I didn't get a ton of pics this day. My camera battery died about 5min in & it takes a few hrs to recharge :(
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Christmas Eve pictures
I didn't get a ton of pics this day. My camera battery died about 5min in & it takes a few hrs to recharge :(
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Our holiday watchdogs,....watchcats?
Lizzy appointed herself royal guardian of the stockings this year. Thanks to her they stayed on the wall even when they were stuffed so full that they were threatening to go on strike.
Tink on the other hand, she became the tree guardian. A pretty sneaky one at that,...
Monday, January 23, 2012
To say I haven't posted in awhile would be a gross understatement so I'll just say "Hi!" "How've you been?" "Long time no,..." Well, you get the point right?
Lots of things are exactly the same & a few are very different. We're still living in (& working on fixing up) the same house, we still have 3 kids, 2 cats, & several fish/snails. Thing is, our cats aren't kittens anymore. And the kids, well, something seems to have changed about them too. They're growing up!
Garrett is 7. SEVEN!!! I can't believe that! That means in 11yrs he'll be an adult! Capable of (& responsible for) making his own life decisions, starting life in the "real world", maybe having a special person he wants to share life with,....I don't even want to think about it! He's already doing things that scare me, like learning to throw knives & hatchets, shooting guns, & ridding a dirt bike. How will I be able to handle him starting to drive, going on dates, & whatever other things he may decide to do?
Bethany will be 5 in 6 short months. A couple months after that she will be starting kindergarten! She loves to draw & is quite talented. She loves to play Barbies, & dress up like a princess. Daddy is her FAVORITE person in the world with Papa & Nanny running a pretty close second, I probably rank somewhere between her brother & the barbies. LOL! We have been having "school" every day in prep for the real deal. It usually consists of a worksheet & a coordinating color page. She LOVES it! :(
Sorry, mixed feelings there,....
Lily is,.....WOW! Um, she's a typical rowdy 2 yr old. Into EVERYTHING, constantly climbing onto & jumping off of stuff, taking her diaper off yet refusing to potty-train, coloring on the walls, terrorizing the cats, & getting into the fridge & pantry. Needless to say she keeps me pretty busy! Aside from the mischievous orneriness however she is the sweetest of my kids. Well, when she wants to be,....
Cody & I still love each other. We have good days & bad,...who doesn't. Just being honest here :P I'm thankful for every day though, good or bad. I'm thankful we are working though life's challenges together. I wouldn't want it any other way. :)
Lots of things are exactly the same & a few are very different. We're still living in (& working on fixing up) the same house, we still have 3 kids, 2 cats, & several fish/snails. Thing is, our cats aren't kittens anymore. And the kids, well, something seems to have changed about them too. They're growing up!
Garrett is 7. SEVEN!!! I can't believe that! That means in 11yrs he'll be an adult! Capable of (& responsible for) making his own life decisions, starting life in the "real world", maybe having a special person he wants to share life with,....I don't even want to think about it! He's already doing things that scare me, like learning to throw knives & hatchets, shooting guns, & ridding a dirt bike. How will I be able to handle him starting to drive, going on dates, & whatever other things he may decide to do?
Bethany will be 5 in 6 short months. A couple months after that she will be starting kindergarten! She loves to draw & is quite talented. She loves to play Barbies, & dress up like a princess. Daddy is her FAVORITE person in the world with Papa & Nanny running a pretty close second, I probably rank somewhere between her brother & the barbies. LOL! We have been having "school" every day in prep for the real deal. It usually consists of a worksheet & a coordinating color page. She LOVES it! :(
Sorry, mixed feelings there,....
Lily is,.....WOW! Um, she's a typical rowdy 2 yr old. Into EVERYTHING, constantly climbing onto & jumping off of stuff, taking her diaper off yet refusing to potty-train, coloring on the walls, terrorizing the cats, & getting into the fridge & pantry. Needless to say she keeps me pretty busy! Aside from the mischievous orneriness however she is the sweetest of my kids. Well, when she wants to be,....
Cody & I still love each other. We have good days & bad,...who doesn't. Just being honest here :P I'm thankful for every day though, good or bad. I'm thankful we are working though life's challenges together. I wouldn't want it any other way. :)
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Saw this today & had to share,...50 Rules For Dads of Daughters
1. Love her mom. Treat her mother with respect, honor, and a big heaping spoonful of public displays of affection. When she grows up, the odds are good she’ll fall in love with and marry someone who treats her much like you treated her mother. Good or bad, that’s just the way it is. I’d prefer good.
2. Always be there. Quality time doesn’t happen without quantity time. Hang out together for no other reason than just to be in each other’s presence. Be genuinely interested in the things that interest her. She needs her dad to be involved in her life at every stage. Don’t just sit idly by while she add years to her… add life to her years.
3. Save the day. She’ll grow up looking for a hero. It might as well be you. She’ll need you to come through for her over and over again throughout her life. Rise to the occasion. Red cape and blue tights optional.
4. Savor every moment you have together. Today she’s crawling around the house in diapers, tomorrow you’re handing her the keys to the car, and before you know it, you’re walking her down the aisle. Some day soon, hanging out with her old man won’t be the bees knees anymore. Life happens pretty fast. You better cherish it while you can.
5. Pray for her. Regularly. Passionately. Continually.
6. Buy her a glove and teach her to throw a baseball. Make her proud to throw like a girl… a girl with a wicked slider.
7. She will fight with her mother. Choose sides wisely.
8. Go ahead. Buy her those pearls.
9. Of course you look silly playing peek-a-boo. You should play anyway.
10. Enjoy the wonder of bath time.
11. There will come a day when she asks for a puppy. Don’t over think it. At least one time in her life, just say, “Yes.”
12. It’s never too early to start teaching her about money. She will still probably suck you dry as a teenager… and on her wedding day.
13. Make pancakes in the shape of her age for breakfast on her birthday. In a pinch, donuts with pink sprinkles and a candle will suffice.
14. Buy her a pair of Chucks as soon as she starts walking. She won’t always want to wear matching shoes with her old man.
15. Dance with her. Start when she’s a little girl or even when she’s a baby. Don’t wait ‘til her wedding day.
16. Take her fishing. She will probably squirm more than the worm on your hook. That’s OK.
17. Learn to say no. She may pitch a fit today, but someday you’ll both be glad you stuck to your guns.
18. Tell her she’s beautiful. Say it over and over again. Someday an animated movie or “beauty” magazine will try to convince her otherwise.
19. Teach her to change a flat. A tire without air need not be a major panic inducing event in her life. She’ll still call you crying the first time it happens.
20. Take her camping. Immerse her in the great outdoors. Watch her eyes fill with wonder the first time she sees the beauty of wide open spaces. Leave the iPod at home.
21. Let her hold the wheel. She will always remember when daddy let her drive.
22. She’s as smart as any boy. Make sure she knows that.
23. When she learns to give kisses, she will want to plant them all over your face. Encourage this practice.
24. Knowing how to eat sunflower seeds correctly will not help her get into a good college. Teach her anyway.
25. Letting her ride on your shoulders is pure magic. Do it now while you have a strong back and she’s still tiny.
26. It is in her nature to make music. It’s up to you to introduce her to the joy of socks on a wooden floor.
27. If there’s a splash park near your home, take her there often. She will be drawn to the water like a duck to a puddle.
28. She will eagerly await your return home from work in the evenings. Don’t be late.
29. If her mom enrolls her in swim lessons, make sure you get in the pool too. Don’t be intimidated if there are no other dads there. It’s their loss.
30. Never miss her birthday. In ten years she won’t remember the present you gave her. She will remember if you weren’t there.
31. Teach her to roller skate. Watch her confidence soar.
32. Let her roll around in the grass. It’s good for her soul. It’s not bad for yours either.
33. Take her swimsuit shopping. Don’t be afraid to veto some of her choices, but resist the urge to buy her full-body beach pajamas.
34. Somewhere between the time she turns three and her sixth birthday, the odds are good that she will ask you to marry her. Let her down gently.
35. She’ll probably want to crawl in bed with you after a nightmare. This is a good thing.
36. Few things in life are more comforting to a crying little girl than her father’s hand. Never forget this.
37. Introduce her to the swings at your local park. She’ll squeal for you to push her higher and faster. Her definition of “higher and faster” is probably not the same as yours. Keep that in mind.
38. When she’s a bit older, your definition of higher and faster will be a lot closer to hers. When that day comes, go ahead… give it all you’ve got.
39. Holding her upside down by the legs while she giggles and screams uncontrollably is great for your biceps. WARNING: She has no concept of muscle fatigue.
40. She might ask you to buy her a pony on her birthday. Unless you live on a farm, do not buy her a pony on her birthday. It’s OK to rent one though.
41. Take it easy on the presents for her birthday and Christmas. Instead, give her the gift of experiences you can share together.
42. Let her know she can always come home. No matter what.
43. Remember, just like a butterfly, she too will spread her wings and fly some day. Enjoy her caterpillar years.
44. Write her a handwritten letter every year on her birthday. Give them to her when she goes off to college, becomes a mother herself, or when you think she needs them most.
45. Learn to trust her. Gradually give her more freedom as she gets older. She will rise to the expectations you set for her.
46. When in doubt, trust your heart. She already does.
47. When your teenage daughter is upset, learning when to engage and when to back off will add years to YOUR life. If you succeed in doing this, tell me how.
48. Ice cream covers over a multitude of sins. Know her favorite flavor.
49. This day is coming soon. There’s nothing you can do to be ready for it. The sooner you accept this fact, the easier it will be.
50. Today she’s walking down the driveway to get on the school bus. Tomorrow she’s going off to college. Don’t blink.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Well Hello!
Hi! How were your holidays! That's great! I had a really fun one to. My sister and I got SOOO many toys! Way to many my Mommy says, but really you can't have to many toys.What do you get for Christmas? Really! Oh WOW, that's cool!
Did you get to spend time with people you love? I had all kinds of company, Papa Steve & Granny Pam came to visit my on Christmas Eve and my Papa and Nanny came to see me Christmas day! And my Great-Grandma Ruth came and stayed with us for 5 days!!! She's lots of fun and let me ride on her horsie! I keep trying to ride on Mommy's horsie but she isn't very accommodating :(
Well hope you all have a great weekend! I think I'll go climb on something now,....
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