Jaden's Band Concert

Jaden's First Band Concert

It was a scary decision to let Jaden's be in the band.  He is disorganized and he has a hard time following through on various aspects of his life.  When he brought home the band permission sheet, I was apprehensive.  Jaden decided that he was going to play the French horn.  I think he liked this particular horn because it's big and loud and rather obnoxious looking.  He has become rather fond of his horn and he's nick-named him "horny," 

We were getting ready for his first band concert.  I have to be honest, I was very nervous.  (After all, I had heard him practicing.)  Jaden choose to do a solo.  The song chosen for his debut: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.  I must say - I was very impressed.  Bravo Jaden, Bravo!!!


"Even a SMALL star SHINES in the darkness." ~ Finnish Proverb

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Welcome Home!

We moved into this big beauty in December.  It's 5 bedroom and 3 bath.  The kids still have to share but it's not like before where we had all 4 boys sharing one bedroom with 2 sets of bunk beds.  We had spent 3 years crammed into a 3 bedroom twinhome.  It's amazing to have space.  The kids really enjoy it too.



Here is our backyard.  There is probably twice as much snow back there now.  We've had a series of blizzards that have made life a ... difficult.  But it's the price we pay for no spiders, snakes, centipedes -- any sort of poisonous creepy crawly.  In our backyard there is a built in fire pit and a coy pond.  The trees provide a lot of shade and there is a sweet flower garden back there too.

and LOOK...  I have a window over my sink.  In the twinhome it was just a hole in the wall where a pretend window could fit.  I am the mother of 6 children - I spend ALOT of time at the sink...

One True Poem From A Housewife: an Excerpt

Posted By: Head Yenta http://www.yoyenta.com/

This morning all I ask; is a wee bit a wisdom before my tasks.
The laundry, the dishes, my children’s needs and wishes.
The packing, the stacking, the order of the house is lacking.
I stand in an old, old house that slopes in the kitchen,
And I reckon the heart of any home is in that dip in front of the sink.
It’s enough to drive me to drink - to think of some other woman who stood here before; Growing old on this here slanted floor.







Stay Warm.

Happy 2010!

Happy 2010!  I am so excited for the New Year.  Time for a fresh slate and start things anew.  We had a few friends over and enjoyed each others company as we rung in the New Year (while watching "The Weather Channel").

Jamie, Sara and Chris.  We had so much fun playing board games...

 

Jodi and Gabe's work buddy, Augi

The boys curled in our bed.  Poor Gabrielle - she was up past her bedtime!







We rang in the New Year with kisses for our sweeties and goals for the next year.

Happy Golden Birthday!!

Happy Golden Birthday Forrest!!! Forrest is 15 today!

My 3 Sons

My three younger boys really like to ham it up for the camera. This picture was taken in August 2006, but still one of my very favorites. Forrest is a teenager now so I think that translate into un-cooperative. When I pull out the camera, he hits the road. What's a mom to do?

Warm Winter Wishes...

You Gotta Love a Daddy's Girl

While going through my pictures from yesterday, I came across a few that I thought was precious. My daughter & her daddy. Bree is such a daddy's girl. Of course, he's wrapped around her tiny lil' finger...





Stay Warm....

Let It Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow

Oh My Gosh! It is snowing out today. We broke the record for snowfall last month, but I was just tickled to see it out snowing again. It's warm and the flakes are fat, the best kind of snow. I packed Gabe & the kiddos up so they could enjoy the weather. They are on their way sledding. But before they could go, Gabe had to shovel out the driveway so I took advantage of the opportunity to take a few (120) snapshots of the kids playing before they left....

Here is the whole Kit & Kaboodle:


From L to R: Forrest 15, Bailey (Red Coat) 10, Jaden 9, BreeBree 3, & Connor 7 -- Nice looking group, eh? That is the snowbank that lines our driveway. We have huge drifts & then with the crazy wind patterns we have bare spots in our yard!!!

This is Bailey and our 5 month old boxer, Bella. She is always good for a giggle!!

I'm sure that snowball is meant for a brother, the oldest I'm sure.....

Jaden was hit with a snowball in the eye. He is putting on a brave face but I *KNOW* he is plotting his revenge.


BreeBree decided she needed to try her hand at snow balls too.....

I think I heard somewhere that if chickens (or turkeys) look at the rain, they'll drown. I wonder if the same is true for my pug. Grace is under Gabe's truck, hiding from the snow.....

Stay warm....

Times are a Changin' ...

Happy New Years Everyone.... My family and I were in bed by 11:05. I know, I know we are in central time but we did watch the ball drop on TV (gotta love Dick Clark!)

We were graced by a princess. Yes, Cinderella!!! Isn't she precious? Bree Bree (Beautiful little girl, 3 years old..) received this dress from Santa for Christmas.








The Hooligans (Bailey, Jaden, & Connor) all received their dream presents from Santa. They now send the majority of their time with their noses stuck in brand-new Nintendo DS. Gabe & I barely hear a peep out of them..... Thanks Santa!!!!