woot-woot -

happy 6 years honey-babe!

yep. more pics.

yep. just wanted to post another pic of me and my kiddos. i love them so much.

there is so much of their personalities showing in this picture - it's amazing.

love.

our little ones.

i love these two kiddos.
they are just so full of spunk - and just so fun to be around.
here are some pics of us lately -

chillin' while mom and dad pick out a new dishwasher

makin' faces 

our little pumpkin patch

Happy Halloween!

baby #3....boy or girl?

well, here is a pic of baby #3 - nice and chill in my womb.

and - for the big unveiling - yes, this is Baby Boy #3 for our family. 

can't wait to meet him!!!

halfsies

Well, today is the halfway mark in this pregnancy. i'll have my "big" ultrasound next week to check in on how things are going and to check the baby's organs and stuff. We do already know the gender of this baby. you see, once you hit a certain age, they consider you high risk. then you can do all sorts of tests that include genetic testing - which include the gender of the baby stuff. so we've known for about 6 weeks what the gender of our baby is. i'll save that revelation for next week, after the ultrasound, when i can post a picture of our baby.

here's to baby #3 - KEEP GROWING!!!!

PS - we even have the baby's name picked out, too, i'm pretty sure. we both like this name so i'm hoping we'll stick with it and use it.

Freedom!

well, the chubbers got his cast off a little while ago.

Before picture

During picture - i LOVE the look on his face here. 

it's like he's thinking - "dad, i can't believe you're taking my picture and letting them torture me like this."

Dr. 2nd son. 

he crawled up on the chair and started typing away - just like he knew what to do.

so cute!

after picture - so happy!!!!!

Last week we were able to go on a trip to Heaven. Yes, Heaven. 

How else would you describe this place? Exactly - it's Heaven.

the cousins

the chubbers swimming with the hubbers and the noodle

here's the hubbers modeling some of Jakey's clothes that he left on the boat.

(too bad he didn't come on the trip - he missed out!)

here is the hubber's new toy. 

he took some of the kiddos on rides each day - and they LOVED it.

the second son just hanging out in his life preserver. it was his best friend.

here is a pic of the chubbers and his awesome addition to our car rides - the seat belt pillow. 

it totally helped with neck aches.

bouncing high -

this week started off really crazy. the chubbers got bounced on the tramp at grandma's house and landed funny on his arm. (we're guessing that's what happened because no one saw what really happened.)

so we took him in to get checked out by the doctor

turns out he broke his elbow

so - he got to have a cast put on the next day

(still not sure where this sticking-my-tongue-out-in-all-my-pictures is coming from)

we were all smiles after the hard cast got put on. way less chance of getting bumped around - therefore - less pain.

thank goodness for waterproof casts

just in case -

those post is just in case there is anyone out there who still reads my blog. :)
you're getting a real treat today - if you do.

voila!

Coming soon.........

well, it's been one crazy summer around our house.

and the days fly by and i forget to post pics and stories of what we've been doing.

so here comes some catch up.....

in spite of all the "helping" we got from the children, we did finish our bathroom remodel. 

it's wonderful having it done and back in use.

too bad we have to keep the door shut all the time for one little boy who likes to play in the toilets.

we've had lots of snacks....

a few train rides.....

and obviously not enough naps.

wonder if he had a kink in his neck when he woke up.

we've read lots of stories.....

worn super-hero capes and mom's shoes.....

and found a new thing to do when our picture is being taken - sticking our tongues out. \

can't figure this one out.

the summer has been good so far.

thank goodness for air conditioning. 

done.

i am proud to say - we are DONE with our bathroom remodel!

i showered in the shower this morning - and it was great!

now - can someone come clean the bathroom of all the construction dust and we'll call it really done?

:)

havin' a  little treat on the trampoline.

this'll blow your mind - the oldest grandchild on my side of the family graduated a few weeks ago.

i can't believe she's this old.

i'm so proud of her - she is such a great young lady!

still....

more and more and more

 time goes on - and here's more pics to show a few things we've been doing.

 this one should have been in a band back in the day - KISS anyone?

a month into our bathroom remodel and i have a new window, some great looking tile, and a vanity.

here are the boys at the park. this was the 2nd son's first time in a swing. i think he liked it.

here is a pic of our little Easter hunt that some of the cousin's had at grandma's house.

this year's Egg Roll Winner - grandpa Craigers - way to go!

sorry this pic is turned sideways - this little BIG guy had a surprise birthday party a few weeks ago. it was awesome fun - can't believe he's as old as he is. i remember when his mom was pregnant with him. :)

life is hard sometimes.

sometimes you just need your binky.

and you will do whatever you need to, to get it.

(ps - this is a common occurence at our home. i guess he does what he can to survive)

yep - i did this this morning.
crappy.
plenty of shards of glass are now in my fingers - dang those touch phones.

a beautiful day!!!

hello to my new little neice.

welcome to the world!!!!

talents -

i just want to post about my sister's talents.

one of them is making these little guys.

i had to take a pic so i could remember all of the ones she has made for me.

i love them - and cherish them. that's why the children don't get to play with them - i don't want them to be ruined.

thanks sis!!!

my little dude.

happy birthday to this little one.



it is a pure joy being his mom.

I love you!

the last month -

I think I've figured it out.
the blogging world doesn't like me blogging from my work computer.
go figure.

so - as I am enjoying the first night of the winter Olympics and the 2 little dudes at my house are sleeping, i'm blogging.
enjoy.

the new year has started - so that means the birthdays have to.

zee January birthdaze


here's an example of the hubber's sense of humor.
to me - he's brilliant.

party like it's 2014!

we've started the new year off just right.
lots of parties.


"come on, mom! let's party some more!"


it's like i've never given my kid a drink of sparkling cider in a plastic wine glass before.
yep - never.
of course - once he took a drink and realized how carbonated it was - he didn't want it anymore.


not quite sure what Z is doing in this picture.


a toast!

and - in order to start the year off in style - we had a birthday party, too!


sure do love this little dude.
he is full of fire and loves life - you can just tell.
happy birthday V!


and here is a "selfie" of us to help start the new year off right.
we tried and tried to get a good pic - but either the kids or the dog weren't cooperating - so this is the best we could do.

happy new year, y'all!!!