That's what little boys are made of. . .

. . . is my valiant attempt at blogging about these THREE special little boys. hopefully, it will help our loved ones to keep up with us, and help me to remember these days that are flying by way to fast. enjoy!!

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

licensed. . .

so on saturday, after much complaining, i finally went to take a course that rick has been wanting me to take. it was a long day (almost 9 hours), but as of 2/14/09 (yes, that's right, valentine's day), melissa is licensed to carry a concealed weapon. yikes!
let me reiterate again and again that i did not want to take this class. i complained about how long it was, that it was on v-day, that there was going to be a camera crew there from fox filming us, that i had to shoot a gun and actually hit a target at least 35 times out of 50, that there were a thousand other ways that i wanted to spend my day, etc.
all that to say, that it was totally worth every minute. i learned so much. i honestly think that every woman who has a handgun in their house should take it. now don't get me wrong, melissa will probably not be packing heat anytime soon. still trying to wrap my mind around that one. but, i learned how to be comfortable with a gun, how to shoot a gun, how to protect myself and my family, the law about when and how i can protect myself, and to top it off, i actually hit the target 49/50 times.
so let me say publicly. . . thank you, rick! i know that i gave you a hard time, but i learned alot and the v-day surprise that you had waiting for me when i got home made up for the hours i missed with my fellas.
let me end this post with a quote from the instructors e-mails. . .it cracks me up. listen up folks, "tactical perfection is a journey not a destination". heehee!

Friday, February 13, 2009

the backyardigans

one of the things that we love most about our new house is our backyard. our property backs up to about 25 acres of woods that cannot be built on b/c they are in the flood plain. although it is not our property, we recently met the family that owns it, and he said we were free to explore and enjoy the land. he has spent countless hours blazing a four wheeler trail throughout the woods and along the creek. so on saturday, we decided to take a little adventure. took of few pics of the highlights. i'm sure the boys will spend countless hours as they grow up exploring and imagining in these woods.

 
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Thursday, February 12, 2009

Zing Zang Zoom

It's circus time. Not really sure what Zing Zang Zoom means but they said it all night long.
Gabe and Christian had a great time and were so excited to see the elephants, lions, and even the clowns. At first, Melissa and I were not all that thrilled about going, not because we hate the circus, but because we went to Disney this fall and didn't want to be disappointed. It turned out to be pretty good. I must admit that I nodded off, but it was only for a second.

Here are a couple pics.

The circus sure has changed since I was a kid...Does anyone else remember having to go through a metal detectors and getting bags checked by security? The other thing that I can't seem to figure out is how they make those elephants stand on that little step stool, or why doesn't the lions just eat the man with the whip. Questions to ponder.

Monday, February 2, 2009

Donuts with Dad

One of the times of year I have always enjoyed is the annual donuts with dad event at the preschool where both of our boys have gone. This year Christian is in K3 so this was his first year.

When I woke up on Friday, Christian was so excited that donuts with Dad was finally here that he followed me around the whole time I was getting ready and even helped me pick out my outfit.

Off we went....

I must say that I am pretty impressed with my ability to drive and take a picture at the same time...ok, relax it was at a stoplight.

Donuts with Dad was a blast. We got to play dinosaurs, put a puzzle together, make a counting book (which I ended up doing myself), and of course eat donuts. It's always fun for me to get a snapshot of Christians world while he's at school.

While I was there he gave me a card and a sweet poster. I could tell he was so proud of both of them, and I was proud to show them off at work.

Christian cried a little when I left because he thought I was going to stay longer (for all you critics out there, I told him numerous times it was only for a little while). So reluctantly off to work I went, although I would have rather spent the whole day with my little man.


I love you Christian, thanks for the sweet morning.