I've been challenged, and I'm going to do it! I've pledged to myself to do a blog book using a frame a day, capturing all the little things that never get on camera. I'm going to take one photo a day, or blog a little quote, something funny the kids, did, or just a story. What a treasure this will be in the coming years to look back on! Oh, and I'm already a day behind...

Here you will see our kiddo's snuggled in our new bedroom set, one that went from a donut run on New Year's Day morning, and turned into "just looking" to price out bunk beds for our two wild and crazy boys! Thank you Nebraska Furniture Mart for having the deal of the century on a 7 piece set King set for our bedroom, one we've been looking for and talked about for quite awhile! We've been in and out all day long, and enjoying lots of snuggle time, something we do best!! The boys both got to watch a movie before nap time today and here's what came about! E was asleep within 3 minutes, and P snuggled with his "Bumblebee" (transformer) Pillow Pet! Fun fun!

Till tomorrow...
MB

Ok, my poor family has taken the backseat on this poor little blog! I can't believe I haven't blogged forever. Last Tuesday was P's first day of preschool at Terri's! We are all adjusting very nicely except the amount of time it takes to get everyone to their stations in the morning, and the fact that E is missing big brother terribly. It's hard breaking in the morning when he leaves for school, and points to his empty seat in the car. I wasn't ready for him to go, but he was ready and is making HUGE gains. He's learning all his numbers, manners, lining up, and yesterday he told me he got to "paint". He loves it and I love it that he does! He gets to go to the art center with stickers, and comes home with numerous activities, and projects each day. He's totally excited about his "bumblebee" (Transformer) backpack. Shine on P! You are making us so proud!



One of my fav pics right now! They really love eachother!





E in the background is wondering what all the fuss is...in due time child, in due time! :)

It's soccer time, and I am officially a soccer mom in the mini! I love it...I've looked forward to soccer I think more than my little guy. Monday night was the official start night, but since it had rained, of course the fields were muddy. Yeah, try explaining that to a three year old! It's all he's talked about! Here's the record of our evening...we have wonderful coaches who are great with the kids. I don't envy their job one bit! Thank you Coach Bryan and Coach Brooke! The only trouble of the whole night was trying to convice E that he wasn't a big boy and couldn't join in on the fun...something tells me these two will be on the same team at some point growing up! :)

Many times as we are running around, J and I participate in a stiff competition to see who can strap "who" into the car seats the fastest! The kids love it! And boy does it make them laugh...it's amazing how fast they can get out of a slump when the competition starts! Of course, P always wins, whoever is putting him in his seat! (you've got another thing coming to you P when E gets a bit older!) Passerby's must think we're the craziest family ever, since it gets super intense. The winner always proudly screams, "We did it, haha!" I know, not the best thing to teach our children, but a healthy competition is good right???

Lately, we've been trying to save time in order to get home and play outside after work...a lot of times if there are errands we need to run, J will meet us wherever, and then we "race" home to see who wins! This particular day, we chose to race daddy home! As I'm putting P in his seat, we have this conversation:

Mommy: P, we're going to win! We're going to beat daddy's socks off!
P: Huh? (You could tell his little mental wheels were turning)
Mommy: Yeah, we're going to beat daddy's socks off!
P: No, we can't do that...then he will be WEALLY cold!
Mommy: You're right...he will be, but we're still gonna win!

Anyway, I love this age...love how much they learn! Good times!

Three years ago our lives changed for the better forever!
P had his birthday party this weekend and we got to celebrate with lots of friends and family. P's grandparents were all there and we even got to have P's great grandma with us for the afternoon! I'm always reminded on events like this how amazing our neighborhood is with sweet families, and wonderful kids. We sure have a good time when we're all together! P even got to have a friend of his from daycare over to play as well! He had a great time, and I'm sure by the looks of the pictures everyone else did too! Thanks for being a part of his special day!
Happy Birthday Bubbo! We love you!

I know I always say we have fun, but this weekend was great...nice weather, playing outside, got some landscaping done, indoor chores done (with a nice day off yesterday for Easter Monday), and just some over all good quality Family Time! Hold on, there's a lot!