Weekly Wrap

1) We are going out tonight, with another COUPLE, and NO kids!! What? Who does that anymore??? ;)

2) I hear this coming from the computer area, this morning, as Adam was playing on Nickjr.com:

"Hi, What are you doing?"

pause

"Oh. I am just checking my e-mail"

pause.

"Yea, ok, see ya later!"

3) The kids loved their goody bags! :) And we were able to hang out, while they had their pool party, too. It was great fun! AND look, I got some photos! :)

Emily, Ash, and Rachel (remember her from the crazy concert video?)

My little brother... looking old...

Rachel, Ash, Em, and madddd Trevor. I have to laugh at this photo. hahaha. Sorry, Trevor, but c'mon it's FUNNY! :)

4) After I got Matt dressed this morning, this is what I found on my bed. For a really good laugh, make the photos larger. That kid carries anything and everything in that Easter basket. We can't put it away; I think he'd freak out! haha. Anyway, apparently Adam said since he was "sick" he needed this stuff on mommy's bed in order to "feel well, again." Oh, yes, he says "well."



Hope Everyone has a wonderful weekend! :) We get to go to a performance of Ashley's on Sunday, and then we say goodbye, AGAIN, for two more weeks. :(


Oh. Oh! Also, Andy interviewed for a new position, today, at work. Pray for him! :) It would be nice if he got this position and he really feels he would be happier if he did get it. I am praying for God's will, in the situation, even though I really want to pray for my OWN! ah! :)

The Last 48 Hours

(This is Ryan, a friend of Andy's from High School. He is now a youth pastor and used to youth pastor at our church...with my sibs...small world, eh? I am not sure what Adam and Matt think of him. I think this photo is hilarious.)

Here's our last 48 hours-

*Ashley is HOME! We've seen her twice and I can't even tell you the tears that have been shed, the endless hugs, and the growth that has occurred within her heart. She has truly, truly, grown! They are leading a church service on Sunday, and I will try to get pictures of her then. Can you believe I've not gotten any? oops.

* We've been to Chuck E' Cheese

* We've been to the zoo

*We've gone swimming twice

* We've had a big party/dinner for Ashley

* Tomorrow I am taking 35 "care bags" to the kids on Ashley's team. I have yet to buy the things for the bags...meaning...they are not put together. Wish me luck! ha ha.

* The boys both have colds. Snot everywhere. It's gross.

* I have been without coffee for two days. If you know me...this is bad. bad. bad. I am trying to ween myself. I doubt it works.

* I need sleep! ;)

**Go check out, The Land of K.A., today's Theme Thursday is FUN!**

Music MeMe

Elaine has tagged me for this little meme....

(if you click on the links below, I've linked all of the songs so you can hear them! :))

Here are the rules: (because yes, there are always rules!)
Instructions: List seven songs you are into right now. No matter what the genre, whether they have words, or even if they're not any good, but they must be songs you're really enjoying now, shaping your summer. Post these instructions in your blog along with your seven songs. Then tag seven other people to see what they're listening to.

1) Eiffel 65- P-L-A-Y-S-T-A-T-I-O-N and Move Your Body(Ok, so I am not usually the techno type... but these songs are amazingly catchy and you will want to jump up and dance!)

2) House of Heroes- In the Valley of the Dying Sun (just plain good) PLUS- these are the guys I went to high school with, and I need to show them some love.

3) The Fold- Medicine (my "go to" song- I listen to this whenever and wherever)

4) Family Force 5- Drama Queen-- mind you, when you watch this video- this is the concert I went to about 3 months ago. Ohhh and it was CRUNK. ;) ha ha.

5) Maroon 5- Umm... The whole dang "new" CD. I am addicted. (Michelle and Elaine have you SEEN the newest video with Rihanna?? AHHH!! If not... click that LINK!)

6) Guns and Roses- Sweet Child o' Mine (I used this on Matt's slide show and I've found myself listening to this song a few times this week)

7) Andy Hunter- Smile (another techno song. Maybe I AM a techno geek?!)

Ok, so what are YOU listening to? I tag the following people for this Meme:

Mark- because I know you have good taste in music and I want to know what you like right now.

Brittany- because I know you're sitting on the couch, resting, like a good girl, and want to do this meme!

Kellan- Because you don't talk about music much, on your blog, and I am curious!

Kathryn- Because I am curious to see what kind of music you like.

Krissy- Because I KNOW you have to have good taste in music. Besides... I am doing something for you, so you have to do something for ME!


Ok... That's all I am doing, because I need to get off my butt and go work. :) Hope you all learned a little about me, through my music! :)

Whipped Cream Fun

Does it get any better than this??

oh. oh. oh... one more question....

Why is hot fudge SO dang GOOD? I've eaten so much hot fudge, I feel ill. SEE people, I do eat things that are bad for me... ;)

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P.S.> Ashley comes home (for 4 days) tomorrow!!! :) I can't wait to see her! :) :) :) :) :) :)

Matthew's Birthday Party

Chaos. It was complete chaos. Ok, so maybe it was only chaos to me(?). I had many people tell me what a wonderful time they had and what a great party it was. BUT to me... it was a complete ZOO!! haha. We were so blessed to have so many family members and friends come to Matt's "big ONE" party! There were no big catastrophes, minus Matt trying to play with the fire, during cake time. While, yes, he may have briefly touched the flame, I think me yelling "MATT NO!" was far more harmful. We had enough food barely, we may have ran out of forks, and cups were (gone) scarce... but... but... we had a wonderful time and no one threw up their cake so, in my mind, the party was a success! Here are some photos of the event:

farmer Matt and his Birthday throne

The sheep trying to escape the barn cake!

Matt escaping cake eating! He really wasn't impressed.

Look! Amy's Mommy CAN hold babies. ;) See Amy, she needs grandkids someday!! :)

Naked baby opening presents. Does it get any better??

Oh, yes... it does.

Why do THEY (ANDREW) always get stupid face photos of me?? Seriously, people.

And here is one of my favorite photos of the weekend. I know it's not of Matthew, but it's just SO cute! :) Adam wrapped in crepe paper! :)



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Oh! And Matt's Stats from his well check:

* He can say 22 words- by identifying photos or people
* He can catch a ball and throw one
* He can dump, pick up, and place raisins back into a dixie sized cup
* He can walk, stoop down and pick up something and stand back up without falling
* He can flip through a book, the proper way
* He can wave and clap
* He was assessed at 17-19 months! :) Go genius boy!! :) ha ha.

*Weight: 19 lbs (almost 10 %tile)
*Height: 29 inches (25th %tile)

Auntie Em- Happy 15th! :)

Ahh yes, it's that time again. Another one of my sibs Bdays! :) Today is Emily's 15th Birthday! In honor of Em I've decided to share some photos of her from over the years.... Happy Birthday, Girlie, I love you! :)

And here she is today! :) (taken last night at Matt's party) What a beautiful and loving young woman, she has become! :)

Happy 15th Birthday, Emmy T !!!

He's FAMOUS! ;)

Two posts, one day, I know. But, I have a good reason!
Our local news station puts up photos of babies on their first birthdays. And, well, being the showoff mommy that I am, I of course submitted Matt's photo! So here is his 2 seconds of fame:

The poor news girl stumbled over the last name... but well... you try saying it!! ha ha. It follows all phonetic rules, if that helps! ;)