Why God made Grandpys

My dad took the kids fishing yesterday - their first time fishing. They had so much fun. Both caught a good size catfish each, and then a lot of blue gill. They were in pure heaven. Now this is what being a Grandpy is all about!

Kids say the darndest things

Gotta love the bluntness and pure truthfulness of children right? So I'm at home today with all the kids because Mackenzie is running a fever. So the boys are sleeping and I brought my computer in to get to some work while Mackenzie was watching a movie. I'm laying here in the bed next to her and she starts pushing on my belly and says "Gosh mommy your tummy is really fat." Then she feels her and says "mine isn't but yours is". So I reply back with "Well it is because I've had big babies in my tummy" and she pushes it again and say "feels like you have one in there again!"
Good thing she is so cute!!

We had a great time at the Family Fun Day on Saturday. Aaron ended up not having to work so he got to join us. Fran flaked on me though so they didn't go with us! (You know I love you girl) the kids had a great time and I did too. It was a nice day, a little cool wind, but still nice. It was a very nice activity for FREE, which made me like it even more. Of course the pony rides were a big hit with the kids!

Mackenzie's soccer game/pictures ended up getting rained out. I guess they called them on Saturday because the fields were wet from the rain Friday night, but it would have been a great day to have them. They were rescheduled for Sunday, but ended up being cancelled again because it was really coming down yesterday.

Saturday night Aunt Fran watched the kids while Aaron and I got to go out to a Trivia night. We had a blast, thanks for thinking of us Kelly and Phil. I was worthless to the group. I think I got 2 answers out of 100, but one of them was after we had turned in the answer sheets, so we didn't even get credit for that one. The beer tasted great though, so I'd go again! lol Austin was a little fussy for them, still not sure if he was gassy, or if it is just the fact that he is spoiled! I'm thinking it is more the spoiled part since he was fine as long as she was standing up!

Sunday we had a baby shower, so I took Mackenzie and Austin. It was a beautiful shower for my friend Cheri and her little girl. Can't wait to meet you Aubrey Jo! Mackenzie and I were both pretty tired from a late night the night before (I can't believe that midnight is a "late night"!), this was her on the way home.

3 Beautiful children!

Man, I tell you, I don't usually like to toot my own horn, but Aaron and I are REALLY good at making beautiful babies!!!! I mean look at this picture, they aren't just cute or adorable, all 3 are truly beautiful. I just don't know how I can look at that little face and say I'm done. I mean wouldn't we really be depriving the whole world of another beautiful wonderful person. Of course every morning when I look in the mirror at what the pregnancies keep doing to my stomach, I'm not so sure that I'm up for the challenge again. Only time will tell.

Austin is getting so big. I know I say this about every time, but it is really true. At this age they change so much day to day. Last night we got out his exersaucer. He loved it. I can't believe he is ready for it. And then in just a few weeks we will have to start cereal. And last night I put a 6-9 month sleeper on him and it fit to a T. I hate when you get something out thinking oh gosh this is going to be huge, and then you put it on and go, oh no, this barely fits!

This Saturday the kids and I are going to a 'Family Fun Day' at the civic center. Free fun...I'm all about it! They are supposed to have bounce houses, pony rides, petting zoo.... Then we have Mackenzie's soccer pictures and game. Should be fun and exhausting. Hopefully enough so that everyone is ready for family nap time by the time we get home! I should have lots of good pictures to post from all the activity though.

Oh...and I have a bone to pic with everyone reading this....leave a message every once in a while. I know that people are checking in, but it would be nice to know who!!!

Soccer pictures

I mean seriously....have you ever seen a cuter soccer player!




Mackenzie with her team





This was when she was the only girl out on the field with 5 boys!!! She held her own that was for sure!




Turner loves playing soccer. He can dribble the ball down the field like it is second nature to him. I can't hardly steal the ball away from him!!!

Austin was proud of his big sis too and loved being at the game.

Dress for a Mess - I took the kids to a PAT activity last Thursday where they had lots of fun dirty activities. the kids had a blast. Who knew playing in flour could be so much fun!

This weekend was busy and fun. Friday night I got to get out with just Austin and hang out with the girls. It was nice to have a drink or two and relax. Saturday Mackenzie's soccer game got rained out but later in the afternoon we had friends over for dinner and had a great time with them...and you know I loved having the twins over - they are so cute and 1 week younger than Austin. Of course I think Kelly was trying to sabotage me because she was in charge of bring dessert and she brought these Ghiradelli double chocolate brownies -OH MY GOSH. They were worth every pound! Sunday we all went out and did grocery shopping and came home. The kids played outside all day while Aaron cleaned the siding on one side of our house and I picked up the inside and weeded the gardens in our backyard. Then we had make-up game for Mackenzie at 5. I was a little worried about how she would do after last week and then being exhausted from playing outside all day - but she did GREAT. She was all gung-ho and a real go getter. Pop, she would have made you proud! I was so proud of her and it was such a perfect day to sit in our chairs and watch her game. I'm lovin this time in our lives. And thank goodness we are finally getting some nice weather (of course today is rainy and dull again) but hopefully the nice weather will become more the norm.

Sorry, I'm having a problem posting the soccer pics, will try again later

To poop or not to poop

he he he......

So just talked to Austin's pediatrician because he hasn't pooped in a week. She said that that is perfectly normal for an exclusively breastfed baby. I think I've called on this same issue for each of the kids, because you worry when they go from 1-2 times a day to nothing at all! He isn't in pain or anything though so he doesn't seem to be constipated, just nothing coming out - well, except for these DEADLY silent killers, and of course they undoubtedly come out easier when he is eating...yuck. I check his diaper so many times because I am just sure there is something in there, but nope, nothing. Those darn diapers though hold the smell in forever. Poor little guy smells like a fart most of the day! lol Mommy still loves her stinky little guy more and more every day though :)
BTW...the shooting thing ended up being unfounded and no more earthquakes since earlier...thank goodness.