More Pics (Build-a-bear)

Thank you Adrienne for bringing your camera -- I am a dope for forgetting mine!!!

Birthday Weekend.

Raegan had a great birthday weekend. We had cupcakes on Thursday at home and she opened presents, then Saturday morning we went to build-a-bear with Evelyn and Lydia, the kids had a great time picking their animals and dressing them. Then Sunday we had the family over for cake and ice-cream. She got spoiled rotten that is for sure -- it is always fun to get together with all of the family -- a little wild, but fun! I also was able to style her hair -- it isn't long enough to do ponies or anything but I think it is very cute.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RAEGAN!!!

I can't believe my little girl is 5! It seems like such a short time ago when she was just a tiny baby. She amazes me every day with her strength and courage. She is truly an inspiration to me. As her dad said today "her birthday's seem more special now".

Remind me, why?

About once a month it seems that I decide I do not want to cook, and ordering out doesn't seem quite right either... So I usually google Darrin and say "how do you feel about taking the kids out to dinner?" he usually reminds me that this is not a fun thing to do. However, tonight he decided to go with it and said yes. Inevitably, whenever this happens, at some point before we ever get our food I turn to him and say "remind me next time I want to go out that this is what happens!". Sigh. Several trips to the bathroom and a few spills later we get our food. Xander wants what Raegan has, Raegan wants what I have, Haiden has eaten his before we can figure out who needs what, and Tre is NEVER done by the time we want to leave. I just love it at the end of the meal when the server asks if we want dessert -- I just want to say "oh sure, I would love a few more minutes of madness in my day, thank you". Oh well, at least I didn't have to cook tonight :)

AAWWWW!

Not much to say here except AWWW!! So cute! Raegan was "taking a rest" as she calls it today and I just thought this was so sweet. Hines is really a great dog with my kids. Please try to ignore the mis-matched sheets - give a girl a break would ya!

Sweet saying

The other day I was at Rodworks doing a bit of shopping. As I was waiting for the sales girl to find the clock I wanted I noticed this plaque with a winnie the pooh saying on the wall. I am sure the girl thought I was a bit of a looney because when she came back I was crying and asking if she had a copy for sale. It makes me think of my brave little girl.

If ever there is a tomorrow when we're not together... there is something you must always remember... you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think... but the most important thing is, even if we're apart... I'll always be with you.

Fun Stuff

This is Xander, well I guess I should say part of Xander. Obviously he got ahold of the camera today - he took about 20 of these types of pictures. He also broke a record today, yes - a vinyl one, undid a few rows of the blanket I have been crocheting for about 14 months now (I know, I know - I should have it done!), dumped a full box of Lucky Charms all over the table and floor, hmmm I know there is more but I can't think or have blocked it out. Sigh. Terrible 2's, yeah, he takes that to a whole new level!


These others are from a cooking class that I took Haiden and Tre to at the "Young Chefs Academy" SOO cute! They made noodles - and had tons of fun at it. I think I am going to have Tre keep going - Haiden thinks he should get to go too but he already has too many things going on. Hopefully Raegan can go once in a while. I think she would love it.