageant. A couple of her comments...

The MC said "so and so will be doing American Sign Language to whatever song it was" Bree said "I don't know that language mom!"

After a Tumble Dance, "whoa she did back flips and running cartwheels...whoa"

Oh, and she says when she is 13 she will wear fake nails and be Miss Woodward!

Tomorrow we celebrate our Risen Savior! I can't wait to spend the morning with my 2 year olds, then worship service, followed by lunch with some family and friends!!

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Eating, Pictures, Shopping, Dying Eggs

2011-04-22T22:31:00.001-05:00

Today has been so busy and we won't me slowing down until Sunday afternoon.

My day started at 6 with the boys wide awake. Brandy text me at 8 to see if Bree wanted to go to an egg hunt. So at 10 Bree left to hunt eggs, Ashley went to visit library friends. I stayed home and got dressed and did some cleaning. The craziness started at 11:30.

We met at Playa Azul for lunch. Then drug Brandy and Graydon to the field station with us so Brandy could take some pictures of my kiddos.

Here are a few I got with my IPhone. I'll share the rest after Brandy edits and tweaks them!

For fun we had Bree take a few pics of the "big girls". Her hand slightly ended up in most and had to be cropped out. So we took matters into our own hands and took a few. Top on our own, bottom Bree's handy work after a little cropping

After all the photo taking we treated ourselves to ice-cream then headed home for a small rest and nap time.

After nap Ash and I braved Cato with all my 3. Each had more than one fit/crying episode, so we called it quits in Cato, grabbed Arby's for dinner and headed home to dye Easter eggs.

We all had fun dying eggs, all 4 dozen and several were eaten as well!

And now we are exhausted!!!!

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Pre/K Field Trip - Boiling Springs

2011-04-21T23:20:00.001-05:00

Ashley, Jarrett, Sawyer, and I accompanied Bree on her field trip today.

The kids all played hard. It was freezing out but as long as they kept moving they stayed warmed up!

Easter egg hunting,

Relays,

Lunch,

Face painting,

Bubble popping,

And nature walking were on the agenda.

After today I am even more thankful for preschool teachers! I don't know how they patiently (for the most part) handle a big group of 4/5 year olds 5 days a week. I had my fill after a couple hours! It was a fun day and I'm way happy Ashley was here to go with me!

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Weekend

2011-04-17T19:36:00.001-05:00

We had a fun weekend in Glenpool. The kiddos got lots of playtime in with there cousins. I got some shopping in, got my Easter dress and I absolutely love it! The best part...the price! I got the dress and new dress shoes for $40, regular price would have been $100!

Kimmy absolutely loves Sawyer. She likes him to be wherever she is. It's pretty cute! Jarrett and Ryan actually played together this trip and as usual Kim and Bree were inseparable!

They only thing I don't like is the drive home. We are all just tired and ready to be home. Atleast there are plenty of stopping spits for when Jare has to pee :)

We also made a pitstop at Freddy's Custard for some ice cream. It was so yummy! I'll have to workout double time this week to burn off all I ate this weekend to still fit my new dress on Sunday!

Lot's going on in the next week.

-Shane and Ash are coming Tuesday night
-Bree's field trip on Thursday.
-Taking kids Easter pictures on Friday.
-And last Easter dinner and egg hunt with family and friends.

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Happy Birthday Ryan!

2011-04-16T20:08:00.001-05:00

We celebrated my nephew Ryan's 3rd birthday today. He's the cutie in the gray cars shirt.

His party was at a Bouncy Barn. There were 4 big inflatable bouncers for the kids to play on. Bree was a blur in almost every picture I "tried" to take of her.

Sawyer went crazy and squealed with happiness the entire time, until we were not allowed to bounce anymore, then he was ticked!

Jarrett was timid at first. He doesn't care for loud noises and the blowers for the bouncers scared him at first. He quickly became a blur in pictures as well!

My best picture of all 5 cousins playing together!

The Birthday Boy getting his cupcake first :)

I have only one picture after this one...

Sawyer wanting to leave!

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Trying to take a Picture with Bree...

2011-04-16T09:42:00.001-05:00

She would only make weird or funny faces.

We tried again...

and again...

If you can't beat 'em join 'em I guess!

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Wordless Wednesday

2011-04-13T23:38:00.001-05:00

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Tuesday

2011-04-12T23:08:00.002-05:00

Scott has started building the kids a play house outside.

He's been off the past 2 days (not by choice, his rig is in the yard with no job lined up) so he and Jarrett have been working hard on the playhouse.

Jare thinks he's big stuff using dad's tools.

Bree and Saw enjoy swinging while daddy works.

Bree has been coughing lately, not sleeping well. I think she was tired tonight so she decided to lay down to swing!

I'm ready for the playhouse to be finished because then I get to move some toys out of the playroom to it. Oh, and I know the kids will have a blast playing in it!

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First race of the year!

2011-04-09T19:30:00.002-05:00

Today I ran the 1st annual Integris hospice 10k in Clinton, OK. I told my dad who grew up around Clinton where the course would take us. He said should be pretty flat and fast. Well, he was wrong. My mind wasn't prepared for all the hills. Not that they were steep, but there were several! I did my best and ended up with a 10:15 pace just 30 sec shy of my goal pace. Place 2nd in my age group with a time of 1:04:13.

Considering the course I'm satisfied with my time and I'll run it faster next year!!

Before the race started.

My dad getting a little stretching in before the start.

Michelle and I about 1/4 mile in.

Me crossing the finish.

Michelle crossing finish.

For fun, picture on left before our very first ever race last July. Right today, we look like and are much better runners almost a year later :)

Sad part of my day...Sawyer broke my most favorite sunglasses. I use them with every run, I called them my lucky sunglasses, at least it happened after today's race. Scott thinks they are ugly so he probably told Sawyer to break them! Guess I'll look for some real running sunglasses now!

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3 months

2011-04-07T11:08:00.002-05:00

It's been another month. Time for pictures again. I'm down 6 pounds from last month and 3 inches over all. I had to change the outfit this month as my other was too big. I can't tell much change, maybe there wasn't much change or maybe it's the different outfit. Hopefully next month I can tell better.

I have lots of races coming up. I will run my first 10k this Saturday. Then I have 1/2 marathons on May 1 & 21. Im excited and nervous about them! I never in a million years thought I'd become addicted to running. I'm kinda lost if I don't get a run of some sort in everyday!
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Sister

2011-04-06T20:19:00.002-05:00

Sissy sit with me.

Sissy push me.

Faster sissy!

Come back sissy.

Wake up sissy!

Uh sissy where'd you go?

Silly sweet big sister loved so much by her brothers!

And she is a great big sister!

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Jarrett wants to do School

2011-04-05T15:18:00.002-05:00

All the school talk yesterday made Jarrett want to go to school. Last night I told him we would have homeschool today.

We learned about the letter A at homeschool today. I let Jare make an alien A. While he created I talked to him about what words start with A, the sound it makes, and how to write an A. I'm not sure he listened too much. But I never thought Bree listened either and she's doing amazing in school. I'm super excited Jarrett is finally showing some interest in learning!

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Daddy goes to college

2011-04-05T07:39:00.002-05:00

Scott had to go to training at the vetch yesterday. Bree was so excited because daddy was at "college school" in the building next to her school.

When we got home from school she drew a picture of daddy at college watching TV, asked me what he wore to school, would he have to go to time out, or visit the principal. Guess she thinks he would be bad! She was too cute all worried about her daddy.

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Wordless Wednesday

2011-03-30T08:56:00.001-05:00

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Weekend

2011-03-28T11:11:00.000-05:00

We headed out LATE Friday night for Tulsa to see Scott's parents. We arrived there around midnight, visited, got the kids wound down and finally fell asleep around 2 am. The kids were up ready to go by 8 am.

We finally got to take Bree to Chuckie Cheese. I think all 5 kids were overwhelmed with excitement. Mema got them 40 tokens each (not Sawyer). The adults ended up finishing them off, at some point it was too much and the kids just ran around not knowing what to play!

We didn't eat there was just too crowded. The plan was chickfila, but they were crazy busy too. Just so happens my most favorite pizza place was in the same shopping center. Savastano's, mmmmmmmm! Think I ate half a family size pizza!

We headed back home for play time with Mema and papa.

These girls are so funny together. Bree had a sleep over at Kimmy's for the first time ever! I think they wore Crystal out. Bree even went to church and went to Sunday School with Kimmy. A couple teaches the class so Bree even went knowing a man teacher would be there. Maybe we are past that fear????!!!???

Papa with his mini me! I think Saw favors his papa so much in looks.

I was afraid Saw wouldn't remember them since it's been awhile between visits and he's a little clingy. He went right to them though. I think kids just know their grandparents!

I got a cute video of the bigs playing band, but it won't upload.

Jarrett crashed hard after a long day.

Oh and I have to stick my foot in my mouth. I have said I'd never by Tom's because they are expensive an almost nothing shoe. But I tried on a pair of Bob's this weekend and I kinda like them.

I didn't but them "yet" still thinking on it.

We made it home around 7 yesterday. I have tons of laundry to do and I have to figure out what new vacuum I might want. Mine pretty much bit the dust!

So this was just a rambling post, so I'll ramble a couple more things!

- I ran 10 miles minus headphones on Friday (thanks kara for entertaining my kids). It was an awesome run. I'm confident I will be able to do the marathon in November!

- my hubby is taking me on an overnight stay on OKC Friday, can't wait! He line up babysitter (my mom) reserved the room and everything!!!!

Think that's all! Have a happy week!!!
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Wordless Wednesday

2011-03-23T22:43:00.001-05:00

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3 Reid's came to play!

2011-03-22T11:50:00.001-05:00

Today Carter, Cole, and Crosby came to play with Jarrett, Sawyer, & I. It was kinda like having 2 sets of twins with the older lone brother. Poor Carter I think he was bored out of his mind!

Jarrett and Cole are trouble when together!

They are sneaky, mischievous, but way sweet too. I caught them stealing Hot Tamales.

Partners in Crime!

While Jarrett could have safely denied involvement if no picture were taken as proof. Cole, well I caught him Red Faced!

Sawyer and Crosby just hung out and played.

Sawyer may have loved him a little too much at times :). He was also a bit jealous the longer Crosby was here!

I have to say Crosby is a sweetie! He wrapped his little arms and monkey feet around me and gave the best slobber kisses!

We had lots of fun :)

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Church Park

2011-03-17T23:17:00.001-05:00

Ashley and I took Saw and Jare to the church playground to play today. Non and Bree met us there after the planted potatoes in the garden. We figured the park playgrounds would be really crowded!

Breezy boodle just swinging barefoot. We love the almost spring weather.

Jarrett...this first picture is so him. He is so ornery and full of energy!

He loves to "fwing".

My lil chunk! He is a roly poly butterballoif pure sweetness. His smile is contagious and is almost always present!

We've had a great spring break. Bree is however already asking when she can go back to school. I'm sure her tune will change in a couple years!
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Zoo Trip Spring Break 2011

2011-03-16T19:29:00.001-05:00

The zoo, well it was a ZOO, a zoo of People. I've never been to a zoo as crowded as it was today! We managed to have fun anyway!

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Wordless Wednesday

2011-03-16T00:23:00.001-05:00

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4 things that make me smile!

2011-03-10T13:04:00.001-06:00

Breeana talking about running and racing! Just this week she has claimed she can beat poppy at muddy buddy and she's faster at running than I am!

Jarrett's imagination! He's always acting out stuff lately. Examples: he acts like Dora and is always on a mission, today he is a spider and I must call him spider.

The way Sawyer has to be sucking one bink and holding another in his little hands to go to sleep.

When my hubby texts me every morning to say "good morning and I love you", since I'm still snoozing when he gets up to go to work!
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2 months down!

2011-03-06T20:58:00.001-06:00

Today marks two months that I've been using the Lose It app to track calories and exercise for weight loss

I weighed in at 171.8 this morning and have lost 4 inches overall this month. So not much lost the past month but, I've been tossing things that have gotten too big out of my closet. I'm also wearing jeans I haven worn since 2007. So I'm happy with that. My endurance and strength are what have seemed to increase the most! This week I conquered a goal I've had since last June, I ran 3.1 miles each mile under a 10 min mile. And today I ran 9 miles averaging a 10:47 mile. Never thought I get here and here I am!

Excited about what changes will happen in the next 30 days.

Here are the pictures, I can't tell much change myself. Does help that the lighting was terrible last month!

Hope there are more obvious changes next time.

And for fun...left picture April 2010 and right picture this week, same shirt in both :)

Happy 5th Birthday Beautiful Bree!

2011-02-25T02:59:00.001-06:00

Baby girl is 5 today.

She is starting to act so old. Doing things like carrying her purse and actually shopping, reading price tags, telling time. However, she still loves to cuddle, be held, and I catch her stiffing her cup on occasion (if you remember she first sniffed her bink, then her sippy cup, now it's rare but I guess the habit creeps up now and again)!

I have to say there is never a restful or dull moment with Bree around.

She loves attention and all eyes to be on her!

I'm amazed at how much she learns at school. The girl is a sponge and remembers everything! I love watching her write, draw, listen to her sound out words!

Bree is an amazing big sister. She loves her brothers (most of the time). I absolutely love when she and Jarrett play school or house together with Sawyer in the middle if it all!

5 years old...it has crept by at times, flown by at others.

Bree you're a beautiful, compassionate, smart, energetic, talented, loving, outgoing, loved little girl! Happy 5th Birthday!!'

Sawyer's 12 month wellness visit

2011-02-21T16:22:00.001-06:00

The waiting room was fairly empty today. Sawyer got to roam freely. He thought he was big stuff.

He weighed in at 23 pounds and measured 29 1/2 inches.

How does this compare to my other 2??

Jarrett was 20.7 pounds and 28 3/4 inches.

Breeana was 23 pounds and 31 1/4 inches.

Sawyer smiled and jabbered at the doctor and took the shots like a champ!

Oh and everyone seems to think Sawyer is a spitting image of Jarrett as a baby. Well here is Sawyer on the left Jare on the right.

Im thinking they don't loom all that much alike!

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Bree's friend party!!!

2011-02-20T22:58:00.001-06:00

Friday Bree had 5 friends over to celebrate her 5th birthday. This was a first for me! I think they all had fun :)

We did sidewalk art, made pizza, painted aprons, and decorated cupcakes!

A couple of the girls claimed they were expert cupcake decorators because the watch cupcake wars. They all did great!

There was a lots of happy shrieks and squeals at our house for 2 hours, I'm just glad my baby girl had a blast. Her actual birthday is February 25th. I cab still remember every detail of the night I went into labor with her, can't believe it was 5 years ago!

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Family Party for Bree and Saw

2011-02-19T16:10:00.001-06:00

Sawyer turned 1 on the 15th, Bree turns 5 on the 25th. We celebrated with our families today!

Sawyer's cake made by my wonderful friend in Glenpool, Robin! She is the best!

Smash cake :)

Yum!!!

Bree and I made Tinkerbell cupcakes for her. This is the only picture I got of her cupcake stand.

We had to sing Happy Unbirthday to Jarrett he was feeling a bit left out!

Bree and Saw got tons of stuff and had lots of fun tearing into gifts.

Happy Birthday Party Bree and Saw :)

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Happy Birthday Saw!

2011-02-15T22:53:00.001-06:00

My baby boy is 1!

-Sawyer has 4 teeth
-Has taken up to 4 steps
-Can say mama and baba
-Can stand from sitting with out help
-Eats all the time
-Has 3 bottles a day
-Likes his sippy cup
-Takes 2 naps and sleeps 11-12 hrs at night
-12-18 Month clothes
-Size 4 diaper
-No idea about weight, length, etc Dr. visit next week

He is really an easy baby boy. He makes us all smile! Bree and Jare love him so much. So thankful I get to be His mom. Cant wait to watch him learn, explore, and grow!

We love you Saw Saw Happy Birthday Baby!

Saw is 1

2011-02-15T18:16:00.001-06:00

Will write a real post when power cable to my laptop comes in the mail!

Snack

2011-02-11T07:50:00.001-06:00

30 days later

2011-02-02T13:32:00.001-06:00

February 6 is official picture day. I have a picture taker today not sure about the 6th so I'm posting 4 days early.

Then-left-189

Now-right-175.5

Counted calories+running+Jillian Michaels Shred

The journey continues! New pictures March 6 :)

This, that, and the other...

2011-01-24T22:08:00.001-06:00

Bree woke up with fever this morning. I didn't even know it until I was helping her get dressed and she was on fire. She was very upset to miss school. Her lymph nodes/glands are pretty swollen, she talks funny, and her little nose is like a faucet. She was pretty pitiful all day. She and Jarrett did play with moon sand while I ran in the treadmill.

We have had dozer for about 6-7 weeks now. Today he is finally going outside when I tell him to with out me having to pick him up and put him out! I am so thankful because he is huge already!

Now I have to get him to go to his crate when I say. And next week I plan to start training him to run with me.

I have started training for a 10k I have coming up in April. I'm following a program on an app I have. I also added a new workout in with my running and shredding. It's Jillian Michaels 6 week 6 pack. Now I don't plan on a 6 pack but I do hope to lose some of the flab on my tummy!

Anyway that's what's up with us. No I didn't forget Saw, he's just an ornery little stinker lately. And will be 1 in less than 1 month!

Sawyer 11 months (late)

2011-01-20T07:34:00.001-06:00

Sawyer was 11 months on the 15th. He's getting so big!

Fun things about Sawyer right now:

-feeds himself his bottles (finally)
-eats anything and everything he can get hold of
-finally sleeping through the night again
-4 teeth with more working their way in
-pulling up and cruising a lot
-jabbers but no actual words yet
-plays very well on his own
-loves his brother and sister to pay attention to him
-finally likes our puppy and will crawl over and pet and love on him
-so curious gets into everything
-will crawl at warp speed to get in the fridge anytime it is opened

My baby will be 1 February 15. I'm so happy he is growing, but this age is so fun watching him learn and explore I wish I could freeze time just a bit!

Bones and Power

2011-01-15T23:30:00.001-06:00

Breeana has started asking me random questions about God and Jesus lately. I love that she asks questions. I want to remember a couple recent ones, my answers, and her responses.

While she was taking a bath tonight. "Mom, does Jesus control us?"

I began to try and answer her question on a 4 almost 5 year old level. I did my best telling her Jesus gives us freedom to make our own choices, that we should read our bibles and pray for wisdom to make good choices. She then said "but I can't see Jesus to ask him". So I started talking to her about faith. She interrupted me wiggling her arms around and said "well mom I think our bones control us!".

Apparently she was talking about controlling our movement not our choices. I got a great teaching moment anyway, hopefully she heard and understood some of what I said!

This week after getting her from school she says "mom, God made everything out of nothing right?". I said "yes". She said "but how if there was nothing?"

Now she has asked this question before. I thought I had satisfied her with my previous answer. I tried to quickly find words to answer her again but in a way she could understand better. As I was stumbling over my words she says, "probably he just used His power mom!"

I forget that children have that "child like faith". They don't need long drawn out articulated answers. They just need the basics. It was by His power! If only I were satisfied with simple answers! So with this question Bree became the teacher reminding her momma to have faith like a child!

"it's a summery day"

2011-01-15T23:16:00.001-06:00

Says Bree!!

We took advantage of the sunshine and spurt of warmth and headed to the park today.

Sawyer was content in his stroller. I let him swing but he didn't care for that much.

We played on the little kid play ground and then took a walk around the pond. Bree and Jarrett wanted to play on an old metal slide that was along the way.

Bree was good at stopping herself so she wouldn't slide into the mud at the bottom.

Then there's Jarrett...

He had to haul sticks up the ladder every time and let them slide first.

And then he would slide.

Head first of course!!!

We enjoyed the fresh air and just being outdoors!

Lose it - Week 1

2011-01-13T08:11:00.001-06:00

The past 7 days have been ok. I quit drinking pop (again), started counting calories (which I hate), started running again (on the treadmill which I hate), and I have committed to do the 30 day shred the entire 30 days.

So, why do these things that I hate? Results!!! I'm down 5 lbs and 3 1/2 total body inches in 7 days. Yes I eat, 1000-1200 calories a day. I'm sure the weight loss will slow down, most is probably due to cutting pop from my diet.

If you have an iPhone check out the lose it app! It's free! If no iPhone you can go to lose it on the web.

Can't hardly wait to take new pictures on Feb 6!

I decided since I'm working on my physical self I needed work on my spiritual self too. I've committed to memorize the book of Colossians this year. This should be interesting. I'm starting a week behind, but I know I can do it. Funny how running seems easier than memorizing a couple verses a week.

Jan 6 2011

2011-01-07T15:09:00.001-06:00

Ashley texted me Wednesday about an app called LoseIt. She was doing it and asked me to get it to help keep her accountable in her weight loss. I'm working on losing weight anyway so I told her I'd do it. Brandy is doing it with us. Anyway as if that wasn't enough...I got this idea we should take pictures of ourselves and then take them again on 30 days to see how our bodies change. I always have great ideas open my mouth and then I have to do them (ask my running partner Michelle :) she knows this too well). At least I never have to do my ideas alone!!!

So here are my pictures. I have to say it's embarrassing to post these, but it'll make me work even harder!

Jan 6 2011 189.5 lbs

I'll post new pictures Feb. 6!

Rub a dub dub

2011-01-07T09:43:00.001-06:00

Three cute kids

with bubble beards

in a tub!

Sickies

2011-01-04T14:41:00.001-06:00

Breeana and Sawyer had some sort of fever sickness from Christmas eve until about Tuesday after Christmas. They were on antibiotic for ear infections so I assumed it was viral. I took Jarrett to the doctor Dec 30 for a red eye. He got antibiotic for his ears and drops for pink eye. Then the fever sickness hit Jarrett and I hard New Years Eve. I went to the doctor today. He said it's likely viral but prescribed me a zpak just it case. Hoping Jar and I are better soon and I can rejoin the land of the living. And I hope we are finished with sickness for a little while!!!

On the road to a new me 2010 ends...2011 begins

2010-12-31T16:42:00.001-06:00

So this was me April 2010 at 226 lbs. I don't usually share my weight but I'm proud of my accomplishments and want to document how far I have come.

This year I have run 3 5k races

Competed in Muddy Buddy

Ran a marathon relay with the SOLE SISTAS

I've logged 325 miles running this year.

Here I am in November

And December

I am 190 lbs as of this morning. I have a long way to go to reach my goal weight, but I feel good about what I've managed so far.

Thanks Michelle for being my running partner, motivation on days I don't want to workout, and inspiring me.

Thanks to my Mom, Dad, Scott, James, Janice, Sandy, and Ashley for taking care of my kids when I go to races or out for a run.

Thanks to my boys who ride in the stroller so well.

And to this sweet thing who tells me "mom your getting skinnier, or your belly is not so fat anymore!" on a regular basis :)

Can't wait to tackle the goals I have set for myself (and Michelle) in 2011!

Our year in Pictures!

2010-12-31T16:10:00.001-06:00

Bright Sunshiny Day

2010-12-30T14:48:00.001-06:00

It's been a

bike riding,

cloud watching,

tree climbing (or sitting),

leaf diving,

kinda day. All while baby brother snoozes :)

Wordless Wednesday

2010-12-29T10:25:00.001-06:00

Sleepless Sawyer

2010-12-29T02:10:00.001-06:00

Sawyer has decided he likes to play on the middle of the night.

I try and try to get him back to bed. He screams and cries, I give up and let him play in his closet for awhile. (it's the only light I turn on so that's where he goes)

This has become our nightly routine it seems anywhere between midnight and 4am for a couple of hours.

I try my best to enjoy each phase, but I won't miss this one, I like my sleep!!

He's pretty cute so it makes being awake when I want to sleep bearable :)

Christmas #3 Part 1

2010-12-24T06:52:00.001-06:00

Working around work schedules this year is a bit crazy. Scott is usually off (no one usually higher their rigs out this time of year) the week before Christmas. Not true this year, which is a blessing, and I'm thankful he has work. Just makes for crazy scheduling.

He got home around 7:30 last night and Shane arrived here around 9 after he worked all day. We went to Mom and Dad's to open gifts together. I love watching my kids open gifts and their eyes light up. They got tons of stuff!

Christmas, any family gathering we have, and well just everyday in general is always bitter sweet. There will always be a special little boy missing and I hate that. I hate that my brother and Ashley's hearts are hurting, yet they force smiles through their pain, hate that I can't buy my nephew the coolest gift on his list, or just hug and love all over him! I am thankful he is in the Father's arms and always will be, but I wish he were here with us.

We will have our Christmas lunch today with my grandma Linda. Hopefully I'll get some pictures of that to post.

Merry Christmas Eve!!!

(Bree and Sawyer have had fever since 3 yesterday. Hoping to get them into the doctor today to see what's going on.)

Christmas #2

2010-12-24T06:50:00.001-06:00

We had family Christmas night on Wednesday. Scott got home from work at a decent time so we decided we should open gifts with the kids since Scotts work schedule was unknown.

Bree was so sweet. Every gift she opened she said "I love this".

Jarrett moved all around our living room finding the best spot to open each gift.

I didn't get a non-blurry picture of Saw. He was moving to fast! Here one of him sneaking into gifts at my mom's.

Two more rounds to go!

Jarrett decorates

2010-12-21T19:44:00.001-06:00

Found a couple interesting "ornaments" on our Christmas tree today.

Jarrett's ice cream truck and helicopter.

And a hanger. Guess Jarrett thought he needed to spruce the tree up a bit more!

Christmas #1

2010-12-19T20:19:00.001-06:00

We drove to Yukon today to have lunch and exchange gifts with Scott's Aunts, Uncles, and cousins. We only really see them at Christmas, but we always have fun.

The kids played outside for a little bit this afternoon.

Jarrett and Ryan taking time for me to snap their picture.

Breeana, Kimmy, & Kinzie striking a pose. These crazy girls played nonstop!

I finally got a picture of all 5 kids together. We haven't gotten one since our picture disaster at Target when Saw was 6 weeks old!

Sawyer had some fun with a balloon and was his usual smiley self.

The girls decided to play dress up and went to show everyone their outfits. Well Jarrett said sweetly to me, "I play dress up too mom?" Of course I let him, much to his dads dismay :)

We had a great time and I can't wait for our other Christmas gatherings this week!