Round of Applause

Round of Applause for my husband please. The Floors are DONE! Yeah! YEAH! YEAH! - so now we just have to do the trim work - but we will be moving everyone up stairs next week - OH WHAT A BLESSING -

Looks like I'll be busy decorating soon - that sounds so fun - I've never really got to do anything for my boys this whole time!
Okay so here is my list

1. Paint White Navy White stripe around the boys room
2. Paint out dresser and night stand and bunk beds (we are picking up memorial day weekend)
3. Get hangers - the boys clothes have never been hung up
4. Find a Shade for the boys room with a curtain.
5. Ceiling fan for their room

I'll do their room first before working on mine - other than putting shades on the windows lol cause our neighbors have a birds eye view to everything in there!

Apron Swap

I think this is going to be a fun thing to do as a ward. I'll keep you all updated on how this goes. I've emailed our Ladies in the ward and our Laurels (16-18 yr old girls) to see who wants to participate. Wish us luck!

Mothers Day and...

So I had a great mothers day weekend. I was treated to Red Lobster and Iron Man (the movie) on Friday night. It was nice to get out without the little ones (thanks nana and papa G). Saturday we attended my youngest Brother in Laws college graduation, then spent the day with family and his friends that were stopping in. We all played in the pool. It was Parker's first time in the swimming pool and he loved it. Braden loves the water but is scared about going under... we didnt have a life jacket for him and the only place in the pool he could be without us was the steps. I need to check with conoco about their swimming lessons.

We got both of our mothers some flowers, both enjoy flowers and they suffer like I do, rarely do we actually get them! So I got myself some too! Didnt I do a good job.

My mother got me this figurine. How sweet is that.

I have to say my highlight of my mothers day was; I laid down for a nap after we got done visiting everyone, as I came out of the bedroom Braden rushed to me and I thought I heard "mommy stay" I was like sure I'm gonna stay... and he kept saying it over and over... I walked in and brant said no Braden Happy.... and Braden said it again but it was "Mommy's Day". That made the whole day!

So today I decided to call and get my eyes checked and get contacts before summer rolls around. As I was on the phone I noticed the boys had been quiet but I really needed to stay on the phone. I dont let the boys play in the kitchen and that is where they were... but I figured they had found something to do.... low and behold when i got off the phone I found this.

Parker

Braden and Parker

Braden and Parker - Yeah notice the handprints on the fridge too... AHHHHHHHHHH

Yes they got ahold of the flour.. a whole small sack of bakers flour..... I guess it was alot of fun. As I walked in Braden was pouring it on Parkers head. I think Parker got the blunt of it.

I called Brant and calmly asked where is the camera. He said I dont know. I said I would like to take a picture of the kids before I kill them. Of course he thought it sounded funny over the phone. Hope he enjoys these photos too! Its almost nap time for the two rug rats and they are just going to have to be all dusty.... cause I am in no mood for baths right now!

I do hope everyone had an enjoyable mothers day. Hopefully it was a day of love and rest!

An evening at the Park

WASSSSSSSSSSUP we had fun at the park tonight .

Tonight to get out and enjoy the fresh air we decided to walk down to the park and let the boys have some fun. Parker loves Sands. Cant wait to clean it off his tushy tomorrow!


Parker thought being at the slide meant he was a big boy. He was proud of himself.


Except when daddy made me go down the slide I wasn't so sure about it.



After I had laid there for a while I was okay.



Braden loves trains - I think the park needs to repaint the poor thing.



Yes that is my little stud muffin - he has been enjoying walking like this... I've noticed that he is getting more brave and venturing out during the day without being asked to walk.


Yes this looks like a disaster waiting to happen. I remember telling Brant - please go over there and help him - he proceeded to tell me that was about as far as the boy could go and he would figure it out. Needless to say by the time the camera was done with the shot he was on the floor. Not hurt.


SO I guess Parker is lacking fiber. This child loves himself some sticks.


I just love this photo - Braden is getting to be such a big boy... He has no fear when he is with his father.



When we got to the park Braden got onto the rabbit - before I could get the camera out he was off... but I made him get back on... LOVE this scrunchy smile he has.... if you cant see it... click on the photo - cause that smile is worth a million.


This is Parkers new thing. Yes from his position he can stand up on his own. Plus this position seems to be his favorite while playing.


Daddy kept covering up his foot .... it was very amusing.


At the house I use anything with wheels to help me walk. This thing wouldn't go very well in the Sand.


We had a fun evening. Brant has indicated that he would like a grill - which is a shocker for me cause I vividly remember him during our first year, griping about cooking outside. So I told him that sounds like a good fathers day gift. So guess he knows what he will be getting and the boy better use it and use it well! I love grilled food! So anyone want to recommend one?
Anyways the boys didn't get to bed on time so that better mean they give me a few more minutes of sleep tonight. Here's to dreaming I know.

what a crazy few days

So this weekend we went to Lake Eufaula to spend time with Family. We went and rode 4 wheelers at the Dam, which was such a blast (Thanks Brock). Parker got his first sucker this weekend and loved every minute of it (pictures to follow). We all got a cold too. So we are snotty and cranky.

(Braden and Uncle Brock)

(Uncle Brock and GF Stephanie)

Tonight as I was loading the car to go to New Beginnings, some total jerk stole my wallet out of the car. I'm so in shock over the whole thing. Glad I had no money. But ticked off they got my new wallet that I got for Christmas - it was the ONE thing I asked for. Turkey's.

Church went great tonight - the girls all came prepared and had such sweet spirits. Here is a group photo that the girls will get on Sunday, since I didn't have my wallet and didn't have time since I was dealing with credit card companies and the police. Each girl did get an individual photo of just themselves tonight.

Brant has to work extra days this week because of a co-worker's illness, so I have a list of things I will try to get done without him here. WOW I'm so not in the mood to go get my drivers license again! All cards are on order... so I guess for Mothers Day - readers... I need a wallet LOL -

Snapshot

This morning I got up from a wonderful night of Oklahoma Thunderstorms and realized I only had one more diaper for Braden. So we ventured out to Wal-mart. While shopping I realized the boys looked rather shabby! They needed a haircut ... why is it that anytime you need one the Barber isn't in for the day. SO we went to a local Snip and Clip and I'm not too impressed but its hair it will grow back. They look better... just not exactly what I asked for.

Here is a snapshot before nap time!

I've been on a search for my copy of my patriarchal blessing I was needing to remind myself of some of the things that were said. Wow I forgot a lot! Amazing that the one thing that I've been struggling with is in my blessing. Contention in my home. So I'm gonna work on this. Today I've raised my voice about 50% less, ha ha. Its a start. I'm making an effort and that is what is important!

Tonight is Enrichment - Relief Society Birthday Bash! I'm just looking forward to adult interaction!

Parker took Three Steps!

Brant just got home from work and sat down to work with parker... Parker has been standing on his own for a few weeks now...
Tonight Parker took Three Unassissted Steps.... He's such a big boy - would of taken a video but our living area looks like a tornado hit it - a tornado named BRADEN =)...

I'm sure in the next few days I'll get it on film!