WOW it's been ages!!!!!!!!!!!

It's been forever since I've posted anything. Well here's what has been going on. Feb. 13 was Colton's 2nd B-day and it was mom's b-day(she loves it when I say that!) We had an Elmo party at the house and then we traveled over to Kangaroo Gyms to let all the kids bounce. I think I was more worn out than the kids were by the end of the day.

Glad the madness is over!

Jan. 1st 2009

Sorry it's been so long since I've posted anything. The holidays were great! New Year's we stayed home and had my in-laws over for food and games. Papa Larry and Clint fell asleep first, then Caitlyn and friend Tosha, then the babies Colton and Emily, last Becca. Bobbie, Cody and I made it til midnight I couldn't believe it! We also took pics of all the sleepers for proof on our sites.LOL Of course we couldn't forget to clink our glasses and greet the new year w/grape juice.

Jan. 5th

I went back to work! I work at Factory Card Outlet. I wanted out of the house so I asked my last employer if she could use someone part time or to fill in, next thing I know I'm practically working as often as Clint. I really only wanted a couple days a week but that's ok.

Jan. 10th

Andrew's 11th b-day!!!!!

We went to mom's house for presents and cake. Drew is getting older so he mostly got money from everyone(which he loved). His cake was Star Wars. I don't think that boy (or Cody)will ever outgrow Star Wars! After cake we went to Kangaroo Gyms. It's a huge building filled w/ bouncy toys for all ages. Colton liked it sooo much we are going there for his birthday. You have to see his smile to understand how much he enjoyed it.

Jan. 15th

Cody earned his new belt!

Cody is taking a Kempo class and due to grades during the first belt test he wasn't allowed to test. He did it this time though, yea Cody! He is now a yellow belt. He loves his class and I hope he continues to try w/his grades as this is a requirement to continue. I have never been more proud of Cody as I was that day. His test was over skill, endurance, discipline and knowlege. He did great during the test but I know he was hurting the next day.

Feb. 6th

Old age is finally here!

Caitlyn just earned her drivers permit! She wants to drive now but Clint and I both have the yuck that's going around. I'm taking her this week in mom's neighborhood. I hope she can relax a little otherwise she's going w/Clint.lol She'd probably better anyway ,dad say's I can't drive.

Now today Feb.9th

I'm trying to pick up the last of the decorations for Colty's party. We're doing the Elmo theme. We will have the party here and then go to Kangaroo Gyms. I called 5weeks in advance and they were booked. Valentine's Day must be very busy for them. Oh well 4 more days til my baby will be a terrible 2. I am so looking forward to it. He impresses me everyday w/ what he knows.

Christmas

Merry Christmas!

Christmas was so busy. We went to church Christmas Eve, set out brownies (I know cookies, right?) for Santa with milk of course, and tried to get kids to bed. That was a joke. After things quieted down Santa came and filled stockings and left gifts.

Colton got an Elmo Restaurant from Santa and a Cozy Coupe car. 'Santa' was putting the restaurant together and it wouldn't stop talking! 'Santa' isn't very quiet.



Colton was the first one up and he went straight for the kitchen and then he noticed the car. I didn't think he would want to open the rest of he gifts do to the ones already out.

When dad and Cheryl came by at 8:30 we had the kids open there gifts. Caitlyn got her Chi straightner, Cody got an MP3 player, Colton got lots of 'cars' stuff, and Elmo Karaoke which he loves (thanks dad).

Cars blanket and pillow Cody and all four die cast Kiss cars

After opening gifts at our house we all went to mom's to celebrate.

Drew got money for games for his Madi got a gumball machine and pet shop pets.

new psp system.
We were going to stay for dinner but there are too many places to go and their dinner was late.

Next we went to Clint's dad's house. Bobbie made a great dinner for everyone and we all opened gifts. It was a great day but boy was I tired when I got home.

Visit to Santa

We visited Santa at the Miami Tribe Christmas party. Colton loved it!

He kept saying "Tanta". They played tribal kid games, which Madison enjoyed.

There were snacks first, then lunch was served while Santa gave gifts to all the kids. If you ever get a chance to go to this event I highly recommend it. We all had a blast. Mom and the kids went with us and all the kids 12 and under got a gift. Cody didn't turn 13 til the following Monday so he got to see Santa too. lol

Cody's Birthday!!!

Cody's B-day was Dec.8th . , but the Sat. before we had a party and had his best friends come.

He got over 200.00!!! He's soo sweet though he wanted to save it and spend it on us for Christmas. After the cake and presents we took all the kids to Clint's Christmas party and the Joplin parade. The older boys tried to get candy but Colton and all the other little kids were getting it by the handfuls. Colton said he'd share with Cody though. It was so cute.

Caitlyn's Big Day

Caitlyn's B-day today! Happy Day. We had a party last week for her and our cousins came to visit from Texas. We finally got to see our littlest cuz Brock in person and he was just as cute as in his pictures. Thanks Lindsey and Vance for visiting us we enjoyed it! I think we wore the little ones out at the party they all played pretty hard. We had Colton , Brock,and Emily playing together (they are all only a few mos. apart). They all loved the stairs, imagine that! Cait had a great party and afterward we went to the mall. She's saving some of her money to shop at the black Friday sales and guess who gets to take her shopping? That's right, me! (@4am yippee)

Just kidding I don't mind I LOVE shopping! We went to the Great Wall after the mall for her dinner and they played Happy Birthday over and over, we sang, and they brought a dessert with candles that said happy! She was so embarrassed!! She thought she picked a restaurant that was safe but little did she know that she's never safe when she's with her mother!lol Overall it was a pretty wonderful day.

Audrey's Birthday Aug.14

Aug14th

Well you all know Audrey , duh, but what you don't know is she is now the big 3-0. Ha Ha. She wasn't as excited as I was. Dad, Mom, Auds kids, my family and my friend Kristi surprised her at Parr Hill park. I decorated the shelter with 30 black balloons, ordered a cake with a bunny hysterically laughing and it says "You're how old" and 30 candles (black of course and relighting) I don't recommend relight candles outside on a windy day lol. Dad bought her a hat which said "Over the Hill" and we all had a cookout. It was a great day.