New ROOM!

Hey everyone,

I redone our bedroom this winter while Jason was gone. When Jason leaves I take that time to do decorative stuff to the house. So that I dont have to hear him grip about me redoing things that were already done. LOL We both had been wanting a new look to our room so thats what we got. He kept talking about cabins. He wants to buy a cabin in the woods somwhere. So I took that and ran with it. I tried to make it have a cabin feel. How do you think I done?

Easter '09'

Easter. Wow. Can I tell you that this was the busiest easter whe have EVER had as a family. You really can tell that I am a stay at home mother now. When I was working the kids were LUCKY to get to be doing something on the holidays. Because I was always at work. NOW. Every chance we get we do something with them and other kids. NOW we can. And I am so glad.

Anyway, back to the story. So Easter morning we get up and eat breakfast. We bring the kids their baskets, go to church, then head over to Lisas for lunch and a hunt. Some other friends joined us over there and we grilled and ate. Very good food lisa ;) Then the hunt began. There were eggs everywhere. I helped Riley get two, one real and one plastic. As you can see she was ready to eat the real on. LOL The kids went wild. Luke, racked up. We shared with other kids because god knows my kids dont need any more candy. LOL Kaleb ONLY found real eggs and no REAL EGGS that he wanted. (he kept telling me he wanted real eggs, with candy) We left Lisa's about 430 and let the kids sleep in the car till 6 when it was time to go again.

At 615 we headed to our neighbors house for another dinner and hunt. YEP! Two hunts in one day. Can you imagine the candy I need to get rid of? LOL The dinner was GREAT and the kids would step one foot out and there would be ANOTHER egg for them to get. There had to have been 100 eggs out in the yard. It was AMAZING! I have NEVER seen so many colors on the grass. LOL

Finally our night ended at 8pm when we brought the kids home for bed. And honestly they didnt fight one bit. They were ready for it. ;)

So back to easter.

The ZOO!

So, while in Memphis on our visit we just HAD to take the kiddos to the ZOO! Right? LOL

It was soooooo relaxing to just go and walk around and take our time. The kids were enjoying being outside for a change and the weather was amazing! They were loving the animals that there were'nt really a lot of break downs. (Kaleb of course) And the strollers. WOW! they were two seaters but with our family being the work it out kind of people we are, of course we made it work. LOL two sat in the seat straped and one set in front of Riley since her legs were so short.

Caleb(Deanna's hubby) even came for a while. The boys were loving that. They just love being with grown up boys(men) lol. And they love their Uncle Caleb. He is so good with them. They rode on shoulders, ran togeather, raced, played on the playground. What I'm saying is that when Caleb was around, he was the only one the boys wanted anything to do with. LOL THANKS FOR THE BREAK UNCLE CALEB!!!!!!!! ;) U can baby sit anytime.

Luke-enough said!

OK! So, anyone that spends time with us on a regular basis knows that Luke is our CLASS CLOWN! The week before spring break there was an awards ceremony at school. Luke got FOUR awards. Crazy huh? LOL

He did. One for recognizing numbers 0-25. One for being able to count to 100. One for ABC's. And one for PERFECT ATTENDANCE. Im sorry but I think I should have gotten that one. LOL He doesnt want to go to school, I make him. LOL anyway thats a diff. story.

So we go to watch him and on the way to the podium he pulls his collar on his shirt up. LOL YEP like hes Elvis or something. GEEEEZ You should have heard the crown laugh. It was so funny. SO here are some pics. of my class clown receiving his awards.

Happy Birthday RILEY!!!!! WOOOHOOOO

SO,
Riley is ONE! YAY. My baby girl in now able to get her hair trimmed. Yep TRIMMED! I can't wait to have a girl with LONG hair. I have PLENTY of bows to use in that beautiful hair but her bangs are soooooooo long. So get ready Chasity you have the WONDERFUL BLESSINGS to cut my one and only daughters hair for the FIRST time next week. LOL

SO, anyway, back to the story. We got up on the 25th(Riley's b-day) and decided to go have a playdate and celebrate her b-day with some friends. We went to my friend Lisa's and Amanda, Julia and the kids were there. We just hung out and had fun. The Kids made craft hats for the sun. SOOO CUTE.

We will be having the REAL BIG party when I go to Arkansas next week. I cant wait

BIG TRUCK

Hi All,
So I have finally taken the time to add some pics and thought I would tell you what happend.
Luke and Jason went to a BIG TRUCK SHOW about 3 weeks ago. None of the kids really get time ALONE with one of us a lot of the time. We usually do things all togeather. So when Jason heard about the show he KNEW he had to take Luke.

The show was in Nashville and they went alone. They had to be there by 530 for the meet and great with the drivers. And Jason said he LOVED it. You can tell a little by the face in the pictures. LOL They didnt get home until 1230 that night. Luke was asleep but he was sure to tell me about it the next day.

Staying Home

Hi all

So Ive been home for about a month now. I LOVE not working in the outside world. LOL I was worried about getting bored. UH NO! I stay plenty busy. With Kaleb eating 24/7 and Riley FINALLY crawling. We stay busy :)

We are finally on a schedule around here and I love it. I think the kiddos are adjusting to it also. Kaleb has stoped freaking out so much. Now he is even going to the gym and playing with friends without freaking out. YAY.

Luke is doing better in school. He has to start speech therapy next week at school. He just isnt pronouncing words like they would like.. Takes after his mom. :) He didnt get in trouble all week last week and that is a WONDERFUL achievement in itself.

Riley is currently sick. BOOOO Poor baby, this is the first time she has been sick like this though. So Im thankful for that. She is everywhere. Trying to get past the gate. Getting into EVERYTHING. I reorganized the living room the other day trying to Riley proof. :)

It is almost time for our trip to Arkansas and I cant wait. Im so excited. I miss my family so much. My Grandma Beal isnt doing real well these days. Pray for her please. Love to all.