Do we HAVE to come home?

After a long weekend at my in-laws cabin we're back to reality! We had such a great FIRST family vacation! It was so nice to get away and much over do. It was great to spend time with eachother without the resposibilities of housework. The cabin has an amazing view. We spend a lot of time relaxing and didn't try and cram too much in. We kept the boys on their schedule and they were so good. I was so proud of them.



The definite highlight of the trip was the petting zoo. The boys had the best time and so did we! I had a hard time picking out pictures to share with everyone. The first animals the boys got to meet at the petting zoo were the goats. Cale is in a lot of pictures because he was the first to warm up to the idea of being in the pens with all the critters. They all evenly warmed up and went wild!

Cooper and daddy meeting the goats:


Colter our biggest scaredy cat checking out the goats.


Daddy and Cale checking out the brand new baby goat.


Mommy and Cale holding the baby goat.



The deer pen really freaked me out. It was fun but they were pretty skittesh so they jumped easily and when they jumped so did I. We didn't stay in there long but we did feed them for a minute.


We also went to the aquariam. The boys were amazed and it was so much fun to watch them point at everyone. It was amazing to watch them just take it all in. Their little wheels were turning and they just started and pointed at everything with amazement.

Cooper and Mommy with the stingrays.



Colter and Mommy with the stingrays.


The boys could get used to this...it would be amazing to eat like this everyday!


It was time to head back today...so we kissed Mr. Casey Bear goodbye


and cried a few tears! :)

It really was such an awesome first vaction. We were so proud of the boys.

Just Picutures

Toofer Patrol!

The boys have been teething like crazy!!!!

The Count:

Colter: 10
Cooper: 9
Cale:.......are you ready for this.......has 16 teeth! Can you believe that?

I am SO ready for them to be done teething! They have been so good but it breaks my heart to see all their little gums so swollen!

They are now eating just about everything now and LOVING it!

Happy Mothers Day to ME!

What an awesome weekend! I have been absolutely pampered! I have great husband and the sweetest little boys ever! Our weekend was action packed!

A couple of weeks ago I was asked to speak in front of about 30 women at church for a mother's day luncheon. Before I had even started my eyes were watering so I knew I was in trouble and half way through I couldn't even see my notes. We all have days that bedtime just doesn't come fast enough or you're pretty sure you might be going crazy but as I was writing my little speech I had some time to reflect. The last couple of years for me and my family have been amazing. I feel so honored that God has chosen me to be Cooper, Cale and Colter's mommy. Seriously, what a GIFT! Everyday they teach me something (aren't I supposed to be their teacher). I've learned patience, how to roll with the punchs, how to pick battles (does it really matter if they are eating paper?), when to hold firm and when to act silly but most importantly they have taught me to love in way I could never have imaginged.

After my luncheon we had Sean's family over for a cookout. Sean's sister has two little ones. Her son will be three in august and her daughter 2 months old. It was fun to watch them play with their cousin. He isn't used to sharing unlike my boys so we had a few meltdowns but all in all successful!

Later that evening Sean and I went to a 1980s themed birthday party. One of my good friends was turning 30! I had some BIG hair. We stopped by Meijer on the way there and he wouldn't even walk with me, lol. He dropped me off at one end to get my blue eye shadow and he went to the other for some goodies. I saw him while I was checking out and took off walking the other way. :) So, what do I do...I start yelling...HEY HONEY WAIT FOR ME! It was too funny!

A couple of pictures from the party:

Sean and the birthday girl! I LOVE HER PROM DRESS!

My bangs were lookin a little flat, LOL! I didn't take very many pictures but I was also sporting so leggings (even though I said I wouldn't wairt them and a nice little skirt with some hot pink shoes.

Sunday we packed up the boys and took the to Cox's Nursery so I could buy somethings for my garden. Then we went to the park and had a picnic and played for a bit. We were all a filthy mess but had tons of fun! While they were napping I planted my garden: rubarb, green peppers, red peppers, jalepeno peppers, chili peppers, lettece, big tomatoes, green beans, brocolli and roma tomatoes...I think that is it.

I just had an awesome weekend...Do I REALLY have to go to work on Monday?

Nelle and Lizzy

We got the promotion...thank you to all of those that helped...now HAPPY SHOPPING!



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A day in the life of, COLTER!

Colter aka ColTrain, Colter Man, Little Monkey, Bruiser, and Little Man. :) Colter is our bully of the bunch but also the biggest lover! He was the first to walk and is now RUNNING every where he goes. He always has the funniest facial expressions, you never know what is going through that little head of his. He is our instigator and trouble maker but the moment someone says AAWWHHHH he is looking for someone to love on! He is constantly hugging and kissing his brothers, most of the time against their wishes.

He is a daddy's boy through and through! He loves helping daddy and hanging out in the garage.

Helping daddy remodel
I'm such a big helper daddy!

Swinging in the backyard!


Sean found a little garter snake in the backyard while he was mowing and brought it in to show the boys. Colter loved it. Even though he is the biggest bully he is also our shy guy and it takes him a while to warm up to new things. He is terrified of the horse in our backyard!

I always wanted a blue eyed baby but thought there was no such chances since I have hazel eyes and sean has green but I have not one but TWO!

He is so funny!