Random cuteness......

Difficult decisions....

DISCLAIMER- First off, I know we chose to attend public school. PLEASE don't lecture me on the spoils of that. I'm sure I have heard it. Public schools have given us LOTS of life lessons to deal with and problem solve. So here goes...Zach shared with us he "may" be getting in some trouble. He NEVER gets in trouble at "school" so we were a lil concerned. He went on to tell us that his high school is doing a moment of "silence" for the kids that are gay on Friday. He refused to sign the petition or participate in "their silent moment". We wearily asked him why....the sum of his thoughts were as follows...he likes people and tries to look past the junk and just love on people. He is sure that a couple of friends are probably gay but that is between them and GOD. He will not judge them but he also won't sit by and rebuke everything the Bible tells him. He is not going to support that everything God has shown him and proved to him many times is wrong. The fact he may socially an "outsider" for not participating is crazy. We are however proud of him for his ability love on people!

Things they say.....

Sofi had kindergarten screening. They asked her to sing her A,B,C's her response was " no, I don't feel wike it wight now". They then asked if she could say them? Her response "duh, I'm 5". I sat in awe...that it sounded like her 10 yr old brother. Today the girls were put in time out in their rooms. I hear Lize say "why does she always know when were naughty?" Sofi replys "she only hears what she wants to hear" (exactly what I tell their 15 yr old brother....)

The Cruise....

This was our first trip together in nearly 10 years without children. Although WE both really missed the kids, it was nice to relax and have mommy/daddy time. Royal Carribean's Radience of the Seas

Just one of the many buffets....

James and I met at 12. Our first day of 6th grade. We got married at 21 and nearly 20 years later-we still like eachother, love to hangout and enjoy being parents.

In Cozumel Mexico.

Catamaran to Paradise Island.

Paradise Island.....

On the cruise ship atrium. It is impossible to be bored on the ship. There is always something going on. Casino, shows, movie theater, games, pool, food, mall....

Everyday in our room was a towel animal-this monkey was our favorite.

This was the adult only pool. There was one for kids-everyone and this one. What a great time we had. Next time we want to take the kids tooo.

Surprise....

You may not know but I HATE surprises. Maybe because I'm a control freak, planner or like to be over prepared. Knowing this....my husband and my BFF did it anyway. I'm not sure how they pulled it off but they did. On most weeks Trish and I talk a min of 2 hrs and she didn't spill the beans. James and I will be married 20 years in June. We celebrated early b/c James will be out of the country and trying to find someone to watch 4 kids can be difficult. We went on a cruise. Before that though, he surprised me with a visit to Trish. Although I hate surprises-it was AWESOME!!!!! They picked us up from the airport and we got LOTS of time together. Ft Myers Beach at Sunset!

Dinner out, without kids at the Peirside

On the pier...

Trish's calender with me written in ink. It was a wonderful day. My life is blessed and enriched in sooo many ways by having Trish and her family as part of it!! THX

Forgot to lock the gate...

Someone forgot to lock the gate upstairs. For most people of 4, 5, 10 & 15 year old children this would NOT be a problem. With my ladies, this is a problem. They will ALWAYS find something to get into. This morning they used an entire loaf of bread, cut up bananas, got grapes and cheese mixed it all together. They then took chocolate & vanilla pudding and spread it on the bread with their mixture.... They set the table. They also put sandwiches in baggies and lunch bags for the boys. I stayed calm and ate breakfast with my 2 very proud lil ladies.

Did I mention they put granola bars and nutrella on there too.

Lets just say....daddy did not think it was quite as cute as I did. Never a dull moment...

Computer back....

Our home computer was down for a bit. I'm so happy to have everything working. I didn't realize how much I depended on it for ALOT

Valentines day was fun for the ladies being in preschool. They got lots of treats and practice writing their names.

Will graduated to Weeblos II. He is such a trooper. He is awesome on following through with anything he starts. Not so much for all the other family members in his house.

This would be Zach atleast 30 min each day....XBox live COD

Lize did her own hair....this is also how she wanted to go to preschool. Against my mama feelings, I did let her....Thanks Trish for all her "butiful pweties"

Sofia loves her stickers.....

The girls love to bake, cook, stir and lick the utensils. It is fun to watch them and listen to funny things they say..."How tome it tatse better b4 we took it?"

Priceless princess

Really????

This is just thoughtfull rantings of a crazy, GOD loving women who loves life.....A life filled with an awesome husband, kids, church, friends, family....A dear friend got pregnant her senior year of high school. She hid it for almost 20 weeks because she knew what her parents would do. The day she told them--she was right with their reaction--she was kicked out once they found out she was too far along. His parents took her in. What her mom said has HAUNTED me for nearly 18 years. "I wanted to give her the chance I never had" " Now she will be a mom forever". "The chance I never had" has haunted me. The friends older sister was the product of a relationship before abortion was legal. Her mother always thought it was unfair that abortion was ever illegal. My dear friend went on to get married and has been over 18 years. She has 4 beautiful children. She loves the LORD and wouldn't wish any of her children "gone". Her sister has 4 wonderful children. Look how many relationships, lives would have been different by one action. Praise GOD my friend chose life on purpose. PRAISE GOD my daughters mothers chose life in a place where abortion would have been easier....

Still here.....

Wow has life been a "lil" crazy. I love my life so the craziness is just fine. I'd be nice if it wasn't all at once sometimes but that's alright. Lize finally got ear surgery before the big snow storm hit. It appears it worked. She keeps putting her hands over her ears telling everyone "top bewing too woud". We go back in March for the official opinion. Shriners always gives the kiddo's gifts to take their minds off what is going on. These princess shoes have been on Lize's feet every day and night since that moment.

Sofi got to go to her 1st big girl birthday party by her self. Lize was invited but was the last person in our family to get the flu on the "biddiest day of my wife".

We have had an emense amount of snow. I'm convinced the girls go out for 3 min so they can have hot chocolate.

The girls started a preschool program 2 afternoons a week. I HATE HATE HATE them being gone but it was the only way to get Lize all the services she needs and Sofi felt left out. They are in the same class. I love watching them "mother" eachother.

We have played LOTS of playdoh. Whenever daddy is out of town we have a few special things we do. This is one of them.

We play lots of hide and seek. I get up to about 6 min to go to the bathroom when they hide in the cabnits.

We went to our 1st hockey game. It was a hoot. Not a dull moment the entire game!

Zach had his 15th birthday. I'm not sure where the time went. He is on the powerlifting team at school. He did AWESOME at all his meets. Although he did'nt qualify for state, because of his effort he's going-going to help out those who did. We are really proud of the person he is.

I have and continue to love every moment of this life GOD has given me!!

Wordless Wednesday....

down for the count.....

My two that rarely complain, go along with the flow, mostly possitive and enjoy what ever are down for the count. Zach told me thurs he thought he was getting strep throat. I shoulda listened- he was right.

Lize told us Wed night " my heads dunna fald off " thurs she said "my eaws are dunna pop" she woke up Fri after a terrible long night said "wook dey popped". She was right, although she has tubes-the tube and alot of VERY unpleasent "yutty" stuff came out. Thank GOD the antibiotic will cover till her new ear tubes are put in so they can't keep cancelling b/c she got sinus issues.

Cold...

Someplace warm.....

Where did the time go?

Happy 15th Birthday to my baby Zach. He loves powerlifting, movies, xbox, hanging out w/friends & youth group.

This would be most of my pictures of our teen Zach. It appears as if his face would melt off he would actually look at the camera.

Friday my baby will be 15. I'm not sure where the time has gone. It has flown by. When we trying for him-that nearly 5 years felt like an eternity. He was so very worth the wait. I have loved every stage with him. He is a fun, quick witted, thoughtful, playful, responsible, GOD loving kid. He amazes me often with his compassion, organization and patience. His brother and sisters thinks he is the greatest guy ever. He continues to floor his parents with the amount of food his body can consume. We thank GOD with all our hearts for the gift of him!