Four Eyes

Isaak is so handsome in his new glasses! It has been hard getting used to them for him, but he looks so cute! He has a pretty good prescription, so he can definately see clearer! He had a girl in his class tell him he was cute now in his glasses!

Secret Agent Man

My cousin turned 18 this past weekend, and for her birthday her mom and I put together a big day for her. She wanted to do something different since you only turn 18 once, and she just wanted to make it super fun for her. We came up with a top secret mission for her to carry out. While she was getting a pedicure, I delivered an envelope to her all dressed up like a spy. In the envelope was a letter and a guide for her mission of the day. She had to go to the mall and go from store to store to get a giftcard and go shopping, and then get a clue as to where she goes next. At the end we all ended up at The Monastery for a big party with all of my family. Christine had a lot of fun, and everything went very smooth. I hope it was a birthday she can remember!

I'm a nerd, I know, but it was fun for her!

A Little Entertainment

We got the kids this air hockey table! They totally love it, and cant wait for their friends to come over and play with them. I suppose my formal living room is now turning into a game room. What can I say, I am out numbered here, the boys rule my house. I would have to say at least the room is getting use. Dave and I had a little tournament, I won the first game, but after that, it was all over with, My arms were so sore after the first night, I couldn't figure out what it was from until the next morning Dave and I played again, I knew exactly what the deal was! Holy cow! One would never think that would be a good work out for your arms, but it is! Either that, or I am getting old and crackley!

Doggy Sitters

No, we don't sit upon dogs. We are just watching my brother Jon's doggy for him until he gets his new house in California! His dog is a boxer named Kya. She is so good. I don't think I have ever run into such a well behaved pup. She does sleep with Dave and I, which is a tad annoying, but okay. She loves the kids, and follows them around everywhere. She has grown especially fond of Natalie. Natalie sometimes wakes up at night crying, and the dog will run to her bed and check on her. She will sniff her and pace back and forth by her bed, like she is wondering what is wrong with her. I have to say, "Kya, leave the baby alone." And she turns and goes back to bed. She mothers Natalie, it is so cute. Natalie isnt especially fond of her, but she'll get there. In the middle of the night, if she hears a noise, she will jump out of bed and run downstairs to check everything out, and then come back up. Dave and I call this making her runs. She seems very protective of us. When we leave she doesnt tear anything up, or get into any sort of mischief. She loves going on walks, She walks YOU actually, well, she RUNS you...we'll work on that. If Jon doesn't come get her, I think I will have no problem keeping her. We are sure going to miss her when she leaves though.

Ye Fair Wench

My mom and I went to the Rennaissance Festival with some friends from her work. While they were already there, she called me and asked if I wanted to go there and walk around with them. Dave dropped me off, and when I was walking up, I saw my mother dressed in this lovely garb. I asked her what in the heck was she wearing, and she informed me that my festive clothing was waiting for me. Oh my...so here we are looking all so ridiculous. It was a lot of fun though.


We walked around and tried on hats, and watched shows. We laughed our rears off.

I wanna be Gramma Sam!

Natalie is so funny every morning after her bath, when I do her hair, she says, "I wanna be Gramma Sam!" So I do her hair, and she askes, "Do I look like Gramma?" "Ohhh yes" I have to say. "Gramma Sam so beautiful mommy!" Then she tells Colin that she is NOT Natalie, she is Grandma Sam! She is obsessed, but I think it is cute. Nattie loves her "Gramma".

Colin on 2 wheels!

Dave and I took the kids to the park this past weekend to teach Colin how to ride his bike without his training wheels. We took Colin in this huge field of grass and put him on his bike, and showed him how to keep pedaling. Dave ran with him and let him go, and he went a good 50 yards by himself! He didnt fall, but put his foot down when he came close to a tree. He turned around and took off again! He rode around on 2 wheels like it was no change for him. He wanted to go on the sidewalk, so he did and rode all over the park. We were all stunned! He is a natural! He has yet to fall, he knows to just put his feet down. Now all he wants to do is ride his bike with the older boys. I took some pictures of his first time riding. So cute! I am loving the baseball helmet!