Life in the Holik House

Just another day...

2012-02-16T12:56:00.003-06:00

Just another haircut!!

Today, you had your 4th Haircut,

You had enough hair to make a wig,

You've had more haircuts than Kylee now,

Please stop growing because you getting so BIG!!

At Least We Got that Planned

2012-02-14T18:24:00.002-06:00

You would think my mind would be on planning for the new baby, and it is, but in all my spare time I started looking at birthday party ideas for the kids.

Very Bad Mistake.

Very Bad.

Even though it was bad of me, at least we have a theme picked out. And both themes could change, but for now, I am liking both of these.

So for Jaxon I decided on a Sock Monkey party. And the more I goggle and research I really love it. I am thinking red, brown, and orange and white polka dot for the color scheme.

And for Ms. Kylee, well, she picked her theme, which is Princess. I don't totally love it, but I think it can be fun. I don't think i want to go the Disney princess theme. I think pink, purple, and turquoise for her colors.

YEAH for parties!!

Now, go throw up on yourself because you can't believe I just blogged about this!! I'm pretty sure Jason did, when I told him EVERYTHING!! :)

I Never Told You

2012-02-13T14:58:00.003-06:00

Because in all honesty, I just was that upset. I failed at my first attempt of winning something on facebook. :(

You see, about 3 weeks ago, I received the Kelly's Kids catalog in the mail. I immediately fell in love with this collection.

The next morning I saw on facebook, as soon as Kelly's Kids reached 40,000 fans, the first 40 people to email them, would win a $40 Gift Card.

This is what I needed.

I could see our little family all with coordinating fabrics. How cute!! Poor Jason.

Anyways, I wanted it, and I wanted it bad.

So, I watched and watched their facebook page, I refreshed it at 40,003 fans. I already had my email typed up, I just hit send.

Pride, jumped right in, and I immediately, jumped up, and quoted

"I WON. I got this in the bag. I can't believe I won."

Well, after a few hours past, Kelly's Kids posted on thier page who won, and

I DIDN'T WIN!!

I was heart broken. I was mad. I was embarrassed I couldn't even win a simple giveaway on facebook. Everybody win's though things.

Life went I on, I guess.

I'm sure I consoled myself by drinking a Dr. Pepper because that is what I do these days.

But, then I learned the facts, that Kelly's Kids received MORE than 3,000 emails within ONE minute trying to win the contest.

And then I realized,

I never even had a chance!!!

My Valentine

2012-02-11T21:33:00.001-06:00

He's a true valentine when he loves you 35 weeks pregnant!! :)

Babies on the Brain

2012-02-07T10:24:00.004-06:00

It seems we've all got babies on our minds lately,

Or at least Kylee and I.

Don't Try this at Home

2012-02-01T20:35:00.000-06:00

Harvest Gold

2012-01-31T11:59:00.003-06:00

Jason and his brother drove to town one day to pick out a paint color for their newly made "Beddar Bar". They debated and talked about what color they should choose. I just laughed. They really took into consideration all the possible choices, and what colors are already out there, and what farmer already has a certain color of plow, and so on.

When they happened upon the name "Harvest Gold" as one of the paint samples, they were hooked.

I like the color, and I got told it is NOT yellow. :)

They built this plow that is behind the tractor.
It has taken lots of man hours, and lots of patience with measuring, cutting, welding, and re-cutting on a few occasions.

This is their 3rd one to build. And I think I finally know what this piece of equipment does.

You use this plow to make the beds in the fields before you plant.

Then at the end, after all is finished, they weld in the signature seal of approval,

The JJ stands for Jason and his brother, and just so you know the "S" on the end stands for me. :)

Name Game

2012-01-30T11:00:00.004-06:00

The countdown is on for the new baby to be born; only 6 1/2 weeks to go.

And the NAME GAME still persists.

We can't decide.

So, Jason said the famous "we will just wait until we see what she looks like, and then decide. "

I am fine with that, but deep down inside I don't like that. I am scared I will be out of it or something and won't be thinking correctly to pick a good name. And then she will go for 2 days without a name and everyone will be giving there opinions, and then be pressured to just write one down for the certificate.

And, if you know me well at all, I would really like to have the name monogrammed on burp rags, blankets, or a onesie. :(

It is basically between 2 names.

After Jaxon came out a boy, and ever since we knew baby #3 was a girl the name has been

Maggie.

We called her that, prayed for her calling her Maggie, and Kylee was "all in" for having a Maggie.

Mainly I started not liking it because I couldn't think of a middle name to go with it (any hints would be welcome) AND I wanted the girls name to have the "ee" on the end of it like Kylee.

Spellings of Maggie I like best:

Maggee, Magee, Maggie

I tossed around all of these for a while. Then Jason all of sudden throws out a new name

Allie.

We all immediately dumped Maggie, and were "head over heels" for having a baby Allie. Kylee switched from calling her Maggie to Allie.

I liked it, and pinned the name as

Allie Kate

Spellings of Allie I like best:

Ally, Alyee, Allie

But, now as time goes on, we are kind of drawn back to Maggie.

And since a middle name was a problem, I have kind of liked

Maggie Kate

So, those are the 2 names, we are thinking about.

It still doesn't answer the problem of wanting it to have "ee" on the end, so

TIME TO VOTE:

Which do you like

Allie or Maggie?

Which spelling do you like?

Potty Training??

2012-01-27T08:03:00.001-06:00

This wasn't quite what I had in mind.........

We've got a long way to go. :)

Motherhood = AWESOME

2012-01-24T09:58:00.003-06:00

Back in the fall, earlier in my pregnancy, I ordered some things from Motherhood Maternity online. They came, and with them, came a big plastic sack of coupons and other various advertisements. In there, was a $20 gift card to use at Shutterfly.

I was so excited because Brianne and I have been ordering a yearly book from there.

Fast forward to a few weeks ago, I still had a little money on a gift card to Motherhood, so I thought I would order something. I ordered 2 shirts, but the best part of it is, they came in 2 SEPERATE SHIPMENTS........

Which meant I got that little plastic sack of coupons and stuff, TWICE.

You guessed it!!

I got 2 more $20 gift cards to Shutterfly.

A total of $60 to Shutterfly = AWESOME

Brianne and I ordered 2 books last week for $8 each!!

Motherhood = AWESOME

Bet you didn't know I'm a rule BREAKER....

2012-01-23T09:29:00.003-06:00

I ate gobstoppers and beef jerky ALL weekend.

I have braces.

No, I didn't break a bracket,

but I probably will, if I keep that up.

In other news, our house is an ABSLOUTE wreck. Mainly because I am trying to organize closests and for some reason I make this HUGE mess before it looks any better.

The kids closests are pretty much done, but I was wanting to order a bookcase for Jaxon's room to put MOST of the toys since the baby's bed will go to Kylee's room eventually.

Well, 2 weeks ago, the bookcase was on sale, and now, after I decided for sure on it, it's $60 more. I was so mad, so I didn't order it, so the mess of books, puzzles, and stuffed animals that need a place to go will just have to sit on the floor a little longer.

ALSO,

I have WAY to much stuff for scrapbooking and crafty things. So, I am trying to organize all of this, but the playroom in turn looks like a tornado, but Jason is going to HOPEFULLY hang some shelves for me tonight, and then I can proceed on.

And I don't really have an excuse for dirty floors and dusty furniture. :)

SING IT!!

2012-01-16T19:23:00.006-06:00

Riding along in my automobile

My baby beside me at the wheel

I stole a kiss at the turn of a mile

my curiosity running wild

crusin' and playin' the radio

with no particular place to go

1/4 of a cow

2012-01-13T15:29:00.003-06:00

My dad is a rancher, and knows all about the cattle market and what it is doing, at any given time.

I always enjoyed having all sorts of animals like, pigs, horses, goats, sheep, and cows, roaming the land when we were growing up. Even with all the stink and disgusting stuff they can do I still liked it. Jason, not so much.

But, no matter how bad they stink, I tell you, the 5 grandkids,

LOVE ANIMALS.

They don't care about the stink; they are begging Paw-Paw to take them to check the fence, feed the cows, or ride Darlene (the hores who all 5 grandkids rode last summer). They love it.

Well, 3 of dad's cows went to the slaugher house about a month. There are several families at church that all take about 1/4 or 1/2 of a cow, and eat on it for 1/2 a year or so. It is actually a little cheaper per pound, if you have a place to store all of it.

Here's our 1/4 of a cow.

Stacked nicely on the top 2 shelves of our freezer. This is actually not all of it; we couldn't fit all of it, and really weren't interested in eating the "ox tail" so we sent that to stay at my Grandmother's freezer.

I think beef is what's for dinner.

One for the Baby

2012-01-10T20:45:00.006-06:00

It snowed here today.

But it was melting fast.

Jason LOVES the snow, and was kind of upset he wasn't able to build a GIGANTIC snow man like they did here in 2010.

Or even build a snow family like we did last year in 2011.

But, we did manage to build a real small snowman this year, and we named it for the new baby coming in March.

So, that's our family Snow picture this year, and I kind of like it. :)

Thankful

2012-01-10T10:17:00.002-06:00

On behalf of my daugther, I am so thankful for my niece, Addisyn.

Kylee loves Addisyn.

Addisyn had a slumber party for her 6th birthday in December, and she was so sweet to invite her young cousin, Kylee, to her party, even though her other friends were much older. :) Kylee was so excited to get to go to her sleepover.

Kylee has been asking for some time now, if she could spend the night with us. This weekend it actually worked out where she could.

They played dress up, tag, and basically whatever Kylee wanted to do.

Kylee told her several times, "I'm so happy you are here."

She was so excited to have her spend the night at our house. She thought it was pretty much the coolest thing, ever.

They shared her twin bed; the next morning we got ready and went to church.

I have to say it was a little harder having 3 kids here to get ready. :)

So thankful for cousins.

My Red Solo Cup

2012-01-08T07:46:00.002-06:00

Red solo cup I fill you up

Lets have a party lets have a party

I love you red solo cup I lift you up

Proceed to party proceed to Party

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Jaxon got to enjoy a bath in the kitchen sink the other night. I can't remember why, there was a reason, but he really thought he was special, and entertained himself for a LONG time with just a RED SOLO CUP.

Jaxon also turned 17 Months Old yesterday, on the 7th.

Pause, while his mother cries uncontrollably for a moment.

I can't believe it. I can't. I really can't believe it.

How and when did he get so big?

Isn't he the cutest thing?

What does he do?

He loves to play with Kylee, if she would just give him a chance.

He loves to eat: crackers, cookies, fruit, spaghetti o's. Basically anything.

Knows were his ears, hair, eyes, and mouth are. Can do "touchdown".

He loves his bottle, and loves to carry it around and drink it. This is sort of a problem, and will have to be dealt with soon because I know at 18 month appt. they like for them to be off the bottle and only on the sippy cup.

We call him Jack Man, Yacht Man, or Jax.

He loves to be outside, and is so adventerous. Kylee will stay on the porch and not get off. Jaxon will start walking, and one day last fall, he walked all the way out to the barn behind our house. Going to have to keep my eye on him.

Can go get a diaper out of his room and bring it to you. And can put his pacifiers in his bed.

Sleeps from 8:30pm to about 8am.

Wears size 4 diapers; size 4/5 shoe.

Loves to take a bath, and loves to put his face in the water.

Says mama, ball, bottle, cup.

Takes one nap from about 1-3, but recently has not been sleeping very long.

Has NO clue about the new baby. I was telling him one day, and he didn't get it.

Very aggressive and nosey.

When in trouble, he can make the ugliest face, has attitude already, and stomps his feet.

I'm sure I'm missing lots of stuff, but wanted to remember him at this time.

Happy 17 Months!!!

30

2012-01-06T07:13:00.002-06:00

30 was my basketball number in high school. I loved the number 30.

But, that really has nothing to do with this post.

And NO, I am definetely not 30 years old like some people.

Today, I am 30 weeks pregnant.

It's a great day. I feel so blessed with my pregnancies that I feel good the whole time; hopefully, that keeps up. Back in the fall sometime, Jason asked "when could the baby live, if it were to be be born?" For some reason, I just thought if we could make it to January, she would have a good chance of living.

So, here we are in January, God willing nothing happens soon though.

My actual due date is Friday, March 16th.

I feel like this pregnancy has just flown by, and now I am getting a little nervous. :)

I feel her move and kick quite a bit, but possibly less than my other too. This could be a good thing for us.

We did the 3D sonogram, but her hands were in her face, so they didn't even print any of them.

We have tossed around 2 names now for a while. It is those middle names that are hard to come up with.

Haven't had indegestion, yet! Can't remember when I started having it bad with the other two. I am a FIRM believer in Indgestion=Hair at Birth!! :) Or in my case it has.

I really just want to eat alot. I know I shouldn't because I'm not going to want to deal with it after she is born.

I am so ready to SEE her. The other 2 surprised me so much when they came out, that this time I am EXPECTING a head full of dark hair, and you know what, she will probably look totally different, and I will still be surprised. Whatever she looks like, I know that is the way God made her, and we will love her.

The countdown is on; praying for 10 more healthy weeks!!

Thoughts I've been Thinking about

2012-01-05T09:25:00.003-06:00

10 Things that I have been pondering about.....

1. The Baby.....First because she moves and I feel her. Secondly, if she isn't moving, I start to worry, and then try to give to God fast. Lastly, because it has been fun getting out all the baby stuff and looking through the little bitty clothes!!

2. Food - I want to eat all the time. Bad foods. All the time.

3. Baby Name - Still can't decide.

4. Ordering Shirts for the all the kids when the new baby comes to wear to the hospital

5. Excercising. You see I am the person that goes to excercise, just so I can eat what I want. Joined the health club on Monday with my Two-Fit Membership. Thinking swimming is going to help me.

6. Painting Furniture & Rearranging Rooms - Interested in Adding a stain after I paint it. Anybody have experience at this?

7. Labor - Enough said.

8. Having a Valentine/Playdate Party in February

9. The Heart of our kids - Reading a book called "Parenting is Heart Work." Convicting and Encouraging.

10. Pillow Covers - This should actually move farther up on the list, because I have been thinking and googling them alot lately. I'm thinking they would be really easy to sew, but I want those really fluffy ones, with lots of layers on them, and I think that fabric would probably cost as much as it would to make it.

What have you been thinking about?

One Big One

2012-01-03T08:57:00.008-06:00

Here is ONE BIG Christmas Run down!!!

Christmas Eve Eve I made the Pioneer Woman's Cinnamon Rolls. They don't look anything like her's, but tasted pretty good. And I Mom got us her new cookbook to be released in March, so excited!!!

Christmas Eve morning we went to Jason's parents and opened gifts there. There were boots, IPAD's, guns, legos, basketball goals, gift cards, and a really big gift to JJ Holik's Farm that was some kind of saw.

Christmas Morning at our house. Santa came. He delievered.

There were horses, candy, John Deere, baby dolls, gymnastic mats, books, purses, gloves, and a Garmin for Jason that I waited in line at Best Buy for on Black Friday to save my $10. And he actually likes it. A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!

Jason went to church Christmas morning. The kids and I went to mom's to help her cook lunch. Should have gone to church because I missed the BIGGEST Military homecoming Ever, with a family from our church!!! Rats.

We ate lunch, and then opened gifts. Christmas on a Sunday threw everything off. It was kind of weird. There was jewelry, books, games, printers, boots, outfits, Nerf guns, and dad's Keurig Coffee Maker that he loves!!

It was a great and super busy Christmas, but we are so blessed to have our family so close.

Christmas JOY

2011-12-24T07:34:00.003-06:00

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,

in hopes that Saint Nicholas would soon be there.

UUUUUUHHHHHH.............................YEAH RIGHT!!

Our house is bouncing off the walls with Christmas JOY these past few days.

The kids are more wild than ever. They know something BIG is about to happen.

I am constantly arguing with Jason about NOT opening any gifts yet, and to quit telling the kids what each present is.

The floors are swept, mopped, vaccummed, and all the toys are in their place. The clothes are laid out for the next few days. All the gifts are wrapped. Homemade Cinnamon Rolls are on the breakfast menu, and as of right now, everyone is still asleep.

Which makes me smile.

We have presents starting today, going for the next 3 days. It will be an exciting time together as a family.

I am going to enjoy each minute and then hope it doesn't pass to fast. I look forward to seeing the kids faces on Christmas morning, and the JOY in their eyes.

I hope you enjoy your Christmas too.

Breakfast with an Angel - Part 2

2011-12-22T08:40:00.002-06:00

Jaxon got left out when Kylee and I went to Breakfast with an angel a few weeks ago, so he got to eat breakfast with just ME!! :)

Really, we were the only 2 at the house last Saturday morning because Kylee went to a SLUMBER PARTY, and Jason was at Men's Breakfast at church, so we had a nice breakfast together.

We had homemade Banana Nut Bread.

It was NOT that yummy. What temperature do you cook yours at? Mine always cooks to fast and then ends up burning the outside edges, and not being moist at all.

But, what I really wanted you to look at is this kids HAIR!!!

It is wild and hard to handle,

just like he is!!! :)

Projects.....

2011-12-14T15:19:00.003-06:00

Sometimes, I question why I do projects.

I currently finished this Hershey Kiss project from Shindig Parties to Go.

It sounded super easy, so I thought I would give it a try. But FIRST, I had to collect the materials I would need. It was only a few things, but seemed to get the best of me.

1. Printable Sticker Paper - I ordered from Online labels. This was easy.

2. 3/4 inch round circle punch. Hobby Lobby does not carry this size, but Michael's had it.

3. Pint size jars. At first, pint size jars don't seem very big, but when you are making 20 of them, that requires MORE hershey kisses, which starts being aLOT.

Anyways....

Using the free printable from Shindig Parties to Go, you print the stickers, and begin punching them out. I ended up printing 6 sheets of stickers, which I believe was 594 stickers.

See, I'm telling you, why do I even do stuff like this.

Then, you start peeling off the back and stick it to the bottom of a hershey kiss.

Then you throw it in a big bag, and just keep going and going until you have a really big MOUND of hershey kisses.

And then you realize you don't have enough kisses, so you print out another paper, and repeat all the steps. I think I am crazy.

But, at least, I had a really cute little helper who was do her "painting".

And, then you smile, because you finished, not because you enjoyed it!! And then you realize you didn't even take a picture of the finished project, but again, you are just happy they are through!!

Then ask yourself again, why do I do stuff like this?

And then you really try NOT to think about what you just did. You put a sticker onto the wrapper of a hershey kiss, knowing it will go straight to the TRASH as soon as they eat it!!

AAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!

All Dressed Up

2011-12-13T08:40:00.002-06:00

We got all dressed up last Friday evening, for our church's annual Christmas Banquet. Jason and I coordinated!! :) I got his this red tie, that he kept saying 'everyone's going to make fun of me', and I had red tights on!! We looked good together, but then again, that's a good thing.

And for some dumb reason I volunteered to do something as a center piece on each table, and they do look very cute in the picture, and honestly, they didn't look very cute the whole time I was assembling them, but here they are..........

I spray painted these tree branches, and the clay pots, and then just hung christmas ornaments on them. It was like 30 degrees last week, and I was spray painting, totally dumb, and then worst of it all, I waited until the LAST MINUTE to start on them about Wednesday, and I was paniced until Friday!! My poor family. :)

Anyways, we had a great time, and I am glad that is over.

BECAUSE,

I am still super busy until Christmas!

Christmas Program at church set-up and perform, Baby Shower for Jesus, Christmas gifts for people that need to be given this week, and my niece's birthday party this weekend, plus another 2 parties to attend on Saturday. Yikes!!

Oh, and of course, BUNCO tonight, that I can't miss!! :)

Breakfast with an Angel

2011-12-04T21:32:00.003-06:00

We heard the angels this past Saturday at, Breakfast with an Angel, that one of the local churches put on. They served over 600 people during the 2 times.

It was our first time to go to it, and we had a lot of fun. We got to sit with our friend, Emma.

We got to eat a BIG and yummy breakfast.

Then we saw the Christmas Play performance all told through the eyes of an Angel. Kylee thought the Angel was "real" and that "baby Jesus" was really there. :)

We waited in line to get our picture taken with the Angel.

And we got our picture taken with the cast of the play. How funny does this look??? :)

We had a great time!!

Matchy Matchy

2011-12-02T14:26:00.003-06:00

The kids are starting to look alot like Christmas.

Christmas has landed at our house, and the kids are excited with an extra dose of silly......even when the pajamas are on and it is past everyone's bed time.

Take notice of Jaxon's mischievous look in this picture.

He whacked Kylee on the head, and more than once. And he seemed to enjoy it. What do you think?

You see, when we purposedly put the kids this close together, bad things happen.

My sister wanted to know what approach we were taking this year, with keeping the Christmas ornaments on the tree, and not on the floor or broken. My approach has been you get swatted when you pull the balls off. So far, he has been really good.

Although, he has been running away with the donkey from the Natvity Set and barking. Guess he thinks it's a dog?!?!

How is your Christmas coming along?

Getting Crafty

2011-11-29T19:06:00.001-06:00

On Friday Night, I had the privilege of going to a Girl's Night Out at my friend Wendy's house, to make these really cute headbands. I was totally excited about going and packed my scrap fabric and a hot glue gun, and just had a great time. Jason thought it was so silly when I told him we were making headbands. :)

I made 2 of the pink ones for Kylee and Addisyn. Let's just say, Addisyn loves her's because she is into fashion. Maybe she is my daughter. And the blue and black one I made for me, and let's just say, I love it!!! I have only worn it out twice, but have really liked it both times, and the lady at Radio Shack said she liked it, so that always makes a pregnant girl feel good.

Here I am modeling it.... LOL..... I learned alot from making these, and can easily improve on the next ones I make. I am thinking of making a red and green for Christmas.

Can't get much cheesier than that!!!

And speaking of pregnant girls, Jason was kind of enough to take this picture of me at 24 weeks. I know, I can't believe it either, only 16 weeks to go!!! YIKES!!!

Holiday Happenings

2011-11-28T09:16:00.002-06:00

We had a great Thanksgiving.

I love turkey and dressing, and my mom's sweet potatoes, and chocolate merginue pie, and homemade sweet tea, and a lot of other things. I just have food on my mind ALL the time these days. :)

On Wednesday, Mom had the grand idea of taking all 5 grandchildren to Sears to get a picture of them in their Christmas outfits. Nothing against Sears, and nothing against the people that work there, I just don't like it. I won't bore you with what all took place, but we did it, and by the time we left, the kids were nearly eating their arm off because they were all so hungry.

We ate Thanksgiving supper at mom and dad's that night.

Thanksgiving Day, we went to Jason's parents. We looked through all the ads and had a great lunch. Jasons' sister, Haley, brought her roommate home with her over the break, so they pretty much spoiled my kids the whole week they were here by taking them out to eat, letting Kylee play on there IPAD's, and giving lots of rides in the Gator, Golf Cart, and anything else that Kylee demanded. She would wake up a say, "I want to go play on the IPad." Crazy!!

Thanksgiving Night we went to my Grandmother's house, and had a great time visiting with cousins, and laughing so hard over the old photo albums somebody drug out. It was funny.

In meantime, mom and I made our BLACK FRIDAY plan, and decided we would just go around Midnight, and be late, but still go out, and try to get some things.

We'll at 9:30 she texted me, saying she couldn't sleep so we might as well go to Walmart, and check it out. So, we hop in the car, and head to Walmart.

We went to Walmart, split up and I stood in line at Best Buy, and mom stood in line at Target. Ended up getting the both big things we wanted from those stores. Hit up Whataburger at 2am, and then slept in the mall parking lot waiting for JC Penney to open at 4. Stayed at the mall until about 7, and then came home and crawled in bed. :)

We stayed up all night; how dumb is that!! Anyways, it was fun, and I'll probably be ready to go again next year.

Mom's family came in from Sweetwater, and we celebrated Thanksgiving yesterday.

Everything was fun, but always goes way to fast.

Pics to come.

I want to thank you Lord

2011-11-24T09:04:00.004-06:00

I come before You today

And there's just one thing that I want to say

Thank You Lord

Thanksgiving 2011:

We are so blessed,and want to give the ultimate thanks to Jesus Christ. It is Him who has made our lives Great.

I am so thankful for the USA, for there is no country greater than us.

I am thankful for our home, for there is no place of greater comfort and security.

I am thankful for JJ Holik's Farm, for there was no other choice. :)

I am thankful for the abundance of friends we have, for they meet our needs in good times and bad.

I am so thankful for our healthy children, for their smiles bring the greatest joy.

I am thankful for Jason, for God set us apart for each other.

I am thankful for Jesus Christ, for He has given me hope of a future in heaven with Him.

Boxes of Fun

2011-11-23T08:32:00.002-06:00

Oh,

what fun

it is

to play

in a

little, blue

BOX!!!

Turning 30.....

2011-11-22T10:23:00.003-06:00

NO, I am NOT 30!! I am not nearly that old..... :)

But, my sister, did turn 30 this year. So, being the party girl that I am, and I love parties. What better time to throw her a 30th party!! Mom and Duane were in on it. So we started planning some.

My first idea was to do a "NERD" party, and play on the accounting theme, and everyone dress up as nerds, and have books, glasses, and pencils as decorations.

BUT, my dad stepped in and said "She would be SO offended." LOL!!!

So, I decided against that, and starting trying to do something with BLUE because that is her favorite color. BLUE became the theme, and we went from there.

Do you know how hard it is to find blue invitations? Or maybe I am just picky.... :)

The invitation said:

Brianne is so blue,

She doesn't know what to do,

She's turning the BIG 3-0,

And she's feeling kind of so-so.

And everyone was supposed to wear blue. And everyone actually wore blue. Even my stubborn husband.

The party was last Saturday, and NO she wasn't suprised. She's to dang smart. She said she knew something was up. :(

The funniest thing was the pictures of her on all the tables and hanging. They made the party. It was fun.

My Little Man

2011-11-19T22:44:00.002-06:00

GOT

BIG

HAIRCUT!

2011-11-17T20:48:00.002-06:00

Recognize this girl???

I love her commercials.

But, even more I love the Black Friday shopping. I have been losing sleep over thinking about all the great deals to be had.

Even if I do go to get the $4.99 slap watch I want for Kylee.

I love going early I guess because I love shopping.

But nearly, NEVER, is anyone there for what I am there for.

I'm trying to talk my sister into going with us this year, but we joke about how she would probably just be asleep in the back of the car!!!

It's fun, although, last year, I did get injured. Nothing to serious.

Tidbits of Useless Information

2011-11-17T07:54:00.003-06:00

I changed wallets over a week ago, and just discovered yesterday that I have been driving around without my drivers license.

Jaxon and Lexi are gaining their personality, and they are so cute and so DIFFERENT. They really don't play well together, which I have a feeling they won't until maybe they are in college. They just scream at each other; it's kind of funny unless you are there while they are screaming at each other. But Jaxon is so stubborn, and Lexi is more sensitive and gets her feelings hurt.

In fact, Jaxon is so stubborn that he screamed the whole way to town the other day because he saw me put his bottle in his bag, and he wanted it. But, I didn't want to give it to him because he was going to need at the Bible Study class, so I refused, and he screamed. Finally, I turned around and swatted his leg, and he stopped. Amazing.

I love turkey. I've been dreaming about turkey lately. You know I'm pregnant, which makes me weird.

Jason and I have been playing the 20 questions game at night before we go to bed. Usually, I think of something, and he tries to guess it. But somehow, every time he says I didn't answer something truthfully, and therefore he wins by default. I don't think so!

I'm expecting a package today, and tomorrow.

I think we have a name for our new baby girl. It's just the spelling that is a booger. Did you know that "Conviction is a booger." We talk alot about that in Sunday School. Cracks me up.

Jaxon has learned to shake his head no. Jason got it on video because him and Kylee started asking him one night, "Jaxon, do you want to go to bed?" And he shakes his head no violently. It is so funny. Now, Kylee asks him all day long, like while they are in the grocery cart at Target, "Jaxon, do you want to go to bed?" And he always delievers with a big, strong headshake, NO!!!

Kylee can do the buckles on her carseat all by herself. Maybe she decided to get with it because we told her when the new baby comes, she is going all the way to the back. And now of course this week, she has decided she just doesn't want to buckle them even though she can. Lovely.

Jaxon is getting his 3rd haircut today. This passes how many Kylee has had, and Lexi hasn't had one yet. But what's a guy to do when you've got great hair. :)

I've been enjoying a mixed drink lately; it is half cran-apple juice and half ginger ale. It is great; you should try it.

Thanks for listening; I mean reading.

Happy Birthday

2011-11-16T08:27:00.002-06:00

to my only sibling, Brianne.

Me and you. You and me.

Always has been, always will be.

Happy 30th Birthday!! :)

11-11-11

2011-11-11T07:05:00.002-06:00

Happy Veterans Day!!

Christmas Question

2011-11-09T08:12:00.003-06:00

Has anyone ever ordered a gymnastic mat/incline for their child?

I was looking for something like this. I really wanted the wedge not the mat. Do toy stores carry these things?

Hangin' Out

2011-11-08T15:23:00.003-06:00

We've just been hanging out at home, and making messes......

This is where Jaxon likes to hang out.

But, eventually he cries, and either Kylee nearly pulls his head off trying to get him out, or I let him out.

He looks very sweet and innocent here.

And then I wonder, how can little people make such BIG messes?????

Seriously. This is nasty.

Here's what happens.

At 37 1/2 months, Kylee likes to tear paper up into tiny pieces and make everyone in the house, and other people that aren't even here, ice cream cones.

And Jaxon likes to dump all the toys out, and then secretly get the liquid dish soap and squirt it all over the floor. I still can't find the lid. Anybody have a clue?

But, me, I am trying to get scrapbooks finished, and in my case, you sometimes have to make a mess and then work towards your goal.

So, I laid at all the scrapbooks, and organized all my pictures since Jaxon was born 15 months ago.

Then I started filling in pictures into the scrapbook pages I made 2 years ago. You should really stay on top of these things. I wouldn't know or anything.

We're just hanging out, and making messes.

What a Wonderful Weekend

2011-11-07T14:07:00.002-06:00

Our weekend was just, wonderful.

Jason's first cousin got married this weekend in Wall, and he was a groomsman, along with 5 other Holik guys. And then half of the ushers were Holik guys too.

Something you should know about Holik guys:

they are all the same, and there are alot of them!!

On Friday night, we left the kids with my parents, and went to the rehearsal dinner. It was great; I ate a BIG bowl of hot sauce all by myself, and Jason and the other guys were entertained by talking with the ringbearer. Jason loves hitting it up and talking with the kids anywhere we go, and by the end of the night, the ringbearer was basically sitting in his lap. :)

After that, Jason went with the guys to hang out at the restaurant in Wall.

Since Jason was in the wedding, I told him don't expect to see me at the ceremony since I would have both kids, and one of them is Jaxon, so I would either be at the back or in the nursery. We did both, but it didn't last to long, so we were soon on to the party and dancing, as Kylee kept calling it.

Poor Jaxon wanted to get down and run around the whole time, and there were too many tables set-up and breakable things in the way, so we had to restrain them and entertain them with things like food.

And praise God for both grandads for taking him and walking around with him and playing with him outside. It is great.

How could you go wrong with quoting Napoleon Dynamite in your toast? You can't.

The best thing: the photobooth. Kylee and her Holik cousin, Tyson, we don't see alot. But let me tell you, he doesn't look like a Holik. He has blonde hair and blue eyes. Stark difference from my brownies running around!! :)

He's our little stinker with a mullet.

And we even stayed and danced the night away, until 9:45.

Kylee danced some, but she really shines at the Chicken Dance, and they never played it.

On Sunday, we went to church, ate a great lunch, watched the Cowboys win actually, played outside, ate at Pizza Hut, and had an encouraging conversation with Jason.

He is wonderful.

Our weekend was wonderful.

Weekend Fun, so far

2011-11-05T22:32:00.003-05:00

Jason's cousin, Erik, got married on Saturday (more pictures to come), but they had a photobooth set-up.

It was seriously the coolest thing e.v.e.r.!!!

I think by the 4th one, we were starting to get the hang of it!!! :)

Pajama Pals

2011-11-04T22:33:00.001-05:00

Desperate

2011-11-02T15:02:00.002-05:00

I am desperate.

Not for the typical thing, though.

I need cute maternity clothes.

I shopped, and shopped our little stores in town, and they don't have dresses for the holidays, or cute winter clothes out yet.

I am really wanting something for Christmas.

Let me know of any websites that you have ordered off of.

Please help.

Because.

I am desperate.

Halloween 2011

2011-10-31T21:16:00.005-05:00

This is ridiculous!! We filled this whole jar up with Halloween candy this year. I think I will secretly begin throwing some away.

We were The Princess and The Frog this year.

Of course, Jason has to say their costumes are lame this year. So I told him, not to worry, next year, I would love to buy the $90 costume from Pottery Barn. :)

On Saturday, we went to the Veribest Festival. The kids had a good time, and we can seem to make them happy with buying a very small amount of tickets, and playing the games one time. Don't think that will last forever.

The babies thought each other were funny.

We went trick-or-treating to our neighbors around our house tonight. But trick-or-treating around here is not typical.

First, you don't walk. You have to drive from one house to another. Which is extremely hard getting everyone in the car with their costumes on and all the bags, wands, crowns, and candy.

Second, you ALWAYS are pressured to come inside and sit down for a while. :)

Third, there is nearly ALWAYS homemade goodies like brownies and cookies to eat while you are visiting, hence the come on inside.

Fourth, it takes so long to do all this that we only trick-or-treat to 5 houses.

It's fun though, and I am so glad it is only ONCE A YEAR!!!

Daddy's at the Door

2011-10-28T14:03:00.004-05:00

Why do kids get so excited when the door bell rings or someone drives up?

It's like a break in the mundane, or something.

Our doorbell rang this morning, and both the kids jump up and run to the door. I knew who it was. It was the UPS man. He had a package for us. :)

This is what it was.

Let me explain.

One day NOT in the near future, Jaxon will have to get out of the baby bed and go to a twin bed, for the new baby to sleep in.

Sooooooooooo..........................

I knew what I wanted for his twin bed immediately when I started thinking about this a few weeks ago. I wanted this Madras Plaid from Pottery Barn. This is the madras I originally wanted when we were doing his bumper bad. But, it just didn't work out then.

So, I went to PBK and put it in my cart, and let it sit there, for a week or so, while I thought more about it. Well, in the meantime, the curtains that match, and the shower curtain that matches went from being available to buy to "Out of Stock". I got worried the quilt and shams would do the same, so I just went ahead and ordered it.

I think he likes it.

I have been collecting a few things on sale along the way. I got a set of Transportation sheets on sale, and a blue chambray bed skirt on sale too.

But, as excited as they get when the doorbell rings, they get SO excited when Daddy gets home.

Seriously, it kind of hurts my feelings. :(

I think its nice that they hug and kiss and laugh and scream and get really excited to see each other.

As I stand there and watch, a little sad inside. :(

Not really.

As soon as he gets here, I run as fast as I can and shut our bedroom door and do the happy dance.

Not really.

Something that's even more cool is Kylee got to ride home from JD with Jason on the tractor today. We are "trying out" a new tractor or something.

Here they are walking to get on the tractor. Can you see them??

This tractor has 2 seats on it, so she was so excited to get her "own" seat. Pretty sure she thinks that seat is hers from now on.

And there off.

You see something white at the bottom of this picture. That is the hood of my car that I am driving.

Never let your kids ride with me.

Our Most Recent Pastime

2011-10-25T20:40:00.002-05:00

When we were in Chicago, we visited Lego Land. It was really cool, and they even had a life size, Woody from Toy Story, made out of Lego's. But y'all wouldn't know that because I haven't posted about Chicago, yet. Sorry.

Anyways, Mimi brought Jaxon home a box of Legos from Chicago. Or technically Duplos.

See, I am learning a lot about all these boy toys.

We didn't have legos growing up so this is a whole new experience for me. But, Jason on the other hand, played with them alot when he was little, and he can still build some really cool towers, forts, houses, baby doll beds, airplanes, stairs, and guns.

Jaxon just likes to destroy whatever is being built.

I have plans for Christmas already. :)

Fighting like Cat's and Dog's

2011-10-20T11:36:00.002-05:00

We have no cat.

We have no dog.

But, in what we lack, we make up for in

FIGHTING!

Do your kids fight?

Some people might say mine are to young to fight, aggravate, or pick on each other.

It was news to me too. But then again really it wasn't, because I knew how siblings could fight.

I mean, I always beat my sister up when we were little.

I just didn't think the aggravation would start when they were this young.

Yesterday in Hobby Lobby, I actually had to seperate the two of them. Yes, seperate them. I remember my mom having to do the same thing with us. Oh geez.

Every time Kylee got close to the cart Jaxon would pull her hair out, which is a whole other problem.

Maybe we should get a cat. Or a dog.. ......

Toe Jam

2011-10-18T14:19:00.002-05:00

I am learning a lot about raising a boy. I am learning a lot everyday.

You know the saying "boys will be boys"; I totally agree.

Jaxon will do things that Kylee never did.

He has pretty much lived his whole life with a bruise and bump on his forehead and snot running out of his nose.

He's gross. He's dirty. He smells. He's active. He's daring.

And, I love him.

But, while the girls were living the high life in Chicago (another post to come, as soon as my pictures will load), Jaxon got a bad boo-boo on his toe.

He pulled a chair over on his right, big toe.

Jason said he was so upset and cried really bad.

He is better. Although on Sunday, he pulled a toy down on top of it, and it started bleeding again.

Poor baby.

Life will go on, with or without a toenail. :(

I'm leaving, again.

2011-10-11T06:21:00.002-05:00

This time Kylee and I are headed, with Jason's mom, to see his sister in college!! She has a fall break, and we are just going to visit and see the city!!!

We are both so excited, as we have never been there before. Kylee can't wait to go to the doll store, and eat a cupcake.

But, Jason and Jaxon are staying home to hold down the fort. Maybe it will rain some more. Praise the Lord, for the rain.

We are praying for safe flights, and safe travels.

And deep down inside, I am praying that this little boy stays safe while I am gone because.........

It will be 3 MEN and A BABY!!!

(Jason, his brother, and his dad are watching him.) :)

So, do me a favor, and if you see them out and a bout' will you hug him and give him a kiss for me!! I'll miss him so much!!

Love!!!

Rocking Chair Fun

2011-10-10T09:00:00.004-05:00

Who knew rocking chairs could be so much fun?

A Rocking Chair on top of a rocking chair.

Jason made the big rocking chair he is sitting in.

I don't think it will stay in the house, seeing we have to much furniture and no room for more.

He usually ends up rocking so fast he and the rocking chair fall over frontwards.

And he seems to like climbing better than rocking.

In other news, is this rain not awesome. Praise the Lord!!

Our group made it back from our Women of Joy Conference in San Antonio this weekend. We stayed on the riverwalk in the Marriott. It was so nice, and so fun to be right there by it all. The speakers were great, and the music was even better. Speakers were:

Gretchen Carlson from Fox News, Anita Renfroe, Kay Arthur, and Sheri Rose Shepherd.

On Saturday Night, Michael W. Smith performed. He is so talented; it is really unbelievable. And the guy that leads music all weekend is worship leader at Liberty University, and the church there, he is Charles Billingsley. He is so awesome. I just love hearing people speaking and singing with the talent the Lord has given them. It is truly amazing!!

And our group is the best group, of course!!! :) Can't wait til next year!!!

I'm leaving.

2011-10-07T07:39:00.001-05:00

I am headed to here, with 11 other women from our church. I am so excited to be going; I just wish one more person in particular was coming with us and then I would feel complete. :) Oh well, I'll just have to wait another year.

God willing I'll be back!

How it all went down in Baby Town!!

2011-10-06T21:02:00.003-05:00

Most of you know we are having a girl, and are seriously tickled pink all over. Jason is so giddy, he just laughed so big on the phone when I told him.

What?

You told him on the phone?

He didn't go with you?

I know. I know. I know.

Let me explain.

Last time I went in, they said come back at 16 weeks, and then again at 18 weeks to do your sonogram.

My regular appointment was today, but really I nearly 17 weeks, so it was like we were a week behind.

It had crossed my mind the past couple of days, "What if they want to go ahead and do the sonogram when I get there today?"

Well, I even asked Jason what I should do, and he said "Yeah, just go ahead and do it." (Now he admits he should had just came with me.)

So, after Brianne and I laughed this morning about me probably NOT getting to do a sonogram today, and the only way might be is if I BEG!!! :) And I didn't really want to do that so I was just satisified with coming back in a week and a half.

Guess what???

I didn't even have to beg; the doctor came in and said, "You nearly 17 weeks and we didn't do a sonogram. We'll just do one right now."

I think my blood pressured triped; I was so nervous. :)

I went down to the place, and they did the sonogram. Everything looked great. She could tell really easy, and without a doubt it was a girl. I don't know how I feel I think I am just in shock, but then I think I already knew it was a girl.

The funniest thing is the nurse, and the sonogram technecian both said, "This baby is moving so much!!" That has been the case with all of our kids.

Sounds like she is going to fit right in!!!

October Fun

2011-10-05T07:47:00.004-05:00

This October could be the best month of my life!!!

Could it be???

Have I told you I headed on 2 trips over the next week and a half???? Our church is going to the Women of Joy Conference, and I am going on that with NO KIDS!!! :)

Then nearly as soon as we get back from that, my mother-in-law, Kylee, and I are headed to

C-H-I-C-A-G-O!!!!

I know. I am so excited!!!

But, there is someone a little more excited than me. :)

She can hardly contain herself!!!

Jason's sister goes to college there, and she will be graduating in May, and with our new baby coming in March, we decided we shouldn't go in May. So, the girls are going now, to visit, and sight see.

Well, Kylee understands that she comes home for a while, and then she always has to go back to Chicago on an airplane. And she will be gone a lot of days, but then she'll come back to us.

Well, you should have seen her face, when I told her that WE COULD GO SEE HER ON AN AIRPLANE. She threw her hands out, and then covered her mouth in excitement. It was precious. It was like she never thought in her mind, we could get on a plane and go see her!!!

Anyways, she has been beaming since, and now we are actually getting close enough to pack, and talk about it.

But, you better believe, when it's time to come home, I will be racing to the airport because of this little man.

Oh, how I will miss him. Okay, let's not go there. I'll get my keyboard all wet with tears.

Then when we get pack we have Pumpkin Patch trips planned with our friends, a Murder Mystery Party, and lots of Trick-or-Treating, and Halloween Carnivals!!!

But, could October get better!!

Oh yes, you see, sometime in the next couple of weeks, God willing, we will find out what Baby #3 is!!!!

Welcome to the Blog World Baby #3!!!!

We can't wait to know more about you!!!

Fun with the Cousins

2011-10-03T10:40:00.004-05:00

Have I ever told you that Kylee and Jaxon have the best cousins.

There are 3 of them. Making the total whenever everyone is around 5.

All 5 of them are out there playing together.

They always have fun with each other.

Always helping each other out. :)

We are blessed to have each other.

Kylee got a Mum.

2011-09-27T09:38:00.003-05:00

We went to the Homecoming festivites at Wall again this year. I asked Jason if he would take me to Homecoming. You know, like we were in highschool again. He said "no." :)

What does that even mean?

I think it means you exchange mums/garters and then you go to the Homecoming dance together, and never talk to each other once you get there. Speaking of dances, Jason and I were talking about Kylee ever going to the school sponsored dances, and he promptly replied we would be helping sponsor them because HE would be there. It made me laugh, and then smile really big, because I am so happy we are not to stage, yet.

Anyways, Kylee got a mum for homecoming.

Isn't it cute? She didn't even know what a mum was. But why would she?

And, of course, it wasn't from a boy. A sweet teachers girl in the high school asked mom, if they could make some for Addi, Kylee, and Lexi. How nice was that?

This is my favorite part of the pep rally. The DRUM LINE!!! It makes me super jealous because I have no music ability whatsoever. The drum line didn't come to existence until after we had graduated, but the band has developed this group, and they stand in a line, and it's called a Drum Line. They are awesome!!

Finding Addi after the pep rally is Kylee's favorite part!! :)

We went to the Homecoming football game that night too, and it was very crowded but had alot of fun catching up with friends.

Happy Birthday, my sweet girl!!

2011-09-24T22:20:00.005-05:00

You are a blessing granted to us by God.

We love you so much baby girl!!

Happy 3rd Birthday!!

Always

2011-09-22T20:56:00.005-05:00

Our new nickname for Jaxon is BRUISER.

He always has a bruise on his forehead. Seriously. Always.

And, I should probably add that he always has a snotty nose. Always.

And, I should probably add that he is so cute. Always.

Answer for yourself.

2011-09-21T21:47:00.001-05:00

I know you'll be honest with me.

Do I have to much time on my hands?

And, we all say, with a resounding answer,

YES!!

The Princess and The Toad

2011-09-20T09:13:00.003-05:00

Jason wanted Kylee to be a princess for Halloween, so we are going with it, and I thought it would be cute for Jaxon to be a frog, like how the princess kissed the prince, and he turned into a toad. Jason thinks that is a stupid idea, and that Jaxon should be a "gnome."

Here's our princess practicing.

We need to work on the crown a little and then find some princess shoes!!! :)

It's a Circus around here.

2011-09-19T19:41:00.003-05:00

I am busy getting ready for Kylee's 3rd birthday party this weekend. I am painting a few things, and making some banners, and labels, and tags. And I am going to give my first try at making some stickers on my sticker machine. We will see how that goes. I have ordered a few things for the party, and if we could all take a moment, and pray that one thing in particular gets here on TIME!!

Kylee knows her birthday is coming; she is very excited!!

I am feeling better from giardia. Now trying to clorox the whole house. Seriously. I used a whole tub of clorox wipes on 4 rooms. I bought another tub today. :)

Jaxon went last week and got his 2nd hair cut. It looks so cute on him, and it was much needed.

When we got home that afternoon, this is what I found on our bathroom floor. And yes I am pregnant, but no I am not losing that much hair.

Kylee cut her hair for the first time. It looks like alot, but I couldn't tell even where she cut it. She got a spanking and we've moved on to bigger and better things since then.

Got lots of posts floating around in my head, if I could just blog!! Talk to you soon.

ROUND 2

2011-09-15T13:51:00.002-05:00

If you felt like I do, you wouldn't want to blog either.

Guess what?

I have the confirmed case of giardia, AGAIN!!

Are you kidding me?

I feel like c.r.a.p. Because that is what I do all the time.

Put that on top of being pregnant, and no wonder my house looks like a tornado hit it.

I have zero energy.

But I am going to get my antibotic, and hopefully kick this thing.

Should I also mention, my dad had a confirmed case of giardia as well.

I didn't start feeling bad this second time until Monday morning, and I wasn't going to wait long especially being pregnant, so I went in yesterday morning, and they called today with the news.

This is absolutely disgusting.

Now, we are on to possibly get the kids checked.

And, we are on to find where this is coming from.

2 bits, 4 bits, 6 bits, a dollar

2011-09-08T14:06:00.004-05:00

all for the Wall Hawks stand up and holler!!!

And then Jason and I and the rest of the people in the room proceed to stand up and hoop and holler like no other because by golly Kylee just did 2 bits!!!

Kylee and I went to the Pep Rally last week at Wall. Jaxon stayed home and took a nap.

Kylee is getting 2 seasons out of this cheerleading suit, so that is GREAT!! She wore it last year, and it still fits this year.

But, I got to tell you. In my opinion, a person, could make aLOT of money if they became a seller with Cheer Kids, and sold cheerleading suits to crazy mom's like me. I mean, my mom alone, has bought one for about the past 3 years. :) And every time I go into Team Spirit, someone is always in there asking if they knew where they could buy one. I'm tellin' ya, one of you moms should do that!!! :)

After the pep rally, she really didn't want to leave.

Before the football game. That's the best I got. Jaxon had a little t-shirt made with Holik on the back.

Enjoying the game!! And a bunch of our friends were at the game too. Which made it so much more fun!!!

Spoiled rotten!!!

Go Hawks!!!

I told them about Laminin......

2011-09-06T21:17:00.002-05:00

I mean, DUH!!! Why wouldn't I???

I went to my old stompin' grounds tonight. That would be ASU, and I had the privlege of being the guest speaker at the Christian soroity I was in when I was in college. The soroity is Phi Lamb, and I have many great friends that I met there. They are great; those were some great times!!

Anyways, I am on the Alumni Council, and the officiers asked me to come speak at their Formal Rush tonight.

I didn't really know what to speak to them about, but then I remembered Laminin.

Have you ever heard of Laminin? I heard about it about a year ago, and have recently been re-encountered with it, and for the second time in my life, I am completely AMAZED!!!

I'm not a scientists, but I feel like you should be in on this amazing thing too!!

You see, Laminin defined by the Webster Medical Dictionary as a "glycoprotein that is a component of connective tissue basement membrane and that promotes cell adhesion."

Basically, Laminin is the glue that holds your body together. It is the protein that holds your organs together, that holds your skin on. Laminin is all throughout your body, everywhere.

And this is what Laminin looks like under a microscope?

And this is what Laminin looks like in a science book?

Is that not amazing!!! The stuff inside our bodies, that is all over us, that holds us together, just happens to be in the shape of a cross.

Now, my whole lesson was not about Laminin, I just mentioned it, it was more about a purpose and a plan, and how they are different. But, if you know me very well, I kind of got really excited during, like my whole speech, and I think I scared the girls!! :)

Oh well. I tried.

I'll leave you with this:

"He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created; things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things HOLD TOGETHER. "Colossians 1:15-17

~No Greater JOY~

2011-09-01T08:57:00.005-05:00

It's nearly too good to be true.

We are so happy.

And she is so excited.

YOU DID IT!!!

Kylee started Awana's last night at church. She is not 3 yet, but with the teacher's agreement, she is letting her come up and start Cubbies with the other 8 Cubbies!! She was so excited yesterday, and kept saying to me

"TODAY. I go TODAY!"

We have been practicing her first verse of the Cubbie year, and she knew it really good, but I was worried she wouldn't say it for the teacher.

SHE DID IT!!!

God loved us.....and sent His son. 1 John 4:10!!!!

SHE DID IT!!!

I was so proud of her!!

But, to TOP IT OFF, I have to have a bragging moment, 2 of the teachers bragged on her, in front of all the other teachers.

Y'all, it made me so happy. And then I was upset that I was happy. I didn't want it to be about us teaching her the verse, but more about that she learned it, and is able to learn verses.

BUT, then I remembered this verse, that my mom has on her refrigerator, still to this day.

3 John 1:4, "I have no greater JOY than to hear that my children walk in truth."

It's okay to be HAPPY!!! In fact, nothing should make me happier than hearing my children learn verses & love going to church!!!

We had a great day!!!

Some Summer Snapshots

2011-08-29T13:32:00.004-05:00

I'm being threatened, by my one and only, blog stalker to keep this thing going. :)

So here are some summer snapshots.

We ate homemade ice cream with our friends.

We rode in taxi's with our friends. We also went to the FRIO with these same friends, and some more friends. There were real friendships made.

To celebrate, we became superheroes for a day.

We had good, quality, paw-paw time, ALL SUMMER LONG!! Loved it!!

We got to go to a few playdates this summer. We loved it!!

We made flag handprints for our aunts, great aunts, and grandmas in honor of our country.

We rode a horse all summer, but this guy rode her the MOST!!

She got bigger and prettier. And learned to walk.

Kylee learned how to "go under". The oldest cousin started Kindergarten. More on that to come!!!

Jaxon learned to ride the scooter. And he got bigger and cuter too. And his hair grew alot too.

And Kylee mastered the bike riding while we were on vacation in New Braunfels.

Just some summer snapshots for ya!!

Nastic's

2011-08-26T12:36:00.002-05:00

Hi. It's me again.

I wasn't planning on taking a break from blogging, but it looks like that is officially what happened.

So, thanks for the break, I'm back, and it feels good to be a gangsta. j/k

Kylee had her first class of gymnastics this week. She is not 3 yet, but will be shortly, so my friend and I talked to the people and they said it would be fine for them to go on to the Kindergym class, not the Mommy and Me. THANK GOODNESS!!! :)

We were running a little late, and I forgot my camera in the car, so I didn't get any pictures of her performing her amazing, high-flying acts.

These will have to do til next week.

She had a great time, and can't wait to go back, but boy do we have a lot to learn.

Listen to me clearly: She knows nothing about gymnastics, rolling, cartwheeling, hanging, or climbing, BUT SHE THINKS SHE KNOWS EVERYTHING!!!

Oh my, what am I going to do with this girl. :)

And as little as we know about gymnastics (nothing), we know even less about STANDING IN LINE, WAITING OUR TURN, AND STAYING WITH OUR GROUP.

Twice during her obstacle course, she wondered off to a completely older group, and they had to bring her back. Then, I am assuming the teacher told them to wait at this mat with help for the front roll. The reason I assumed this is because all the other children would wait for the teacher to come help them.

Kylee just zipped by them on to the next station, or on to playing with random objects in the gym.

I told you we have a lot to learn, before we can even learn, gymnastics.

Panic Mode

2011-07-27T09:02:00.003-05:00

You may now enter into, panic mode.

WHY am I entering into panic mode?

Because, I am doing like a million things at once this week.

Trying to get pictures ordered so, they will be here before Jaxon's first birthday next weekend.

Print invitations for Jaxon's first birthday NEXT weekend.

Had the stomach bug last week, actually we ALL did; I thought I was going to die. Brought back alot of the same memories I had nearly a year ago when I was in the middle of giving birth, but I'll do a more detailed post on that next week. :)

Still recovering from that. Not the giving birth part, the stomach bug part.

There ia a Capital and Lowercase Alphabet set spread out over E.V.E.R.Y. room of our house as I type. My house is a wreck.

Have to do several things for Awana before the end of July, which is on Sunday; we are leaving town on Friday, so that means by tomorrow that has to be done.

My car keeps flashing "Change Engine Oil Soon."

Enough Said,

PANIC MODE HAS SET IN.

If you can't grow cotton..

2011-07-18T08:51:00.002-05:00

grow Pumpkins.

Jason's cousin has a well in Veribest, and they are hauling water in that tank behind Jason to water the pumpkins. They have only done it twice.

Before they planted the pumpkins, they put out 1600 hundred gallons of water on this little space. That is equivalent to like 11 inches of rain on this space. I asked that question.

But the plants are up and growing really fast. In fact, Jason is a little worried we planted them to early.

Why are we planting so many pumpkins?

Last year we had a pumpkin carving contest at church, and this year we thought we would try to grow the pumpkins so we wouldn't have to purchase them.

I have to say, it's all looking really good right now.

Jason said if the deer find them, it's over.

But, it is pretty to look at something green amidst all this dry land.

Check Em Out!!

2011-07-14T09:46:00.003-05:00

Check out the kids pictures we got taken on Monday. If you want to look at all of them, I'll email you the password. :)

Click here to see them.

apple doesn't fall far from the tree

2011-07-13T07:20:00.002-05:00

The Apple sure didn't fall far from the tree on these 2 kids.

Do you think they look alike?

In my eyes and in this picture especially, they could be twins. Never noticed, mainly because Jaxon is never still long enough, but they have the same hair line, same nose, same eyebrows, same color of eyes and hair, same expression on their face.

This makes me smile too!!

Things that make me Smile

2011-07-11T21:59:00.003-05:00

- I used a whole bottle of Pledge dusting spray over the past week while cleaning the house. Ceiling Fans and base boards cleaned!! Nice.

- Kylee got rid of her pacifiers at night. Yes, I know she is over 2 1/2 and still used them at night. I wasn't worried about it, but she gave them to Jaxon. That was nice.

- Kylee and Jaxon had their pictures taken tonight. We went to Sunken Gardens, and Fort Concho. I think they are going to turn out great.

- We had a blast at the T Bar M in New Braunfels this past weekend. We swam in 3 different pools, played tennis and poker, played water volleyball, practicied our putting skills on the putting greens, climbed a rock wall, ate lots of good food, and of course we had a blast hanging and laughing so hard at our family!! Fun times!!

- Bunco with fun girls

- Birthday parties

- My camera is ruined I think. Funny thing is I have been wanting a new camera since January. I don't know what happened to it, but every picture I take is fuzzy.

- School supplies are out in the stores. That makes me smile BIG.

Locks of Love

2011-07-07T21:47:00.004-05:00

Look at these, locks. I love them.

My sweet baby boy turned 11 months old today, and he got his first haircut. He had (still does) the most beautiful flowing locks. It hung over his ears nearly an inch. When he woke up from his naps, it would be kind of sweaty and matted on one side. He has even been called "Elvis" because of his beautiful locks.

But, we are having pictures made on Monday, so I figured for that, and for his first birthday I wanted him to look, well like the most handsome boy in the world.

What do you think?

I think he looks like the most handsome boy in the world.

Jaxon loves to eat. He always wants to be snacking. He loves most fruits, and still forces himself to swallow vegetables. He loves the yogurts, and is starting to eat a lot of table food.

We have cut out the lunch feeding, so now he nurses 3 times a day. He has taken the cows milk bottle pretty good.

Walking everywhere. Even takes off so fast sometimes it looks like he is running. Crazy boy.

Takes 2 naps a day. Wears size 3 diapers, and shoes. Has 7 teeth.

Has become so vocal, and is quite demanding now. He just points and yells so loud.

The boy in him is definitely coming out. He has become destructive. Period. Destructive. He basically walks up to any and everything, and swings, and flings, his arms as fast as he can back and forth to purposely knock over whatever it might be, and then loves hearing the big NOISE that the destruction makes. I feel like I am constantly saying, "Soft" "Easy".

All this to say I survived his first haircut. I really didn't have time to cry; it just happened so fast.

I love this little handsome boy SSSSSOOOOOO much, with his newly trimmed locks and all.

Purple Walls and Other Updates

2011-07-06T21:49:00.004-05:00

If I ever wanted to paint my walls purple, this is what it would look like.

But, I don't think I do, so it's good thing this is just the sheet rock. They have the window in, the tub in, the sheet rock in, and the walls floated. Now, they just need to put the fiberglass walls up. Don't think it's going to happen to soon though because the insurance adjusters came and failed out the cotton crops, or lack of cotton crop, so now they are busy plowing up the cotton.

Jaxon will turn 11 months old tomorrow. Can you believe it? I can't believe it.

And I don't know if I am going to make it through tomorrow. WHY you ask??

He is getting his FIRST hair cut. Wish me luck. :(

No updates on the J-Man Productian. Don't know why I have this picture.

We are getting our bags all packed to go on our first ever Ruffin Reunion this weekend!! I think we should have gotten shirts made. Is it to late anybody???

My parents took a small vacation to Rudiosa last week. Jaxon got a little onesie on it with a racoon or soemthing, and Kylee got this pencil and notepad. She loves it.

Also, I have been giving her this special milk. Ever since she started drinking cows milk, she hasn't really liked it. I was consistently making her drink a sippy cup a day when she was younger. Since she has turned 2 she doesn't like it even more, and it was hard to deal with. So a friend of mine was giving her daughter a 1/3 of a Pediasure bottle mixing the rest of the sippy cup with cow's milk, and it seems to be working for Kylee. She loves her "special" milk. And I am happy she is drinking milk.

Also, had lunch today with 4 of my highschool friends and their babies. It was alot of fun to catch up.

Later Alligator!!

Our 4th

2011-07-05T21:07:00.006-05:00

We had a great 4th Weekend, which spread out over 2 very long days. But it was fun.

On the 3rd evening, we went over to Jason's extended cousins side, and played washers, chatted, ate hot dogs, desserts, and looked for fish in their pond.

It was so dusty the kids were dirt balls along with their shoes, and clothes.

On the 4th morning, we went to the parade in Wall. This was my first year to be a specataur (usually the Halfmann's have a float). It was fun. Did I mention I love the red, white, and blue!!!

For lunch, we went back over to the extended cousins, and did alot more of washers, eating, sliding, chatting, and getting dirty again.

Came home took quick baths and naps, and then headed to the lake for my side of the family to eat some more, swim, and watch the firework show at the lake. It is always the best seat in the house, with awesome fireworks.

All in all we had a great fourth!!

It's Independence Day!!

2011-07-03T22:42:00.005-05:00

"The Flag still stands for FREEDOM, and they can't take that away."

God Bless the U.S.A.

Happy 4th of July!!

Trash your house Thursday because why not!!!

2011-06-30T22:35:00.005-05:00

Right!!

Here's the run down.

On Monday, Jason and the guys were looking for a project to do this week.

They tossed around the idea of building a barn.

But, seriously, who needs 2 barns, 10 feet apart, on the same property.

They came up with the idea of building a chain link dog pen for Jason's parents 2 dogs.

So, on Tuesday and Wednesday, they started that, and have YET to complete it.

TODAY, which I have renamed, Trash your house Thursday because Why Not, they decided to tear out our master bath, break the window, and cut a whole in the wall.

WHY?

I ask, WHY NOT?

Short Story: 2 weeks ago Jason saw water linking underneath the hot water heater, which is behind, a lovely sliding door in the corner of our playroom. No big deal. I immediately say, you need to tell your dad. No big deal. Jason thought it was the hot water heater all along. Turns out after they tore out the whole bathroom, and broke the window, that it in fact, was the hot water heater.

Which did you know, that you can replace just a hot water heater.

No big deal!!

Have you ever wondered what it looks like under your bathtub? I seriously have wondered this, so now I know.

Maybe I'll just keep this in our bedroom. It could hold dirty laundry.

That's the sun shining through the window they broke, that is now a whole in the wall, so while we sleep tonight, raccons and skunks can get in.

Don't ask.

And I was really okay with all this, until this part.

You see this whole they cut in the wall before they did all the tearing out.

This HOLE!!

Well, threw that whole brought all this white powdery dust. On E V E R Y single toy in the playroom. We have like a millon.

It makes me want to cry. Worse yet, is it is on every single piece of scrapbooking tool or paper I own. :(

But, I'm not going to worry about it until...................... Tuesday.

Our New Puppy

2011-06-27T08:50:00.002-05:00

All snuggled up in the laundry basket.

06/24/06

2011-06-23T21:50:00.007-05:00

Five years ago today I married the man I loved and will love, for the rest of my life.

About a year ago, I heard a song on KLOVE that I absolutely loved the very first time I heard it, and still love hearing to this day. It is by Sanctus Real, called Lead Me. Listen to it here.The story behind the song was featured on the 700 Club last week, and I was so thrilled to get to watch it. Here are some lyrics:

To lead them with strong hands

To stand up when they can't

Don't want to leave them hungry for love

Chasing things that I could give up

I'll show them I'm willing to fight

And give them the best of my life

So we can call this our home

Lead me 'cause I can't do this

Father, lead me 'cause I can't do this alone.

The words are so powerful, and fitting for any marriage wanting and praying for their husband to lead them.

I am eternally grateful that I have that.

In honor of our 5 years here are the TOP 5 Things I am thankful for about Jason.

#5. Thank you for changing dirty diapers and giving baths.

#4. Thank you for listening to my party plans, and big dream talk, and girl talk, and clothes talk, and......

#3. Thank you for still looking me in the eyes, and loving me.

#2. Thank you for letting me sleep with the fan on medium. This is huge.

#1. Thank you for leading us.

God willing, we have many more to come.

Happy 5 years!!

The Story of "My Little Pony"

2011-06-23T08:40:00.007-05:00

"My Little Pony" has come along way at our house.

You see Kylee and this HORSE as I call it, weren't always the best of friends.

Let me take you back.

Aunt Bri gave this horse to Kylee for her 2nd Birthday last year. All because when she went to AddiKarter's house she loved Addisyn's horses she had.

So when Brianne told me she wanted to get her a horse, I assured her that would be a great idea.

Well, my daughter threw the horse on the ground after her party last year, claiming that she "didn't like that horse."

I told Brianne; Brianne just laughed.

But, a good lesson learned.

Now, they are best friends, and "my little pony" name is Ally. She calls it her "my little pony". Although if you have seen a my little pony around, they are not quite that big!! It is obviously not a my little pony, but whatever.

She feeds Ally; puts her to bed, but she doesn't like the covers over her nose, she told me; she rides in her car seat with Kylee; she played at the grandparents house; she drinks out of a sippy cup.

I think they'll be friends for life.

Party Hearty

2011-06-21T20:03:00.005-05:00

Where we put our hearts into your party!!

You like the name.

Yeah, me neither.

But this is the stuff I dream about at night. You know those 4 hours stretches of sleep I get.

I dream of decorating and hosting huge kid birthday parties at the most gorgeous venues, or houses.

I dream about a walls of shelves that will hold all the pretty serving pieces and jars.

I dream about walls and walls of brightly colored scrapbook papers.

I dream about a business name.

I dream about a business logo.

I dream about business cards.

You get the idea. :)

Hey, a girl can dream right.Maybe in the distant future.

Anyways, I had my cricut machine running 90 to nothing today. And it will have to do it again several more days before some special birthday parties arrive.

Jaxon's Birthday

Karter and Lexi Birthday Invitation

Kylee's Birthday

2011-06-21T07:59:00.001-05:00

This is what happens when I leave the house for a few hours, and they stay with Daddy.

YIKES!!!

Father's Day!!

2011-06-20T09:01:00.003-05:00

We had a great Father's Day weekend!!

On Friday night, Kylee spent the night with her cousins. This is only the 2nd time ever. But she was so ready to go, and didn't miss us any!!

On Saturday night, we went to a wedding of a family friend in Clyde. It was so gorgeous!! It was an outdoor reception. And a rain shower came through, and literally dropped the tempature to 74 degrees!! It was so cool, and did anyone know that Clyde is known for her huge oak trees!! This landscaping at the reception was beautiful!! The trees were so old; they were just huge!! And the grass was so pretty! It really made Jason and I want that kind of landscaping whenever we build a house.

We went to bed dreaming big dreams!

Then on Sunday we went to Sunday school, and we were studyed about being content. Hmmmmmm......... :)

We had a great Father's Day with our dads. Had lunch with Jasons' dad. And supper with my dad!!

And then we gave Jason his Father's Day present.

I just want y'all to know. I am the worst gift giver EVER!!!

See for Jason's birthday a few weeks ago, he wanted these Vibram shoes. Well, I ordered some new off ebay, and they were the wrong size, and I couldn't return them. So he said to just sell those, and forget it. Then I bought this firepit for Jason because he loves to roast marshmallows, and now we are under a burn ban. Lovely.

I'm Jaw Some.

2011-06-16T08:26:00.001-05:00

Are you jaw some?

Waiting on Daddy

2011-06-13T15:23:00.006-05:00

I had this post floating around in my head for a few days now, and I think it is very fitting seeing that Father's Day is Sunday.

Jason has been working long days for about 2 weeks now. He leaves before I open my eyes at 6 in the morning, and has been getting home about 9 at night. I think they are gettting close to being done planting.

Sometimes the days get long for one particular little girl who loves her daddy.

So, to pass the time the other night, this is what we did.

The kids got naked and played in the water hose.

Not quite, naked.

Jaxon loved getting dirty, but don't all boys love the dirt and rocks, and he especially loves to eat them. But, he also, loves his daddy too because Jason walked in one night, and he turned and got the biggest smile on his face, and started crawling really fast to see him, "like hey, where have you been??" It was precious; Jason noticed it too because he told me later that night "Jaxon recognized me." So sweet!

I remember growing up, and we would wait on daddy to get home. My sister would sit on the edge of the dishwasher lid, and I would stare out the kitchen windows waiting to see his truck drive up.

Everything in my world was great when my daddy got home.

And you know, when I am over there now and Dad gets home, the grandkids get so excited to see Paw-Paw, and something down inside of me still gets excited.

I think she feels the same way about her daddy.

And I think he will feel the same way too; although, the father-son relationship is different, I am learning.

We laughed,

and danced,

and ran "track",

and partied, til the cows came home!!

We took one last picture on the swing,

and then we all had even bigger smiles because the waiting was over!!

Daddy was home.

Haircut #2

2011-06-13T08:52:00.002-05:00

I took Kylee to get her haircut for the second time last week. She did really good sitting in the chair, and putting the cloth on.

It turned out really cute!!

My mom said she looks like Brianne did when she was little!! :)

10 MONTHS

2011-06-08T16:58:00.002-05:00

My baby boy was 10 months old, yesterday!!

I just can't say how much I love this guy!! I joke around with people, that life at our house gets better when our babies turn 9 months old.

And for Jaxon this is the case as well. For some reason my kids, don't want to quit nursing in the night, until I make them at 9 months. I know, other mothers can get their babies to sleep all night at 2 months, not mine.

So, for the past month he has been sleeping all night. The transition of not nursing him in the night went really easy, and now he might cry in the night, but just finds his paci and goes back to sleep.

So, life is better over here!!

He is also WALKING, everywhere!!

He is usually happy, but can be fussy when he is sleepy in the mornings or hungry. Eating baby food and some table food at lunch and dinner. Nursing 4 times a day.

Is the cutest baby boy ever!! Oh, sorry.

Loves playing with Sister; that is what I am trying to get him to call her. We'll see.

Although, she gets mad at him for messing up her baby dolls, or a game she is playing. And she is still super jealous of Jason playing with Jaxon.

Likes to squat down, and seems like he is getting thinner now that he has been walking.

Likes to reach for things real high, can wave bye-bye, says mama, and has 4 teeth!!

Yes, the birthday party planning is well underway!! :)

Giardia

2011-06-07T08:36:00.003-05:00

WARNING: YOU MIGHT BE GROSSED OUT. JUST SAYIN. READ AT YOUR OWN WILL.

I didn't mention anything about this on the blog, well, because it is SO NASTY!!

In fact frequent sayings around our house had been,

"You're so nasty!!"

"Something is wrong with you!!"

Well, in fact, something was wrong with me.

Here's my note after I talked with the nurse on the phone.

I had a PARASITE!! Called giardia. You can read all about it here!! :)

I have had horrible symptoms for about 7 weeks, and finally said something is wrong with me. One of the symptoms is fatigue/no energy. I can not explain to you how bad that feeling is. I wanted to do things, and I did have to force myself, but it is just a bad feeling. ANd I had the diarrhea everyday for 7 weeks, like alot. It was bad.

Anyways, I researched on the internet what it could be talked to mom, Brianne, Dad :), Jason's mom, and Ruben about what it could be. Finally, I just called by OB/GYN, and they scheduled just a basic test for a ova or parasite.

I thought all along that is what it was.

And sure enough, it was. I immediately went to town, swallowed the one (4 pills) SUPER PILL, and within 24 hours I was SO MUCH better, and shortly after that I felt 100% again.

I don't have a clue where I got it from, and no if you've been around me it is not contagious. It would only be contagious if you ingested the same food/water I did.

After all this, I say I have a great respect for the people who work in medicine: receptionist, nurses, doctors, and LAB workers!! I would never ever want to do their job, because well, the human body can do nasty things!!

Now, I think I'll go enjoy a nice big breakfast!! :)

Big Apple Adventure

2011-06-06T13:32:00.002-05:00

We had VBS at church this last weekend. It was 3 days of fun, and really does wear a kid out. Kylee and Jaxon both napped for 2 1/2 hours on Saturday!!

The theme was "Big Apple Adventure". Speaking of the Big Apple, I was so close to getting to go to NEW YORK!!! In like a week; about a month ago it came up that Jason's mom and sister were going to go, and I could go with them. But the more I have thought about it, and with Jaxon still nursing, I don't think I am going to go.

MY REASONS:

it would be 6 days, not that that is a terribly long time, BUT Jason really doesn't want to keep Jaxon for 6 days even if I did pump and freeze, because well he is a mama's boy. Ahem.

Jason said I could go another time.

THAT WAS ALL I NEEDED TO HEAR!!! :)

Then he said, it had to be without him. Even better. Not really, but seriously. I think I would much rather go as a girls trip anyways!! Maybe soon!! :)

Kylee and Emma in the taxi cab photo booth. SSSSSOOOOO CUTE!!!!

The photo booth I mean.

LOOKY, LOOKY!!! MATCHY!! MATCHY!!

I GOT IT!!

Then there is this competion between of girls vs. boys to see who can raise the most money, for our church mission trip in July. We started the competition in April towards the end of Awana, and we ended the "violent, and brutal"competition on Saturday of VBS.

Let's just say the GIRLS won AGAIN!!!

LOSERS= pie in face

I know what Jason is telling Travis here. He wanted to throw the pie back in my face.

Not going to happen!! :)

We had so much fun at VBS; Kylee danced like a professional, or something. Probably more like a something. But, we also had a good time eating homemade ice cream at friends house, and playing church league softball last night.

Hope you had a great weekend!!

Random, so Random

2011-06-02T08:39:00.002-05:00

This is going to be so random.

- Jason found a bug in our water jug, so he dumped all the water out, and I haven't had a chance to fill up the 5 gallon bottles, and we are out of little water bottles. I feel like I am thirsty all day long.

- I ordered a swimsuit from Land's end; kind of exciting; kind of not, because it probably won't fit!! :) And Jason informed me that anyone that has ever had children does not need to wear a swimsuit. I said, "I'm not wearing a bikini." He said "It didn't matter!" I think that is rude. :)

- Jason's knee is doing great. Got cleared from rehab (has to do it at home), and checked by the dr. Go back in 6 weeks. Praise the Lord.

- We are starting our VBS tonight at church. Should be fun. Jason and I having matching shirts. I'm so excited. I don't think we have ever worn matching shirts. Maybe I'll get a picture of us together.

- Mom is out of school.......I love that.

- Kylee thinks she is starting Kindergarten this year with her cousin, Addisyn. She says "I go to Kindergarten this year." No sweetie, it will be 3 more years. She might be a little excited. Why do kids get so excited to go to Kindergarten?? I think Addisyn is about to pee in her pants about it. I know why they do, but that's a whole nother post.

- Metal Mouth. Slumber parties. and Brace Face. I've heard it all from Jason's brother, Josh. :) My braces are better. They don't hurt near as bad. But, I still don't like them alot.

- Memorial day was fabulous with delicious food, and crazy and loud games!!

- Jaxon has 2 TEETH. One of the ones on top came through, and it is not the front two, it is one next to it. That is weird!! :)

That's all folks!!

Remembering

2011-05-29T15:20:00.004-05:00

"And I wont forget the men who died, who gave that right to me."

Thank you for all who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in defending the greatest country on the earth. God Bless America!!

If I die......

2011-05-27T16:04:00.006-05:00

Jason's knee surgery went super fast and the best it possibly could.

Praise the Lord!!

We got there, and back in a room!! And then from there we had to wait about two hours, but it wasn't too bad because they were checking us in, and that took a little while, and then as it got closer they came back in to do more paperwork. After I went to the bathroom once, and Jason went twice, he was ready to go back!! :)

He had the surgery on his left knee. And they put this stocking thing on the opposite leg; he thought that was cool. And then they shaved his knee before the surgery, and he thought that was cool too.

The actual surgery only took 30 minutes.

The dr. came out while I was nursing Jaxon in the waiting room (lovely) :), and he said that it went great, and definetely was a meniscus tear, but all the cartlidge and everything else looked great. Yeah!!

This is what we did to pass the time. I took pictures of myself!! You know, because, I got braces on the bottom. I've had them once; didn't wear my retainer in college, they went crooked; it never really bothered me, but mom and jason kept saying stuff about it. So here I am again.

How do I feel about it now??

I HATE THEM!!

In fact, I asked Jason if I could just go back over there and immediately take them off!! :)

Anyways, they say only six months to a year.

But taking pictures only passed about 5 minutes of our time, so we sat around and chatted. We talked about high school sport days, "Who was better?", compared childbirth to his knee surgery, talked about being hungry, how much we loved each other, and if he should buzz his hair really short. Then, he always does this to me.

"Shyanne, I may die."

"Yes, I know Jason, you are going to die. I just hope not today. "

"What are you going to do if I die?"

Then he proceeds to tell me what to do, if he dies. I mean seriously anytime we have any major thing or go on an out-of-town trip, he brings this up. I guess it's not a bad thing because it really makes you think.

I told him yesterday, he better make sure he is saved. :)

I know; we are dorkos!!

But, he made it out fine, we are home, and he doesn't feel great because of the anthestia, but hopefully that will wear off soon.

When we got home, he had a nice delievery from my cousins, and aunt and uncle!! Thank you so much for the fun candy/cookie bouquet!! Kylee and I are dying to get inside of it!! :) Love y'all!!

Thanks for the prayers!!

Tomorrow

2011-05-26T14:58:00.006-05:00

Kylee is so funny these days, and is so fun to be around. Her little personality is just changing and developing so fast. About 2 weeks ago she had a relapse in her potty training, where she just peed in her pants for about 4 days straight. We disciplined her, and she kept saying, "I wwooonnn'ttt tomorrow."

We have no clue what it means, but we really think she means "She won't tomorrow." Whatever that means. Because she kept peeing in her pants. But that was few weeks ago, and she is better now. But she is still saying her famous saying all the time!! I think we laughed at her, and now she thinks it is funny to say.

a n y w a y s

Tomorrow is a BIG day in our little house.

Jason is having knee surgery tomorrow to fix a torn meniscus.

I am getting braces on tomorrow.

Don't worry just on my bottom teeth, tomorrow though.

But before tomorrow, we have been having fun today, and this week.

We flew kites at mom and dad's.

And Jaxon played in the gravels with the front-end-loader. He loved it.

And other BIG news in Jaxon's world.......he is taking like 6 or 7 steps at a time, like all day long. So, I guess he is walking; sort of, kind of. Maybe he'll get better at it tomorrow.

Say a prayer for us, tomorrow.

Happy Birthday To You

2011-05-25T10:48:00.003-05:00

Happy Birthday to the Jay-Man, Production.

Happy Birthday to Jason!! And my friend, Susan!! :)

In school, I always remembered Jason's birthday because it was always around graduation time or the end of school time!!!

He said he wanted me to make him a banner and decorate the house like I do for the kids parties!! :)

We've been Interviewed

2011-05-19T08:57:00.004-05:00

About a month ago a young girl from Landscapes Magazine called and wanted to come out and interview Jason, his brother, and his dad about their farming production.

Which they all 3 immediately replied, they must be desperate if they want to interview us!!! :)

Anyways, she came out and we all dressed up because she was going to take some pictures of the whole family to put in with the article.

We all dressed up is a huge exaggeration. We put on blue jeans, instead of work out shorts, and clean t-shirts instead of wholly t-shirts. :)

It was a great day getting to listen to Jason's dad tell how he started farming, and then Josh mostly answered all the questions when it came to him and Jason's part. Jason is the quiet one, the thinker, the worryer. Josh is the loud, say what you want, crazy guy. They make a good farming team though.

It made me proud to sit there; they asked what each generation has passed down and what we want to pass down. I listened as Jason's dad answered and said, something I already knew because I see it everyday, hard work, honesty, and the importance of being a christian.

Believe it or not, there are alot of ways farmers out here can be dishonest with their crops and working with other farmers. I am so proud to be married to a man of integrity.

Anyways, my point is, the pictures the lady took that day didn't turn out. So they hired Jim Bean to come out and re-take our pictures. Let me tell you, that made everyone, NOT so thrilled. But, we all got dressed up again, and this time Jason's sister is home, so she got to be in the picture too.

Last night, Jim Bean came out and we all took pictures by the tractors, and the Bedder Bar that the three guys built. Here is a picture of it, when it was brand new about 2 years ago.

They built that whole plow thing behind the tractor.

Anyways, maybe in June or July we'll be famous in some magazine that only goes to farmers, that none of them really read anyways.

Gum Breaking News

2011-05-14T13:45:00.002-05:00

Ladies and Gentleman,

Jaxon had a tooth break through in the night!!!

We can feel it; we can see it; and we are so excited!!

Praise be to God

2011-05-12T07:51:00.000-05:00

I made a comment to myself after getting in the car at Jaxon's 6 Month well check-up. I said "It will be a God thing if we are not back here before our 9 month appointment." You know, with getting sick and all.

Well, here we are.

Off to our 9 Month appointment. Haven't been there for 3 Months!!!

We've used alot of this, but

Praise be to God!!!

How are you saving the family money?

2011-05-11T11:53:00.000-05:00

This was the topic of our conversation the other night around the dinner table. Except we weren't eating dinner, we were eating hot, fresh, banana bread, even Jaxon got some too.

Anyways, it ended up being quite funny.

Jason made a comment about how he was saving the family money by not having to buy his monthly Nasonex anymore.

That sparked him to continue to Kylee, and say "How are you saving the family money?" She was picking at her banana bread, and didn't really know how to answer, so Jason quickly said "Your wearing panties instead of diapers!!"

Good. Good.

He then turned to Jaxon and asked him the same question; Jason answered "your breastfeeding."

Good. Good.

He then turned to me, and again asked the same question. I had a mouth full of banana bread and mummbled "I don't know." He replied "You're couponing. "

Good. Good.

He started over by saying "I won't drive to town as much."

Kylee's second reply was "Quarters." Jason said "you're not going to give as many quarters."

Good. Good.

Jaxon's second reply was "I'm going to quit growing, so we don't have to buy more clothes."

Good. Good.

I shouted "I'll cut back on the number of baths I take, to save the family money!!!"

My Little Red Wagon Buddy

2011-05-10T08:48:00.004-05:00

Who could it be??

None other than our little Jax Man, Buddy Boy, or Boogie Woogie Bear, as I call him. :)

I promise I won't call him that after he turns a year. He's just my baby boy, though!!

He turned 9 MONTHS old on Saturday!! We are so happy to have him around and have been blessed so much by him being here.

What sums him up right now??

Walking and Talking......

Yep, he took 3 steps the other day. He is letting go and standing for several seconds at a time, and then a few times has taken some steps. The most being 3. YEAH!!

He also is talking more, or maybe he just making more noises. He says mama, but also is more vocal especially during eating times. He wants what we have!!

He still is nursing 5 times a day. He still wakes up once a night and eats, and we are still feeding him baby food, but he is getting more of our table food now. Which is kind of nice. He still not thrilled about vegetables, but hey, who really gets that thrilled about eating vegetables!! :)

He has alot of hair still. I do think alot of it is still baby hair, because he has new hair coming in underneath. Whatever it is, it makes for a good conversation piece. And it is starting to lay down better.

He still takes a shorter morning nap, and then an afternoon nap, and is fussy in the evenings because he is sleepy, I think. He loves being outside, and thankfully for the weather, that is what we have been doing.

Here he is so happy...

And right after we snapped this picture,

head first on the sidewalk, and now he has a knot on his head, and a scrapped nose!!

He's all boy!!!

It's all in how you look at it....

2011-05-09T10:03:00.007-05:00

We had a good weekend. And I enjoyed my Mother's Day with my kiddos and my mama!!

The day started off with us getting ready for church, and no one acknowledging that it is Mothers day. Which 2 out of the 3 don't have a clue, but still, you would have thought!! :)

Finally, I ask Jason to take my picture with the kids, since it was Mothers Day. Still got nothing in return. :)

On the way to church, Jason made Kylee tell me Happy Mothers Day!!

We had a great time at church, and then we got in the car to leave, and Jason is driving and, we have a blow out on the side of the road headed to my parents house. We weren't very far from church, so 3 different church friends stopped to help. After about 30 minutes we were back on the road, literally. So glad to have all the help!!

Rushed to my parents, chowed down a fantastic lunch that consisted of ribs, grilled salmon, salad, new potatoes, corn, rolls, PW Carrot Cake, and PW Knock you Naked Brownies.

We visited with Jason's parents some. And then Jason, Kylee, and Jaxon gave me my Mother's Day present, which was this book, and a rock, that says "Live Simply".

If you remember her, she was on "The Biggest Loser", and she is my mom's first cousins' daughter. Confusing??? Anyways, I have already started the book, and I am loving it. Even though her story is so sad I am already trying do some new things for my kids.

All in all, even though you wouldn't call my Mother's Day perfect. Who cares in reality about all the small stuff, I have my husband and children. Thank you Jesus.

Summer's a Comin'

2011-05-04T14:23:00.008-05:00

Summer's a comin'......

And wedgie's won't slow us down.

We have gone "swimming" TWICE already!!

Excitement is an understatement here.

Jason filled a 5 gallon bucket of hot water from the bath tub and mixed it with the cold water hose, to make it just......perfect!!

This was Jaxon's first swim!!! He didn't know what to think about it for about.....5 seconds, and then he was completely happy the whole time!! I think he's going to enjoy the hot weather as much as sister.

Isn't my baby boy handsome? Okay, sorry, I just had to. I mean, we think he is. :)

He even got to go, naked.

Come on Summer; we are soooooo ready!!!

boys.....

2011-05-03T07:30:00.004-05:00

'boy: a noise with dirt on it'

Grand Prix

2011-04-28T15:15:00.007-05:00

Our church held our first ever Awana Grand Prix last night. We had over 100 people there, and 36 cars raced!! It was a lot of fun;a little stressful at times, especially for my "number cruncher" sister and friend, but in the end it was fun.

Here are some pictures from the night!!

*Life in the Holik House*

Just another day...

At Least We Got that Planned

I Never Told You

My Valentine

Babies on the Brain

Don't Try this at Home

Harvest Gold

Name Game

Potty Training??

Motherhood = AWESOME

Bet you didn't know I'm a rule BREAKER....

SING IT!!

1/4 of a cow

One for the Baby

Thankful

My Red Solo Cup

30

Thoughts I've been Thinking about

One Big One

Christmas JOY

Breakfast with an Angel - Part 2

Projects.....

All Dressed Up

Breakfast with an Angel

Matchy Matchy

Getting Crafty

Holiday Happenings

I want to thank you Lord

Boxes of Fun

Turning 30.....

My Little Man

Tidbits of Useless Information

Happy Birthday

11-11-11

Christmas Question

Hangin' Out

What a Wonderful Weekend

Weekend Fun, so far

Pajama Pals

Desperate

Halloween 2011

Daddy's at the Door

Our Most Recent Pastime

Fighting like Cat's and Dog's

Toe Jam

I'm leaving, again.

Rocking Chair Fun

I'm leaving.

How it all went down in Baby Town!!

October Fun

Fun with the Cousins

Kylee got a Mum.

Happy Birthday, my sweet girl!!

Always

Answer for yourself.

The Princess and The Toad

It's a Circus around here.

ROUND 2

2 bits, 4 bits, 6 bits, a dollar

I told them about Laminin......

~No Greater JOY~

Some Summer Snapshots

Nastic's

Panic Mode

If you can't grow cotton..

Check Em Out!!

apple doesn't fall far from the tree

Things that make me Smile

Locks of Love

Purple Walls and Other Updates

Our 4th

It's Independence Day!!

Trash your house Thursday because why not!!!

Our New Puppy

06/24/06

The Story of "My Little Pony"

Party Hearty

Father's Day!!

I'm Jaw Some.

Life in the Holik House