Day 24-28

Day 24: January 24, 2013

I love the few moments when all the kiddos (well minus Parker) are hanging out together and NOT FIGHTING!!!  :)  They are just chilling watching Bubble Guppies!

Siblings are the people we practice on, the people who teach us about fairness and cooperation and kindness and caring - quite often the hard way.  ~Pamela Dugdale

Day 25:  January 25, 2013

 

My Origami Owl locket came in today!  I was soo excited to get this.  It is absolutely amazing!!!  Abby was awesome and helped me figure out just what I wanted!  I can't wait to add more to it! 

You can find Abby on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/abbys.OrigamiOwl

Day 26:  January 26, 2013

Oops!  I forgot to take a picture today!!



Day 27:  January 27, 2013

Today, I spent most of the day studying.  I even took my books out pheasant hunting!  LAME!!  But on Tuesday I take my National Registry Test to become an licensed EMT!  I'm sooooo nervous.  How to you study a 1200 page book.  I figure I either know it by now, or I don't.  But yet, I'm still studying!!!



Day 28: January 28, 2013

HA HA HA!  Thaxton learned how to do the magic broom trick!!  He was so excited.  He kept running around in circles around the darn thing.  That is until Kyson went and knocked it down!!!  Got to love little brothers!

On a awesome side note:  I got voted on the Clay Center Rescue tonight!  So, now I am officially a member of the squad, just got to pass my test on Tuesday.  How awesome is that???  I have only wanted to do this for the last 8 years!!!!

Day 18-23

Day 18: January 18, 2012



We made mini apple pies after school today. I have never made a pie in my life, and they turned out pretty darn good. The kids loved them. So, I am pretty proud of myself!!!  We followed this recipe that I found on Pinterest!

http://www.littlebitfunky.com/2011/10/what-i-made-for-monday.html


Day 19: January 19, 2013

Today, we had a fire call.  Thaxton was sleeping when Tommy and I left for it.   But when I got home he was up.  The kids were asking where I was.  I told them I had to go to a fire.  Thaxton was MAD!!!  He kept saying "Me Go!  Me Go!"  I hold him he couldn't go.  Then he told me "Me hat!  Me coat!"  He had his Fire Chief hat and coat on.  So, I loaded him and Parker up and drove them to the fire hall!  The guys were still cleaning up, so they let him watch and then he got to go for a short ride when they backed the trucks in!  He was so excited!  It totally made his day!  Then, he got to put on Blake's "real" helmet.  He wanted to take it home, even though he could hardly hold his head up in it!  :)    He had a good day!!!!!!!



Day 20:  January 20, 2013

Today we met Terri, Brandon, Owen, & Ella in Hastings.  We took all six kids to Valentino's for supper.  Then, we went bowling!  I don't think any of the my kids have ever been bowling before.  They all did really good.  They all beat me!!!!  :)  It was a lot of fun!  I may use the bumper lane next time. 

Day 21: January 21, 2013

Parker finally got to shoot the shotgun he got for Christmas! He was so excited! He did really good too! He even hit some targets out of the air! He is growing up way to fast!!


Day 22:  January 22, 2013

Hey it's late and I need a picture!  :)  Hopefully I am actually an licensed EMT soon!!! 


Day 23:  January 23, 2013

 

He is so adorable!!!

Day 15

Day 15:  January 15, 2013

My little Adde Bear sleeping!  :)  I was going in to check on her, and she was all wrapped up in the covers with only her head poking out.  She was adorable.  I ran out to grab my camera and what do you know.  She rolled over.  I swear these kids know when Mom has her camera out even in their sleep.  But none the less, she is totally adorable. 

Take 2.....Days 1 - 10

 

 Day 1-10,  January 1 - 10, 2013

After a lot of prompting from my 9 year old, I am going to try this 365 project blog again.

 I did truly miss taking daily photos of my children and my daily life.  I came to realize that I looked forward to writing in this blog, and sharing my experiences if not only for myself.  But, last year was a rough one.  I had a ton going on in my personal life.  I wasn't ready and didn't want to share with the world.  It become hard to share my images and talk about my life without talking about the bad too.  I decided to quit.  If I couldn't be honest, I didn't want to share at all.  It wasn't fair to me or my children whom this blog is ultimately for. 

So, here I am.  It is now 2013.  I will give this another go.  I'm sure in time pieces of the last year with make its way here.  It is a story.  It is OUR story.  However painful, sad, joyous, happy, or messed up it is, it is my story.  It is the story of my children.  But, for right now on January 11, 2013 we are in a better place.  So, we are going to look ahead.  I'm going to enjoy my children!  I'm going to enjoy my life. 

It took me 10 days into this new year so finally agree to give this another whirl.  So today, I am starting off with days 1-10.


January 4, 2013

The kids playing Just Dance 4 on the Wii!  They all do an awesome job!

January 6, 2013

Adelyn and Parker cuddling on the couch not even 20 minutes after they were fighting like crazy.  I guess they don't realize just how much they really do love each other.

January 8, 2013

 Thaxton, my little future fireman.  This child lives and breathes any thing to do with a Fireman.  He loves dressing up and playing with all of his 20 firetrucks.  I absolutely love this image.  I have stored this away for the future.  How fun will it be to pull out someday in the event he does go one to be a Fireman.  :)

January 9, 2013

My little Kyson!  He has grown soooo much in the last year.  He has developed his own little personality and attitude as well!  :)  He is so much fun.  He is laid back, sweet, lovable, fun, quiet, and independent.  He has a cute little grin that get me every time!  He prefers to hang back and watch the chaos take place.  I swear he is thinking to himself that we are all totally crazy!!  Don't get me wrong he does have a little developing attitude.  Most times it comes out do to his extreme independence.  But even his fits are extremely adorable.  For now!!! :)

   

 

 

 

January 10, 2013

Parker  is truly an "old soul".   He is caring, passionate, and loving. He is creative and inventive.  He is an awesome big brother, and a wonderful son.  I am truly lucky to have him as my son!  His big brown eyes are complete the window to his soul.  He takes care of his younger siblings, most of the time! :)  And, he tries to take care of me as well.  It is not unusual for me to get breakfast in bed, or a thoughtful card from him.  In the last year, he has grown up way to much.  He loves to hunt.  He is constantly coming up with new things to make.  The most recent venture is making wallets out of duck tape.    What other kid asks for roles of duck tape for Christmas??? 

 My Adelyn with the bright blue eyes!  She is a ball of fire.  She knows what she wants and goes until she finds a way to get it.  She LOVES her brothers.  She is caring, lovable and thoughtful.  She has an attitude much bigger than herself.  She loves to talk, and does that REALLY REALLY well.  She has went from my little girl hanging on to my leg into a strong, independent kindergartner.  I have loved to watch her blossom. 

Day 59 of 366

Day 59: February 28, 2012

Some new photos for my Mudroom!  Thanks Sarah for the idea!!  

Day 56 - 58 of 366

Day 56: February 25, 2012

 Adelyn and Thaxton enjoying a nice day with a Tea Party by the window!!  I love my children.

Day 57: February 26, 2012

Kyson sitting up all by himself!!  Way to go kiddo!  But, please slow down.  Mommy wants you to say little for awhile longer, please!


Day 58: February 27, 2012

 It was one of those day to relive old memories.  My college life are contained within these pages.  I was obsessed with my camera even then.  And now, the book is nicely locked back away, so my children don't see it for another 30 years if ever!  :)

Day 55 of 366

Day 55: February 24, 2012

A day with Grandma Kay and Papa!!  I love the fact that my children have the time with their great-grandparents! I have so many wonderful memories of my Great-Grandma Ruth.  I remember spending weeks with her.  We would spend time in Scandia, Kansas.  I loved hearing her stories about growing up, flying planes, and days at the ranch.  I wish I would have know when I was younger to remember all of those.  I hope my children enjoy and cherish these memories they are making with their great-grandparents too!

 

 

Day 51-54 of 366

Day 51: February 20, 2012

Teaching Parker to do laundry!!!  This was the smarted thing I have EVER did!  He does a great job!  His motivation......he can keep any money he find.  Which with Rob, Parker will probably be rich soon.  Good job Parker.  I'm very proud of you for helping out.   (p.s.  Don't mind the really crappy iPhone pictures)

Day 52: February 21, 2012

 

So, now you get the rest of the story. I know this is coming a week and a half late and way after Rob hinted to it on his post, :) but I'll fill in the missing details.

Rob and I went out to eat for our 9th Anniversary.  On the way home we stopped in Aurora at the truck stop.  Rob ran in and came out with this incredible cheesy left over from Valentine's Day, on clearance, fake rose.  It was awful.  :)  It smelled of cheap perfume in the intoxicating way.   And if you know Rob, he totally added to the cheesiness with his smartalec comments and attitude.  Anyways, we continued home.  Just as we were turning at the four mile corner, we ran out of gas.  Yes, we were just at a gas station, but I guess Rob thought running out of gas seemed like a better idea.  Wow!! It was a memorable Anniversary to say the least!!

Day 53: February 22, 2012

Happy 9th Anniversary Rob.  There is no way I can top your post, so I won't even try.  I am thankful for the last 9 years and the 4 beautiful children that came with it.  I love you!

I am taking a studio light class.  And, my first assignment was to take a photo of myself for my profile picture.  I will admit it was incredibly awkward and difficult.  I am extremely to critical of myself and my photography, so adding them together was a disaster.  :)  But, I made it.  

Day 54: February 23, 2012

This was an exciting day.  Due to a little emergency, I had 5 extra children.  Until after school was out, I had 5 children under 4.  And then after school, I added 4 more.  :)  It was a crazy but fun day.  My house, the children, and me all made it through alive.  And when Dakota came and helped out for awhile, I even got a shower.  Thanks Kota!!!

Snack time!

Adde, Jag, & Brynna watching a movie.

Day 49 of 366

Day 49: February 18, 2012

I have been working away on pictures!!!   I can't show you the real work get.  But after the client gives away the surprise I can.  :)

Day 48 of 366

Day 48: February 17, 2012

My mom came over today to be my model for my Lighting class I am taking.  But I can't show those as they are top secret.  Or in other words she would kill me for putting them up here since she hasn't seen them yet to approve.  :)

I had all the kids running around while we were trying to do this.  And of course once they seen "G" getting her pictures done, they wanted to also.  I can never get them to sit still on their own.  So here is some of the photos I took today.

I LOVE this picture!!!

Parker was so funny.  He had to go get his hair wet,
because he said it looks better wet!  :)  And he is
only 8 1/2.  Oh boy!!!

Thaxton was so adorable.  He was being silly all by himself.  Once we put his hands over his ears and mouth, we had to get him to put them over his mouth too!!  Hear no evil, See no evil, & Speak no evil.  :)

Day 43 - 47 of 366

Day 43: February 12, 2012

I think the kids were happy to have us home!

 Day 44: February 13, 2012

I completely forgot that I had taken a similar photo earlier this week.  COMPLETE LACK OF SLEEP!!

Day 45: February 14, 2012

Happy Valentine's Day!  Kyson had a good one.  He is got to eat baby food for the 1st time.  He actually really loved his green beans. 

Day 46: February 15, 2012

Adelyn helping me with my Studio Lighting class!  She did a wonderful job.

Day 47: February 16, 2012

Adelyn doing a really good job putting a huge puzzle together by herself.