New Puppy

Well, actually we have had it for a month, but you know me and my updates. His name is Rosco (other names considered, Jack (by Aiden), Puddle (by Allee) and Porkchop (by Daddy). Aiden finally named him! My cousin blessed us with this adorable Jack Russell Terrier. We were excited to get him because we have a fence and all. Well, by looking at the pictures you can see the fence doesn't help. He can crawl under, through or between anything, he is so tiny! He is all puppy! Teething and biting. He is a great dog. He fetched for us on the first day, never barks and loves to run and play, AND all of the kids can pick him up easily! I can't believe we added something else to our lives, but so far he has been no trouble at all! Evan says, when you ask him about the puppy, "Osco bite me". But Evan is the one who shows the most interest. Now that he has starting nibbling on toes, Allee runs from him (she always has exposed toes in flip flops). Aiden tried to take him for a ride in the little coup car, which seems nice, except he put him through the hole in the handle and the poor thing was hanging there by his neck....not barking though! We had a long talk about that!

Random Summer Pics

Allee, Aiden , Evan at Nathan's B'day Aiden's 5 Year B'day
Evan being silly

Aiden at VBS - Camo night

Allee at VBS - Crazy Hair

Allee and Aiden at Nathan's party

Kindergarden "Here I Come"

Aiden started his first day at Walker Elem yesterday. He absoultely loved it! Except for P.E. He said those "referrees" wouldn't let them play, even though they told them they could. "All they did was talk to us." He cried this morning because he didn't want to go to school. When I asked him why, he said because he didn't want to go to P.E. Poor thing...first day and already found something to fuss about. Otherwise, it was a huge sucess.
I didn't really get sad until I took Allee to pre-school this morning. Then it hit me. Aiden went to pre-school for 3 years and now Allee is in her second year. It was strange to take her in without him. She didn't seem to mind, though. She was very excited to see all her friends. I can't believe I am already in this place. Sending my first off to his first day of 13 years, if the Lord tarries. It's a little scary, but I am happy for him.

As you all can see, I have been out all summer. We did lots of fun things and were on the go a lot, but with three small children at home all day and slow internet, no time for posting blogs and writing. Maybe now I can beging to get back on track. I've missed you guys!

Know too much

I tried to upload pic, but after 10 min I gave up, so here is a random story for you!

Quick disclaimer: Against better judgement that we (I) usually have on our children's viewing privaledges, I found Spider Man 1 and 2 for $5 each and had them in my gift closest. Aiden LOVES SM! So, for V-day, instead of candy, that is what he got. He loves the "real" Peter Parker and watches the movie as often as we let him. Also, if you haven't seen the movie, disregard this post.

We were riding home from town and Aiden was watching SM. He was saying, "No Peter, watch out, that spider is gonna bite you!" I quickly explained to him that the spider had to bite Peter or the movie wouldn't be called SpiderMan. He said, "Yeah, I know Mom. If the spider didn't bite him the movie would just be called 'Peter Parker' and that would be silly!" Then on the way home yesterday, watching part 2 now, the end was on at the part where Mary Jane (the love of his life) had chosen to love SpiderMan, despite knowing the danger involved and the dedication he would have to others. They are discussing their future when SpiderMan hears a siren in the distance which indicates he has to leave her to go and help. She says, "Go gett'em tiger". Aiden asks, "Mom, why did she call Peter a tiger?" I laughed and deferred the question to Daddy. Daddy said, "Oh, she's just being silly." (It gets better). Allee chimed in "Aiden, Mary Jane just wants to know if Peter Pawrker will come to her wedding."

So, all that to say, too much spiderman is NOT a good thing. That and the fact he literally tries to climb the walls!

Aiden turns 5

Oh My!!!! I can't believe it! My baby turned 5 today. As I am writing this, I am full of mixed emotions. Part of me wants to go into my room, shut the door, get all of my home videos and pile up on the bed watching and crying, thinking of all the times I could have been nicer, taught him a better lesson, yelled less, been a better mom....you know, think of how fast the years have gone by! It seems like yesterday that I was being wheeled down that scary hallway to the delivery room! But the other part of me chokes back tears of joy and thankfulness that God allowed him to be born in the first place! Most of you know the story of my little miracle and the close call he had with death and I am so happy that he is celebrating his 5th birthday. How can I even think of being sad when he brings me such joy and each day that he grows he learns something more, something different and faces new obstacles. We measured him today and he had grown an inch since March. Pre-school graduation was tough and I know the first day of "big boy" school will be worse. (Okay, I've got to stop before I drown....thanks to my bf, I just finished watching a sad episode of Jon and Kate, too.)

On a lighter note, you all know my Aiden well. He catches on to all that you say. I am always saying how I don't want him to grow up. Today he told me that it is going to be okay that he is growing up because he will just learn more new stories to tell me as he gets older.

He was also flirting with a school friend in church yesterday and had to be moved, his temper has been awful today....I think instead of turning 5 he reverted to 2! But he's my baby and I love him dearly! I can't imagine my life without him (or the others either, of course). I just wish my writing could let you all know him the way we do! He actually did a little marital counseling today. Rick and I were "discussing" our events for the day and our schedule was conflicting a little and I was trying to "help" get it all done to decress his stress. Anywho..we were all in the vehicle together while we were "discussing" (truly, it wasn't a fight), and Aiden (always listening) chimed in to help. I had just said something to the effect of 'you just need to do what you need to do and not worry about me and the kids, we'll do our own thing.' Meaning, don't let our schedule hinder yours. Aiden said, "Dad, I think Mom is right. You just do what you need to do and we will do what we need to do and then ya'll don't have to fight." I quickly told him we were not fighting and then Rick and I got a big laugh out it. So he may be a counselor. He worked for us!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AIDEN! WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!

P.S. You know I would love to post a pic but I am one of the 5 people left in the US still on dial up so whereas this post took 5 min to load, the pic would take an eternity! Post some when I can! Hang with me guys.

Updated pictures

Easter at my Granny Earnest! All the Great-Grandkids except for 4 that live out of town. Isn't she blessed! Thanks for a great day! My Family at Easter Service !

Kids at the Montgomery Zoo!

There would be more pics. But is taking 20 forevers to load one image and I have many errands to complete today. Maybe I can get to the office and catch up on birthday pics, zoo, ect. Hang with me guys. I am doing the best I can!

Can I go to your wedding?

Yesterday, Allee and I were setting up for Ladies Night Out and out of the blue she said, "Mom, when are we going to go to the wedding?" "What wedding Allee?" "Your's and Daddy's!" "Well, Allee, Mommy and Daddy have already had one wedding. We probably won't have another one." Burst into pouty tears! "Allee, why are you crying?" "Because I really wanted to go to your wedding!" God love her! She is so cute and thoughtful and emotional....oh, no....she's all GIRL!

She also asked me about what we were doing. This was the conversation.

Allee: What we doin mommy.
Me: Setting up for our Ladies Night Out.
Allee: What's that?
Me: Well, we eat and have a speaker.
Allee: Am I gonna come?
Me: Well, I hadn't planned on it, but I guess you could.
Allee: Yeah, I want to.
Me: It will probably be boring to you, you have to sit really still.
Allee: I can do that.
Me: You can?
Allee: Uh, huh. What ya'll gonna eat.
Me: Well, we're gonna have ham.
Allee: Ummmm, I love ham.
Me: And green beans...
Allee: Ummm, I love green beans.
Me: and corn
Allee: on the cob?
Me: No.
Allee: corn off the cob?
Me: yes
Allee: ummm, I love corn off the cob.
Me: and hasbrown casserole
Allee: ummm, I love hashbrown casserole.
Bless her heart. I hope she doesn't figure out that she didnt' get to go, b/c she CANNOT sit still!

She got her costume for her gymnastics "decital" as she calls it. It will be in two weeks. She is so excited.