Happy Birthday Caden!

What a clown! Caden is the big 7 today! He asked for and received a "real" football and some Heelys for his birthday. We are spending the weekend at our cabin property so we get to celebrate his birthday at our favorite place in the mountains! He opened his gifts at home on Friday and then Saturday afternoon we headed up to Spring Hollow to stay until Monday. But, not before we picked up his delicious chocolate birthday cake from Costco! Mmmmm!

We just love having him in our family and he is always making us laugh! He has the sweetest sense of humor and is quite the charmer. He definitely has our hearts and it's fun to watch him grow and develop into such a wonderful person. So a very Happy Birthday to our little Tato Bug! We love you! Hugs and Kisses and a birthday bum pinch!

What's Up Wednesday

Last Weekend was really fun and very summer-licious! Friday the kids played outside with their friends all day and into the night (They love to play night games!) Saturday morning our neighbors set up their monster blow-up water slide -it's huge!- and the kids had a blast sliding and splashing! We went to see Kung Fu Panda that afternoon and loved it! We laughed all the way through the movie...very cool. We cleaned house for a bit and then went back outside for the rest of the day and again into the night. Sunday we pulled down our garden fence, cleaned out the garden area and put in a fire pit! We had game night in the backyard complete with roasted hot dogs and smore's. It was so great and everyone had an awesome time! It was so nice to hang out on the patio and the weather was perfect once the shade hit us.

Monday we bought fireplace inserts for the cabin! One wood burning and one gas. We arranged for delivery and installation and got a smokin' deal! I am so excited! The sub-plumbing is done and we are going up this weekend to dig holes for the deck posts with a mini excavator.

Coleton left for scout camp early this morning. He will be gone until Saturday afternoon. I'm not as stressed out about it this year as I was last year. But, I'm still a Mom and so I worry and fret until I can't stand it and have to find something to take my mind off it. Busy is best! At least I didn't cry myself to sleep like I did last year! I'm sure he is having a ton of fun and earning lots of cool merit badges!

Wednesday I worked with Julie (always a blast!) and afterwards we went to lunch with the girls and then she and I went to look at exterior doors for the cabin but the sales guy was a twit so we didn't buy any. We will go back when it's the "cool guy" the Chet knows who is working. Ugh, I just really don't like stupid people.

What's Up Wednesday

You get two weeks for the price of one this time! Aren't you the bargain hunter! Or maybe I'm just a slacker ;) ahem...anyway, here goes-

On the 7th we had some friends over for game night and had a great time. The kids were really good and played happily until midnight (we were really into our game and kept saying just one more round...we'll maybe just one more...ok one more and that's it!...etc.) Time does tend to get away from you! It was fun even though the boys won.

Sunday was our anniversary

Monday Jake had two softball games...they lost the first and won the second. He is my Homerun King!
Coleton started his soccer conditioning camp. He goes every day this week for 2.5 hours. Yikes! He's not quite sure how he feels about this, but I feel very strongly that after all the money I paid he is going to LOVE it! He doesn't think I'm funny.

Tues-Thurs was life as usual. Coleton was doing great at soccer camp and even enjoying it as it got easier. I worked Tues and Thurs. Dad watched the kids for me on Tues and took Coleton to his practice, bought them all lunch at McDonalds, and then took them swimming at his house. What an awesome Grandpa!

Fri-Sun the kids spent the weekend at Jakes Moms house so that we could have some alone time to celebrate our anniversary. Friday night was Betos and videos. Saturday morning we woke up and had german pancakes and then went to see a movie. After that it was Cafe Rio and then we headed to Gateway. We took the train and met an "interesting" guy who reminded us of a mix between John Locke from Lost and Creed from The Office...He seriously could have been their love child! Anyway, we had so much fun at Gateway! We ate some dinner and walked around...shopped a little and mostly just held hands and talked. It was fabulous!

This week I'm not working so I get to catch up on everything I neglected all last week. We are going to go swimming over at Julies house today and the kids are excited. Monday was fun because Spencer came over and right after he left Julie came over! Well, I guess Julie comes over every Monday but I still love it when she's here. Spencer was a treat though...he hardly ever shows up at my house! Alright, that's about it in a nut shell...exciting huh? I know, you're jealous, but try to love me anyway. Not everyones life can be as exciting, but it's ok if you want to live vicariously through mine. I'll understand :)

Happy Fathers Day

I just wanted to say a quick Happy Happy to all the Fathers in my life.

To my Dad, who even now is still My Superman...The Man of Steel! I love you! You are the best! And apparently I take after you more than I thought...Jake is almost to the point of banning me from public places where "stupid people" might be lurking because I just can't refrain from pointing out their flaws! (Don't even get me started on Walmart)

Jake- What can I say...He totally Rocks! He is such a great father and husband and he totally gets me. The kids worship him and have a great relationship with him. Even Coleton (the Teen!) still loves to "hang" with Dad. They have this whole morning ritual that I just recently discovered! I think Jake is most beautiful when he is playing with the kids...It makes my heart pitter-patter and I fall in love with him all over again! "Sexy" takes on a whole new image once you have kids! But, he is still my hunk-a-hunk of burning love *wink,wink*

My brother and brother-in-law- They are great Dads and their kids absolutely love them! I love having so many great men in my family! My kids always talk about their uncles with pride and enthusiasm. I trust them with my kids and that is the highest praise I can give! They are the best guys in the world!

14 Years!

Today is our wedding anniversary! We have officially been married for 14 years...Wow! It doesn't seem like it's been that long and yet it seems like we've been together forever. We dated for three years before we got married so that means we've been together for almost 17 years...oh my! I've been having flashbacks about my pre-wedding thoughts and my wedding day memories all week. It's been a fun jog down memory lane. I wish I had some pics of my wedding to post but I was married before the digi camera was born! I will have to see if I can find the box I packed them in and scan some of them onto the computer. You would laugh at how young we both look and at my poofy dress! I think Jake weighed about a buck fifty and had a 29 in waist! We were so young and naive! What I wouldn't give to go back in time and give myself some advice and direction! It's been an adventure and the highs and lows have been worth it because we are still in love with each other and life is good if not perfect. Jake is still my best friend and the one who makes my heart beat fast. He is awesome and I couldn't have chosen a better partner.

Simply Smile

A frog goes into a bank and approaches the teller. He can see from her nameplate that her name is Patricia Whack.

'Miss Whack, I'd like to get a $30,000 loan to take a holiday.' Patty looks at the frog in disbelief and asks his name.

The frog says his name is Kermit Jagger, his dad is Mick Jagger, and that it's okay, he knows the bank manager.

Patty explains that he will need to secure the loan with some collateral.

The frog says, 'Sure. I have this,' and produces a tiny porcelain elephant, about an inch tall, bright pink and perfectly formed.

Very confused, Patty explains that she'll have to consult with the bank manager and disappears into a back office. She finds the manager and says, 'There's a frog called Kermit Jagger out there who claims to know you and wants to borrow $30,000, and he wants to use this as collateral.' She holds up the tiny pink elephant. 'I mean, what in the world is this?'

(you're gonna love this)

The bank manager looks back at her and says... 'It's a knickknack, Patty Whack. Give the frog a loan, His old man's a Rolling Stone.'

(You're singing it, aren't you? Yeah, I know you are........)

Never take life too seriously!

Come on now, you grinned, I know you did!!!

Have a lovely day