Childhood memory

Wow! What a great picture. My Dad sent me a DVD of old slides. This picture was taken of me at the park, when we were in France visiting Pepi. Thank you Papa for all the photos.

All Bundled Up

The boys love sledding behind the snowmobile. Ryan got them this new utility sled, since they kept sliding off the other sled we had. Jack is usually done getting his snow stuff on, before I even get Tyler started.. Jack even asked me to get the snowmobile out. I need to learn how to start it and drive it. Maybe after I get some super warm snow gear.

Christmas 2009

Wow, last week of school before Christmas vacation! It has been an exciting year for all of us and with many Blessings.

Jack is loving first grade! Books, Books, and more books. I'm so happy that he likes to read. He is still into "Cars" and now has to spend time on the computer. I'm amazed at how much he can navigate on the computer. Parental controls will be activated on Youtube. He played farm league baseball and talks about playing again next summer. He took swimmimg lessons this fall and will take them again this winter. He will always be my little fish. He is also starting to like GI Joe.

Tyler is a "big" 3 year old. He is everyone's shadow. Especially, Dad and Jack. He loved his Saturday mornings with Dad, while Jack and I were at swimmimg. They would go to Home Depot, John Deere or Tractor Supply. Sometimes they may even go see Grandpa. Tyler has a blast when Jack is home from school. A few times, he has asked me to, go get Jack at around  9am. He knows we get him a 3:30. He really liked helping me with the Christmas cards. He is quite the little stamper and liked putting the brads on.

We said "good-bye" to Sophie in May, since she had cancer. We were pet free for the summer and when Jack went back to school we started to talk more about getting another golden retriever. Maizy joined our family on Oct. 22. Jack said he didn't want a new dog, but he sure does like to play with her and love on her. Tyler is slowy getting use to her. I will be happy, when the puppy stage is done.

Ryan is still working with State Farm and took over another agency for 9 months. I know he is glad that is done. He went to almost every Thursday Tigers game this summer and we did get in one small camping trip. He got two doe's this hunting season and enjoys pulling the kids on the snowmobile.

In April, we traveled to Oahu and the Big Island of Hawaii. I thought it would have been hotter, but it was still a wonderful trip. We toured the Dole Pineapple Plantation and Pearl Harbor.

I am still very fortunate to stay home with Tyler. He keeps me on my toes. I try to take his picture somedays and he just runs away. I am also involved at our church with Moms group. It was wonderful to be connected. I have really enjoyed scrapbooking this year. I don't think I will ever be done. The boys enjoy looking at all the photos.

Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy 2010!

Jack gets photo with Santa

He finally did it! Jack had enough courage to sit on Santa's lap for a picture. He told him everything he wanted (Tractor Tipping game was at the top of his list) and is excited to show everyone his picture. Tyler was not interested in talking to Santa or sitting on his lap. He did wave to him and got a candy cane.

Yeah, Jack!

This past Saturday, was so exciting. I don't know who was more excited Jack or myself. They got to go in the diving pool. First, they dove off the edge and then, they got to go on the diving board. Jack was so happy, to finally get a chance to go in the "deep pool". He even tried to sneak in a extra turn. I need to up the lessons, so he can do swim team. I wonder if he likes the water, because I toon prenatal water aerobics?!!

Tyler my helper

Tyler got in on the action, when we painted on the 29th. He loves to help, with whatever I am doing. I thought a small brush would be the least messy. I kept the roller for me.

The kitchen and living room look very nice now.

Happy Birthday Tyler!

He is officially a 3 year old. He is really into "Cars", I think because his brother has been for the last three years. He really didn't have much of a choice. We celebrated with a cars cake from Robaire's Bakery. He got a scooter and his Flo's V8 cafe. The scooter was a big hit, especially once dad put it together. Tyler had one foot on it while he ate, since he didn't want Jack to ride it.