Counting The Days

We had a B.E.A.U.TIFUL weekend!

Friday the high was 65, and as soon as the kids came home from school they changed into their summer gear and played so nicely together in the sand box and on the trampoline.

We introduced Jack to the goats. Remember these guys?

They sure have grown since November.

They came right up and ate grain out of the kids hands.

Two cute!

And yes, Brooke, they are "To Cute Yard Varmits".

We are counting the days until summer...

Saturday Bea and Jack went shopping with Mommy, Kathie and Megan.

Jack got a new toy that he loves.

And poor Bea. Not used to the to much fun that shopping is, crashed....

Jack's cute voice...

Regardless of what some of you may think, I have been doing more than sleeping and feeding the baby.


I finished up these sheets for Jack's bassinet.




And this bag. I really love the floral fabric.

I recently joined "The Grocery Game" and needed something for my coupons, so I made this great little coupon clutch. I got the pattern from Lisa over at "A Happy Little Family".

It was easy to put together, and the pattern was FREE!

I'll keep you posted on how much $$$ I'm saving at the grocery.

Beware of the Sleep Deprived Mom

I have several things that I would like to post about, but I'm to tired to wait for the photos to upload.

Sad, I know. I'm going to bed.

Work

As many of you know, I have a great job. Just 20 flexible hours a week. (AND that 6 week paid maternity leave.)

Upon returning to work, I have been able to take Jack with me most days.





It has been great. I do look like a pack mule coming and going. It's either him or the pump...





Today, I am working from home. The atmosphere is completely different.

The co-workers look a little younger.



Facial expressions are easier to interpret. (hey mom! i love workin' with ya!)

We take more frequent breaks. Coffee and apple pie. mmmm

Clothing is optional. (what a great multi-tasker!)

One thing remains the same.

When he cries, we feed 'im.

Obsession

I LOVE watching "The Bachelor".



I just finished watching the season finale, and "After the Final Rose, part 1".

I fell asleep last night before it was over. I am so glad they stream my favorite shows. The best part? limited commercials.

(Jason is not my favorite bachelor in bachelor history. I think it has to be Andy Baldwin or Travis Stork. Frankly, I enjoy "the Bachelorette" more. I thought that Meredith Phillips was just the nicest woman.)

The point of this post? I am tired of these boys choosing the wrong woman. They never seem to know who is right for them. I was sad to see he chose Melissa. My choice was Jillian from Canada, but after he eliminated her, I was rooting for the girl from Michigan, Molly. She appears like a nice, down home girl. And so close to my home town too.

After watching, it seems that Jason has realized his mistake, and would like to have a relationship with Molly instead. That sweet girl. I had to laugh out loud when he told her. The shock on her face. The way she kept looking at Chris (the host), you could tell she wanted to say: "WHAT IN THE WORLD?" To cute.

Can't wait to see what happens tonight.....

Dexter

Our dog, Dexter, died yesterday afternoon.

Dexter came to live with Ryan and I the winter of 1997 when he was a puppy.

He is deeply missed.

Update

The laundry is mostly done.

House picked up. Just once.

All dishes washed.

No Vacuuming.

No Mopping.

The shopping finished and put away.

Cookies made. And yummy.

Showered and brushed, before noon.

I've got a good feeling....

I'm staying home today. (and all of God's people said: AMEN).

Usually on my day off, I have a million things I need to do,

and two million things I want to do.

And none of them get done.

But today, I feel GOOD.

The big kids are off to school with a healthy breakfast in their tummy. More importantly, we were at the carpool on time. It's a miracle Maryhelen.

Bea and Jack are up, and happily watching "Winnie the Pooh". Please don't judge me...a girl has to get some stuff done sometimes.

So, this is the list for today:

Laundry. (mostly done.)

Pick up house. (at least once.)

Vacuum.

Mop kitchen.

Wash dishes.

Minor Shopping.

Make cookies for club riot tonight.

OH, shower and brush my teeth.

I'll let you know how I did.

Big Boy Pants

I thought tonight I would share some pictures of Jack. It has been so long since his last post.

I think he looks so grown up in these big boy pants. Could you not just eat up his little cheeks?

Every time I get out the camera to take his picture she jumps in.

Seriously.



Thanks Poulin family for the outfit...the hat is even cuter!

Favorite Photo Subject Part 2

Here are some more of the photos Elle took of Jack in the same two minutes as his last portrait session.

At least these are not up his nose.

But, I shouldn't complain, at least it wasn't my nose.

Even though she woke him up in the process,

She didn't wake me up...

All of the kids love the digital camera...

Will this summer at camp,

Elle's obvious obbsession.

Just wait until I post some of Bea's handiwork...

After his head shots, she moved on to his sweet little feet.

Isn't digital fun?

I even deleted some....

Bath time

This baby of ours is changing so quickly. You would think that this would not come as such a surprise to me, baby number four and all. But boy oh boy, has this 10 weeks just flown by. Jack is smiling and cooing at us when we talk to him. He really lights up when the other kids interact with him.

Bath time is his favorite.

He loves the water. Or being naked. I'm not sure. He can be crying, or just fussy, but the second we put him in the water, he calms right down and smiles. It melts your heart.

Sugar Booger. Never one to miss a good photo op.

Crazy Cows

Do you remember a couple of weeks ago when it was to cold for man or beast?

Well, not THESE beast.

They like to be outside.

Even at night when the temps were in the negative.

Ryan had to lock them inside to keep warm.

Crazy Cows.

I bet in July they'll want to be inside.

This is what happened when they realized I was taking their picture.

In my pajamas.

Crazy Woman.

It's Been A Busy Few Days....

After several days of not accomplishing anything... I got some projects completed. The family calendar is copied, bound and mailed. Ten good months is better than nuthin'.

Jackson's birth announcements are finally mailed.... Didn't Elizabeth over at Portraits by Kimberly do a FABULOUS job? I just love the way they turned out. Kimberly's photos were too hard to choose from. As always.

Sugar Booger came home. Boy did we miss her!

We watched my nephew Wesley play basketball. That's him, on the free throw line. Totally swished it. I have a hard time believing that he is fourteen already. (he thinks I'm old. hee hee)

Great Aunt Fern came to see us. And so did Grandpa & Grandma, Uncle Reyn & Aunt Marilyn, Uncle Larry & Aunt Pam. We had a great dinner with my cousin, Lee and his wife, Josie. I'm willing to call her my cousin too... Thanks for the delicious shrimp!

Elle made all of us Valentine bags. She filled them with candy she found around the house. Too funny. We got the kids an electric pencil sharpener. The arguments we have at homework time about pencils are unbelievable.

Ryan purchased these for me. LG front load washer and dryer in the prettiest shade of blue.

Jack turned two months! He is 13lbs, 4 oz. and 23 3/4" inches long.

He coos, and smiles when we talk to him. He just loves it when the other kids talk to him. And bath time is his favorite. He is filling out so nicely. His cheeks are full and his thighs are getting rolls!

My niece, Miss Lena had her second birthday. I've been scoping out the shoes for her... or maybe a tutu... Just kidding Kasey!

And my nephew, Hunter turned four. Or five. He's not sure. Being an Auntie is the best!

Carnival

Every year at the end of Catholic Schools Week, our little school has a carnival.

It is a chaotic mass of hyped-up kids, games, pizza, face painting, soda, tattoos, a "diva room" and a junk food walk??

The kids L.O.V.E love it.

Oh, did I mention colored spray for their HAIR???

Will refused to be photographed. He had "diva room" remorse.