Happy Holidays

I took the boys to see Santa today at The Durham Museum. They had a great time. Sam asked for golf clubs and Jackson said he liked cars.

Halloween 2009

Here are the kiddos in their costumes this year. They were disco with Michael Jackson. They were a hit!!!

Sam's birthday party!!!

Sam had a rockin' birthday party today!!! About 10 first graders rocked out! They all had a great time....

12 years ago today :(

It's been 12 years ago today that my Mother passed away. I can't believe it's been that long, so much has happened. I miss her dearly and think of her every day. How I would love to be able to kiss her, hug her or just talk to her again. She was the BEST Mama in the whole world and I always say to myself, if I can be half the Mom she was I will be great ;)....I wish she could be with me today. I love you Mama!!!

SAM'S 7!!!!

I can't believe Sam turned 7 on Sept. 5th. He's getting so big and really likes doing a lot of different things. He's playing flag football now and loves school. I love you Sammy boy :)

The morning of the boys birthday we always go to the donut store and get donuts. We start their bday off by singing happy birthday to them!!! It's a fun tradition. They both get candles in their donuts.

Back to school in less than a week

Oh boy has the summer gone fast!! I can't believe it just seems like yesterday when we were going to Sam's last day of school party. The summer has been fun and eventful. We went to KC to see our dear friend Terri. We had a blast at the water park. Then we went to Adventureland in DesMoines always a favorite with the boys. Mark & I went camping for a weekend. It was relaxing but kinda chilly that weekend. That's been our summer in a nut shell :) Sam's looking forward to getting back to school to see all his friends. He's going to be in first grade!!

The Latest News!!!

Well, Jackson is now potty trained. Sam's on summer vacation and is having a great time! They both love going to the pool. I had my birthday on June 16th!!! We are getting ready for the 4th of July with friends and family. hmmm not too exciting is it???

Have a great 4th of July!!!

Jackson is 3 "No more diapers"!!!

Jackson turned 3 on the 18th. We had a fun birthday party for him on the 19th. So now that he's three it's "no more diapers" we have been saying that for at least a month to him. He's doing sooooo good. Yesterday he was 5 for 6 on the potty! He's so smart and is getting it quickly! Love ya little guy. Sam's such a big helper too! Here's to "NO MORE DIAPERS"

Easter

The boys had a great time coloring eggs!! We had the best day yesterday! We went to Sam's acting class, Bounce U, Cabela's, to the park and another park where Sam played some baseball and then finished the night coloring eggs! The boys got along so well today! I love them both so much! Happy Easter.

SPRING BREAK

It's Sam's first spring break, and we are having lots of fun! We have decorated cookies, painted flower pots and made a stepping stone. I'm not sure what we'll do the rest of the week. He's having a great time staying up late. We have had our friend Tom's dog Pal spend the last couple of nights, the boys love having him here.

Sledding with the boys

OH MY what fun we had today! We went sledding with the boys. I can't remember the last time I went sledding. It was sooooo fun. We all had a great time. I hope to blog more later! Lots of work to do!!!