LOTS OF POSTS BELOW. I FINALLY FIGURED OUT MY CAMERA.

Boys being NAUGHTY!!!

I'm not sure what they were mad at me about, but they sure were trying to get back at me.

BUSTED!

Somehow, I'm pretty sure this was Jack's idea

"Take a picture, it lasts longer".  Ugh, little punks!

Random Pictures

The boys love to be pulled in the sled.

Daddy's getting quite a workout.

Apparently, Adam loves to eat snow.  No matter the color...

Adam and Kinsey lovin' the snow!

First day of Preschool

Meeting our new teacher, Mrs. Wills.

The boys warmed right up to her.

The both seemed to like school, though they didn't venture far from each other.

Snack time was probably all the kids favorite.  This picture isn't very cute, but you get the idea...

Jack started crying when  I left the room to check on Maya in the nursery.  Adam was to busy eating Jack's pretzels to notice me gone.

More Random Pictures

Adam giving Maya a kiss and Maya Loving it!

Jack trying to hold Maya's hand.  He's slowly starting to like her...

Adam giving kisses, again.

She's so freakin' cute!!!

So SWEET!

My heart just melted!  I just tucked the boys in bed and when I gave Adam a kiss he said, "Love you, Mommy".  So at least one of the three loves me!  I asked Jack if he loved me but all he could do is keep singing "Froty da doman"  (a.k.a. Frosty the Snowman) at the top of his lungs.  

Big stuff!

Maya's bottom tooth came through last night!  What a big girl!!

p.s.  pictures to come...once I figure out how to use our new Mac and new camera...

Quicky...

The boys just started going to preschool this past week.  I love the program.  It's for 2  1/2 year olds getting ready for preschool.   For the first 5 weeks I get to stay in the classroom with them. After that, the parents are suppose to leave 15 minutes early to help them get used to the parents being gone.  Both boys seemed to really enjoy class.  I drop Maya off in the church nursery.  The first day we left her Jack was all concerned that we were leaving her.  Huh, guess he does like her... 

Um...Maya is still the cutest little thing I've ever seen.  Her two bottom teeth are trying to come through.  They don't seem to bother her, which is good.  

Funny story:

As you know, being a mommy  you don't have a lot of privacy.  Well, I was in the bathroom the other day, going #2, and Adam was in the room with me.   I passed gas and Adam said "Mommy's butt sneezed!"  That has to be the funniest thing I've ever heard!  

Coming soon...

I promise I have not forgotten all of my devoted blog seekers.  We were without a computer for a few days and now that we are up and running again I'll post something soon (pictures, too).  But, since I went running at 6:00 am, got home and showered, fed and dressed all kids, took Adam and Jack to preschool (I stayed in the class with them) and dropped Maya off at the church nursery, came home and fed the kids again, then put them all down for a nap, I need a nap, TOO!  Until then...

30 years later...

This is a dress that I wore when I was a baby. I have a picture of me in it when I was 8 months. It's not a sentimental dress, just one I use to put on my dolls as a little girl. My mom keeps mailing me boxes of my old toys and keepsakes. I recently found the dress and thought it would be cute to put Maya in it. I'll try to post the picture of me in it.

Recent pics...

I'm such as slacker. I really haven't taken any pictures lately. I snapped this one of Maya about 10 minutes ago. I figured I'd post her most recent look. Maya is doing great and is so happy. She loves to laugh, bounce in her jumperoo thingy and stare at the boys.

This picture was taken yesterday. Chad and I had a babysitter come over so we could go out. I figured since I was showered and actually put on makeup, that I had better get a memory of it! We had dinner with Tim and Jessi. Our exciting night out ended with me having a stomach ache and coming home by 9:30. Oh well, maybe next date we can make it out later than 10:00.

Things the boys say daily...

Adam:
"Jackey in troubles"
"juice box!....please"
"owie! OOwwwiiieeeee"
"no poopies!"
"baby crying"
"cake, please"

Jack:
"1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10!"
"NO!"
"Oh, Man!"
"come on"
"what you doing?"
"cookies!"

Flashback...Swim lessons Feb.2007

Happy 2009!

2008 was a great year for our family. Most importantly, baby Maya arrived healthy and happy. She continues to grow and make her mark on this family. Maya is the sweetest baby and melts my heart every time I look in her blue eyes. Though the boys do not pay much attention to her, she on the other hand is totally aware of what they are doing. I'm excited for this year as she developes and plays and shows us her personality.

The boys hit many milestones this past year and we are looking forward to many more. 2009 will be the start of potty training (didn't I say that last year?), riding a bike with training wheels, and pre-school! They have grown so much and continue to amaze me. The more they talk and share their feelings, the more I am reassured that they are happy. The "terrible two's" have been really hard and I'm hoping they will outgrow them soon. I just can't believe they will be three this year!

Chad and I are happy and have many plans for 2009. We are going to start a family vacation tradition in the summer to Lake Erie, we plan to road trip it to KC, and we plan to add another addition to our family (joke, it's a JOKE!). Seriously, we are blessed with everything we have and hope to continue the happiness we share.

Happy New Year!