Rolling Down the Hill??

So last weekend we had some friends and their kids over for dinner and to play and Taylor, the cute blonde in the picture (who is oldest of the bunch at five years old) decided that the kids should roll down our hill in the backyard. Kali, who is very type A kind of looked at her like "REALLY??"
Well all the kids started and as you can see really enjoyed it. Kali has since suggested to Cody to do it everyday, but it has been raining.

Rainy Days

So what better thing to do another rainy day then to make french toast and sausage for dinner and watch a movie! Kali thought it was hilarious we had french toast (one of her all time favorite foods) for dinner!!






Even Riley thought a movie was a good idea!

Happy Mother's Day

Ah...what a day. It is hard for me to go back and remember my life 4 years ago as I was 7 months pregnant with Kali, having no idea what it was going to be like being a mother. I knew I was excited, but also very scared, thinking how am I going to take care of this baby, how can I be a mother?? No one can explain it to you the type of love you have for your children, as a mom. I would do anything for them...anything all all. I love them more than words can explain. Today, I have had many times where tears came to eyes, thinking how grateful and blessed am I am for what God has provided for me.

This morning as I came down the stairs, my kids raced to me with cards and hugs. My husband who joked last night and told me " It is Mother's Day every day here in this house!" ( okay all jokes aside now..it was funny though!) bought me the sweetest card and flowers and made coffee and a huge breakfast complete with eggs, waffles, sausage, bacon, fruit, and juice. It was incredible. We went to church and during worship a few tears sprang to my eyes, just thinking how much God loves me and my family. We spent much of the day playing outside in the beautiful weather and then headed out for dinner as family. It was an incredible day..

When I called my own mother, I also thought how lucky I am to have her in my life, as some of my friends have already lost theirs. How grateful I am to call her during the week and chat with her, get emails from her, and laugh with her. Some daughters are visiting their mothers today at graves and I get to go and see mine next weekend at her house. I am truly blessed. I hope you had a wonderful day, too!
Happy Mother's Day to you..

Our Little Peanut

Today Cody has 2 year wellness check at the Doctor's office. So here is what we learned:

At the age of 2, kids are suppose to know at least 20 words and start making two-word phrases. Well, Cody knows hundreds of words and speaks in sentences.

So he is very verbal, a great sleeper, eats well, is very active, has started to show interest in going potty, and is a very happy, healthy little boy with a determined personality. However, he still remains a little peanut.

He is:
33.5 inches tall -25%
27.5 lbs- 50%


Here is a video of our little peanut playing horsey with mommy's mop.

I don't think he can be any cuter. Do you?

Kali's First Weekend at the Shack

Kali spent her first weekend at the shack having a ton of fun. She rode the four Wheeler on the muddy trails, planted trees, played with a new toy gun, roasted marshmallows and hot dogs, ate smores (which she really doesn't like-is she crazy??), played Slap Jack, Pin The Tail on the Donkey (Uncle Benji got a bit excited about this, see picture!!), and Candyland with Daddy and Uncle Benji She even slept on the top bunk. She is already asking when she can go back!

Weekend with the Kids

So for the first time Andy and I are each taking one of kids for the weekend. He and his brother, Benji took Kali for the weekend to Kelliher to hang out at the shack. Their plan is to ride four wheelers, plant trees, and visit some friends and family. Kali is super pumped. She was pumped because she got to go with Daddy and Uncle Benji by herself and Cody was too little to go.

Cody on the other hand did not like the " Too Little" comment from Kali. There was some tears when they left, but otherwise he is pretty much in heaven. At home, with just mom and all the toys to himself. He can play, read, or do anything without Kali telling him what to do. Cody and I plan on just hanging out at home. My friend Stacie and her 2 year old daughter Elle are coming to stay with us tomorrow night. We are very excited for that.

Have a great weekend! I am sure we will!

Happy and You Know it

Kali loves this song, she sings it all the time around the house.