Pumpkins

Hello All! Well a few weeks ago mom gave me a Family Circle magazine that had pumpkin ideas in it. They suggested painting them. I thought that would be so cool. So Saturday we piled up and headed to Walmart for the essential items! We decided on spray paint, and acrylic for the detail painting. We head home with a lot more than needed (that's one reason I can't stand Walmart) including our paint, 3 big pumpkins and 5 small.

When we get home our friend from Colorado, Jake, came by with his daughter and they began their fun. They each had a small pumpkin to do whatever they wanted with. Then Sam had a big pumpkin that he painted black and carved out a tree. I had in my stubborn head that I wanted a white pumpkin with stenciled on black bats. UUGGHHH! Why do I plan things like that? More than not they never turn out how I had them to be in my mind. It so didn't work this time, that instead of bats I have a pumpkin painted 3 times in white (to cover many mistakes), and now there is just a black painted on face. Ohhh well. That's the way it goes sometimes, but lets note that Sam who didn't even really try that much but had the confidence his would turn out the best... it did. The picture doesn't justify it, but it's pretty cool. Especially at night. He bought this light that has 4 different colors and it streams through the branches. Very nice. The kids had a blast with the spray paint. You should see my yard. It's quite comical! But ya know who flipin cares when my babies had a blast?!?

Also another share, Sadey is currently a 1st grade cheerleader for the Wolves football team. Of course, this team consists of pre-k through 1st grade. They look like little ants out there running. Very cute! Sadey does a great job! Not so sure she knows all the cheers that great, but let me tell ya she looks good and has a lot of fun!

Ponder on This

First of all I want to mention what a beautiful weekend it was! The weather was marvelous! That's the kind of weather that you never want to go inside, you sit there and wonder why am I not camping this weekend!?!

OK so during this beautiful weekend I have been thinking of a few things!

I am NOT a touchy person, actually sometimes when I'm being touched it feels like ants are crawling all over my body. Most of those times come when I am in PMS! I hate this about myself. Why do I have to be like this? I work on it because I don't want my kids to be this way! I grew up with my parents always showing affection towards one another and towards my brother and I, so I don't know where it comes from. Are people born this way? Is it a defensive mechanism? Wow, I did NOT mean for people to ponder on this subject, but oh well gives us something to think about. But this my friends is something to ponder on...How come my mom always knows that right time to touch me? The times I need it most! I don't even have to say anything and she knows! Is that just because she is my mom? Is it because we have such a close friendship that we are that tuned into each other? Are all moms and daughters like this? My mom is always going to hug on me whether I want it or not, she will pat on my leg, shoulder, and I wonder is this to fill her need of touch? I'm glad no matter how I feel about touch, she will continue on touching. People need to be touched! Can you tell I'm trying to convince myself of this? My family hung out with mom and dad on Saturday afternoon and my mom gave me this hug that seemed to be the exact squeeze and length I needed! Also one more thing about touch, was this hug so good because it was from my MOM? Would it have been what I needed if it were from someone else? Or is it that our MOMS give us the best hugs? Hugs of protection, of friendship, of unconditional love? Thanks mom!! By the way I can't stand this picture of me, but it is a good representation of "our hugs"!

Go Gators

Well we went to Arkansas this weekend to watch the Gators play. It was a blast. It sucked getting up at 6am to get ready, but once we started getting close to Fayetteville and started seeing all the gator fans going to the game, I was pumped!! I just love the entire atmosphere. The fans, the dedication of some of these people, the love they have for their team!! It's indescribable!

The only thing that really sucked was for Alisha (Andrea's sister), she is very scared of heights and we were VERY high! One bench from being at the very top.

This was a first game for me to see my favorite players...Tim Tebow, Percy Harvin and Brandon James so that was an extra bonus! It was not the experience of being in "The Swamp", but I will take it! I'm just thankful I got to see them play! As I said the whole college football scene is unreal.

It was also great having this experience with Andrea, Alisha, Dan and Sam! Thanks for the good times, can't wait to do it again!!

GO GATORS!!

phrases

OK I have a few new phrases that my kids have come up with...Most of them are from Nate.

When Nate and I had our beautiful day together, we were sitting there eating ice cream and he said "OHHH MY God". I tried to inform him that we shouldn't say that word, let's try to say gosh instead. He told me that his dad says it. I explained we all say it and shouldn't!! He then told me that "Dad shouldn't say bitch either". How the heck do ya not laugh at that word coming out of a 4 year old mouth??

It reminds me of when Luke was taking a bath one night and I asked him if he washed himself, and he told me " Mom you need to wash my asshole". I'm laughing at that one just typing this. Funny. Not appropriate but funny. He informed me a couple weeks later that I needed to wipe his asshole, so I had to put a stop to that word!!

This story you have to know Sadey. She is the sweetest hearted child but half the time is on another planet. Maybe that's how she deals with life, which isn't such a bad idea. Her Grammie tells me she is up with the clouds. Anyways...she has to bring 50 cents for Awana dues every Wednesday (a kids church program), and I always tell her to put it in her pockets so she won't lose it. Last Wednesday her teacher said that Sadey had claimed to bring her 50 cents but couldn't find it. The teacher looked through every bag and had no luck. As I'm standing there her teacher told her to put the change in her pockets from now on. And Sadey looked at her as if she had NEVER heard that before and said " OHHHHH" like she finally got it. We still haven't located that money. She probably gave it to somebody so they could have their dues.

Nate was just whining and complaining that he isn't a super hero. There is no leaf or tree that can make him one. I mean seriously upset about it. I told him that he was a super hero to me, and that of course was NOT good enough. He then informed me that his daddy told him that he is old fashioned. What?? I asked him what that meant, and he told me that he isn't old but he isn't as good as new either. Where this kid comes up with this stuff I will never know. Like a few months ago mom told us that he was jumping on a book and she asked him why. He told her that he thought by jumping on the book that he could get IN the book. Oh the joys of childhood. How cool would that be to jump into a book. He has also had an imaginary friend for a few months now...mysteriously it is called the other Nate who does all the bad things....hmmmm smart I know.

It's sad that most of these are about Nate because I never wrote the other ones down. That's why I'm doing it now before all these treasures of laughter are lost!! I know Dev was a funny kid and said lots of things that blew our mind. They all did. Amazing.

Monday was the dentist day again. The girls got their sealers in and it went well. I had a lot of work prepping the boys for trying this again. I told them both if they did well that I would take them to McDonald's, and if they did it without crying they would get ice cream!! Boy Nate loved that...he literally got the all overs and started his dance. It's a funny dance, his back is scrunched over and he starts jumping on his tip toes. I don't know...you would have to be there but I love that dance. And yes I love just about everything my children do. Sick I know.


The boys did really well. They were so brave! Nate didn't cry at all, and Luke started to but it was because something wasn't explained to him in detail. They dental asst. did such a great job with them, she was so patient. Thank God for people like that!!


It was a little early for lunch, but for going to McDonald's that is perfect. You beat the rush, and don't have to deal with that many other children in the playground! I order them what they want and each a sundae. Of course, DD piles down her food and is on to her sundae before I'm even done putting dressing on my salad :)! Only kidding but it seems that fast. They all are working on there sundae when Nate informs me that he didn't want his..."you have it mom...go ahead...give it to Devyn...you have it." So I didn't even have to use that bribe!! Ohhh well, my other babies enjoyed it and Dev got to enjoy 2! They couldn't get it down fast enough because they were dying to get on that playground. You would think they have never played outside before. If I would have known that McDonald's had a playground I would have used that bribe instead of ice cream. At least I know for the next time.


When we got home and we went grocery shopping where this precious lil' old man bought candy bars for each of the kids just because he wanted to. I sure hope that made his day. It was so sweet, I just love lil' old people (except for the grouches). Keep in mind this is right after we went to Walmart and mom bought them each a candy bar also. Boy they were in heaven. I bet the dentist would love to know about all the chocolate they ate!


They had plenty of energy due to the candy, so I was thankful when Sam came home and said he wanted to take them to the park. They enjoyed water balloon throwing and then some football time. Bronson (my brothers dog that I'm dog sitting) enjoyed the park time also. It was a great long day, but as I say I always enjoy those days with my family. Thanks mom for coming with me to the dentist...it would have been hard without you.




By the way Devyn got her orange belt last night she is awesome. Her instructor told her that the judges liked her and had many good things to say about her. How exciting!!