Spring's In the Air

The kids love it when spring arrives! One afternoon last week they were all playing outside. They decided to get all the balls from under the trampoline. I think there was about 20 balls under there. They all got a little dirty but had a great time hunting for them under the tramp.

Tuesday March 27, 2007

This was what Carter and Brinley called Ice Skating. They both put on socks and slide all over the hard wood floor. It has been kind of crazy for the past two days. Seven kids is tough! If I didn't have two 4 year olds that love to get into mischief, and two toddlers it wouldn't be that bad! I am definitely pooped by the end of the night and ready to hit the sack. Both Carter and Makenna have been great! Kenna was a little sad today because Maddie kept on pinching her cheek. Kenna finally fought back and Madelyn just sobbed. Tomorrow I am getting a baby sitter because I have to do a bunch of house stuff in the afternoon. I have already decided that I will probably pay her double what I usually pay. Morgan is leaving for 5th grade outdoor school for the next 3 days. I'm so sad because she is a great help and of course I'll miss her!

Jon's New Truck

Jon did not want me to take this picture,and he definately didn't want me to post this. This is his new car that he has had for about a month. I found it on Craig's List. We have now bought two cars and sold two cars on CL, Love it!!! We both went to test drive the truck and we both loved it. Jon told me that we should wait and look around more. I was sad and a little mad because it was a really good deal! It is by far the nicest car that we have ever owned. He ended up buying it and then surprising me with it two days later. He's so awesome! We have loved having it and we are excited about all the things you can do with a truck. Like haul stuff to the dump (we've already done that), house & yard projects, and of course camping in the summertime. It seats six people very comfortably! We are excited for our new addition!

We Broke Ground !!!

On Friday March 9, I took this picture of our lot. That is when we officially broke ground for our new house! I told Jon that I was so excited I wanted to jump up and down! He feels the same way. He is the general contractor, which is already keeping him very busy, but he assures me that we will save money doing it this way. It's all very exciting, but lots to do, many decisions and tons of things to pick out! Wish us luck!

Comments from "the kids"
This past week the kids have said and done some fun and cute things that I want to remember. MASON said to me on day, "Mom do you think that Bill Gates has butlers and maids? I told him definately! He then asked how do you know? I told him that anyone that rich surely has extra help around the house. He then asked do we have a Million dollars? I said O, No but maybe someday!" For dinner on Monday night Jon made Tai food. He loves this type of food but only has it with friends or co-workers since I don't really like Tai. He was all excited to make it for us. Well it didn't go over too well. Morgan and I ate it, but the other kids just kind of picked at it and didn't like the meal at all. Brinley was the funniest about it though. We definatlely had leftovers and she kept on asking us if she had to eat the Yucky Leftovers? She was even scared to open the fridge because she might see the leftovers. So when Jon really did eat the leftovers she was freaking out, covering her face and almost crying at the sight of the leftovers. We have threatened her a couple times this week, you better eat your lunch or we'll give you the "leftovers". Brooklyn has no school tomorrow because of a teacher work day. She said "mom, I'm so glad that I don't have to go to school on Friday because I just want to kiss Maddie all day, I just love her!" Morgan's comment was from three weeks ago. She asked me how old dad was going to be on his birthday. I told her 39. She then said "Wow mom that's old", she then asked how old I was I told her 37. Morgan then said "O mom you are way younger than dad!" I love it when I hear that from the kids!