Mini Vacation

Dustin decided to take a "mini" vacation from work this past week. He had last Friday off and will go back to work tomorrow. I just want to say that I have thoroughly enjoyed him being home for the past 6 days. To be honest, I don't know what the boys and I are going to do tomorrow. Both boys have gotten up the past few days and the first word out of their mouths were "Daddy!"

Since Dustin has been on vacation, I have decided to do some "house" projects. Just to name a few: clean the bathroom up and down; organize our clothes in our dressers; laundry including all of those loads that only involve a couple of articles of clothing that can't be washed with other loads; putting together a shelving unit; getting the boy's room ready for 2 twin beds; etc. I don't know what has come over me this past week and not to toot my own horn, but "toot, toot." I have cleaned and organized this house. I do have a few more items that I need to do tonight, but I am very proud of all that was accomplished! Dustin still has 1 or 2 items left on his "chore list" but oh well! The man needs to rest some too, right?!

Dustin was supposed to go back to work today but ended up extending his vacation another day which was great! I have been so excited that our family has been relatively healthy this winter meaning no major illnesses. I keep waiting for "it" to hit...well, it did...sort of! Last night, Lukey fell asleep and Dustin was holding him for a while. After he had been asleep for a while I heard him burp and said, "is he going to throw up?" My question was answered a little bit later. Lukey had his first experience with "big boy" throw up! You know what I mean when I say "big boy!" Just as I did with Logan, his first time, I cried a bit with Lukey. It is just so hard to see them that little and sick. It was scary for him. Let me just say that Mommy can handle a lot, but throw up is not on my list of things I can handle! I feel bad thinking this but thank goodness he threw up on Daddy and not Mommy. But wait, it gets better...

After I got Lukey all cleaned up and situated and after Dustin showered and put on clean clothes, Luke wanted Daddy again! Roughly 30 minutes after the first time...it happened again...all over Daddy, AGAIN!! Today, we laugh. Last night, we didn't! The thought of this happening every 30 minutes was enough to put me over the edge. I know how wrong that is for me to have felt that way after Dustin went through so many outfits in an hour's time last night. But like I said, I don't do throw up well at all! Praise the Lord, for Lukey's sake and ours, he was only sick those two times. He had a hard time falling back asleep last night and we all played musical beds/couches but we made it through!

Today, was pretty low key. The boys stayed home and rested with Daddy and I was able to go to get my hair done and then went to Target for some odds and ends. I am praying that tonight is non-eventful, meaning everyone stays well.

The pictures below were taken a few days ago while Dustin was putting our new storage unit together. Luke was in his booster seat so he would stay out of the way and Logan had his "special" seat where he could help Daddy more! I actually think Logan is drawing "plans" for the unit Dustin was building!

Have a good night!

Logan's 1st Dentist Appointment

Logan had a big day on Saturday. He went to his first dentist appointment. I was a bit stressed that his teeth were going to be bad and that the hygienist was going to tell us that we were not taking care of his teeth properly and that we were horrible parents. You all know me! My feelings on this matter are not a surprise to you!

We (I) decided it would be best for Dustin to take him because I felt we had a better shot of him listening and sitting still if Daddy was there (and if the hygienist was going to yell at us about being horrible parents, I wanted her to yell at Dustin..Shhh!). Have I mentioned that I think my boys are immune to my voice! The don't seem to be "hearing" me any more! So, Daddy took Logan and to my surprise they came home with a great report.

The hygienist was able to count all of his teeth, look at them with a mirror and show him how to brush his teeth. He came home with a "Cars" toothbrush! We made a huge deal about him going and doing such a good job. She didn't "clean" his teeth or do any x-rays, but said that his teeth looked good from what she could see...YEAH!! It was also recommended that I take Logan with me next week when I get my teeth cleaned so he can see all about what goes on and then make an appointment in the summer for him to get his teeth cleaned.

All in all, I consider his first visit to the dentist a success! I, of course, made Dustin take the camera to capture the visit. Enjoy the pictures of my big boy! Once again, ignore the spacing issue I have with posting pictures and commenting on them!!

Logan playing the the waiting room before seeing the hygienist.




Logan was pushing the button to raise the chair up in the air like a spaceship.

Here he is all set and ready to go. Please notice the little dog on his lap that he was allowed to bring into the room with him...how cute!

Dustin said that the hygienist was showing Logan Mr. Tickle Bug, aka the air thingy that goes in your mouth!

Learning to brush his teeth with his new "Cars" toothbrush!

She was polishing his fingernails like she would polish his teeth!

The "Blog World"

I am truly amazed at blogging. Not my blogging exactly but many of those who are blogging. I find myself getting lost in "blog world" many times a week. I have "met" people that I would never know in the real world. I am also able to keep up on the happenings of some of my friends. Many people have touched my heart and moved me in ways that I truly can not put into words. I have rejoiced with people and I have wept with people. I am a different person because of other people's blogs.

Sometimes being a stay-at-home mom is tough! Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't change my life with my boys for the world. I love being able to stay at home with them every day, sometimes though, I long for adult conversation. At times, I forget that there is a world out there. When I read some of the blogs that I follow, it puts me out there, in the world again. It is fun to read different blogs that deal with aspects of life that I am going through or have been through. I wish that I could meet, in person, many of the women whose blogs I follow.

I remember being so scared about starting my own blog. I didn't know if anybody would read it and you know what, it doesn't matter. My parents and a few friends may be the only ones that read this blog, and that is O. K. Blogging, for me, is an avenue of creativity in explaining the details of my life or the lives of others. So, I am not a "tech" kind of person (Lord knows how I made it through my high school computer class! and those that are gifted with technology are truly blessed and I admit I am a bit envious!) but I am thankful for the "Blog World."

Happy 2009

We are trying to find our way back to some kind of "normal" here in our household. Things have been so crazy the past month that I am not sure what our "normal" is any more. It has been a rough couple of weeks and we are all trying to continue on.

I just want to thank all of you who prayed for us, visited us, sent emails or cards during the past couple of weeks. Our family so appreciates your kindness. It is so comforting to know that you all care so much for my family. It is never easy to say goodbye to a loved one but I am so thankful that we will see Grandma one day again, in Heaven. That knowledge brings so much comfort to my family.

We spent a lot of time with my family this Christmas season, obviously, but I am so thankful for Dustin's parents and all of the help the provided with watching the boys. Let's just say that Dustin's mom took a 5 hour nap after watching the boys for 1 1/2 days during the viewing and funeral!! They are very active little boys!

I have added some pictures of our Christmas gatherings..Enjoy! (I know that the spacing is way off but I can't tell you how many times I have tried to fix it won't work right for me and now I am frustrated so just pretend it all flows very nicely!)

Grandma and her boys making Christmas cookies!

Papa and Lukey were very tired after an afternoon of baking!

Logan and Luke opened their new tent from Dustin's parents on Christmas Eve.

This tent is currently up and in our dining room, but the kids (and Dustin) love it!

Logan and Luke opening their Diego backpacks on Christmas morning!

Santa packed the backpacks full of treats!

Luke love the Fruit Loops!

Look at his sweet "Fruit Loop" stuffed cheeks!

Santa brought Logan a new Thomas the Tank Engine train! Surprise, surprise!

I love my big boy!

Santa also brought the boys a ball pit with 50 balls...YEAH!!

Cousin Sarah enjoyed the ball pit too!



Do you think Luke likes the ball pit?

Logan enjoying his new art supplies that my parents got him.

Happy New Year everyone. I pray that it will be a blessed year for all!

She's Home Now

It has been a bitter sweet sort of day. I received a call early this afternoon from my dad and as soon as I answered the phone I knew exactly what he was about to tell me...that my grandma had passed away.

All day long I have had a mix of emotions. On the one hand, I am happy that she is now in Heaven with Jesus and my grandpa and great-grandparents, whom she has talked about many times in the past several months. I am happy that she is well again. She is not suffering. She is not bedridden. She is not in any sort of pain at all. She is probably dancing around and oh so excited to see her Savior and her loved ones who have gone on before her.

On the other hand, I am sad. I have tried to prepare myself for this day for the past few weeks. My family has known that this day was coming. Her body was telling us it would be soon. We were seeing signs of her passing this past weekend. It was important to all of us to spend as much time with her as we could. We all took turns sitting at her bedside and prayed that she sensed us and knew that we were there and we loved her. This may sound stupid but I wanted her to know how loved and appreciated she was but I also wanted her to know that we were proud of her fight to stay alive but that it was O. K. to go. We all wanted her to be well again and we knew that was not going to happen here on Earth.

It has only been less than a day since she passed and I miss her already. I miss hearing her voice and seeing her smile. I am saddened that my boys will never really know her as their great-grandma and how special she is to our family. I just try to continually remind myself that she lived a great, long life and is now happy and healthy in Heaven. I am able to find peace in the knowledge that I will one day see her again in Heaven.

Thank you all for your prayers and please continue to pray for my family this week as we celebrate Christmas and celebrate my grandma's life and the fact that she is Home now.