The "faceless" cowboy

I have painted a canvas for Sam's "cowboy" bathroom, but I can't seem to get his face just right....I have made a few efforts, and I'm NOT satisfied with the outcome. Any volunteers to help finish this little project????

And the Party never ends!!!

I thought I was the only one who celebrated their birthday for weeks, but this year Jason has joined in the fun! He received two packages from both sets of parents. The one from Ose and Pa was a meat thermometer, and the other(s) from Glenda and John contained running gear. I am really excited about the "perfect grilling" I can expect to have this spring/summer thanks to having proper gear. I know that Jason is excited to have his new running outfits....he put one of them on and just left for a twenty minute run. He says the shorts are the perfect length. Jason is very appreciative for his wonderful birthday presents!

Over the river & through the woods...

To Granny's house we (Dad, Jamie, Jenn, Jake, Sam, & I) went yesterday. There wasn't an inch of the apartment a couple of little monkeys didn't touch. They had a great time playing Ta-Dah in the "stage" at the apartment. Sam and Jacob were very helpful...Sam had a few suggestions to add to Granny's calendar while Jacob answered her phone. It was nonstop fun!!!!

Baby Parker

Last night I went to a dinner/baby shower for my friend, Adrienne. She is expecting a boy and I couldn't be more excited for her. It was great to see all the girls and spend a little time with Adrienne!

An Act of Congress!

I am convinced that it is impossible to take a good picture when two or more nieces and nephews are in the picture. I went to visit Jacob and Julia yesterday, and was determined to get one of them together smiling. I think I got a really cute one, but I only took a couple because Julia looked at me with a nervous expression and it was evident she was ready to end the photo session. Jennifer and Steve treated me to lunch, but we had appetizers before from Jacob's kitchen. I had a "cold small sandwhich with delicious cheese" which was actually a orange gummy bear. I had a great Saturday with Jake and Julia!

Happy Birthday Jason!

Today is Jason's 33rd birthday! Happy Birthday!!!!

Icy steps and Eyeballs!

Granny came to see my house for the first time in the well over ten years we've been married. We have either lived far away and since we've moved back, the occassion hasn't presented itself given that we're out of the way from the great grandchildren. I worked from home today, and had the house illuminated with scented candles and the fire burning. I wanted to make it as homey and welcoming as possible when she came through the front door. I even had soft music playing in the formal living room so that the setting would be “just right.” I should have planned a little better; I completely forgot about the eight steps leading up to the front door being covered in ice and snow. When they (Mom, Granny, Jamie, and Samuel) arrived, Mom pointed out it would probably be a good idea for Granny to enter the house from the garage. Let me just say, the garage is NOT the most attractive part of our house! I guess you should always have a plan “B” in mind. Sam was all over the place. I don’t think there is a single spot in my entire house that he did not touch! Of course, Sam being Sam, decided his favorite place to frequent was right next to the fireplace. It is just the right height for him to reach in and injure himself 20 differnt ways so that we would get to make a nice little trip to the ER! (I personally think a trip to the ER is one of the top things on Sam’s list to accomplish in 2007) We decided to take a picture so we can always remember Granny's first visit to my house, when I forgot to be on guard and nearly lost an eye with a deer antler Sam was playing with! (Wow, Adam can still potentially cause injuries even when he’s hours away! The antlers were given to me by him) It turns out; antlers don’t make the best toy for a busy toddler. It was a wonderful afternoon and I’m grateful that Jamie and Mom carted my very special guests to visit!