Three Boys and A Girl

September

2010-11-02T15:08:00.006-05:00

I have no excuses for not keeping up with my blogging. Lets just call it being busy and lazy. :)

Other than getting use to Jack being in Kindergarten we really didn't do too much.

We painted the kitchen, dining room and living room... which I can finally say we are very happy with the color choices. But knowing us we will be painting something in the next year or two. :)

We had my brother's girls over for a slumber party two weekends in a row. The boys loved having them over to play and it was a great time. You would think having five kids running around would be crazy but it was a breeze.... no really it was.

We made popcorn balls and I am sad to say.... they SUCKED!!!! I need to find a new recipe!!

We celebrated my parents 40th wedding anniversary on the 26th of September!! What a cute couple they are!! :) :)

Then that weekend Alex decided he needed a black eye.

First Day of School

2010-09-14T14:47:00.005-05:00

Jack started Kindergarten this year and is going to St Bernard School. Two of his cousins also go their (Rebecca and Theresa) so he is super excited about that. He will be taking the bus to school in the morning (his request and LOVES it) and after school he will be riding the bus home with the girls to Chad's house until I pick him up after work (he ends up being at my brother's house for about 30 mins to an hour. Thanks again to Chad and Jeannine for letting him hang out after school!)

Tradition picture with the school flag.

The school put this sign in our yard the night before school started.

Steve, Jack and Alex walking to the school building

Jack, Theresa and Rebecca

Jack's class lined up with his teacher Mr Schultz

Loving every second of it!

The next day he took the bus to school.

Walking to the bus stop, which ends up being two houses down from ours... which is fabulous!

He was not nervous at all.... don't ask Steve if he was though. :)

Wisconsin State Fair

2010-08-16T14:34:00.005-05:00

This past Saturday Steve, Jill, Jack, Alex and I went to the State Fair. I haven't been there in geez, 15 years so it was interesting to see how it has changed. The boys had a BLAST!! We were there for 6 hours and the boys rode all the rides over and over and over. Thank goodness for an unlimited wristband (thanks Jill).

Bay Beach

2010-08-12T14:06:00.009-05:00

This past Saturday we went to Bay Beach with the Knutson Family. The kids had a blast and it even rained for 10 mins while they were on the helicopters.

Super Kidz

2010-08-12T13:35:00.003-05:00

Super Jack

Super Alex

Super Brothers....

I got these super cute super hero capes and masks on Esty.com. The boys are totally in love with these and wear them all the time. So just watch out.... one day they might be at your house to "save the day".

July 2010

2010-08-04T13:22:00.023-05:00

So instead of doing individual posts on the month of July I decided to do one HUGE post and mostly pictures of what we did that month. It was a very busy month and we did more activities than shown below. We had our Annual Cubs Game, celebrated many birthdays, and so much more.

Cookout with Chad and family - July 2nd (night)

Resch Aquatic Center - July 2nd (day)

4th of July Party

Water balloon fight!!!!

Sparklers

Snappers

Fireworks

Jack started Soccer at the YMCA - July 6th

Star Lake - July 24-26

We went up to St Germain with Chad and his family to hang out at a house they rent every year. Jeannine's family goes up there every year and they invited us to hang out with them for a few days. It was a great time and the boys were in heaven with the beach and boat rides.

Very First Boat Ride

Celebrating Chad and Steve's Bday's

Pontoon Ride

Fireworks

Gpa's New Toy

2010-06-22T15:18:00.002-05:00

After almost 30 years Gpa FINALLY decided to get a riding lawn mower!

If you don't know my parents yard they have an empty lot next to the house that would take us FOREVER to mow by push mow.

So when we arrived Gpa had the rider out in the yard, because he just got done mowing, and the boys were on it like glue for the first hour we were there.

Then Gpa took them for a ride. Jack was in HEAVEN!!!

Strawberry Picking

2010-06-22T14:37:00.007-05:00

This past weekend the boys and I went to Nville to hang out with G&G H for a few days.

One of the many adventures we did was Strawberry picking and making jam with the berries.

This is the field that we went to.

Our Mission: Four buckets of these.

The boys were excited at first and then within 15 minutes Alex was more interested in running around and Jack took over taking pictures of everything he could. I must say he took some great pictures.

Jack's self portrait

Another one with every one's hats on his head.

Then we got back to G&G H's house and Gma put them straight to work.

Jack's T-Ball

2010-06-08T12:04:00.004-05:00

We signed Jack up for T-Ball through the YMCA which is a 7 week program that started back in early May.

He was very excited to play and even got a new glove for his bday from the Knutson family.
I have to say I was very impressed with his skills. He has a great swing and hits the ball very, very well. His throwing is pretty good but needs some practice along with fielding and catching (but what 5 yr old is perfect at all that).

By the end of the season he ended up showing us that he can throw both right and left handed AND he can bat left and right handed AND is awesome both ways!!

Alex's 3rd Birthday

2010-06-08T11:23:00.008-05:00

My little guy is no longer a little man. I officially have two little men.

May 25th was Alex's bday and we ended up having two parties for the little man. Cousins, Aunts and Grandparents made it to the first party. It was a blast and fun had by all.

Family Picture (of course)

All the cousins at the party

Van Nuland Kids

Alex on his Birthday - What a big boy!

Who says Mom can't have fun too!

Then we had a party at G&G H's house with Auntie Jill. Sunbathing, water guns, slip n sliding, fishing, playing in the sandbox, riding bike in the Armory... very busy and fun weekend!!

Fishing Time

2010-06-08T11:07:00.004-05:00

Over Memorial Weekend Gpa H, Steve and I took the boys to Trout Pond in my hometown to go fishing. This is the second year that we have done this and the boys were very excited! Jack couldn't wait to try out his new fishing pole that G&G H got him for his bday back in March.

A lot of fish were caught and thrown back into the pond. The boys were very interested in how the fish felt and looked like up close. They even threw a few back into the pond.

Yes I am not in any pictures but don't worry I did put bait on the hook and take the fish off the hooks and toss a few back in the pond. :)

Jack and Gpa H

Steve and Alex

Jack's first catch of the year

Alex's first catch of the year

Jack two fisting it.... that a boy!

Alex and Gpa H

Jack and Steve

Where the "beep" have I been??

2010-05-05T14:32:00.006-05:00

Hello my stalker, follower, family and friend (all two of you). Let me introduce myself as I think you may have forgotten about me.....

What a start of 2010. I started to hate 2010 on Jan 2nd while I was in Kohls checking out with my purchases; I got a lovely phone call from my boss telling me that as of the 3rd I was laid off "temporarily". Happy "Beepin" New Year to my family! Needless to say our lives changed immediately and I was not a fun person to be around for the next two-three weeks. (Steve must really love me. :) )

The next 15 weeks was what it was. I got the phone call to come back to work and start on April 12th.

Here is a quick update on everyone:

Steve: Steve was awesome and picked up extra shifts at the Y and never complained (we both work at the Y part time if you didn't know.... free membership baby!!). Work at Enzy is going well and he has signed up for the Bellin Run which is in June.

Jen: I learned what show was on at what time which was depressing. Gained "depression" weight and then lost it. The morning staff at the Y got sick of seeing me everyday. (Oh how I miss working out when no one was there!) Knew pretty much everyone's name at Biolife as I donated/got paid for my plasma twice a week. My first week back at work I went to the 2nd home game for the Cubs with Jill. Man was that a blast! Can't wait for our next game.

Jack: Jack celebrated his 5th birthday in March and had a firefighter bday party with friends. Uncle Chad gave all of them a tour of one of the fire stations and they had a blast. He is enjoying school (4K) and is very excited about starting kindergarten next year at St Bernards. He is very quick at learning and asks a lot of questions. His memory is amazing (wonder where he got that from).

Alex: Alex is hilarious! The things he does and says cracks me up and he knows how to use his charm to get out of trouble.... with other people. He tries to do everything Big Bro Jack does and usually succeeds. He has NO fear and is the biggest love bug.

This summer we don't have any big plans as we need to build our savings back up. We of course have our annual baseball game with my family and I am hoping to get the boys to Wrigley as well. Also we have our annual 4th of July party which I cannot wait for!

I hope now that life as gotten some what back to normal I will keep all two of you informed on our lives more often.

I need to do a shout out to my vball friends.... thank you for taking care of me every Monday night.... I owe you all a crap load of pitchers of beer! :)

Another shout out to our family and friends for being there for us. We truly appreciate it and it meant A LOT!!!

Also a shout out to Amy... thank you for all your help with the boys and being so understanding those past 15 weeks. You are the best sitter and I am lucky to have you as a friend as well.

Update Soon

2010-02-05T09:04:00.001-06:00

I am such a slacker with the blog. Big things have happened at the Van Nuland house and I will share that and all the activities/pictures since Christmas very soon.

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2010-01-14T09:23:00.001-06:00

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Xmas with the Van Nuland's

2009-12-22T14:48:00.005-06:00

Sunday we celebrated Christmas with Steve's family. Lots of food, fun and laughter had by all.

Alex was so funny this year. Every gift he opened he was jumping up and down with pure delight and ran to that person and gave them a huge hug. So darn cute!

The kids all enjoyed their gifts and had a great time running around the house.

Holiday Parties

2009-12-22T14:24:00.005-06:00

We had two Christmas parties this month already. It is crazy how fast this month has come and gone. Our first party was my volleyball team and the second party was the daycare party.

Both where a lot of fun and good times had by all!!

Lil' Stars Christmas Party

Volleyball Team Holiday Party

Great times of course had by all and how can you not when you are with friends. We had our annual vball party at Melissa's house this year. Lots of drinking, laughing and a little bit of Wii. And the night ended with someone doing snow angels in the backyard (next to dog doo doo)... of course we won't say by whom..... Sassy Melissa!!! :)

Bob and Julie

Ryan and Mindi

A little Guitar Hero

Drinking and talking

More GH

Amy and Harvey

Can't have a party without some drinking card games.

"Take that ya'll"... Melissa

Amy and Melissa

Santa at Dad's work

2009-12-10T15:10:00.003-06:00

Tuesday night Santa had a party at Steve's work for all the Enzymatic Therapy employees and their families. The kids where beyond excited to see Santa once again and had a blast sitting on his lap, frosting cookies, coloring pictures and having some snacks.

G&G H's House

2009-12-07T14:52:00.007-06:00

This past weekend we went to G&G H's house to get their xmas tree and put the lights on the house. Before we left the boys and I made red velvet cake and Steve made a "train" for them to play in with some leftover boxes we had.

Then the boys help put the ornaments on the tree. Yes I have quiet a few on the bottom part of the tree.

The train

Here we are getting the tree and riding the tractor. Jack had a blast as always!

The big tree

Jack being silly

St Nick found us at G&G's house and they boys were excited!

Alex acting like Santa and asking "what do you want for Christmas?"

and then there were 2

Then Steve took over.

Some family pics

Santa's Elf

2009-12-01T15:51:00.011-06:00

Santa sent one of his Elves to live with us this Holiday season. He showed up the day after Thanksgiving along with a book (The Elf on the Shelf) which tells the boys what he is doing at our house. He finds a spot in our house and keeps an eye on the two of them and after they go to bed he "flies" to the North Pole to tell Santa if they have been good or bad and returns before they wake up in a new place.

Here are the places he chose to "hide".

Dec 24th -

Dec 23rd -

Dec 22nd - Riding the train under the tree

Dec 21st - Master Bathroom Shower

Dec 20th - Pantry

Dec 19th - In the Christmas Tree

Dec 18th - Living Room Ceiling Fan

Dec 17th - Living Room Watching Xmas Movies

Dec 16th - Master Bedroom Ceiling Fan

Dec 15th - Kitchen Clock

Dec 14th - Living Room on the TV

Dec 13th - In the Accord

Dec 12th - Refridgerator

Dec 11th - Laundry Room

Dec 10th - Fireplace mantel in a stocking

Dec 9th - Alex's closet hanging from his xmas lights

Dec 8th - Living Room windowsill eating candy

Dec 7th - Riding the camel on the nativity scene

Dec 6th - Back at home on the kitchen windowsill

Dec 6th in G&G H's tree

Dec 5th - Followed us to G&G H's house

Dec 5th - Kitchen glass vase

Dec 4th - Living room window

Dec 3rd - Kids bathroom light fixture

Dec 2nd - Kitchen wine rack

Dec 1st - Jack's room shelf

Nov 30th - Dining room light fixture

Nov 29th - Living room window valance

Nov 28th - Living room shelf

Polar Express

2009-12-01T13:50:00.009-06:00

Sunday night Steve, the boys and I met our friend Mindi and Nathan at the National Railroad Museum to enjoy the Polar Express. This is our second year going (Alex's first) and as the previous year it was a blast. Jack has this wonderful memory (wonder where he gets that from?!) and for the past couple weeks he would tell Alex everything that happened last year when we went. FYI... you are suppose to wear your PJ's to the event.

When we got there and met up with the Pollens the boys wanted to get some Holiday Tattoos.

After the tattoos we walked around and inside some of the trains that were on the floor.

and of course took pictures in front of the xmas tree on one of the trains.

Nathan, Alex and Jack

The Van Nuland's

Then it was time for the Polar Express to be read to everyone. The boys sat in the front with a bunch of other kids.

The conductor came and talked the the kids before the story was read.

The first thing that happens when the event starts is that everyone gets a cup of Hot Chocolate. The boys were very excited about this part.

After the beverage the story began. The boys did a great job sitting and listening.

Then it was time to take a ride on the trains to the north pole. All three boys where scared that the train was going to leave without them and kept telling us to put their jackets on faster. So cute. :)

Once on the train we took a ten minute ride to the North Pole to see Santa! The boys wanted to sit next to each other so Mindi, Steve and myself had to SQUEEZED into our seat.

Alex is ready to hand his ticket to the conductor.

The conductor and Alex got along really well and kept joking around with each other. Very funny to watch.

Enjoying our ride.

Come on just look at dad and smile nicely.... geez!

Washing windows.

During the ride the everyone is handed a chocolate "Gold Coin" which they ate with delight.

Jack trying to open his very quickly.

Once we arrived at the North Pole we got into line to see SANTA! This is the first time Alex has seen Santa up close and personal and he loved it! Even went first.

"I want another fire truck, hungry hungry hippos and a leapster"

"Of course I have been an angel everyday... just don't ask my Mom or Dad."

"I want a real flying helicopter, leapster games and a TV in my room."

"Well Santa if I tell you "NO" does that mean you won't bring me presents??"

The night was a hit and I am 100% this will be a tradition for us as long as they continue the Polar Express.

Green Bay Holiday Parade

2009-11-25T12:52:00.003-06:00

This past Saturday Steve took the boys to Green Bay's Holiday Parade. They had a blast and they were soooo good. They got to see a lot of floats, fire truck, ambulance, semi truck, large shopping cart, their cousin Theresa who was in the parade, some dogs (got to pet them) and most of all SANTA!!!!!!

Pray for Stellan!

2009-11-09T12:40:00.001-06:00

This little fella needs lots of prayers. Please say a prayer for Stellan.

http://www.mycharmingkids.net/

Wii

2009-11-02T15:45:00.003-06:00

What do our kids do when they are sick......

Play Wii of course.

Halloween 2009

2009-11-02T15:34:00.005-06:00

I will let the story be told by the photos.

Scooby Doo and Scary Pumpkin

My Two Scary Pirates.

Birthday Shout Out!

2009-10-28T14:20:00.000-05:00

Happy 6th Birthday to Mya!!!!

You've Been Boo'd

2009-10-21T14:23:00.004-05:00

Sunday the boys "Boo'd" a couple of neighbors with a bag of goodies. This is the second year that we have done this and the boys loved every minute of it. They think it is so much fun "sneaking" to the door dropping the bag, ring the door bell and run like a crazy dude!

Friday the boys and I frosted the cookies we inserted in the boo bags. They were finished after three cookies. They wanted to eat the frosting more than putting it on the cookie. (Who doesn't!).

Jack's is on top; Alex's on bottoms

Off to boo...

Van Nuland Monster Mash

2009-10-20T10:41:00.003-05:00

Check out the link below. We are one SCARY family!!!

http://monstermashup.com/08cc6c

Grandpa + Jack

2009-10-14T14:10:00.002-05:00

This past weekend Jack and Gpa had some special one on one time.
They played in their pj's all day.
Read library books.
Went to Hixton to buy apples at the Apple Orchard.
Went to Church.
Watched cartoons and the news.
Played in the snow.

Random Pictures

2009-10-08T13:22:00.010-05:00

Here are a butt load of pictures from the past two weeks.

Hanging out with our ghost friends

Tackling Jill

Goodbye... see you again in April.

Guess Who

My Boys

Jill and her new car

Playing in the rain.

New toothbrushes

Hanging out at McDonald's

GIVEAWAY TIME

2009-10-07T13:58:00.005-05:00

It is my favorite time of the year and I am in the mood for a giveaway.

I will be putting together a goodie package, probably from Target because I 'heart' Target.

Leave me a comment telling me the following...

What your favorite recipe is to make during the Fall season.

Don't forget to leave your name and email address so I can contact you.

Contest ends at midnight October 15th.

Good luck to you all!

Birthday Shout Out

2009-09-29T10:05:00.001-05:00

Happy 3rd Birthday to Julia!

Anniversary Shout Out

2009-09-26T21:45:00.002-05:00

Happy 39th Anniversary to my Dad and Mom!

Also...

Happy 6th Anniversary to the Knutson's!

Birthday Shout Out

2009-09-25T20:16:00.001-05:00

Happpy 31st Birthday to my baby sister Jill!!

Hope you got to party like a rockstar!!!

Last Baseball Game of the Season

2009-09-23T11:19:00.006-05:00

Last night I had the privilege to take Steve, Jill and her friend Rafael to see the Cubs vs Brewers at Miller Park. One of my vendors gave me four tickets out of the blue. They were AWESOME - UNBELIEVABLE seats. Third row behind the dugout. The best tickets I have ever had in the 25+ years of going to baseball games.

The Cubs killed the Brewers (yeah!!!) and we all had a great time. I am so sad that this was the last game I will be going to until next year. Such a long time until April... :(

Enjoy the pictures.

Batting practice

Our seats behind the blue scoreboard back on May 8th

Our seats last night (that would be Steve in the light blue shirt)

Hello Mr Lilly

Hello Mr Hill

Steve and I

more of us

Jill and I

more of us

For the Brewer fans out there

Rafael, Jill, me and Steve

The Cubs Line Up

Theriot

FUKUDOME

Ramirez

Hello Big D

The Race.... darn Brat won.

Check out that score!!!!

Sweet Lou....

Extreme close up of us

Rafael and Jill

Alex's Surgery

2009-09-14T13:41:00.004-05:00

Alex had surgery on the 9th to remove a mole that he was born with on his right hand. It was getting bigger with time and the Dermatologist said it was time to remove it.

So we were up at 5am and at the hospital at 6am for our 7am surgery. Alex was such a trooper. I was afraid he would be whining because he wasn't able to have anything to drink or eat until after the procedure. He only asked me twice if he could have milk and when I said not until after the doctor fixed his hand he said ok.

Here is the mole.

The admissions bracelet.

Steve joined us right before they took Alex to the room. He took Jack to Amy's house (THANKS A MILLION Amy for taking Jack so early in the morning!!) and rushed to the hospital to see Alex.

The Nurse entered the room and asked if Alex wanted her to carry him or did he want to walk by himself. He looked at me funny and I said it was time to put the Astronaut mask on and to bring me back some moon rocks. Luckily the Nurse caught on right away and agreed and that they were to find the moon doctor so he could fix his hand. Alex was all for it and grabbed the nurses hand and walked out of the room with her. Steve and I started to walk to the waiting room and got to watch them walk down the hallway. It was so cute.... there was the Nurse holding Alex's hand and on the other side of him was the Anesthesiologist. Then there were a few Nurses and Anesthesiologist staring at him and asked us what did we do and that it was not fair that they always have the crying one. I was SO very proud of Alex that he didn't cry and that he was such a good boy. Now once he entered the surgical room... no clue what happened there but I am sure he cried. :)

The procedure took less than 15 minutes and we were called to say that he was up and that he wanted me. AAWWWW. :)

So off we went to carry him to the recovery room to watch a few cartoons and eat a Popsicle. Let me tell you I could smell the gas when Alex was talking to me and WOW it was gross!!

Alex and his Popsicle

No more mole!

Alex was back to his normal self before we left the hospital and had the rest of the day to hang out with Mom. We (yes me too) took a nice 3 hour nap and then went to pick Jack up from Amy's house.

All bandaged up so he could play outside.

So proud of his "catcher's glove"

Then the next day somehow someway his incision ripped open and we were off to Urgent Care to have the doctor look at it. An hour later and he had butterfly bandages holding the incision closed. Hopefully it will stay closed until we see the surgeon tomorrow!!

In the waiting room.

The open incision.

Company Picnic

2009-09-14T13:03:00.005-05:00

The company that I work for had a 20th year Picnic at my boss' house over the Labor Day Weekend. It was a small group of people (co-workers, lawyer, few close friends). They live on a "man made lake" which is in their backyard. Truly a beautiful place and a great place for a party. The boys loved running around their backyard and playing with their dogs Harvey and Harry. Jack even told Steve that their backyard was much better than ours. Well DUH kid!! LOL

Here are my boss (in blue) showing the kids (yes the adults) a fun water boat to play with.

Alex and Jack enjoying the water.

Steve, Jack, Alex, Lisa and Brianna (my co-workers wife and daughter)

Jack and Harvey

The food.

The group eating (my other boss Elinor standing up on the right)

Jack and Harvey yet again

Alex trying to take his pants off. Why.... no clue.

The event.

The patio... gorgeous.

At the end of the night we got to watch some fireworks that they purchased.

Jack enjoying the fireworks

Steve and Alex Oooo'ing and Ahhhh'ing

Some of the fireworks.

It was a great time and I still can't believe I will be starting my 13th year working for Autofeeds in October. Crazy how time flies.

First Day of 4K

2009-09-01T14:41:00.007-05:00

Today was Jack's first day of school. He was so excited and was up at 5:40am this morning. We got up ate breakfast, got dressed and then drove off to Amy's so that Jack and Ally could walk to school together.

Cereal and a banana... that is what he wanted this morning.

Alex had to have breakfast also even though he was going to eat at Amy's like he does everyday.

Of course we had to start a new tradition

and of course Alex had to have his picture taken too since he was going to "school" at Amy's house.

We got to Amy's and Jack and Ally immediately started talking about what they were going to do at school.

Showing off their backpacks

Then they were outside jumping up and down with excitement.

The big 4K'ers

Then the rest of the group wanted to have their picture taken with them.

Then we were all off walking to school. The school is not even three blocks from Amy's house. One big straight shot.

How cute is this picture??!!!

Big Man

There was a pretty big crowd of people waiting outside the building waiting for the doors to open. Once the school bell rang the doors opened and the kids lined up.

Here is Jack lined up listening to his teacher.

Bye Jack... hope you have a wonderful day on your first day of school! We are very proud of you!!

Alex on the other hand was NOT happy about not being able to join Jack in the school building. He had a few tears until he realized that school was about to begin at Amy's in a few minutes!

A Day With Friends

2009-08-31T14:46:00.005-05:00

Sunday the boys had a pretty laid back morning.

Jack read the comics from the Sunday paper while watching TV.

Alex did some work on his laptop

Then later that morning their best buds Jayden and Noah came over for the day.

They hung out and played hard at the house, took naps and then Steve and I took them to the park.

This is what four kids would look like in our van. Yikes!!

Jack, Alex, Noah and Jayden

The Smits Boys

Then after the park it was back to the house to ride their bikes.

The Rat Pack

The boys had a blast and cannot wait for the Smits Boys to come back again. Maybe next time it can be for a sleep over!!

Hanging out with G&G H - Sunday

2009-08-19T07:49:00.004-05:00

Sunday the boys woke up and Gpa bought them a special breakfast.... chocolate long john donuts. Alex was in HEAVEN! Take a look for yourself.

Then the boys decided to have a bit of fun in the house since it was raining outside.

Then after the couch got boring they decided to climb all over Gpa. Those crazy boys!

We headed back to GB after lunch to go see Steve (who was on a Guys Camping trip). It was a great weekend and we can't wait to go back.... there is a lot of fishing, rock throwing, butternut picking and bike riding to do!!

Hanging out with G&G H - Saturday

2009-08-18T15:38:00.009-05:00

Saturday the boys woke up and were all ready to go hard again.

First they played in the garage.

Then Gpa said it was time to go fishing. This was the boys first time fishing and they were excited to go. Back home they have this pond called Trout Pond and it is only for kids to fish at. There is Trout (duh), catfish and some other kind of fish that I can't remember.

So Gpa got his bait out (yes that is frozen corn)

put it on the hook...

and Alex was ready to go...

Then after 10 seconds he wanted Jack to have a turn.

Look at him.... such a little man

while Jack fished Alex decided to roll down the hill until the fish came..

The bobber is moving

and here is Jack's first fish! He was so proud and told Gpa that he loved fishing.

Gpa taking the fish off the hook

and threw it back into the pond.

Then Alex wanted to get a fish too....

Here is Alex and his first fish. He wasn't too keen on the fish coming anywhere near him. It was so funny to watch him with it.

Jack and another fish

Gpa and his boys

They boys enjoying themselves

After fishing it was lunch time and then the beloved nap time (2+ hour nap... whoo hooo) then after nap it was more water balloons, riding the bikes and just hanging out with G&G H.

Jack at dinner that night with his noodles. Nice fingers buddy.

Of course Alex had to join in the fun too!! Silly Boys!

Hanging out with G&G H - Friday

2009-08-18T15:07:00.006-05:00

Friday the boys and I drove to Nville to hang out with the parents/grandparents. It was a great relaxing weekend with a lot accomplished.

We arrived around lunch time and after the boys ate they were ready to rock the town.

First they had to water the plants

Then it was off to help Gpa pick green beans from the garden

Then we were off to the Armory, which is across from my parents house, to ride their dune buggy and motorcycle. I just love this place.... huge parking lot for the kids to ride their bikes, hit a few tennis balls against the side of the building or just hang out at..... just like my sister and I did as kids.

Then Gpa showed the boys the butternut tree.

and then of course they had to pick two buckets worth. Why..... I have no clue but they loved it.

Then it was off to the garden again to see who was taller.... Gpa, Jack, Alex or the sunflower plant.

Then it was time to play in the sandbox

while Gpa hung out in the garden.

Then they were off to pick rocks so we could throw them into the river down the road. They LOVE LOVE LOVE doing this. Every time we go they ask when they can do that.

Then after dinner it was time for Gma's surprise....

Boys will be boys with water balloons. I have to admit I too had a blast getting the boys wet and also getting wet from them. They laughed so hard that I am surprised they didn't wet their pants while doing this.

Then we attached the wagon to the back of the dune buggy and off they went tooling around the yard...... until Jack took a corner too sharp and tipped the wagon over.

Bay Beach

2009-08-12T13:16:00.007-05:00

This past Friday the boys and I decided to go to Bay Beach. We got there right at 10am and purchased our tickets and off we went to the train station. Once we got in line we ended up getting a wonderful surprise. The Paplham's were right in front of us (Jack and Helena went to Amy's together for the first year)!

Jack and Helena were SO darn cute together riding rides together and holding hands while we walked from ride to ride. We had a great time and we are so happy that we ran into them!

Helena and Jack

Mom and Alex

Maria and Henry

Family Cubbies Game

2009-08-12T12:42:00.005-05:00

July 28-29 was our annual trip to Wrigley Field with my sister, brother, cousin and some GB Firefighters. This year was really cool because it was my brother's bday on the 28th and Steve's on the 29th.

My parents came up to watch the boys so we could enjoy a little "lone time" (which doesn't happen very often.... the lone time that is) from the boys. Thank you SO MUCH Dad and Mom. The boys had a BLAST and so did we. :) Then we were off to Milwaukee to pick up Jill and head to Chicago. We ended up parking the truck on a side street near Wrigley and took the El to our hotel downtown. Then after we checked in it was back on the El to Wrigley to find Chad and the boys. Once we found them then the fun started.

Here is Jill and I with the bday boy at The Cubby Bear. My parents ended up buying Chad this shirt (even though they didn't know it until after he bought it and told us... LOL). We just about fell over when we saw him in it.

Jill and I with Link behind

Jill enjoying her first beer

Steve and I

Jill and Eric

Jill and Chad

Chad and me

We always get seats in the bleachers and the first game was a night game (which I LOVE). The game was good until around the 6th inning and then it was over for the Cubbies that night. So we decided to drink a wee bit more.

Jill passed out

Just Kidding... silly cousin Jeffrey with the bunny ears.

Jeff and Jill

Jill and I

I think you can guess that something not good happened here....

Screw the game I am drinking hard core now

Beer is good.....

Well after the game we headed to Murphy's and then Sluggers and then some Firefighter bar somewhere. Good times.

The next day was Steve's bday and another Cubbies game. We got up and packed up and headed back to Wrigley for a day game. What a HOT day. 85 degrees not a cloud in the sky and sitting in the bleachers. The bday boy got lots of drinks for free that game and the Cubbies ended up winning! So it was worth all the sweating and smelling not so good boys (and girls) around us!

Bday boy and me

All in all it was a great trip and we cannot wait until next years games!

PS: Steve is wearing a shirt that Chad wore when he was a senior in high school. I cannot believe my mom kept the shirt and it is in great condition. Everyone had a good laugh when he walked into the bar before the game.

Belated Birthday Wishes

2009-08-12T11:13:00.005-05:00

Happy Belated 36th Birthday to my sister in law Jen!

Happy Belated Birthday to my Dad! He turned the big 65 this year!!!

Happy Belated 38th Birthday to my brother

and my sister!!!

And...

Happy Belated 32nd Birthday to my Hubby!

The Last Few Weeks

2009-07-20T15:15:00.002-05:00

I don't feel like writing so here is what we have been up to for the last couple of weeks via photographs.

4th of July Weekend

2009-07-09T13:26:00.006-05:00

The 4th we stayed in town and had a pretty low key weekend. We had some friends over for a cookout on the 4th and all five boys and one girl had a great time. Here are some pics from the weekend. Can you tell I am not in the "writing" mood?!?! LOL

July 2nd.... playing with Playdoh

Same day... trip to the "Pirate Park"

Picnic at the park.

July 4th .... the cookout

Snow cones.... the kids loved these!

Munching on chips at 11:30pm

Its Summer Time!

2009-07-08T09:57:00.006-05:00

Okay I am finally taking the time to update my blog. After getting harassed via email by one very pregnant (and on semi bed rest) friend I figured I needed to fulfill her wish.

I am not going to write much but here are photos of what we have been up to since June 13th to June 26th. Yes I will have a post about the 4th of July weekend.... geez! :)

Enjoy and yes it is a picture overload post!!

June 13th ..First time having corn this summer.

June 17th ... Alex passed out in his bed.

June 20th .... Cubs game with Jill and Mom over Father's Day weekend. (Yes Steve was okay with me being gone :D )

What the Boys did that day...

June 21st .... Father's Day... yes another game.

The same day.... the boys hung out with my dad and then to Steve's parents house.

Father's Day 2009

June 24th.... First day with the new pool.

June 25th..... Kids Day in Green Bay

How Alex fell asleep that night....

June 26th....

How Jack fell asleep that evening... yes he is inside a pillow case.... yes I have strange children. :)

Cincinnati Trip

2009-06-11T10:43:00.016-05:00

Friday

Jack and I took a four day vacation to Cincinnati with my Mom and Jill. Jack was so excited to go on his very first vacation. We got up at 5am and we were on the road by 6:15am (well after we stopped at Festival for some donut holes and Bug Juice). We arrived to Milwaukee around 7:30 and we loaded up Gma's truck and we were officially off.

Here is Jack enjoying the portable DVD that Suellyn lent us. He loved having his very own DVD player and headphones.

We ended up packing our lunch and ended up stopping at a gas station to fill up and decided to have a "picnic" while we were their. Needless to say it was right next to a cement truck loading facility so Jack was in HEAVEN watching them while he ate.

Then wouldn't you know a DQ was connected to the gas station so we had to have a treat after lunch. We ARE on vacation!

"Don't even think about it Jill" -threatens Jack

We arrived to Cincinnati around 4pm and we checked into our hotel room and changed our clothes because we were off to the Great American Ballpark to watch what.... Cubs vs Reds of course!

Here is Jack all excited for his first MLB game!

This stadium was very cool. All the people who worked there were AWESOME and very helpful to everyone's needs. Outside the park were some cool statues so we had to get some pics of Jack with them.

Here is Jack handing the man his ticket to enter the ballpark. Okay I must confess something... this was such a proud moment for me. It totally put a smile on my face.... Mr Man is officially part of our summer tradition!!

Here we are by our seats. Jack was soo excited!

Us down by the field

Of course when you are at a ball game you have to get the good stuff... hot dogs, pretzels, cotton candy and our favorite.... snow cones!!

Here is Jill and Jack making the big purchase.

"These are the best... maybe I should have gotten the blue one.... nah I will get that at tomorrows game" -Jack

Mom and Jill

"Cubs Win Cubs Win .... Holy Cow!!" - Celebrates Jill

"What color is my tongue Gma?"

After the Cubs won the game we got to enjoy this......

Then it was back to the hotel and in bed at midnight. I have to say I am so very proud of Jack... he was up at 5:30am, took an hour nap in the truck and stayed up until midnight that night. He never once complained, whined or drove anyone crazy! My Mr Man is growing up so fast!!

Saturday

Jack and I woke up at 8 and Jill followed suit moments later and we decided to let Gma sleep and we were off for some breakfast. So after driving around for a couple of minutes we came across this place..... ever hear of it?!

Jill has been here a few times and LOVES their breakfast. So we all ordered waffles and scrambled eggs and had a wonderful meal. Don't worry we brought take out to Gma so she could enjoy it too.

We got back to the hotel and Gma was up and ate her waffle. Then it was time to hit the pool and some sun. The weather in Cincinnati all weekend was sunshine and 80+ degrees. Jack went swimming with Jill and I and then went down for a very long nap (I love naps). Gma offered to hang out with a sleeping Jack so I could join Jill for a bit of sun bathing by the pool. While lounging by the pool we decided that we should extend our vacation an extra day so we booked the room for an extra night. Jack came back down after his nap and we were in the pool for a about an hour and then we all went back to the room to shower and change so we could get to yet ANOTHER Cubs game.

Believe it or not I do not have any pictures from this game. But I can tell you it lasted 11 innings and we left in the middle of the 10th.

Gma bought Jack a Cubs foam finger (can you believe they were selling them at the ballpark) before the game and when we got back to the hotel he wanted to have his picture taken with it. So here are some fun pics of him and Jill and the foam finger.

Another late night til midnight but a great time had by all! Jack again was Fantastic and we all were impressed by his mood.

Sunday

Jack, Jill and I were up by 8 and decided to go get breakfast while Gma slept. Jill mentioned going to McD's but Jack was not for it. He wanted to go to.....

the Waffle House again. How can you turn that down?! So we were off to our favorite breakfast place. This time Jill and I decided to get the Egg and Ham Omelet (which is LOVES there). Well it was TO DIE FOR! Take a look for yourself.... Yum!

We finished and don't worry we brought Gma another waffle to eat in the room. After we were finished eating Jack wanted to take a putz.

Then afterwards we lounged around the room reading the Sunday paper and watching some TV/Movies.

Then it was nap time. After nap we got our swimsuits on and we were off to Coco Keys Resort. This was attached to our hotel and was not going to be passed up by us.

After 5 hours of water slides, the lazy river and the hot tub we went back to the room to shower and have dinner. We ordered food from Uno's and when it arrived we were famished!

Once we were finished we couldn't believe how late it was.... 8pm. So it was time to relax and get things organized for our trip back to WI.

Gma relaxing with her book.

Everyone was in bed by 10pm that night and it was nice to be sleeping at a decent time.

Monday

We ALL got up at 8am this morning and got everything packed and check out of our hotel room. Jack was very sad that his vacation was ending. He kept saying Saturday and Sunday how he didn't want his vacation to end.

So when asked what should we do for breakfast Jack piped up.....

So for the third day in a row we went to the Waffle House.

Jack was excited to find out that the high counter area had open chairs. So Jill and him sat there (well for the first 15 minutes and then moved by Gma and I).

While we waited for our food I showed Jack the jukebox and we put in a dollar and selected our five songs. Then before we knew it our food was finished.

We introduced Gma to this.... Yum!

Then we were off for home.

The ride seemed to go much fast on the way home than it did on the way down to Cincy. When we stopped to fill up the truck we put Jack to work. He did a great job cleaning those windows! Gpa would have been proud!

After arriving to Milwaukee seeing Gpa at Jill's place and loading our truck with our belongings we where off to GB. We arrived at 5:30pm and let me tell you Alex was EXCITED to see Jack. We pulled in and the first thing he said was "where is Jack". I didn't even get a hello until Steve said "aren't you going to say hi to mom?!" Which was fine by me because it was so darn cute seeing him so happy to have Jack home. Once Jack got out of the truck Alex gave him a giant hug and they were off playing all night long.

Just a note about Steve and Alex. They too had a fun weekend while we were gone. I will try to get Steve to make a post about it.

Friday-Sunday

2009-06-03T15:05:00.002-05:00

Friday we had a truck come and dump 7 yards of stone on our driveway. We finally had enough of the dirt and bark on the back wall of the yard. So I packed the boys up and took them to Nville to hang out with Gpa, Gma, Sue, John and Danica while Steve shoveled and hauled stone from the front of the house to the back of the house.

The stone... the boys were in heaven!

Moments after we arrived to Nville Danica got dropped off by the bus. The boys thought that was so cool. Let's remember that in 10 years! :)

Gpa and Jack, Danica and Alex relaxing on the swing.

Saturday my brother came to Nville with two of his girls for the night. So the boys and I headed back to GB Saturday night.

Alex, Julia and Jack entertaining me.

Before we headed back I introduced Jack and Alex to the World's Largest Talking Cow... Chatty Belle. Lets just say they weren't thrilled.... do you blame them?!

When we got back Steve got the back accomplished with the help of his dad. It looks really nice and now all we have to do is plant some plants.... in due time.

When I ran to Pamida back in Nville I came across a steal of a deal on two children's Coleman sleeping bags. The boys LOVE them and even slept on the floor Sunday for nap and bedtime. Now they just want to know when we will go camping......

Alex

Jack

Thursday

2009-06-03T15:00:00.002-05:00

Here I am a week behind again in posts.

Last Thursday we extended our patio. My brother gave me a name of a guy who was willing to do the work for a great price. Needless to say we are very happy with it... now I just need to buy patio furniture!

Before..

After...

Happy Birthday Little Man!!!

2009-05-26T13:33:00.003-05:00

This post is a day late. :(

Happy Birthday Little Man!!!

I cannot believe you are two. I swear it was just yesterday that I was holding you for the first time. I remember every little detail of the day you were born. Now you are turning into a little dude. You love your brother more than anything. You want to do everything he does and you even torture him when given the chance. You two are going to be the best of friends. So Happy Birthday Alex..... I love you very much!

Monday we dug up some plants that we did not like from the previous owners and the boys where helping out in every way.

Here is Alex telling the birdie to shoo away.

Alex wanted birthday pie so he got his birthday pie.

Check out little man... all tuckered out from a long weekend of parties and playing hard.

Sunday

2009-05-26T12:54:00.006-05:00

Sunday we had breakfast with G&G H and Johnathan. Then it was off to church and before we knew it everyone went home.

Here is Alex having breakfast with Gpa. Nothing like reading the comics in the morning.

Then we went to drop off some birthday cookies to Uncle Chad and his fellow Firefighters at Station 2. I don't think we could have planned this any better..... as soon as we got there and handed Chad the cookies the alarm went off indicating they had a call. Jack and Alex were excited to see all the Firefighters get in their gear and watch Uncle Chad climb into the drivers seat, turn the sirens on and drive the fire engine to the fire.

The ambulance was not called so paramedic Bob showed the boys the inside of the ambulance (which they have seen millions of times but it just never get old going to the station to see the "cool fire trucks and ambulance" as Jack told me), turned the lights on and was very sweet to the boys.

Then we went home had dinner and went for a bike ride. After the bike ride we decided to go to a park for a while. Here are the boys enjoying themselves.

Saturday

2009-05-26T12:20:00.007-05:00

Saturday we had Alex's 2nd Birthday Party with our families. I wasn't sure how the day was going to be since it did rain a bit in the morning. Thank God it stopped and the kids where able to run around outside instead of inside my house! Here are a few pictures from the day.

Steve blowing up the bounce house that our friend Amy lent us. (Thanks a ton Amy.... all the kids loved it!)

Steve got his Father's Day/Birthday present early.

The Hadzima grand kids

Poor Julia broke her leg a few days prior to the party.

I don't even want to know what they did or are going to do!

Alex and his gfriend Ally

Birthday cake time!!!

Then we opened a few gifts.

Julia decided to fully open this one. Silly girl!

Alex and Aunt Melissa

Love that smile.

Playing with the bubble maker with Aunt Jen

Friday

2009-05-26T12:03:00.003-05:00

Friday after dinner my parents, sister Suellyn and her kids Johnathan and Danica arrived. The boys where in HEAVEN and couldn't get enough of them. If I would have let them they would have stayed outside until the next day playing with them.

Here are a few shots of that evening.

Fun with the Smits

2009-05-18T11:09:00.001-05:00

The Smits hung out with us after the rummage sale Saturday and the kids always have a blast.

Here are a few pictures......

Rummage Sale

2009-05-18T10:59:00.003-05:00

This past weekend we had our first ever rummage sale. We had a total of four families worth of stuff in our driveway/garage.

This is what my it looked like Friday before it started.

Within the first hour we had a boat load of clothes and toys gone! There was a steady stream of people all day long and we made a lot of money the first day.

Here is Steve and Melissa trying to figure out where to get food from for lunch.

This is what my driveway looked like Saturday morning. I am happy to say the driveway was empty when we closed shop (except for five things).

All in all we were all very happy and surprised with our earnings. We had a lot of fall/winter clothes left on the racks that we decided to have another one in the beginning of August..... hoping to get rid of those clothes as well and knowing all of us we will find more toys to get rid of too! :)

Two Birthday Shout Outs

2009-05-18T10:57:00.003-05:00

Happy 4th Birthday to Ally!

And also Happy 32nd Birthday to Foster!!

Picture OVER LOAD

2009-05-11T13:24:00.006-05:00

So now that I have my new toy I have been taking a crap load of pictures. Seriously since Friday I have taken over 400 pictures. Just a warning to you all..... come any where near me and I will be taking pictures so watch out!!

Here are just a few pictures from the weekend. I am still learning all the fun things I can do with this camera and I haven't had a chance to touch up any photos either.

So enjoy!

I did however figure out how to turn the pictures into black and white, sepia and cyanotype.

Weekend Recap

2009-05-11T10:53:00.005-05:00

Friday was my 32nd birthday and what a great birthday it was.

I got a FABULOUS and I mean FABULOUS gift from my three boys for my birthday and Mother's Day.

I got this INCREDIBLE camera.

It is the Nikon D40 DSLR. I LOVE LOVE LOVE L.O.V.E it!

After hanging out with the boys and my parents (they came up Thursday night to watch the boys this weekend) Steve and I headed down to Milwaukee to pick my sister Jill up to go to the Cubs/Brewers game.

Jill sported this awesome shirt.

After we loaded up the Pilot we were on our way to Miller Park.

Here we are unloading the Pilot

Getting the grill ready

FIRE FIRE FIRE

Steve and Jill kicking back

Ah reliving the college years....

He was telling a very important story..... I just can't remember what it was about. :)

Ah.. can it get any fancier than this?! (See below)

We ended up meeting a very cool bunch of guys (too bad they were Brewer fans) next to us. They know how to tailgate... full size gas grill, keg of some kind of Mexican beer, homemade guacamole and salsa, steak fajitas, brats, burgers... oh my and so much more. Let me tell you the steak fajitas where to DIE FOR!!! Right Steve and Jill.... I know you are thinking of them right now!!

Check them out.... YUMMMMM

Here is the whole gang.

So after hanging out and filling our stomachs with delish food (yes we did eat our food too) it was off to the game. The game was great until the eighth inning (I think the eighth inning was when it all went to hell). Then what do you know.... our new friends texted us and wanted to tailgate again after the game. Well who the hell is going to turn down those delish steak fajitas... not us!! So it was back to the parking lot to fire up the grill and drink more yummy beer!

Steve hanging out with the guys

Do you think she had enough yet??!!!! :)

Here is Steve and Jill the next day after eating breakfast. AH it is great to wake up the day after your birthday and see others suffer while you feel GREAT!!!

Thanks to my parents for watching the boys! I know they had a blast with your guys!! Thanks to Steve and Jill for a great day! Then only thing that could have made it better is if it was a win for the Cubbies and well... if it was at Wrigley!!! And that is going to happen in July for Chad and Steve's birthday!!! I cannot wait!!!!

Wonderful Surprise

2009-05-07T15:03:00.004-05:00

How stunning are these?!

And they are from the cutest group of kids I know....

Thanks Amy, Ally, Brooks, Sarah, Alyson, Nathan, Jacob and of course my boys for the wonderful surprise today!

Big Project

2009-04-22T14:41:00.008-05:00

Do you remember this post.....

Monday, February 16, 2009

What could this be????!!!!!

Well here it is.....

This swing set took two and a half days to put up. My co-worker and Steve's dad was nice enough to come over and help assemble this beast. I laugh when I look at these pictures because Friday it was 70 degrees out, Saturday it was just as nice and then Sunday they finished it in the rain (crazy... crazy... crazy).

So Sunday after dinner we put the boys in their snowsuits, hats and boots and let them enjoy their new toy. (How can you make them wait until the next nice day which happens to be today?)

They LOVE LOVE LOVE the swing set and I am so glad we got this for the boys! I can just tell we are going to have a great summer in our backyard!!

Dentist

2009-04-14T10:12:00.004-05:00

Yesterday the boys had a dentist appointment. Jack's 3rd and Alex's 1st. We had been talking about this for a couple days now and both of them did GREAT!!! Actually by then end of the appointment they both wanted to sit in the chair.

Jack upgraded from the little chair to the big chair.

Say Ahhh...

He got a kick out of the water hose and vacuum hose.

Then Alex wanted to join the fun with Jack on the chair.

Then it was Alex's turn to say Ahh...

Look how tiny he looks in the chair!

When it was all done the boys got to pick out a treat from the treasure chest. Now only my kids would pick out a pencil over a rubber spider/lizard!

Easter

2009-04-14T09:59:00.004-05:00

This year for Easter we went to G&G H's house. The weather was beautiful and the boys were excited to play with Johnathan and Danica.

Alex hanging out on the deck.

Auntie Jill and Jack playing in the sandbox

Jack wanted to join in on the swing

Then it was time to color the eggs.

First we had to write on them...

Then Octo-Mom decided to show up and join the festivities.

Danica is showing Jack how to get the eggs out without spilling or dropping the egg.

Oops... Ocoto-Mom to the rescue

Can you tell how much fun I am having?!?!

If only I had time to crop photos before I download them.

Then before bed the kids decided to write the Easter Bunny a note. Look how serious they both look. :)

Then morning came and the kids couldn't wait to find their baskets and do the egg hunt.

Score says Jack

Check me out with my loot!!

Then after the excitement the kids sat around read books and watched each other play their Leapsters and DS.

The kids had another great Easter and now I have to figure out what I can use to my advantage when I want the kids to behave or listen..... Is there a Memorial Day figure that I don't know about???? :)

Swim Lessons

2009-04-09T08:16:00.005-05:00

Tuesday was Jack's last day at swim lessons for the session. Parents and family where allowed to be on the pool deck and take pictures, video record, etc the class. Alex was under the weather so Steve took Jack and captured the lesson.

Before class goofing around

Checking in

Listening intently

Joining the water train

After the lesson the kids got to go on the water slide for a few minutes. Jack was in HEAVEN!!!

After class Jack got his "report card" from his instructor.

Miss Penny said that Jack has improved a lot and is a good swimmer. He is almost there when it comes to swimming on his own.

Next session starts a week from Tuesday and he is excited to go!

IT IS FINALLY HERE!!!!!

2009-04-06T08:20:00.006-05:00

Baseball is finally back!!! Will this be the year??? You just never know. The boys and I are very excited and even practiced our celebration song this weekend. Know we/I will be watching/listening to the game tonight at 6:05pm.

GO CUBS GO!!!!!

The Weekend

2009-03-30T14:46:00.005-05:00

This past Wednesday Jack and Alex went to stay with G&G H, Auntie Sue, Johnathan and Danica. Amy took vacation and you could say so did the boys... to the big town of Neillsville!! Jack was so funny before they left, he kept saying that they were going to G&G's house for 100 days. Steve asked if he was going to miss us and Jack said no Dad you can join us too. Ah... I see the show Green Acres in that scenario.... :)

So while Mom and Dad were enjoying the quiet house and being lazy the boys had a blast with my family.

Steve and I arrived Friday and unfortunately I must have caught what Jack had because I wasn't feeling the greatest all weekend. Saturday we took Jack to Marshfield to go see his very first movie at a theater... Monsters vs Aliens. Then it was back to Nville to celebrate Jack's birthday (yes another party and thankfully the last... until next year!!!)

Jack got a Diego Wii game from G&G

and also a Fire Hose!!

Then it was time for more Candles!

Then he got a camera from Auntie Sue, Johnathan and Danica

Say Cheese

Sunday we had a lazy morning and then it was time to head back home. What Jack didn't know was that there was another surprise waiting for him......

He walked into his bedroom and saw this........

A Bunk bed!!!! He was so excited to finally get a bunk bed. Of course he immediately climbed the ladder to get to the top and Alex was inches behind him and I couldn't tell who loved it more... Jack or Alex!

Alex taking over the top bunk...

Jack was very happy with his last bday present (thanks Mom and Dad) and could not wait to go to sleep! The boys ended up playing on the top bunk for what seemed like hours reading books, pretending to go to sleep and just talking. Then bedtime finally arrived!

Here are pictures of Mr Man fast asleep in his new bed!

A great ending to celebrating Birthday Number 4!

Tuesday - Birthday Day!!!

2009-03-30T14:37:00.002-05:00

Jack's birthday did not go as planned. He ended up being sick and stayed home with Mom instead of being with his friends. He was sad but we had a great day!

Dad came home for lunch and of course we had to have a candle to blow out.

Then we had to stand next to the birthday flag to continue the tradition. It was way too windy outside so we had to compromise inside.

After his nap we went to visit Uncle Chad at the Fire Station. We brought the Firefighters birthday brownies and looked at all the trucks and ambulance. This was the highlight of his day!

While at the Fire Station Jack got a special gift from Uncle Chad. His very own Firefighter shirt. He was so excited he put it on right there and then and didn't want to take it off all night.

After our visit we went to pick up Alex from Amy's house and came home to have a special bday dinner with Dad. Then it was present time and Jack got a Leapster 2 and two games from Alex, Dad and Mom.

Even though he wasn't feeling the greatest I think he had a great birthday.... or at least he tells me that!