Why my mornings are better then yours.......

This morning was one of those dark cold mornings where the bed is just sooo extra cozy. We had our first frost this morning and it was still dark at 7am, but despite that the dog and I bundled up and marched into the woods for our morning hike. Some days I have enough time for a pre hike coffee other times I don't, the kids are almost always awake and running wild and I am always happy to sneak out for my little bit of me time. The dog counts on our walk and is always ready to go. We are extra lucky to live where we have a national park behind us and trails galore. Some times I start the hike bored with it, seems like we have done it soooo many times already but then after a few minutes my mind starts to wander. Some times the things that pass through my head are random and weird, other times reflective and prayer full. But sometimes like today you just look at all the beauty around you and enjoy.

8 Years of Wedded Bliss?

Yesterday marked our 8 year wedding anniversary. Sometime last week I finally realized it was coming and reminded Steve. Good thing I did he didn't even realize it was October. Our life has changed incredibly in the last 8 years, heck it seems to change drastically every 8 minutes. It never seems like we have enough quality us time. We are usually busy dividing and concurring with the kids. This morning, we stopped for coffee just the 2 of us after taking the kids to school. It was so nice to just spend 20 minutes together with no interruptions. We even got to have a genuine laugh together. I love him now more then I did 8 years ago and also a lot differently. I love him now for the father he has become, and strong shoulder he is to lean on. I would not be able to survive a day with out him.

Here is to the year of the snow man. I love you, you big jerk.

xo

Sleepy Boy

Brendan assured me he wasnt tired. Yeah right.

First day of School

This year marks a huge milestone for me. For the first time in almost 5 years, I have nearly 3 hours to myself 3 days a week! Trust me it may sound great, but really it is one activity and a shower. It is good because the shower to no shower ratio has shifted in my favor. Both kids are loving school this year. Madison is much more talkative about the going ons in her class. She is still one of 2 girls in a class full of boys, but she is happy to boss the boys so it works out just fine.

All last year B got to help me drop MG off for school so he didn't even hesitate when it came time for him to walk in and get started. Now he gets upset that Madison gets to go 4 days and he only gets to go 3! Soon enough little man.

So now a month later and things are still going well at school and I am still showering more often then not.

C

Your how old?!!!

Ok, so after Brendans birthday came my birthday. Inbetween the 2 events came the chicken pox. Both kids got them. Luckily they did not share them with anyone at Bs birthday party. phewww! Yes, they both were vaccinated for the pox, apparently you can still get them just thankfully very mild.

So back to me. I no w 37 closing in on 40 the way I see it. Some days I feel old, others I think hey your doing pretty good for 37 with 2 kids. I think it depends on the amount of sleep I was able to secure that night.

My dad went to NY for a Yankee game with Steve and was in town for my birthday and bought me a tasty cake to celebrate. Thanks dad!

He turned 3

Wow how did my little boy get so big. August 23 Brendan celebrated his 3rd birthday with a moon bounce in the front yard, cake and good friends. Everyone had a great time and Brendan got lots of fun presents.

I love you Brendan, no matter how big you get you will always be my baby boy.

Hugs

Mommy

Cheerin

Madison is doing great at cheer leading. Here are some pics of her first game. So Cute! I love that although the boys are big enough to play tackle football they still cry sometimes when they don't make a play. The pics arent that great so I will try to get some better ones at the next game.

More Michigan Fun

At the end of the summer, I was feeling the back to school blues, so I asked my mom and dad to help fund a trip up to Michigan to see them. Which of course they happily agreed to. Thanks mom and dad! The time was jam packed. Who knew the melon fest would be so much fun? I love my time with my mom and dad and miss them always. They have been in a new house for a year now, moved from my childhood home. I have to say that going for a visit to the new house is no less like going home then before they moved. I guess home really is where the heart is.

So Far Behind

Well, here it is October already and I am so far behind in my blogging. I just kept getting further and further behind with up dates that it seemed like a daunting task to catch up. So I am going to add some pics and some memories from the end of summer and beginning of school. Sorry if they are not in exact order but maybe I can get back on track this way. So here it goes......