As Jake would say, "Happy Birthday Baby Uncle Jim!!!"
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Princess Paige
My baby loves to play dress up. In her new room she has a dress up drawer, and she is always looking for something to wear. Of course, her outfit of choice is being a princess.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Happy Father's Day
Happy Father's Day to one of the most selfless men I know. He gives up a lot of his weekends to moonlight and not because he wants to. He wants to give his family everything and wants his kids to have every opportunity that comes their way. He is building a nest egg and preparing for our future. This is a guy who still finds time to read bedtime stories even after a 36 hour shift. He loves Jake and Paige with all his heart and it shows everyday. They will never have to wonder if their Daddy loves them.....he tells them daily!
He is also a lot of fun!! He loves to play sports with them and gives great horsie back rides. He is always up for a game of Wii with Jake or even a tea party with Paige.
He also loves their Mama.....
I think one of the best gifts a Daddy can give to his children is to show love and respect to their Mommy. Brad treats me as an equal, and our kids will never doubt that their parents love each other.
It's no wonder that Brad is such an amazing father. He had a good example to follow. Brad has so much admiration and respect for his dad. He loves to hang out with him and considers him a best friend. I have always enjoyed watching the bond they have, and seeing all the fun they have together. I will forever be grateful to Larry (and Sharon) for molding and shaping the man I married.
And, where would I be without my amazing Dad? I could literally talk on the phone with my dad for hours and never get bored. He has taught me so much about loyalty and family. He loves all four of his kids the same, and none of us ever doubt it. He is someone I look up to and respect. I am so glad I moved closer to home!
I think one of the best gifts a Daddy can give to his children is to show love and respect to their Mommy. Brad treats me as an equal, and our kids will never doubt that their parents love each other.
It's no wonder that Brad is such an amazing father. He had a good example to follow. Brad has so much admiration and respect for his dad. He loves to hang out with him and considers him a best friend. I have always enjoyed watching the bond they have, and seeing all the fun they have together. I will forever be grateful to Larry (and Sharon) for molding and shaping the man I married.
And, where would I be without my amazing Dad? I could literally talk on the phone with my dad for hours and never get bored. He has taught me so much about loyalty and family. He loves all four of his kids the same, and none of us ever doubt it. He is someone I look up to and respect. I am so glad I moved closer to home!
Happy Father's Day to some pretty special daddies....
Brad, Larry, and Dad.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Toy Story 3
Jake and Paige have been anxiously waiting for today....Toy Story 3 came out! They've been watching Toy Story 1&2 for weeks now, and counting down the days until they could see the new one.
I must say that I wasn't expecting so many emotions to be attached with this movie. It's all about growing up as Andy goes off to college and has to decide what to do with his favorite toys.....donate, put them in the attic, or take to college. You'll have to watch the movie to find out what he decides....curious, aren't you? They showed home movies of him playing as a boy, and then in walks Andy as a 17 year old boy packing for college. Now, I know Jake has 12 more years to go, but I started getting weepy thinking about him growing up.
I thought I was the only one that was over-thinking the movie, but Jake's little mind started wandering off to the future too. He is soooo much like me it's scary! He said, "Why is Andy taller than his Mom now?" I explained all about growing up and that sometimes kids will outgrow their parents. He talked about college all.day.long. He planned out which toys he would take, etc. Then when he figured out that Mommy and Daddy wouldn't be going to college with him he started to cry. Yes, my precious 6 year old boy is already sad that he can't live with us forever. I explained to him that Daddy and I used to live with our parents and then we went to college, got married, and had our own family. Then he says, "You mean someday I have to be in a wedding?" Yep, son. Someday you will find a beautiful girl and marry her. As he's wiping tears away, Paige pops off, "Bruber, be brave. I want to go to college. It's fun!"
Oh, how my two children are different. Jake is sad that he can't live with me forever and Paige is already planning her getaway to college parties, boys, and lots of fun. Geeeez! Who knew a kid movie could produce a whole days worth of discussion between a Mommy, a 6 year old boy, and a 3 year old girl.
So, if you plan to take your kids to see this movie, and you should, be prepared. Or maybe my kids are just weird and over-think things like their Mama.
I must say that I wasn't expecting so many emotions to be attached with this movie. It's all about growing up as Andy goes off to college and has to decide what to do with his favorite toys.....donate, put them in the attic, or take to college. You'll have to watch the movie to find out what he decides....curious, aren't you? They showed home movies of him playing as a boy, and then in walks Andy as a 17 year old boy packing for college. Now, I know Jake has 12 more years to go, but I started getting weepy thinking about him growing up.
I thought I was the only one that was over-thinking the movie, but Jake's little mind started wandering off to the future too. He is soooo much like me it's scary! He said, "Why is Andy taller than his Mom now?" I explained all about growing up and that sometimes kids will outgrow their parents. He talked about college all.day.long. He planned out which toys he would take, etc. Then when he figured out that Mommy and Daddy wouldn't be going to college with him he started to cry. Yes, my precious 6 year old boy is already sad that he can't live with us forever. I explained to him that Daddy and I used to live with our parents and then we went to college, got married, and had our own family. Then he says, "You mean someday I have to be in a wedding?" Yep, son. Someday you will find a beautiful girl and marry her. As he's wiping tears away, Paige pops off, "Bruber, be brave. I want to go to college. It's fun!"
Oh, how my two children are different. Jake is sad that he can't live with me forever and Paige is already planning her getaway to college parties, boys, and lots of fun. Geeeez! Who knew a kid movie could produce a whole days worth of discussion between a Mommy, a 6 year old boy, and a 3 year old girl.
So, if you plan to take your kids to see this movie, and you should, be prepared. Or maybe my kids are just weird and over-think things like their Mama.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Sunday, June 6, 2010
From the Mouth of Babes
Friday, June 4, 2010
A Visit From Friends
Hayes, Embry, and Ellie came for a visit to check out the new digs. Our kids have missed eachother so much! We are counting down the days, I mean years, until they move to our part of the state. I love that our kids will grow up together!
Do you know how impossible it is to get a good picture with 5 kids????Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Paige's 1st fish
Paige caught her first fish at Lake Ponca. We went out with some friends that have a little boy Jake's age. The daddies were on the dock with the boys and Paige kept asking to fish. She even threw a little fit until it was her turn. She did it all by herself! Brad didn't even realize she had a fish until he looked over and saw Paige reeling it in by herself acting like she had done it a million times. After she caught her one little fish she was done. She handed the pole back to Jake and went back to blowing bubbles on the deck. Brad was pretty proud of his little girl........
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