Where'd you come from?

This morning at breakfast, Ty was pretending to eat everyone's food and gobble it up. We were laughing and I asked "where did you come from?" He said "a tornado!"
Now that explains a lot!

Just some random photo's

Ty and his cousin Porter at the Easter Egg Hunt. They're "Best Fuwends!"
Carly and Ridge with Ben and Hunter (cousins). We love our cousins! I am so happy that we live out here by them! (Not close...but closer than Florida!) We miss our FL, GA, and CA cousins now!
Family at Carly's 7th Birthday Party. The kids helped decorate the cake and Carly requested pink and purple streamers and we tied animal balloons. (Have you ever tried this? It's addicting, not to mention fun for your kids to play with...a cheap rainy day activity. My boys LOVED the swords we made them! By the way...if you do choose to do this activity, definitely use an air pump to blow up the balloons!)
That's Carly behind all that fanfare! She had a blast on her birthday! It's so fun to watch her grow into a beautiful young lady. I'm having growing pains though...she's growing so fast and it's making my heart ache just a little!
Ridge and Ty...a few months back...doing what they love...playing SUPERHERO'S! (That's another fun thing to try! Play with your kids for a minute, using your imagination to be something you're not! They will love you for it...and it's free! But you know what? It's probably one of the greatest gifts you can give your kids...a little time playing together, in-the-moment! Priceless memories that will last a lifetime!)

Argh! What's a Mom to do?

Tonight, after putting our 2 year old son to bed TEN times...no joking...he came back into our room. I sent him back to bed but he just stood there babbling at me and pointing at all the important things he really needed to talk to me about.

"Mom, what is this?" he said, pointing at my shoe. "What's your name?" "Is this your belt?" "Why is this your shirt?" Between all of these questions, I would answer him and then add, "Now, go to BED!" Finally, I said, "Go to bed or I'm going to spank you!"

Do you know how my two year old responded?

He laughed and said, "I want spankins!" I had to ask him to repeat himself because I couldn't believe my ears! When he repeated his answer with a grin, I had to follow through, so I swatted him twice on his rear, and then... he LAUGHED AT ME! My two year old LAUGHED AT ME while being disciplined!

(Sean and I were so shocked. I know this sent the wrong message, but we couldn't help it. We laughed so hard we cried...but we were both thinking...Ohhh man, we're in BIG trouble!)

Sale at Lily P Studio

My sister Cindy is having a photography session sale! Please check out her site and reserve a spot if you are interested in getting some REALLY CUTE pictures of your kids! http://lilypstudio.typepad.com/

Project completed!

Yeah, I'm done! I LOVE when I complete a project! I am the kind of person that likes to complete a project in one day, so when they are spread out over time, it drives me C.R.A.Z.Y! When they are done though, it's a major feeling of accomplishment.
When we moved into this house, I needed a bookshelf for the kids and thought I could make it cheaper than buying it. So I made one of these bookshelves many months ago (made it for around $5.00!) and needed another one to match. I finally gathered enough supplies to make it and started on it last week. (Whew, this has been a long project!) But I can finally check it off my list!
Some fun time while mom was working on her project. I was cracking up at Ridge sitting in my tray. I went to take a peek at what he was doing. He had the bears getting married in the "flower garden". The close up picture is them kissing...he didn't know I was watching...sweet.

Kids say the funniest things...

The weather is so nice outside so we have the windows open to let the cool air in. I'm staying up late as usual, to have some "quiet" mommy time. But, for some reason I have two little critters playing and reading books beside me:

Ty is laying on the ground next to me and a motorcycle just drove by. He looked at me and asked, "Mom, did I just fart?"

Just one minute later, he comes to me and his pj's are falling down. He asked me to tell them to stop falling down...so I did...and he walked away happy.

Just one minute later, he asked me for cottage cheese in a cup. Ridge said, "Mom, Ty wants coffee in his cup!"

So much for quiet mommy time! Giggle, snicker!

Ridge and Ty 1st day of electrical apprenticeship

After forgetting my phone one morning, and realizing I couldn't call Lisa to get her to drop my phone off, I conceded to a day without "the leash". So I was surprised to see a really cute red-head walking toward the welders. So to save her from cat calls and other construction voodoo, I got her attention...Lisa brought my phone! It was surprising to see her on that side of town (I work an hour away). I got to show Lisa, Ridge and Ty the work site. ("It was huge! I was amazed to see where he works and the busy little city of gas tanks and tanker trucks." Lisa) We took Ridge and Ty through one of the large tanks. When it is filled it will hold just under 5 million gallons of gas! The boys loved walking around the site, they got to see Bill bend a 2 inch piece of Rob Roy conduit (see picture) and they helped move a piece of 4 inch conduit. The tractors were digging and welders were welding, electricians were electricianing...it was every little boy's dream! They didn't want to leave with mom and I enjoyed having them around!

Not my blog...

Ok, I know that was a wierd title for this post, but let me explain before you get to wondering...My sister Cindy called me a while ago and said she was doing an impromptu photoshoot in her backyard and to come on over with the kids. We had so much fun! She has processed some of the pictures and posted them on her blog. So if you want to check it out, go to http://www.lilypstudio.typepad.com/. I think they are cute, but of course I am supposed to feel that way...I'm the MOM! By the way....she can take your kids pictures too!
Life is good. Have a great day! Lisa

Busted!

Notice anything strange about my glasses? I went to put them on and they were blacked out with a permanent marker! Hmmm...I hate to point fingers, but whenever something mischevious happens like this...at least 9 out of 10 of mine end up pointing at Carly! The last little finger joins in when I interrogate her little brothers and they squeal on her. I really don't want to automatically blame her for things like this, but with 29 little fingers pointing her way...she didn't stand a chance! (That's her sitting in time out for the dirty job. Is it just me, or does she look amused?)

PS. My brother Spencer suggested I try a magic eraser on the lenses...worked like a charm! I'm glad I thought it was too funny to get too mad at her. They reminded me of googly eyes! Now they're just a funny memory! Thanks Spud!

Happy Spring...Welcome to the Polar Bear Club!

I LOVE my Dad! Carly is on Spring Break this week, so we headed over to my parents house for a few days. Mom was out of town ...gambling in Vegas! (JK. She was in Vegas...but with Cindy at a photography convention.) So we missed Grandma, but Grandpa was so much FUN! He had a Phoenix Suns party (a tradition with my nephew) and got the kids Root Beer Floats and went swimming with my little critters! It was warm outside so they wanted to test the water...it was freezing! Grandpa and Carly only lasted a few minutes and the boys stripped down to undies and dipped their feet. For all of you that are still in snow...sorry if these pictures make you a little jeolous! (But you'll have your turn to rub it in when you are having a nice summer and we are cookin' in the oven!)

The weather has been awesome. Chilly at night and warm during the day. The grass is green, the mountains are green...Heck, even the desert is green. Wild poppies are in bloom on the sides of the road. It's nice. Happy Spring to you all!