New Look

I thought I would spruce up the look of my blog. Do you like it? I must admit that I am not computer savvy. I can find my way around the internet and email but have no idea about setting up programs or anything of the such. Can I just say that I am pretty proud of myself for setting up the new look of my blog. I really didn't have to do much but click buttons but still! I also think I made it available for anyone to comment on my blog enteries. You don't have to have a blogger account to comment. So, feel free to comment and let me know that someone other than my parents (and Suzanna and Shelly my blogger friends!) read about my craziness.

Not too much to report around here. We are all dealing with some colds and the croup this week. Luke has had a runny/stuffy nose and a bit of a cough for a few days and Logan woke up coughing and sounding like a seal yesterday morning. We went to the doctors and of course by the time we got there Logan sounded like normal. The doctor said that he wasn't too concerned if it cleared up that quickly. He also checked Luke and he was good too! Now, Dustin and I both have colds now too! I can't wait for warmer weather!!!

That is about it for now. I hope that everyone is having a good week. I will post again soon. Have a good rest of the week and weekend!


Update: I gave in and Dustin trimmed my hair for me a few days ago. Trust me, it was a must. The plan is to still grow it out though. We'll see!

Spring Is In The Air

Here are a few reasons why I know that Spring is right around the corner:

1.) We have turned the temperature down for the heat on our thermostat. 2.) I have had the front door open the past few days to let the sunshine in. 3.) We have had a couple of nicer days this week where we didn't have to wear our winter coats. 4.) Dustin's fantasy baseball draft is next weekend, which means MLB is starting! 5.) Summer clothes are everywhere in the stores and I have to start thinking about a bathing suit for the summer (YUK!).

I am so excited for Spring this year. It will be so wonderful to have our windows open and to put away the winter coats. There is nothing like seeing green grass and budding trees. I can't wait for long walks, taking the kids to the park, going to the zoo and hanging out at my aunt's house around the pool. Just thinking about this has me all excited.

I thought I would also include some new things the boys are doing....

Logan is growing and talking more and more each day. He loves to sing. Some of his favorite songs to sing are the "ABCs," "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" and "Jesus Loves Me". He also likes to sing the chours of "Sweet Caroline" from his favorite movie Fever Pitch and this week I taught him "Hit the Road Jack." Lots of educational teaching going on in this house! He still loves his trains and loves to watch the Sprout channel on T.V. He will turn 3 in May which amazes me.

Luke is also doing new things every day. He is eating more and more baby food and even some table food. He rolls all over the floor. He cut his first tooth a couple of weeks ago. This week he learned to eat a cracker and also learned to clap. He is such a happy baby. He almost always has a smile on his face. He still loves to be within eyesight of his mama. I can't go very far from him but that is O. K.

Both boys love each other. Logan reallly enjoys talking and playing with Luke. Right now Logan loves to pat Luke's head and I have to watch him so he doesn't pat Luke's head too hard. They are so cute to watch. Luke just looks at Logan and enjoys when he is around. I put Luke on a blanket on the floor to play the day before yesterday and gave him some of Logan's trains, that go in the bathtub, to play with. Logan of course didn't like it so I had to have the "sharing your toys" talk with him. I can see that this is just the beginning of teaching the boys to share.

I guess I should mention my third boy, well actually my first...Dustin! He is doing good as well. He is working hard to provide for his family and I am very thankful for him and also proud of how hard he works. He just had a great review from his boss and things are going good with his job. He is waiting to hear if he has been accepted in another area of his company. This would be a total job switch from what he is doing now. He will hopefully hear something in the next week or so. He does such a good job at work. I am not just saying this because I am his wife, but his company is lucky to have him. As I stated above, fantasy baseball is starting up and he is hard at work this weekend trying to trade this pick for that pick in the draft. It is all very confusing, but he enjoys it and I am going to try to be a supportive wife about it!!! : )

I am so blessed with Dustin and our boys. I can't believe I am a mother of 2. It wasn't that long ago that I didn't think I would ever get pregnant and now I have been pregnant and given birth twice. I thank God for all He has given me. At times, I get so wrapped out with my worries or what bill needs to be paid today and the next day and so on that I forget to stop and look at my life and all of the amazing blessings I have. Not only do I have Dustin and our boys but I have wonderful parents and in-laws along with wonderful siblings, niece, nephews and friends. I am thankful that Dustin and I both get along with the other's family. Both sets of our parents even like to be around the other set. I am excited to see what the future has in store for all of us. I know that God is working in our lives and that He has big plans for us.

Well, that is it for now. I am praying that this next week is a good week to. We are entering the week before Easter and my prayer is that we are all mindful of the significance of this upcoming week and all the God has done for us.

Short Hair / Long Hair...What Do I Do?

This is just one of those silly posts, but I am stressing about my hair!! I would LOVE to have long hair but I just have not had the best patience with trying to grow it out. The longest my hair has been was almost 10 years ago when Dustin and I got married. Looking back at our wedding pictures I wish I had that hair. I actually begged Dustin take me to get my hair cut on our honeymoon. Ever since, I have had it short. One time I had it so short, I couldn't even curl it because there wasn't enough hair to go around the curling iron! When I got this particular hair cut the stylist put some goop in it and it stuck up everywhere. I looked like a little boy with a "spike" haircut, seriously! I laughed so hard on the way home from the shop that I called my one friend and also Amy to come over and see my new do. Seriously, we all had a great laugh. Needless to say, I didn't wear that style quite as "spiky" as they stylist did it that first day.

Now I am on a kick that I am going to try and let it grow out. My goal is to not get it cut (meaning just a trim) until Logan's birthday in May. The last time I got a cut was in December before our family pictures. Twice now I have wanted Dustin to cut it for me but have talked myself out of it. Yes, I am that crazy!! I get so impatient with my hair that at times I let my husband cut it! Do you think I have issues or what?! So, I am going to try my hardest to refrain from cutting my hair. My goal is to wear a cute ponytail. Let's see if I can make it until May. If I do, I promise to post a picture of me and my "long" hair.

I think that is enough rambling now. Have a great day.

My Evening with Bon Jovi

I have one word to describe the Bon Jovi concert...AWESOME!! It was truly amazing. Let me say that I have not been to a concert in a very long time. To be honest, I didn't even remember what concerts were like. I had some ideas of what it would be like, but let me say that Bon Jovi was far better than I could have imagined. There was so much energy is was crazy. Jon Bon Jovi never stopped moving. He stepped off of stage for only one song in the whole 2+ hours they were on stage. They played a great mix of all their songs. I think I sat down for maybe 60 seconds the whole time. It truly was a great time. I am so glad that I had the opportunity.


My afternoon prior to the concert was not too good. I almost backed out of going. Neither of my boys took a nap that afternoon. They were quite fussy. They only good side was that I figured becasue they didn't take a nap then they would be sleepy and calm for Dustin that night....WRONG! Apparently my Luke, can't handle it when mommy is away. He was crying and fussing all night. Logan was a handful too. Let's just say it took Dustin a good 2 days to recover. I guess no more concerts for a while!


Except for my boys not dealing well with their mommy being gone for the evening and it taking 2 hours to get to the concert and 2 hours to get home, the night was great. It was nice to get out with the girls and be a grown up for a while. I had a lot of fun and it case I haven't said it before, it was an awesome concert!

Oh, What A Day!

For all of you that are consistent readers of my blog, don't freak out that this is the second day in a row that I am posting! I am so excited right now that I can't even stand it. So, here is my news...

A friend of mine called me today and left a message stating that she is going to a concert this week and there is an extra ticket and she wants to know if I wanted to go. Once I heard who is going to be in concert, I flipped out. I have enjoyed this band since I was in jr. high. When my oldest nephew was a little tot, I would dance around our house with him to their music. Right now I am so excited, I feel as if I am back in jr. high. I am thrilled to say that I am going to a BON JOVI concert!!!!! I have never seen them in concert and am beside myself with glee that I am going.

I just got off the phone with my friend and I swear we are acting like teenagers asking each other what the other is going to wear. I feel like I need a new outfit and need a new hairdo. I, of course, want to look my best for Bon Jovi!

I am going to end for now because I would just be babbling endlessly if I continue, besides I have to go and find something to wear to the concert!!

Have a good night...I know I will!