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Saturday, August 8, 2009

Day 2 and 3 of the Washington Trip!

Day 2 was fun! We went to Danielle's house after a relaxing morning at Grandma's house. Danielle did my hair, which turned out way cute and we had a yummy dinner. Then I went to the Pub for my high school reunion. It was really fun to see some people I haven't "talked" to for years. Many of them I have kept in touch with through facebook and myspace. But there is no substitue for one on one...actually talking! It was fun and 1am is quite a change for me and I was definately tired all day on Day 3.

Day 3. We went to the park for some visits with friends and then home for naps. Then it was off to Grandma Gerry's house for a visit with family that I miss very much! My Aunt Cheryl and Uncle Bill were there as well as Aunt Mina Jo and Uncle Dave. My sister and Cousins Amy and Ryanne! The boys loved the attention and Grandma loved seeing the boys play! Tommorow we are going to Church with Grandma Lenk and then some good time with my mom! More pics to come!

Johanna is one of the most stunning women I know...beautiful and sweet to boot!

Me and my best girl Ali! I love her!

Cory Lake and myself...I have known this guy since Kindergarden.

Cory, Me and Nicole!

The Kluse's...one of the cutest couples ever! I can't wait to meet their new baby boy!

1am sister love!

Puppies!!

12:30am...I happened by the first place Mark and I went on a date! Good memories!

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Day 1 of the Washington Trip...

I will be recording our time in Washington mainly to give my hubby a picture show every few day! Today was a great and busy day and we still managed to get everyone napped for ever nap and bathed and fed all throughout the day! So...here is our day in pictures...

After Kaze's morning nap...we went to see Aunt Danielle for a minute because we had some time before our picnic in the park with Jessie, Lindsay and our SIX boys! We went to Howard Amon park and played on their awsome playground and in the splash pool. The boys had a lot of fun and it was so great to see Jessie and Lindsay again...it had been years! Kaze even ate a good chunk of dirt...YUM! Apparently, he didn't want his applesauce :)

After the park...we drove to Ritzville to meet my mom, who is currently working in Spokane, to play at whatever park we could find and have a meal together. We found a cute little park that happened to be next to the community pool. So, of course, we went swimming or should I say we had planned on TYCE and KAZE to swim. All was well until Tyce jumped off of the diving board one time and one of his water wings came off. He was fine and staying above water but couldn't get to the side of the pool himself so since I was holding Kaze...Grandma Janet jumped in FULLY CLOTHED to save the day. Tyce thought that was pretty funny and said that his grandma was silly to go swimming with her clothes on. He was unphased though. He wanted the water wing back on and wanted to do more "tricks" on the diving board...so...away we went. We just checked the water wings more often after that!

It was a good day and the boys were good and exhausted after a good day and a good meal with Grandma Janet and Grandpa Mike!

We'll see what tomorrow brings! The plan is for a quiet day at home until after naptime and then off to Aunt Danielle's house for some dinner...homemade playdough and of course...she is going to cut/color and style my hair! I love that my sister is a cosmotologist!! It should be fun. The boys will stay with her for the night and after I put Kaze to bed...I will go to the first part of my 10 year high school reunion...a night out with friends. Ali will be my date since Mark had to stay home on this trip! Should be fun...or interesting? We'll see!

Sunday, June 21, 2009

To all the "Dad's" in my life...

This is for the men in my life who are such great Dads!

Mark, he is the best Dad I could ever ask for for my boys! He is Tyce's best friend and even though Kaze is a mamma's boy to his core...Mark keeps trying, every day to be that great Dad for him too when others might have just given up by now! He is just as involved in their rearing as I am and is my parenting partner 100% of the time!

My Dad, we haven't always seen eye to eye (which father/daughter have?) but we have built a relationship that I cherish. He loves his grandsons and after having two daughters of his own...I am not suprised! He finally got boys! Although we live 9 hours apart, he has managed to steal Tyce's heart and I am so grateful for that! I look forward to seeing what relationship grows between him and Kaze as well! I am so pleased that he is so involved in our lives! Thanks Dad...I love you!

My Step-Dad, Lonnie...what can I say? I lived with him for about 15 years I think and never once did I feel like anything but his daughter...his own flesh and blood. He never treated me differently than he did his "biological" kids. He will never know what that meant to me! I have called him Dad since before I remember...I am pretty sure it wasn't a consious decision...just something that felt comfortable. We aren't as close anymore since I moved so far away but he will always be my other Dad! That love hasn't deminished a bit!

So...to all the Dad's in my life...HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

A tender moment between Mark and Tyce...They are best friends!

Mark meeting Kaze for the first time!

My Dad and his grandsons!

My Step-Dad, Lonnie with his grandsons!

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

My Kaze!!

This post is just for and about Kaze!

He is the sweetist baby that ever lived
His favorite person is his Mommy
He loves his snuggle blankets I made him
He loves his binki
He laughes at his brother and smiles really big for everyone (even his Dad!)
He loves being outside!
He loves to eat and is enjoying the exploration of finger food and juice in a sippy cup
He loves to spit his food out after I put it in his mouth (this is very naughty)
He loves his johnny jumper
He loves animals and gets so excited about kittys
He loves a good car ride
He takes three naps a day and sleeps 11-12 hours at night! YES!!!
He was swaddled until he was 7 months old
He can sit up on his own
He is starting to try and stand while holding onto things and is getting up on his hands and knees...he will be moving soon!
Carrying and Giving birth to him was one of the greatest joys of my life!
He has a temper. When he has had enough, he has had enough!
He was expensive! LOL!! And worth MUCH more than that.

Kaze came to our family at just the perfect time. Not the most convenient time, but the perfect time. I look at my boys and thank God for his infinate wisdom in allowing me to be a mom to both my boys. Kaze has been such an easy baby. He has been healthy and I am so grateful for that. I love him so much and am sad to see him grow up but happy and excited to see who he will become!

My Tyce!!!

This post is just for and about Tyce!

This boy is just plain sweet (when he chooses to be)!! I love him SO very much and I can't imagine starting out this adventure of Motherhood with any other child but him.

He is FULL of energy.
He loves to pick me flowers
He loves hugs and kisses
He loves to make up stories and to read books
He loves "cuddle time" in his bed at bedtime
He loves to play with his friends and shares really well
He is good at taking turns
His daddy is his best friend
He is a wonderful big brother (he loves it so much, he is asking for another baby...a girl this time)!
He loves to box on the Nintendo Wii
He loves our garden and is taking pride in watering and weeding it
He loves cartoons, luckilly, educational ones
He loves to learn how to cook and will do anything in the kitchen that I allow him to do! (Yes Dad and Denise, I have learned enough to teach him...you would be proud!! I am even teaching him to cook from scratch)!
His favorite foods are fruit
He takes pride in buying things with his OWN money that he has earned
He loves bike rides
He LIVES in just his undies!
CANNOT WAIT TO GO TO SCHOOL!!!

Yes, despite all the tantrums that come with being 3...I love this boy!

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

"Hey...Lets go to Washington!!!"

Well...we took a last minute trip to Washington to visit our family and we had so much fun! We took lots of pictures and I will apologize now for all the red-eye. I am still figuring out this new camera! We introduced Kaze to lots of people for the first time and Tyce got to see some of his favorite people again! He made some new friends as well. We visited with old friends and ate lots of good food. We were introduced to the wonderful world of the Wii (that is so fun!). We colored easter eggs and had an easter egg hunt. We watched Marley & Me and Seven pounds. We went to the park and played in the sun. We went to the duck pond and prayed we wouldn't get pooped on...some were not so lucky (Tyce and Grandma Lenk)! LOL!! And I cannot believe that I don't have a picture of this but I will soon...Tyce got his very first Big boy bike from his Grandpa Brent and Denise! He loves it. It is still a bit too big but the way Tyce grows...he will be a pro halfway through the summer!

I am sure I am missing lots but it was great. The boys did really well in the car for 9 long hours and Kaze is proving to be ready for road trips just like his brother. I am looking forward to coming back to good old tri-town for my 10 year high school reunion in July (sometime...they haven't chosen a date yet) and will stay for longer so that I can see you all. Have a great day and enjoy the pictures!