Randomness.....

Anytime Karter is coloring or 'writing' thank you notes or drawing outside with chalk, he says 'A' and proceeds to draw (His name does not start with an 'A' but he obviously prefers it to 'K'). Of course anything he says has a bit of a country drawl to it and he has a deep voice. He also hunts 'snAkes' with his toy pistol. I used a big A because again it has very country sound when he says it and that is the best way to spell how he says it.

And this is a conversation Addi and I had this morning:

Addi: my throat hurts

Me: it does?

Addi: Yes...... Where is my throat?

Hmmmmm. Interesting.

Check this out!!!

We are finally redoing the kids bathroom into something that has a kid theme. It has been sponge painted purple for five years. Two weekends ago Shyanne and I painted it and then painted the bottom half of the wall blue. Here is the picture of the shower curtain we found:

My friend Jaymie came over this past Saturday and painted see creatures on the blue part. She did an amazing job! She is so super talented in all things artistic and is so humble about her abilities! She is a blessing to have as a friend! Check out these pictures (which don't do it justice):

These three are in order from left to right of the entire wall. We are going to put a chair rail up above the blue.

These pictures are of a closer view:

Didn't she do an awesome job? She made the animals match the curtain exactly! Thanks Jaymie!

See the post below for pictures of the kids!

Pictures of the kids

We really haven't been doing very much around here. Obviously, by the lack of posting! We are going to Dallas on Friday to visit Duane's grandparents and take the kids to the zoo and do a little shopping. It will be nice to go somewhere for a few days! This is the last week of swim lessons. The kids have been doing great and really enjoyed it. Well that's about it! Here a few pictures of the kids being silly last night, wearing an army hat and a fireman hat!






Have a good week!

7 Years and counting.....

Yesterday was our 7 year anniversay! Wow! This makes me realize several things:

I forget how old I really am.

Time flies when you're having fun.

Seven years ago I would have never thought it was possible to love someone so much and more and more all the time. We have been through so much and our love just grows and grows! I am so blessed. Credit has to go to God! He has given us such a perfect example of love, forgiveness, and mercy. Lord, thank you so much for Duane and please bless us with many more years together!

What have you done with my husband?

This crossed my mind last night. Here's the story:

Last night I had bunco at Shyanne's house. We had a blast! I only had one fit with Shyanne! It was a little after nine when I was leaving and called Duane to tell him I was on my way. He said the kids are waiting for you to give them a bath. The way home I start to think could he not have managed to give them a bath at least. I mean what have they been doing? I nearly called him back to politely say that if he wanted he could go ahead and give them a bath. But I didn't. He did after all keep Karter this weekend (who ended up with two sessions of diarrhea) when I was out of town. So I get home and there are no kids to be found. He had given them a bath and they were already in bed!! Addi was sleeping but Karter was still awake so I got him out and rocked him a little before putting him to bed. Shame on me for thinking ill thoughts of him. He's just the best husband! Thanks, babe!

p.s. I did do a Shred workout last night. It has been forever, but I am trying to get back going again.

Nothing Much Here

Really nothing has been going on. This is all I can think of to say:

• The kids allergies have been acting up.
• We have swim lessons today.
• Mom, Shyanne, Addi, Kylee, and I are going to the state track meet Friday and shopping in Round Rock on Saturday! (That should be fun!!)
• Karter is approaching TWO-enough said.
• I saw the preview to New Moon-the next Twilight movie-I can't wait until November!!!!!

I will try and have pictures to post from this weekend! Have a good week!