The Best....

My hubby is the best...he also like to buy the best. Which is why I'm smitten....

That's right folks a Kirby. A young couple nearby were suckered into buying it, never used it and sold it. If we see a deal, we get it. I love, love, love this thing!

Day of Love....

I'm quite the fan of Valentine's Day. I'd say it's almost ranks as my favorite holiday which is my anniversary!!! My husband however knows better than send me flowers or buy me chocolate so I normally just get a card. That's all right with me due to the fact he goes ALL out for our anniversary (may be strange but we celebrate two) and my birthday. I on the other hand prefer to go all out for the day of love. So the kids each have their own mailbox in which I put a sweet note and goodies. The girls are getting older so this year they got stuff from Victoria Secret. As in Pink body spay's, lip gloss and other girly girl stuff. I also found some really cute initial notepads with rhinestones at Barnes & Noble. Add in a little sweets and they were happy campers. The boys on the other hand....got boy stuff. Balls, candy, a sweet note & snappers. I also bought the book The Tickle Tree...if you don't have it, it's a must have. It's the new bedtime story around here. Lastly for Chris. He often request a picture for his office at the hospital saying " people don't even know we have a fourth kid. " Which is a complete story due to the fact we had family pictures made after Barron turned one. Anyhow, I took the kids to Fullers for portraits and Barron was so shy I was a little worried how they would turn out. They were AWESOME....Connor shot and Esther entertained the kids. So for Valentine's Chris got a framed and matted new portrait for his office, sweet homemade handwritten card, chocolate covered cherries and a book called The Art of the Fart. Yes you read right....the girls picked this out themselves, it even came with a Whoopee Cushion. Which he doesn't need! He was surprised which I have to say was very hard due to the fact that he doesn't like surprises for himself. Happy Valentine's Day!!!!

Puppies On The Way....

Our Beky is (at any moment now) expecting at least 9 puppies!!! YIKES....9. We are excited and the kids just can't hide it! Barron is constantly by her side feeling them move and I'm sure she is ready to deliver just so he'll get away. She had a really good looking boyfriend from Colorado this time..his name is Qvaid (he is from Czech Rep.) and he is an AKC Champion.

Qvaid Z Orisku (sire)
Beky (57 day pregnant)

We also had eight baby chicks hatch last week and I think they think Barron is their 2nd mama. They are oh so cute, but I'm terrified of their real mama. No need to worry....we ARE NOT getting fever for any human babies!!!

Quick Catch-Up

So...since the last time you've read anything on my blog it has been almost exactly 5 MONTHS!!! Gross, I know. However, I'll do my best to make all these long stories short:

Abbie: transferred to Gateway Christian Academy...she LOVES it. She was sure she hate it however don't even bring up going back to public. She just turned ten....wait 10....on January 15th. That also makes me a little sad...okay a lot! She went to convention with school and placed high in everthing she did which was archery, volleyball, watercolor, photography and I can't remember what else. I just bought her her first padded bra (I'm sure you didn't care to know this but when I publish this into a book I want to know....she'd also hate me if she knew)! She's growing up whether we want her to or not.

Haylie: Third grade, Mrs. Bailey...looks like Paula Deen. Loves to read...really loves to read if it gets her AR points. She was really upset not to be at GCA...however she'll transfer next year. Enjoys fighting with Noah...and gets really upset with me if I tell him he can sleep with her. She is very excited about softball starting up. Hates to get a spanking....who doesn't but if we were to record her we would WIN Americas Funniest Home Video. Still silly as ever and with her dad & sister serious personalities, this is a GREAT thing. Makes the Honor Roll every time report cards come out!!!!!!! Loves to have her nails done. One word to fit Haylie is HAPPY!

Noah: Started his first year of "real" school. Kindergarten...Mrs. Bean. I was ecstatic to get her. The girls had her and she is AWESOME! Played soccer and TOTALLY dominated the field! Is doing terrific in school...has a happy mama due to the fact he's keeping quiet and making E's! He's also excited about Little League starting up. Really wants to do Kung Fu (I think what he means in karate,but we'll let him call it Kung Fu). Turned SIX....losing teeth and TURNED SIX! Keeps his room clean....more clean than his sisters combined.

Barron: POTTY TRAINED COMPLETELY! I'm so excited, he wakes up in the middle of the night to tell me he's gotta pee rather that wetting the bed. Still going to GCA...has a little friend named Soha...she's Indian and oh so adorable. Talks constantly...non stop and is our first kid to be a why-er. Yes...he is the one who ALWAYS asks why! Thank you Jesus the others didn't....ANNOYING! Totally enjoyed Christmas this year. These are a few of my favorite B sayings: "Go Super Sast (fast)", "Weah (yeah)", "Hang own second (hang on a second)" and he pronounces his name Bennon. Loves a purse. I didn't tell him just today we need to invest in a murse since he demanded he take one in Pizza Hut last night.

Chris and I are great. I'm back on the weight loss wagon since I gained back almost all the weight I lost 2 1/2 years ago. Were planning a road trip West for Summer break and I can wait to see the Red Woods. We are about to celebrate 9 (NINE) years of marriage. YAY us! I'm hoping for a cruise but we're expecting....you can exhale 'cause we are only expecting our 2nd litter of puppies. We adore our kids even when they are brats. The are AMAZING....Life is grand and God is great, therefore so are we!

Aweful...just aweful....

To all of those who follow and yes even those of you who've complained....I'm sorry! For some unknown reason....our internet has been down for nearly two weeks so that of course meant no blogging. No email..no facebook..no ebay...OH MY! All I can say is " I'M BACK"....you've missed so much....I will try to have everyone caught up by the end of the week if I'm lucky. I DO NOT believe it was by chance our internet decided to go down on the week of back to school...It was probably for the best! Oh and for my sappy love letters to my love...they've been put on paper :)

Tragic...

Being that Chris and I are the Sunday School Super's at our church...we arranged a skating night at The Skating Palace in Jasper. It's always a treat due to the fact that Michelle & her hubby are so kind. It was great and I SO enjoyed skating...there's no feeling like it! Afterwards, Chris & I took the kiddos out to eat at...you guessed it Tamollie's. The Francois', The Fee's and The Mitchell's joined in and this was a sure sign of good times and fellowship.
UNTIL....(dun dun duhhhh) a roach...carrying eggs was spotted crawling on the wall behind Chris. Traci (of course) screamed...Joni was offering her flip flop to Chris who by the look on his face was ready to leave right away! The pregnant roach was murdered...we got our food and cautiously ate and did enjoy ourselves. However, my new favorite place to eat with kiddos in Jasper might become Martin's or Casa Ole.

I did tell the manager (who happens to be married to a friend we graduated KHS with) and her response was "Another one....? We've been seeing them all day!"
WoW!!!!!

Star Light...

Star light star bright,
The first star I see tonight,
I wish I may, I wish I might,
Have the wish I wish tonight.

As Chris, the Kiddos & I lay outside on the trampoline looking into the big black sky....this is what I thought of. It was just past midnight and we were waiting for the Persaid Meteor Shower to begin. Sure, we've all seen shooting stars at sometime in our lives...but a show, of shooting stars one after another. It was like God was putting on a show just for us. We spoke of stars, what they were made of , how far away they were and how long they "lived". Everyone of us witnessed the beauties darting across the sky (well, Barron went to sleep as soon as he layed down). It was AMAZING. Everytime one would go...you would hear "WOW", "OOOHHH", "LOOK", "THERE'S ONE" & "DID YOU SEE THAT?" and of course daddy saying "SSHHHH...GUYS NOT SO LOUD!" Later, when talking to the kids about it they came to the conclusion that "GOD'S A PRETTY COOL GUY"!