Pull Faster, Dad!

Andrew wasn't sure right at first but was won over quickly.

We even got AJ involved.

I really do have things I should be doing.

But I am getting addicted to this digital scrapbooking. The more I am learning, the more I realize I need to learn.

Sweetest faces

I went to the Beth Moore Conference this weekend and it was a-maz-ing. Beth Moore, by the grace of God, is amazing. The funny thing, is that logistically, everything that seemingly could have gone wrong did. We got lost every time we got in the car, the hotel had major issues, etc… But the company was great and conference was great and that made up for it all. It was especially challenging for me because it was a packed weekend. Every minute seemed busy and yet I had to sneak in pumping sessions and then constantly think about containers and how to keep them cold. But I managed – even though I was really ready to come home near the end and see my family. What sweet faces they have.

Marc and the boys did ok while I was gone. Actually Marc is getting a good cold and not feeling great. And AJ wouldn't really take a bottle and was extra fussy and not sleeping well for Marc. So - they were ready for me to come home too. Of course, now the little stinker is sleeping fine and happy as ever.

One of the amazing aspects of the weekend was an incredible session about spending time with God face to face. And what do you think our sermon was about this morning at church? Spending time with God face to face. I wanted to look around and catch the other ladies eyes to imply "Are you kidding me?!"

I have a boatload of things to get done around the house today and this week is our busy one with MOPS, library and Bible Study. Have a great week.

I'm getting schooled.

Thanks to my friend, Rebecca, I am taking a free online digital scrapbooking class. The class itself is pretty basic so far (no cool tricks that I really want to learn), but I am picking up a few things here and there. And if nothing else, it's renewed my interested in digital scrapbooking (or even scrapbooking for that matter). Since the kids and blog came along - all my pictures and thoughts are easily typed in a post and my scrapbook stuff doesn't see the light of day too often. No, I take that back - it still comes in handy when Andrew and I get crafty.

Anyway - I am on Lesson 2 of my class and below is my homework. As a reader of the blog, the pictures won't be anything new, but I hope you enjoy them anyway. And thanks, Becky!

February = Boredom

Did you have a nice Valentine's day? Our's was nice - nothing super exciting - but that's fine. I did get some flowers and a card from Marc. And we had a nice dinner of enchaladas. We found out that AJ also loves enchaladas. So, I figure - the way my three guys eat those things, when they are teenagers (Marc thinks sooner - like when they are 10), I will have to make two pans for just one dinner. Yikes.

Marc then had to leave for the east side of the state. He had an early meeting there this morning. It doesn't make sense for him to have to get up and out at 4:30 am. So he stayed with a friend last night. The good news is, my boys had their best night so far. They both slept in thier beds and I didn't hear from either of them until AJ's 6am feeding. Then Andrew actually slept in a bit (of course it was the day that AJ decided to get up early - but that's fine).

Today, we are getting snowed on pretty good, so I am just working around the house, getting things ready for when I am gone overnight tomorrow, and trying to keep Andrew from boredom. Not that I wish AJ would grow up any faster than he already is, but Andrew could sure use a playmate. I even brought up a different bin of toys that had been stored for while hoping the 'new' toys would be exciting. But he still just wants my attention round the clock. And most the time, I don't mind... but I feel like today - he's just bored. That kid needs warm weather in a bad way! I am thinking after nap, maybe we'll make some Kool-Aid playdough.

Allright - the boys are sleeping and I have mountain of things to do before my little attention seekers wake up.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Andrew helped me make Valentine Cookies for Daddy.

He told me that Daddy would share with him.

AJ had to taste test them also. Isn't he sweet in his red shirt?

Our Valentine card for Daddy.

Love it when...

...I run the oven self cleaner for the first time tonight (the oven is only a couple years old) and we have to have the fans going, have the windows open (in really cold weather), have to fan the smoke alarm a few times, have our eyes are burning, etc… I was reading the manual and it did mention that first time the self cleaner is run, it will burn off some manufacturing fumes or something like that, but holy smokes!

“The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room."

Quoted from our “Use and Care Manual” for our gas range.

Scrambling from Naps

I wanted to let you all know that we did make it to Bible Study on Thursday. Andrew seems to be just fine. We kept Tylenol in him for a day along with the antibiotics, but now the antibiotics seem to be doing the job. He's been his happy talkative self lately.

And so has AJ. Believe it or not, for the most part, we are all healthy and happy. And.... please don't let this jinx it.... sleeping fairly well!! AJ in his bed, Andrew in his, both in the same room and no one on the couch. We've been able to resume our lives once again.

Friday night we ran some much needed errands after being stuck at home for that long stretch. Saturday, I ran a few more errands in the morning before we all headed out after lunch to go look at a house for sale. We're not really ready to move, but it was in the area that we would like to move, so we always keep an eye open for potential homes. We stopped in quick to some friend’s house for a few minutes before heading home for much needed naps. Apparently we all crashed hard, because the next thing I knew, Marc is flying through the house, waking everyone one yelling that we are supposed to be leaving the house in 5 minutes to be at some friends’ for dinner. Um.. yea - we were late. But it was a nice visit. They have one sweet little petite girl a year younger than Andrew. And you can tell they were not used to a whirlwind of a boy tearing through their home.

Sunday, we finally made it church in the morning. We decided to go to the late service which is nice for us since we see more people we know, but horrible for the kids. They were a wreck by the time we left at 12:30. They both crashed on the way home, which meant lunch was out of the question. So, we put my crock pot roast on hold, picked up Taco Bell and headed home. Once again… we all napped and had to scramble to make it out of the house on time. We were again, hitting an open house, then visiting some other friends for dinner.

Between the naps and activity, I feel like the weekend was a blur. So today – with everyone felling better – I was able to get a lot done around the house. So it’s now back in some sort of order. And we had a nice roast for dinner.

The rest if the week is pretty quiet… just the library on Wednesday. Then Friday, I am heading to my first overnighter away from AJ (*sniff* pray for me). I will be heading to a Beth Moore Conference across the state with my Bible Study ladies. Should be great.
Ok, I wrote way too much. Stay warm.

Hmmm...

I found out that 'Go Diego Go' is coming to our town in April! I may have to investigate further. I know a little boy who has a birthday coming up who loves Diego and tells me on a very regular basis that Diego is his friend. I have already been thinking about making a Diego birthday cake for him. I have less than a month to plan his day...because my baby big boy will be turning THREE YEARS OLD! *sniff*

Thumbtastic!