Shhhh I don't want to say this loud

But..... I think it might be spring!

On Sunday the weather was 80 degrees it was like summer! We took the kids to the park they played and did bubbles and we also brought there scooters.We got home and started up the grill. The kids begged to go in the hose and play so, I gave in, what the heck! They had a blast. Evan was a little unsure as long as we kept the sprinkler on a low he was happy!

Yesterday we spent two hours in the backyard after lunch. Evan has a fit when it's time to come in. I need to get a lock on the slider screen door Evan thinks he can open and walk out to play just like his brother and sister does. That's all I need to go downstairs and come back up to see my 16 month old wondering around outside!

Spring could get here any day now!

The mess that is my living room! This is a good day! I'm so sick of cleaning up the same toys and the TV always seeming to be on! I will be glad to be outside and at the parks for this spring and summer. Side note check out Evan on the couch! It's his new favorite thing to climb!
I'm just sick of being inside! I'm sick of the toys and the mess and kids bouncing off the walls! I can't take the fighting with each other . I will be so, happy for spring to come. I'm crossing my fingers for an early spring so the kids can get out and play!

Snow days are better than a regular day off

Who is that masked man blowing my driveway?


The Drifts are up to the windows (never mind the wreath I think I'm going to stick hearts on it and for valentines ha!)
Yesterday we had our first snow day this year! And Steven had his first from work EVER! I don't know what it is about a snow day that makes it better than a regular day off. But, we had so much fun! It took Steven hours to snow blow the driveway and sidewalk. The kids played outside for two hours and I did for about an hour while Evan took his nap. We played board games and watched movies and made popcorn. Today is another one which I think is kinda pushing it, but, I'm still my PJ's and it's past noon so, that a bonus, cause I'm not leaving today at all. So, hopefully Jack will go back tomorrow and I will have to go shopping and do my Friday thing but, it's just so nice have a break from the routine. ( it gets old)

Eating out with kids!

About a year ago I came to the the realization that going out to eat with all three kids other than fast food was just not worth it. We could go to Applebee's sit down order food they will only half eat and fight over who has what color crayon, or someone will spill their drink or god forbid start crawling under the table. Just so, $50.00 later Steven and I are getting in the car more stressed out than if I would have just stayed in for dinner. So, I leave going out for dinners just for date nights and what not. But, last night for the first time in I don't know who long we took the kids out to eat where they had to sit down and be good. ( when I state kids I really mean miss naughty pants Georgia) Now I know it's not anything big to go to Steak and Shake but, it's a start. Everyone did really well! No fighting over crayons or paper only a little spill but, over all not to bad! Evan got a little fussy toward the end but, thank god for crackers! Maybe we can try some place nicer soon. I just don't want to push my luck.

Christmas morning!

Well Christmas is done and lots of stuff to blog about. first, Jack and Georgia were WAY into it this year. This made everything so fun for Steven and I. Evan had no clue and didn't want anything to do with opening gift. Lucky for him his sister and brother were more than happy to help him. What is it with kids they would like to open meatloaf if was wrapped in paper with a bow on it. Evan had a rough night and was up for an hour crying form 1:00am to till 2:00 so, when Jack and Georgia were up at 7:30 he wasn't and they didn't want to wait for him. So, poor Evan is in very few of our pictures. Oh, well I guess that the curse of the third child!

Cookies, Gingerbread and PUKE!

Well all I can say is I'm glad that we got getting sick out of our system before Christmas! I say this because every other year or so some one gets sick on Christmas and I'm crossing my fingers that this is it for us in December. First Jack then Georgia then Steven and the baby last night. Everyone knows that moms CAN'T get sick! ( No, really even when we are we can't) So, I'm praying that this will just past me by as my Christmas miracle! Now that everyone is on the mend Jack and Georgia were able to do some gingerbread house and decorating Christmas cookies. Georgia put more frosting than cookies. They were also VERY crunchy form all the layers of sprinkles. Oh, well tis the season!

My baby is one year old!

I don't know how it happened, but Evan is a year old! To say that it flew by would be an understatement! I cried in the car the other day thinking that my LAST baby is a year already! Evan is the most laid back great baby!! I think if they gave prizes for the best baby HE would win hands down ( that's saying a lot because Jack was REALLY good) Evan loves balls and loves to say ball and points out balls everywhere. He can tell you what a lion says and what a monkey says. We just love him and I would five more if they could all turn out like Evan. He is a complete joy, and even though he was a very big surprise God knew what he was doing, I guess it goes to show we are not in control.

So, we had like 25 people over for his birthday and my little house was bursting at the seams! We asked everyone that came to bring an unwrapped gift that we could donate in Evans name to a sponsored family at the center for women in transition. Steven and I bought Evan a few gifts to open, but we thought that since it was thanksgiving and that we had christmas just four weeks away that this just felt right. ( really we don't need anymore toys or board books) We made Evan a stacking ring birthday cake that is his favorite toy since he has been six months old. I think we did a good job (were no cake boss) Evan loved cake and didn't make to big of a mess.