No More Daddy's Falling Off Roofs...

On Sunday my husband was at his parents house taking down their Christmas lights for them when he had a terrible accident. While one foot was on the roof and the other on the ladder, the ladder slide out beneath him. He tried to grab the gutter, but all it did was pull out of the building. Luckily he landed on top of the ladder, before his head slammed into the concrete. I'm positive God was watching out for him during that moment, because who knows how much worse this could have been. Thankfully he had explained to my youngest son to always stay back from the ladder in case daddy ever fell. That way he wouldn't get hurt. I'm always telling him to knock on wood. I guess he didn't this time. Lesson learned, right Justin =) He seems to be recovering well and the swelling is finally going down. His right wrist is still pretty swollen and aches. He is still getting bruises that are finally coming to the surface, so he is a site! Here are some pictures that I had to take just so I could make a post. He couldn't help but laugh. He was laughing that I wanted to take pictures

Even though it was swollen here it got MUCH worse!

His nice hairy leg

Again the swelling hadn't really set in yet.

The kids and I have been enjoying the wonderful weather outside sooo much. Aubrey loves getting out and running around. The boys have been enjoying riding bikes, soccer, and playing with chalk. It's just nice to open up all the windows and get some fresh air. For anyone on the East coast that is stuck in all the snow, I'm thinking of you while I'm soaking up all the vitamin D I can get!

I Have Some NEWS!...

Jaren: "Mom I have some news for you. Do you want the good news or bad news first?"
Mom: "Well how"
Jaren: "I'm just going to tell you the bad first."
Mom: "Ok"
Jaren: (While slapping himself in the forehead and turning beat red) "There is a girl who has a crush on me."
Mom: "What! Well who is it?"
Jaren: "I can't tell you. Ok it's (KID)"
Mom: "Well Jaren, (KID) is a really nice girl and would be a great friend."
Jaren: "Mom you just don't understand."
Mom: "Well what is the good news?'
Jaren: "That a girl finally thinks I'm cute."

Life can be sooo hard when you are six years old.

What A Clown...

Aubrey is turning into the family clown. I think between her and Lukas, this house will always be laughing. Dinner time has turned into who can make us laugh more, Aubrey or Lukas. Other recent discoveries are that she loves to pretend to eat all the time. She will walk around with a play spoon and bowl and pretend to eat. She LOVES to be naked! When I can get her to look at me for a picture she has to make some kind of silly face. The years ahead will be something else with this child under our roof. Walking around pretending to eat

Making a silly face before bedtime.

Naked and Silly face all in one.

Enjoying making us laugh while eating dinner.

Lukas Says...

Today I was in cleaning up the kitchen when my 4 year old called for me to come help him.
Lukas: "Mom, I need your help please."
I walked into the bathroom thinking my son needed help with wiping.
Mom: "Do you need help bud?"
Lukas: "Yes mom. I have really SPICY poop today."
Mom: "What?"
Lukas: "My poop is really spicy."
Mom: "Do you mean that it's burning your bottom?"
Lukas: "That's what I said mom. It's spicy."

Who knew that a four year old would have spicy poop. HEHE

Polar Express Train...

For Christmas we surprised the kids with a early Christmas present. We all watched the Polar Express Movie and when it was over we gave the boys each a present to unwrap. Inside was a new pair of Christmas Jammie's and a fake ticket to the train. They were so excited. We had such a great time. Aubrey was a complete angel considering it's a long drive just to get to the train. Once inside the train we enjoyed hot chocolate, cookies, singing with the elf's and of course Santa. The train took us to the North Pole and when we got there Santa boarded the train with us. The extra bonus was every kid got their own bell. I hope my kids will look back on the special trip and enjoy showing their bells to their own kids someday. Getting our tickets punched Hot chocolate Getting their bells from Santa Not Santa's biggest fan. Oh wait.. What is that? Something shiny? Ok. Your not so bad after all!

Aubrey Ann turns 1...

I can't believe that our little girl is already one. We had such a fun party and Aubrey looked adorable!! With our friends and family we celebrated her cupcake themed birthday with a special lunch. I had to hide the extra cupcakes at home because every time we would walk past one she would start crying because she wanted one. Thanks to everyone who joined us for her special day.
She loves her new dolls!

Her yummy cupcake I made


Pure JOY!
All cleaned up



Her cupcake shirt I make. My favorite is the tutu I got her!
The CUTEST Girl I KNOW!