Thankful Thursday

Well these Thursdays just keep comming, don't they! We are planning a camping trip with some friends, for this weekend. We are very excited. We love to go camping. So, today I'm thankful for our friends and thankful that we have a fun weekend to look forward to!

Fun Day at the ZOO!

We took advantage of a beautiful day yesterday. Jacob left work early & we took a family trip to the Fort Worth Zoo. It was lots of fun. We let Adam lead. As I've mentioned, Adam has a big imagination, and it's not uncommon for him to just look out the window and say "look I see a hippo" or a monkey, tiger, elephant, or whatever. So, it was so much fun to see how excited he was as that all came to life for him. He looked to one side and saw huge elephants and right across the way were the tall giraffes. It was a whole new zoo experience to see it through his eyes! Jacob, Adam & I really enjoyed it.

Now, Sarah on the other hand. Well, she's a bit of a princess, and spending the day at the hot, stinky, zoo & not being held, was not her idea of a fun way to spend an afternoon. She was a little fussy but she did smile for a few pictures of her first zoo trip. I guess she's just not old enough to appreciate it yet. We'll have to take her back when she starts seeing hippos out her window! :)

Thankful Thursday...

1. I'm thankful that we (hopefully) get to have a Valentine's date this weekend since we couldn't go last weekend while they boys were sick.

2. I'm thankful that they are feeling better!

3. I'm thankful that it is cold outside & that I get to be in my warm, cozy house on this cold day!

4. I'm thankful that the last few mealtimes with friends or family, Adam has suggested that we pray & one time he even led the prayer. So precious.

5. I'm thankful that we are trying to plan a vacation for this summer & hoping it will all work out!

Just checking in...

This has been a pretty boring week around here. I haven't had much to write about. I just thought I'd check in and say hello for my friends who do stop by to read my blog. The boys are feeling better after being sick over the weekend. Tonight we went to visit our friends Blake & Nicole and their little boy Isaac. Jacob has been friends with them since high school & they are really good friends to us. It was a fun evening. We ate pizza & talked. The kids played well together. We went outside and watched some of the lunar eclipse. I guess that's about all of our news! Hope you are all having a good week!

Our Funny Boy

Just had to share a few funny things our crazy boy has said this week:

1. A new song he recently learned: There was a farmer who had a dog and Bingo was his name-o, "Be-by-Angie-yo" and Bingo was his name-o! :)

2. Sarah was jabbering away in the backseat. I asked Adam if he knew what she was saying. He said she was just talking to the other cars next to us. I asked him what she ways saying to them. His response..."I don't know, her talks Spanish!!!" How funny is that! I totally cracked up.

He keeps us entertained!

Sick Saturday at our house...

Our little family sure has been sick a lot in '08. My boys are both sick again. They have a stomach virus and are pretty miserable. Sarah was fussy & had a slight fever this evening too. She might be starting to get a tooth, I'm not sure. I've been staying busy taking care of the sick but I did find a few minutes to relax and read on this cold, rainy, sick Saturday!

Have a nice day!

Thankful Thursday: Valentine's Edition!

So it's just about Thankful Thursday again and since it falls on Valentine's day, let me just tell you how thankful I am for my wonderful, amazing, husband, Jacob! He is just the greatest. Everyone who knows him, loves him. He's just fun to be around. He's funny and can pretty much always make me laugh. We have so much fun together. He totally spoils me. Even though I stay home to take care of the kids and the house, he loves to clean the house. His favorite way to spend a Saturday is to have the house to himself, turn his music up loud & clean the whole house! I know, I know, I'm telling you, I am spoiled! He is an amazing dad to our kids. He's the kind of guy who will do anything for anyone & he puts everyone before himself. I'm very blessed to have him & that is what I am thankful for today!

Candy Hearts...

I just love candy hearts. They don't actually taste that great, and as Adam says, they are too hard for your teeth. But, really, is there anything cuter and more Valentiney (yes, I made that word up) than the candy conversation hearts? I just don't think there is. They are cute, tiny, heart-shaped, pastel, come in a package with a heart shaped hole in the middle, and of course each one contains an adorable little message just for you. Besides, just think of all of the things you can do with them. What can you do with them? I'm glad you asked. You can use them for...


Decorating- how cute are these towels? And I have always wanted one of these candles...


Baking...put one on top of a cupcake (so cute but I didn't make them) OR make this Valentine's bears and hearts snack mix like Adam & I did...



And of course, you could get crafty like my little Sarah and make your own Valentine's for your friends.


Whatever you do, just enjoy these cute little candies before it's too late. But be careful, they might hurt your teeth!

Adventure Day!

It all started a few weeks ago when Grandma let Adam borrow a movie about the Wiggles going on an adventure. Ever since then, Adam has been really into anything adventure related. So when my friend Kristen planned an "adventure day" for her kids, I decided to plan one for Adam. Our day started with a treasure map showing us all of the things we needed to do that day, and leading us to some burried tresasure in the sand box! We had a trip to Walmart for some snacks and a visit to the library to get some adventure stories. Back at home, he had a pirate picnic & got to fish from his pirate ship. It was a pretty exciting adventure!

I got tagged again!

4 Random Things About Me!

The rules to this one are short and sweet- name four random facts about yourself, and then tag four more bloggers to do the same.



1. I had the same, awesome roomate all four years of college and she is still one of my good friends.
2. I love when it's Girl Scout cookie time! (it is right now, by the way!)
3. I've always loved July 4th & the next day is my birthday.
4. I am blessed to still have three amazing grandparents in my life and they are all very special to me!

I tag...My awesome college roomate BA, Aunt Amy, Aunt Cathy & Aubree

Thankful Thursday

It's Thursday again. Let the thankfulness begin...
1. I'm thankful that grandma is home from her trip, we really missed her!
2. I'm thankful as I watch the relationship between my sweet kids. They are so cute and for right now, they totally adore eachother. I know they will drive eachother crazy soon. But, for now, Adam is so sweet to her and she thinks he's the funniest little guy she's ever seen! It's very sweet!
3. I'm thankful that I get to spend a Christmas giftcard & get a pedicure! :)
4. I'm thankful for this sunny, spring-like weather we've been having.
5. I'm thankful that it's almost scrapbook night at church. I'm not getting much scrapbooking done at home, and you know, I love girl time! :)

Photo Survey...FUN!

I got this from myspace. It was so much fun to do, I thought I'd put it on here too. It took forever but it was fun! You should try it! Sorry some of the pics are so big!

1) Answer the questions below
2) Take each answer and type it into Photobucket
3) Take a picture from the first page of results copy the html code.
4) You can't copy the person's answers who posted this before you!
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What is your name:

The age you will be on your next birthday:

What is your hometown:

What is your current town:

Last School:

A place you'd like to travel:

Favorite Place:

Favorite Clothing:

Favorite Food:

AND

Favorite Animal:

Favorite Color:

State in which you were born:

Favorite Movie:

Favorite T.V. Show:

Nickname:

Middle Name:

Last Name:

Mother's Name:

Favorite Car:

Favorite Smell:


Favorite Flower:

Favorite Season:

Pretty Girl!

Here's my little fashion diva with her newest hairdo. She now has enough hair for a barrett! (Or as her Daddy called it, a beret. We're gonna have to teach him about this girl stuff!)

And I love these pajamas. I think she totally looks like a baby doll!

So sweet!