5-18-12

Yep, not much progress on the floors.  We decided to hire someone to finish it...I literally took this picture at 8:00 pm and had been ready and waiting for them to show up since 8:00 am.  It's looking like another weekend living in shambles.

5-17-12

Are you wondering what this is a picture of?  It's my view as of late - I can no longer see my feet.  Although I'm certain they are still there by the achy, swolleness I feel!

5-16-12

Walked out of the grocery store this morning, hauling 2 kids and pregnant belly, only to be humbled by the fact that yes, I do drive a mini-van.  Sigh...maybe when I have a mid-life crisis at the age of 50, I will be able to buy that bright yellow convertable!  My one consolation of the mini-van:  I have a SWEET hot pink Tigers sticker!

5-15-12

Joel wanted his Nuk so much that he was willing to get trapped under his bed.  I had to lift the crib and get Jake to help Joel get out!

5-14-12

I forgot a picture for Monday, so another one of me reading to the boys before church yesterday.

5-13-12

Mother's Day at Oma & Opa's.  The boys LOVE all the space to run around!

5-12-12

Playing in the neighbor's sandbox!

5-11-12

Visiting Daddy at his track meet.  Jake's favorite events are pole vault and hurdles.

5-10-12

Super bummed I don't have a picture for this day.  It was Jake's last day of preschool.  A good friend took pictures of our kids and Miss Jessica and I'm still waiting for copies...maybe someday it will make the blog!

5-9-12

Reminiscing - my cousin asked for a picture of our wedding party.  Unfortunately I'm feeling my age because I don't have digital pictures.  I actually had to take a picture of this photograph in order to email it to her!  Oh to see myself that thin...how I miss being 20-something sometimes!

5-8-12

And now the floor is being ripped up...PLEASE let this be done in time for Joel's birthday!

5-7-12

Jeremy's "summer project" started tonight.  He pulled up the quarter-round off the floors.  I really hope this is a quick project!!!!

5-6-12

Jake is just showing off all of his toys.  This is a regular occurrence in our house!

5-5-12

Still wearing the goggles while helping Dad mow.

5-4-12

The neighbor boy left his goggles at our house, much to Jake's delight!

5-3-12

Yes, Joel has a headband in his hair, and yes his hair is so long that you can hardly see it!

5-2-12

Spring cleaning has officially begun.  I thought the back hall was in good shape, until I pulled out the bench and found THIS!

5-1-12

I think it's official - Jeremy has an obsession with coats!

4-28-12

Spring cleaning has started!  I LOVE my clean, clutter-free counter!!  I wonder how many days, hours, minutes this will last.

4-27-12

A few minutes of silence and I know there's trouble brewing!  Yes, marker all over the floor, the cushion, the mouth, shirt and hands...thankful for Crayola Washables!!

4-26-12

Yes, this is the way I like to shop!  Spend $8, save $12 - plus I got a $2 off my next purchase coupon with this!!!!

4-25-12

We met some friends at Blanford Nature Center.  Here the boys are enjoying their view bird-watching.  Or looking at how big things are with their "woggle-goggles," according to Jake.

4-24-12

Dirt sure tastes good!

4-23-12

Making eggs for dinner and this egg made me not want to eat...would this have been a twin chick??

4-22-12

It doesn't matter that the TV isn't on and nothing is happening.  Joel is LOVING the fact that he is getting to play big brother's video game!

4-21-12

A little hard to see in this picture, but Jake picked me some "flowers" and put them in water by himself.  He thought the would get more to drink if they were upside down.

4-20-12

Jeremy's dream for his runners!

4-18-12

Joel the "dog."  Every time the wind blows, he sticks his tongue out.  I think if we would allow it, he would love to stick his head out the car window like a dog.

4-16-12

Jeremy dragged us all to Home Depot - he's getting excited about starting his summer projects...we weren't so thrilled.

4-15-12

Jake learned how to ride his bike without training wheels - again.  He wasn't very confident on his new "big boy" bike.

4-14-12

Had brats for dinner, and only used 1 bun...an hour later I found Joel had gotten into them and eaten bites out of all the remaining buns!!!

4-12-12

Can you smell the lilacs?

4-11-12

I think it was good - but most of it is on my face!!

4-9-12

Can I go back outside now???  I fit it all in my mouth at least!

4-8-12

I guess the Easter bunny thought Jake was good this year!

4-7-12

A boy after my own heart - animal crackers dipped in frosting!

4-6-12

And we bought it!  Here is the mom-mobile being delivered!

4-5-12

It's Opening Day for MLB!!!  Yes, although I was stuck working for a million hours, Jeremy was nice enough to text me this picture of Rod and Mario, our Tiger's announcers.  How I've missed you!

4-4-12

Yep, it's track season.

4-3-12

Jeremy and the boys made Light Sabers today.  The best toy (and one of the cheapest!) in the house!

4-2-12

Don't judge - this is my boys' favorite place to watch TV.  It's a daily struggle to get them to back up so they don't "ruin their eyes."  Is that really just something our parents told us to back up?  Is there any truth to it?

4-1-12

Check out this pie!  Jeremy is spoiled by his Grandma Kate with another peach pie!

3-31-12

Jeremy decorated Easter eggs with the boys this year.  Can you believe that he took the time to drill holes and get the insides out, rather than just boiling them?  Yes, an impressive Dad!

3-30-12

Yep, it's still March and we have a rainbow!  A reminder of God's Promise!

3-27-12

A mini-van mom??  Are we crazy to be thinking about buying this van from a dealership in Minnesota?  Yes, both thoughts are crazy!

3-26-12

Too focused to notice the chalk on his face, pants, hands...everywhere!

3-25-12

Freshly cut grass, my Red Bud tree in bloom, blue skies, a perfect Sunday afternoon!

3-23-12

One of Joel's favorite parts of life - bath time!

3-21-12

Flowers are out!  Has spring really sprung in March?!?

3-19-12

Still lovin' this weather!  The neighborhood kids tried to make the world's longest hop-scotch game!

3-18-12

My green beauty that we bought the day Jake was born...Jeremy is taking pictures to try and sell it on Craig's List...guess we need more space with a 3rd child!