My world everyday

It is already Fall.....wow it goes so fast!

2011-10-12T15:14:00.000-05:00

Ryan has started college at Tennessee Tech in Cookeville and is loving it! He has a job and an apartment that he shares. He is studying music and hopes to teach music as a career. Nikki is a junior and loves high school so much, and Kaylee has started her second year of Preschool. I cant believe in less then a month my youngest will be 5. They are all doing well and enjoying life.

Message for Kelsi

2011-07-30T10:19:00.002-05:00

We visited with Brian and Rosanne Caten at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital last night. Kelsi had come out of surgery and was resting. The tumor have spread throughout the head and brain area and a CAT scan will be done on Monday to determine if it is in other parts of the body. This cancer is very rare and very aggressive, it is found only 1 in 3,000,000 people. The doctors say that it is "programmed in the DNA" and that nothing could have prevented it. In the meantime the family waits for test results to find out which way to best treat Kelsi. The doctors will take a break from any procedures today to give Kelsi's body a rest from all that has happened. Of course the family is in shock and grief. They have expressed their appreciation for everyone's concern.

So, brothers and sisters I would ask that you join our Ward in fasting for Kelsi and her family. As the Lord said, "...this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting," Matt. 17:21. This family needs a miracle and they feel very strongly that this fast will be a big part of that. They have felt and continue to feel your prayers and support. Sister Caten has said that she will feel good that we will end our fast, together, at the potluck, tomorrow following church.

I know you are like me and want to help or reach out to this family, but you just don't know what to do. It is hard to talk on the phone while at the hospital. They need to be alert and be ready when doctors and nurses come in. So Sister Caten has said that if you want to contact her text would be the best way to do this. As they said last night, prayer, prayer, and prayers. I know that prayers are heard. So if you find yourself wanting to do something and just don't know what to do then please pray and plead with the Lord.

Brothers and Sisters, may the Lord bless us in our fast and I pray that our Father in Heaven will be with this family.

Thank you all for all that you do.

Bishop Weeter

Please get the word out about the fast. Call, text, email, post on Facebook., etc.

Kaylee's first week of Preschool!!!

2010-09-23T11:59:00.000-05:00

Kaylee started preschool on Tuesday the 21st. She is in red group with 4 other kids who I hope she becomes really good friends with. She has really enjoyed her week so far and I have enjoyed seeing that I am excited look in her eyes every morning as she is getting ready for school. She also loves her backpack Aunt Michelle got her (thanks). Here is her first day of school picture:

And here are some pictures of things she has done this week:

Everyday after we pick her up she is hungry so we went and got her this and filled it with yummy healthy snacks.

Hopefully her preschool days will get even better and funner as the year progresses :)!!!!!!

Band Banquet

2010-05-18T17:27:00.008-05:00

The high school band had its annual band banquet this past Friday. It was also a masquerade ball. My kids were so excited and had a blast. They both love band and are excited for the upcoming year.
Nikki had her Aunt Chelle take her shopping for a new dress in Murfreesboro. Both Ryan and Nikki went to Aunt Chelle when they realized that they needed masks to wear. Thanks Aunt Chelle for taking care of them and ordering their masks and just helping them get ready for this wonderful experience they had.

Isn't Nikki beautiful in her outfit it just brings out her blue eyes perfectly!!!!
and How about Ryan he got the most amazing mask
And those band people sure have taste look what Ryan got:

Yes (squeal) he got Best Junior award. I do have to say those band people do have taste they see quality when it is there. Yes I am a very proud mommy. I am so thankful for them having something that they both love and are able to do together.

Also on another note Kaylee saw her first rainbow and it was a double rainbow at that.

I have alot more I need to catch up on , but it will have to wait for another day.

Catching up

2010-01-31T11:55:00.006-06:00

Wow it has been a while since I have blogged I have so much to catch up on. Kaylee had her 3rd Birthday on Nov 6, Ryan had his 17 birthday on Dec 10 and of course Christmas and New Years we also have moved into a new house. I am so loving life right now. If I could just overcome this chronic pain and depression I would be so much better. Here are some of the pictures I have taken for anyo9ne who reads my blog to enjoy.

This is Kaylee at the jungle jym with her cake that Simply Joy catering made for us thanks Joy we loved it.
Now if I can find a pic of Ryan on his birthday, he hates pictures of himself being taken....

This is him outside playing with Kaylee in the leaves.
We had a great Christmas and New Years. We were able to spend New Years in our new house. And I cannot find any good pics of my new house.
I am so grateful for all the blessings I have received I feel truly blessed and loved.

Autumn

2009-11-23T13:01:00.006-06:00

It seems like this year has flown by so fast. I cant believe it but Kaylee has turned 3 on us. Ryan and Nikki are doing well in school and thanksgiving week is going well so far. I have some pics to post of our Autumn so far including 3rd birthday pics hope you all enjoy:

Primary

2009-08-20T08:37:00.003-05:00

I teach the Valiant 11 at church which is basically the 11 yr olds or turning 11 this year. I have so enjoyed them, but Sunday was the best; one of my kids ,Ella, brought me this in:
This just made my week. I love Primary and I have enjoyed every class I have ever taught. Children are so special. And I love the opportunity to teach them.

Pics as promised

2009-08-12T09:34:00.005-05:00

Here are some pics of Ryan and Nikki this summer.

July

2009-07-30T23:56:00.004-05:00

It has been a fun month except I been having a bad month for the pain in my shoulder and neck and all that fun stuff. Kaylee loved looking at the fireworks on Independence day but she hated the noise.
Her daddy had to cover her ears the whole time and I never could get a pic with her eyes open but she did watch the lights and really seemed to enjoy them.

Ryan and Nikki have done the cheer camp and band camp stuff respectively. Tomorrow the parents get to go and see what the band has done this two weeks of camp. I am so excited to see it this year. I missed it last year because it was in Cookeville and I just didn't feel up to driving up there to see it. So I am super excited about this one.
Nikki is loving the high school junior varsity cheer leading team. She has made so many friends over these now 4 years of cheering with most of them. She has a blast at every practice. I will post some pics of them if I can find it they are camera shy right now.
Grr lol it wont let me load any pics right now O well I will post more pics later.

Summer is so fun

2009-07-05T18:03:00.002-05:00

We have had so much going on lately. I have missed several birthdays. So lets see my SIL Michelle had a birthday in April Happy Belated birthday to her and to my sister Wanda and my dad all of who had April birthdays. Then my nephew Braden (he turned 6 which is unbelievable) my dear wonderful hubby and my sister all had May birthdays and then miss Abby turned 2 in June and my other sister had a birthday in June. So Happy BiRTHDAY to all my family members I love you all!!!
We had a fun filled July 4th, we had cookout and swimming time at my parents. Then I came home and made snack stuff and we went to the Civic Center where we munched played on at the Jungle Jym and watched fireworks. Kaylee loved all the lights this year but we had to hold out hands over her ears. She is an outdoor person yet she would not go outside much yesterday with all the boomers going off from the nieghborhood kids. She kept covering her eyes and whimpering. So she is real glad to have this holiday gone for a while. We had some lightening going on before and during the fireworks but it waited until after the fireworks was over before it started storming. I will post pics soon.

Nikki Happy 14th Birthday

2009-03-15T17:06:00.003-05:00

I just wanted to say Happy Birthday to Nikki and tell her I love her. Thanks for being my daughter. Hugs ad love to you on your special day!!!!!

Happy 15th Birthday Kevin

2009-02-22T13:02:00.002-06:00

Happy 15 Kevin I can't believe how fast the years are going back. I love you and hope that you have the best day ever. I hope I can find a picture of you. Love you lots
Happy Birthday!!!!!

Happy 18th Birthday Kyle

2009-02-06T07:34:00.005-06:00

I cannot believe how fast kids grow. My sister's middle son, Kyle, turned 18 today. He is a senior and about to graduate High School. I am starting to feel old. I love you Kyle I hope you have a great Birthday today.

School

2009-01-07T17:48:00.002-06:00

I really don't have a lot to share I just wanted to say that I really miss my teens now that school has started back. I have had a bad time with my shoulder since around September and they really helped me by playing with Kaylee and letting me lay down and rest as I needed. I really am grateful for these kids God truly blessed me with them in my life.

The start of 2009

2009-01-01T17:57:00.001-06:00

I just have to say so far so good for our family. We have enjoyed a relaxing day of tv, computer and just talking with each other. I have so many dreams for this year. I hope that everyone has a great 2009!!!

2008

2008-12-31T22:26:00.002-06:00

I want to say a great big good bye to 2008. I am so glad for each year that I have had with my family. I am so grateful for the opportunity to look forward to 2009 and all the things(hopefully good) that are waiting for us in this coming year. From our family to yours we hope a great happy, healthy New Year full of laughter, joy and promise. I just want all of you to know how grateful I am for everything in my life. My husband my children, my extended family and the future we have together. Happy New Years Eve!!!!!

Make a card for our troops

2008-12-23T18:55:00.001-06:00

16

2008-12-10T07:08:00.004-06:00

Happy 16th Birthday Ryan!!!! I love you and I hope that you have a great sixteenth year. I can't believe how fast time has flown by.

Holidays

2008-12-01T08:42:00.003-06:00

We had a great Thanksgiving and we hope everyone out there had a great one as well. We have got up our Christmas tree and starting today Kaylee and I are going to start making at least one Christmas craft a day. Yes I will make the older participate in the occasional craft. They will moan and groan when they read this post. I think today we are going to make a 25 days of Christmas countdown. I will post what we do. I am so excited for the Holidays I love this time of year and love to think of our dear Savior's birth. We made the construction paper links for our family home evening and we put 1st day of Christmas all the way to 25th day and everyday we take off a link and eat the candy that we taped on back. Still trying to decide what to do tomorrow. I am not taking pictures because they did not turn out as pretty as I wanted them too. My hands and shoulder make it difficult to work on crafts. Thank goodness for Ryan and Nikki they help me so much. And of couse my sweet Mike, he is just so helpful when I am hurting this bad. I love this weather, but it causes me alot of pain. My family is very special and very loving. I truly am more thankful for them than just about anything in my life. They sure make each day worth living.

Logan is 4

2008-11-17T20:48:00.002-06:00

It is not that I really have anything to post about. Nothing major is happening..... execpt for my sweet little nephew will be 4 years old tomorrow. I cannot believe how fast the years are going. I distinctly remember when he was born and the sweet little baby he was. Now he is 4 and we were able to go to his house yesterday and help celebrate his birthday. He was more excited about seeing all of us ,especially Kyle,(yes I am a little jealous lol, that he did not even get excite dover his presents. Oh no he was more interested in us chasing him and hugging him and just being with us. What a sweet child he is he was so sad at bedtime. I just love you Logan Happy 4th Birthday I hope tomorrow is the best day for you. Hugs and kisses to my little guy.

Kaylee is 2

2008-11-06T20:59:00.002-06:00

Well today my sweet baby has turned 2 years old. How did this happen so fast? I have so enjoyed today, Kaylee has had so many family and friends wish her a happy birthday,thank you from her. She has truly blessed our family with her presence, I am so grateful for her, she is so loving and so sweet. Thanks for being my daughter. Happy 2nd Birthday I love you very much.

Fall Fun

2008-10-25T18:58:00.006-05:00

Nikki, Kaylee and I went to Cedarwood Pumpkin Patch today. We got there aroung 930am and we were the only ones there. So we went around looking at things, Kaylee loved the hay ride and hated the petting zoo. Everytime we went into the petting zoo she would just cry so we basically stayed away from it. But she loved looking for herself a pumpkin and Nikki just enjoys doing things with me and Kaylee. Here are some pictures of the things we did:

We had so much fun with our girls day out. I just wish it had been warmer. Oh well there is always next year. Fall is in the air and I love it. I just love all the season's and I am so grateful to have them all to enjoy.

My choice

2008-10-15T17:36:00.003-05:00

I am so excited I got this today:

The reason I got this is because I went and put a check by the names of those I think will lead this country the best of all the candidates. If only it had been Mitt Romney O well. I still feel good about my votes. I am on a voting high so everyone else go and get your voting high. Just please vote for the best candidate that our country needs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Autumn Street Fair

2008-10-06T10:56:00.007-05:00

This past Saturday we had our autumn street fair here. It was fun, but of course I was sick from my shoulder hurting so bad. Ryan's band director also hosted a competition here that day. They performed early at the street fair and then proceeded to the middle school for the competition. I missed all of Ryan's events but I made it to Nikki's for a short time. Here are some of the pics I took that day:

This is the middle school chearleaders booth at the fair. They were selling baked goods, gallon jug ghosts, hair bows, tatoos, painting pumpkins and just buy a pumpkin and not paint it. I hope that they made a lot of money. The pumpkin painting seemed to be doing well the short time I was there.

I hope everyone who went stopped and helped to support our cheerleaders. Thanks so much if you did take the time to do that I am so proud of all three of my children.

Saturday chaos

2008-10-04T20:12:00.002-05:00

Yes that is exactly what it felt like. Ryan always has band events on Saturdays and he always has to be there early. I mean like 730 and 800 every Saturday morning. My husband and I have an agreement for the most part, every Saturday is my day to sleep in and every Sunday is his day to sleep. Well because of band I don't get my sleep in day because we have to get up together to get everything together. Now like I have stated previously I love my kids being involved in activities. I just miss my sleep in days. Ok sorry for the vent but I am over it now.

Spread the Love

2008-10-02T12:24:00.011-05:00

Ok my SIL nomintated me for something and I not sure how to do all this but I am gonna ty. By the way thanks Chelle I hope that I don't mess this up lol!!!
The people I am gonna nomiate are:
1. Haley Hale she is just always full of smiles when I see her.
2. Dianna Watson who is one of my absolutely most favorite people
3. Kim Caten who is just a very sweet person. I have never seen her without a smile.
All you have to do is go to this blog and leave a comment about how you felt when you knew someone was thinking of you. Just go to http://thetubbfamily.blogspot.com.

The youngins

2008-09-28T22:05:00.010-05:00

I feel like I talk about Kaylee so much but she really is my world right now. Everything I do revolves around her needs; and I am missing so much of my older twos lives right now. Not to mention that my shoulder has been giving me major problems for over a month now. But back on the subject of Ryan and Nikki; they are both very involved in school activities. Nikki absolutely loves cheering and Ryan is very dedicated to band I have few pictures of them at their finest:
Here they are waiting for good old mom to catch up with them while at Fall Creek Falls.

Ryan making Digger stop barking at the neighbor kids:

Nikki cheering she is just so pretty :

They are both doing well academically as well; they are both good students and have some really good friends. I look forward to seeing the people they will be as adults. Nikki has decided that she is going to be a forensic scientist which is just an awesome choice for her. She will excell in this she loves science and math. Last I heard Ryan wants to be a Veternarian which is also a great field ( if that is still his goal). They are both very smart and very determined people and will do well in whatever they choose to do. I am very happy that I have such great children!!! Love you guys!

Kaylee's first hair cut

2008-09-26T16:55:00.004-05:00

Today Kaylee had her first hair cut. It has been hard for me to get this done because it just another way of her getting bigger. But Tosha took care of me and she oly took off a tiny bit. You cannot even see that she has got it done. We are wanting to grow it all long and then style it. Anyway here is the before and after pics. Try not to laugh, here is the before pic:

Now here is the after:

Not a big difference but I think it looks better and is not so flyaway. Anyway it was still a big event for me and she was so good thatI took her to the jungle jym afterward. She did not cry, whine, or try to get away from Tosha I was so proud of her. And I promise the next post will be about one of the other kids they both have exciting things going on in their lives also. I am just missing most of it. Kaylee is still early to bed and early to rise and Mike goes to the other kids events while I take care of her. So I will steal some of his pics and boast about them also.

County Fair

2008-09-21T20:22:00.009-05:00

As long as I can remember I have gone to the county fair. The sights, sounds, and smells are just so nostalgic. Now my kids enjoy all of these sensations as well. My two older ones do not go with me now, they go with their friends. So I have one pic of Ryan and none of Nikki at the fair. But the baby still enjoys my company lol !!!!! Well here are some of the things we enjoyed while we where there:

Kaylee is enjoying her first candy apple.
Here she is ok on the horses:

Then it starts moving:

She jumped into brothers arms so fast it was so so funny. By the way that the only picture I got of Ryan at the fair.

Here Kaylee and my best friend Dianna are feeding the camel at the petting zoo:
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And here me and Kaylee are making friends with one of the goats:

I really had a good time and I hope that Kaylee will enjoy it more next year when she can ride more of the kids rides.

More about school days

2008-09-09T21:07:00.003-05:00

I feel like I haven't posted in a while even though I don't have a lot to say; I thought I would just catch up on my older two. They are both enjoying school very much this year. Nikki has had two games so far and Ryan has had 3 I believe. I love that my kids enjoy all of these activities and that they put 100% into everything. I am so proud of them, and they still come home and do their share here. I thank God every night for sending me such helpful loving kids. Ryan went to the fair tonight and the band played. I then let him go walking around and just have some what I call "free time". When we called him to leave he met us and Kaylee ran and gave him a great big hug and he said "Can I take her to the petting zoo?" I am just so glad that they love their little sister. Well boring I know but it just touches my heart to see how well my older two treat the littlest.

more and more birthdays

2008-08-24T19:47:00.002-05:00

I just want to give a shout out to my brother and my nephew they both just recently celebrated birthdays. I love you both and I hope you had the best of birthdays. Just think you guys are another year older are you any wiser now. Lol just kidding. Happy Birthday Trad and Happy Birthday Les!!!!!!!

School days

2008-08-13T15:38:00.003-05:00

It finally hit me today when I went to pick Nikki up at school. She is just a year away from high school and Ryan is just two years away from graduation. I am trying not to be sad but it just seems so sudden. It was like overnight from kids to young adults with lives and interests away from me. I am proud that they are confident happy people but sad that it has flown by so quickly. I remember the gap toothed kids the runny nosed toddlers and the giggling infants. Days like this make me relish Kaylee and her young age even more. I hope that she stays little longer for me. I sure do love these sweet kids of mine

And finally Kaylee's Birthdate

2008-08-11T10:16:00.000-05:00

Your Birthdate: November 6

You tend to be a the rock in relationships - people depend on you.

Thoughtful and caring, you often put others needs first.

You aren't content to help those you know... you want to give to the world.

An idealist, you strive for positive change and dream about how much better things could be.

Your strength: Your intuition

Your weakness: You put yourself last

Your power color: Rose

Your power symbol: Cloud

Your power month: June

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

Nikki's birthdate

2008-08-11T10:15:00.000-05:00

Your Birthdate: March 15

You take life as it is, and you find happiness in a variety of things.

You tend to be close to family and friends. But it's hard to get into your inner circle.

Making the little things wonderful is important to you, and you probably have an inviting home.

You seek harmony with others, but occasionally you have a very stubborn streak.

Your strength: Your intense optimism

Your weakness: You shy away from exploring your talents

Your power color: Jade

Your power symbol: Flower

Your power month: June

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

Ryan's Birthdate

2008-08-11T10:14:00.003-05:00

Your Birthdate: December 10

Independent and dominant, you tend to be the alpha dog in most situations.

You're very confident, and hardly anything ever shakes you.

Mundane tasks tend to drain you - you prefer to be making great plans.

You are quite original. When people don't "get" you, it bothers you a lot.

Your strength: Your ability to gain respect

Your weakness: Caring too much what others think

Your power color: Orange-red

Your power symbol: Letter X

Your power month: October

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

Mike's birthday

2008-08-11T10:14:00.002-05:00

Your Birthdate: May 19

You are resilient, and no doubt your resilience has already been tested.

You've had some difficult experiences in your life, but you are wise from them.

Having had to grow up quickly, you tend to discount the advice of others.

You tend to be a loner, having learned that the only person you can depend on is yourself.

Your strength: Well developed stability and confidence

Your weakness: Suspicion of others

Your power color: Eggplant

Your power symbol: Spade

Your power month: October

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

My birthdate

2008-08-11T10:12:00.000-05:00

Your Birthdate: April 4

You have an extraordinary character - moral, responsible, and disciplined.

Your sincerely and honesty shine through in almost every situation.

Driven and focused, you rarely let your emotions get the better of you.

You're level headed and rational. People count on your to look at things objectively.

Your strength: Your unwavering loyalty and ethics

Your weakness: Your rock solid stubbornness

Your power color: Navy blue

Your power symbol: Shield

Your power month: April

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

Summer days are so fun

2008-08-04T16:48:00.004-05:00

I took the kids down to the creek near the house. I got a few pictures of them but it not great quality (it was my cell phone). But we had a blast and plan to go back again as soon as we have a chance. I hope that it will be soon. It was so nice to spend that time together.

This was a cute picture so I had to share. I think she had more fun than any of us:

That is all for now. Thanks for all the comments you guys leave me. I hope you enjoy reading our blog.

more updates

2008-08-01T05:52:00.002-05:00

I have not posted in while so I thought I would do a week in review. Tuesday Mike and I went out on a date afternoon. Wednesdays are always my busiest day. I get to dread Wednesdays with a passion. Thursday I cooked all day and then Nikki had registration at the Middle School last night. Today I plan on going shopping for school supplies for the kids. And tomorrow will be clothes shopping day. I really enjoy clothes shopping day because the older two actually go with me and I make them stay with me so it is my time with them. I dread school starting the older two are both so involved that they are gone constantly. They have done so much to help with the baby during the summer. I will miss all that they do too help me. I love them so much and am grateful that they are my children. This is Nikki's last year at the middle school and Ryan has just three more years of high school before he graduates. I know it is just the cycle of life but I want to enjoy these last years of all of us being together before they leave me to start college and so forth.

Summer fun

2008-07-18T15:35:00.006-05:00

Well Ryan has been at band camp all week and Nikki has been at her friends house so I decided to take Kaylee to The Gilley Pool. We had a real good time now my other two are wantin g to go so we will probably go again soon. Kaylee was so tired and it was way past nap time but she was a real trooper. She did fall asleep in her car seat on the way home. I am going to post a few pictures. Next week Ryan will be gone all week for band camp in Cookeville.

This is Sarah and her neice Holly they came so that Kaylee would have someone to play with. I think they had fun together.

She loved the frog she kept playing on it. She even went down the slide yay Kaylee!!

We also got to keep Abby the other day and it was so fun. Abby did great poor Kaylee was a little jealous of someone else having mommy's attention. But she was much better after she woke up from her nap.

2008-07-06T20:07:00.004-05:00

MyHeritage: Family tree - Genealogy - Celeb - Collage - Morph

MyHeritage: Family trees - Genealogy - Celebrities - Collage - Morph

MyHeritage: Look-alike Meter - Family photos - Blank family tree

Independance Day

2008-07-06T15:57:00.008-05:00

Too begin with I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday weekend. I also want to take the opportunity to thank all of our servicemen and their families for continuing the support of this great nation. And for the security and freedom that we enjoy; my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. THANKS!!!! My family enjoyed a four day weekend. We went to several barbecues and got to enjoy several fireworks displays. I have a couple of pics to share with all.

I like this one the best:

Mike and Kaylee are enjoying the sites:

She is a daddy's girl can you all tell.

motorcycle news

2008-07-01T07:33:00.010-05:00

Well Mike finally got the second seat for his motorcycle and I have got to ride with him everyday since Saturday. We bought another helmet also and got a picture with me and the kids wearing it. Nikki is the ony one who did not look awful in it so hers is the only picture I am going to post.

Kaylee does look sweet sitting on the bike. She is growing up so fast on us. All of my kids are growing up to fast. I have really enjoyed raising my kids. I will post more pictures soon.

Summer woo-hoo

2008-06-21T19:33:00.002-05:00

This has been a busy day. We have been cleaning and cleaning and cleaning etc... We also got to celebrate Abby's first birthday. Happy Birthday sweet girl. Finally summer is here. I am so glad to have you here. Swimming, cookouts, and all the other fun things of summer. I can't wait.

My best friend.

2008-06-17T10:55:00.002-05:00

My best friend,Dianna, has finally started a blog of her own. It is going to be fun to blog with you girl. Love you lots!!!!

Welcome to the Blogging World!!!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

2008-06-15T14:13:00.007-05:00

I can't believe how fast this year is going by. It is already time to celebrate your dad and your children's dad. My dad is just great and so is my husband I hope they both have a great day today. This is what Mike got for father's day:

This is something he has been wanting for a while and since he wanted it so bad I agreed. Everyone thinks I am crazy, but I don't see anything wrong with him having this. He works hard and is a great husband and father. Mike I love you Happy Father's Day ( Happy anniversary, Happy Birthday, Merry Christmas........for a while. lol).
Well since he ended up getting the Harley we also have to have a place to keep it hence this:

Right now he is outside getting everything moved over and just cleaning up around the yard and shed. I really do appreciate my wonderful husband!!!!!

Birthdays

2008-06-13T16:15:00.002-05:00

Today my wonderful mother-in-law is celebrating her birthday. She is one of the best people I know and my kids love her so much. They always want to go to Mamie's and Pa's to visit. I never have to make them or guilt them into it because they just enjoy being there so much they consider it a treat to go. She has all of her grandkids wrapped around her little finger. Happy Birthday Mamie we love you lots:

Kaylee's room

2008-06-12T14:24:00.004-05:00

Because our house is so small the baby shares a room with me and her daddy. That is the reason I have not really decorated too much. But today I finally hung up her name sign her Aunt Chelle got her and the stuffed blanket teddy I had her name embroidered on. I could not get a real good picture of it but here is the best one that I have.

I really love the yellow and pink it is so pretty together. Thank you Aunt Chelle I absolutely love it and I am glad I finally got it up.

Fun with the kids

2008-06-03T21:18:00.004-05:00

I started thinking about all that we did in May as a family,we really had a good time. We took the kids to the aquarium in Chattanooga. I also took Kaylee to the hands on discovery center in Murfreesboro. I am going to try to find some pictures to show how much fun we had. We plan on taking the kids to the zoo in Nashville and also taking them back to the aquarium. We also are talking about taking them to numerous places in and around our community. We have been talking about how soon our oldest will be graduating and how soon he will be out on his own, hopefully in college. I really hope that he goes to BYU. But I am trying not to pressure too much. Anyway here are some pictures of some of our outings:

This is outside the aquarium Nikki and Kaylee were playing in water.

Ryan found him a friend in the butterfly room at the aquarium.
I could not find any pictures from the discovery center but Kaylee had a blast. I will take bunches next time we go.

Updates

2008-06-02T23:22:00.002-05:00

I know it has been so long since my last post. I have not been too busy, just not idle either. We have had three birthdays and a graduation since my last post. Braden turned 5 on the 16th, my little man. My husband had a birthday on the 19th. And my sister had a birthday on the 20th. Of course that was all in May. Plus on May 16 my sister's oldest boy graduated high school. This weekend he is moving to Nashville with his dad to attend ITT. To say we are proud of him is an understatement. I was so proud for him graduation night. I think I teared up as much as his mom did. Nikki and Ryan and Kaylee are all good. Tomorrow I am starting to potty train Kaylee. WE will see how it goes. Nikki went to cheer camp last week in Murfreesboro and tomorrow she is leaving for church girl's camp. She is so excited she loves camp she will be in Crossville until Saturday. Ryan is trying to enjoy summer vavation as much as possible.

Saturday

2008-05-04T15:55:00.002-05:00

Boy was yesterday busy for my family, especially Nikki. She went to the cheerleading yard sale from 6-11 am. She came home took a shower got dressed and was at pork and bands by 1:30. Ryan was also at pork and bands for high school band. They just hung out with their friends and then performed. Nikki,Kaylee and I left a little before six. Kaylee and I were worn out. Wwe went home and ate a little healthier food and Kaylee went to sleep. Ryan and Mike did not get home until after Kaylee and I fell asleep so I not sure when it was over with. I wish I had taken pictures it was really a great day. It turned out beautiful after the morning rain. We were concerned that it would be a wash out. Nikki's friend's mom hung out with me and helped with Kaylee, she was a blessing. I did not realize how tired I was and she ran after Kaylee and her kids played with her and I relaxed alot. Thanks Tracy I love you lots how lucky I am to have such great friends and my daughter to have such great friends. We are hoping to get together and take Nikki and Beth shopping for a girls day out. I am looking forward to it now I just have to convince dad or grandpa to keep Kaylee for me all day.

Another Birthday

2008-04-30T21:25:00.002-05:00

Today is my daddy's 70th birthday. He is the best daddy in the world. I know that I always knew that he loved me. We gave him a birthday party for him this past Saturday. We had a lot of family in. I wished more of his brothers would have come. But other than that we had a good time. I am so grateful for my family. I have the best ever.

Sunday

2008-04-20T17:46:00.002-05:00

Innocent looking toy huh? Well this and my Kaylee are the reason I did not attend church today. We were all dressed and ready to leave for church when I thought about my car keys. I looked in the usual places and then I started getting desperate. Ryan and I looked in the couch, turned the couches over; went thru the pants me and Mike wore yesterday. Looked everywhere we could possibly think about. Finally gave up at 9:45 and told Ryan to go ahead and get out of his church clothes. My darling hubby got up maybe an hour later and I told him I could not find my keys. He looked in three places and found it. Infurating huh? The place you ask: stuffed inside this innocent looking toy. Seems my darling daughter got hold of them sometime last night playing with them. Well my lesson is to remember to keep them up higher!!!!!

Spring Pictures

2008-04-15T13:36:00.000-05:00

Well as you all know I am all about Spring. Today Nikki is going to get her cheerleading pictures made. We are going to sell posters and other things for fundraising. I enjoy doing things to help the kids. They both are such active individuals which I thoroughly approve of. Thay are also very helpful since Kaylee was born. I just enjoy them so much. We went to Riverfront Park to take pictures for Nikki and it was a beautiful day.

Monday

2008-04-14T08:32:00.000-05:00

I can't believe how fast spring disappeared on me. I am so glad that it will be back in a couple of days. Kaylee and I have went to the Jungle Jym just about everday while it was pretty. She loves to swing on the swing sets. And the sandbox is fun time also. I hate that she keeps eating the sand though. And boy does she like to climb. Anything and everything. She was climbing before she walked. I have pictures if I can figure out how to put them on here. She is just so funny and so sweet. I am glad that she enjoys being outside as much as she does. We will probably live out side this summer and fall. I hope to get a summer pass to the city pool and I plan on taking her on trips and jus letting her enjoy being a toddler. The other two will have such busy summers with girls camp, scout camp, cheer camp, band camp, and other things I don't even know about yet. I am so excited.

Birthday's

2008-04-06T14:14:00.000-05:00

I had my 34th birthday last Friday. It was great. And we just celebrated Nikki turning 13 on March the 15th. I really love celebrating birthdays. That is your special day that you usually do not have to share with anyone else. And let me tell you I got spoiled. My husband took me shopping and we also went out to eat. A double treat. And we got a babysitter for Kaylee so that we did not have to rush thru our meal. I felt so great.

Shoes

2008-04-03T08:50:00.000-05:00

You Are Clogs

You are a solid and down to earth person.
You seek â€“ and almost always achieve â€“ a really sound balance in your life.

You are stylish yet comfortable. Mellow but driven. Excited yet calm.
You are the perfect mesh of contradictions.

No matter what happens, you have the ability to stay well grounded in your life.
People know that they can truly depend on you.

You should live: In Europe

You should work: At a company dedicated to helping the world

http://www.blogthings.com/whatkindofshoeareyouquiz/">What Kind of Shoe Are You?

This was fun to do. I got it from Rachels log.

Time to blog again

2008-04-02T11:06:00.000-05:00

I am so bad about blogging and I have so much going on. We are looking for a new house there are 6 of us in this tiny 1100 square foot home. And we have no room . My house is such a mess I should be cleaning instead of blogging o well. Ten minutes won't make a difference. I wish I knew someone who could teach me how to clean quickly and easily and keep it that way. I so love having a clean house. My nephew Kyle moved in with us when his mom and brothers moved to Gainesboro. He wanted to stay here and finish school here. I hope he gets to graduate. We are working hard on getting him to that point. We love having him with us. Nikki did make the 8th grade cheerleading team we are so proud of her. I am so thankful that she was able to shine in this area. She is such a natural cheerleader. I am very proud that she has found a place for herself on the team. Her good friend Katherine also made the team so they will get to do a lot of things together and also her friend Leisel.

January blahs

2008-01-25T13:34:00.000-06:00

I really do not have anything exciting to write about. I stay at home pretty much with the baby and take kids to school and pick them up and then go to church on Sundays. That is basically my life. I am thinking about starting to potty train the baby. This coming Monday I am going to start and see how she takes to it. I might have to back off if she really hates it. Anyway I will keep updates online here just for anyone who is interested. Nikki and Ryan are doing well everything has slacked off for a while it will be chaotic again soon enough so I am enjoying the peace for now.

2008-01-21T15:23:00.000-06:00

I cannot believe how fast the new year is passing. It is almost February. Where has the time gone it seems like only yesterday we were planning New Year's Eve celebrations. I cannot believe how fast Kaylee is growing either it seems like everyday she is doing something new. Ryan and Nikki are also growing and changing fast. I have so many goals this year and of course one of the main ones is to lose 40 pounds. I lost 7 and gained back 3 but I can lose them again. I just have to be stronger when it comes to sweets. I have the biggest sweet tooth ever.

A New Year 2008

2008-01-03T09:39:00.000-06:00

It has been a while but I am pretty excited about the year ahead for me and my family. It is so exciting to have a fresh start, to make resolutions, and to try tobe a better person for each year as it starts. I am excited I have made 30 resolutions this year. My biggest one is to lose 30 to 40 pounds. I weigh almost hte same now as when I delivered my 14 month old. Also I want to get a new hobby that is not hard on my hands and wrist I am going to start researching these here in a minute. My 15 year old son and my husband would not make any but my 12 year old daughter did also she was so cute she wrote be nicer and then in parethesis put maybe. Well Kaylee is needing mommies attention.

2007-12-20T18:42:00.000-06:00

My sister, Anita, is in from Ohio visiting for the holidays and is staying at my house. She came in today to rest and when she got up i was cooking supper so she started watching this movie called, "The Christmas Box". I have to say that it is one of the most heart warming, and touching stories I have seen in a while. I only saw the last thirty minutes, but this old lady was questioning this young man with a wife and child asking him what the first present of Christmas was. So I am sitting here thinking and I decide that it is your family. And as the story unfolds he comes up with answers such as love and other good answers and she tells him that he is on the right track. Then he visits the grave yard and finds that she lost her daughter at the young age of five and he races to her in the hospital and says the first present of Christmas was a baby. And she tells how it strenghthens her faith in God and how there is no love like the love between a parent and their child. How sweet to remember that our Savior was born and lived and did all he did for us only to die for our sins. That story more than others has touched me especially as a parent of three beautiful special children. How hard it must have been for our Heavenly Father to watch his only begotten son die for the sins of all the rest of his children.. How hard it must have been to choose the needs of the many over the hurts and pains and sorrows of the one.. I will never forget this love he gave me and my earthly family. I love the story and will make a point to get the book and read it becase my fifteen year old son told me the book is even better. So Merry Christmas to all of you who read this my love and prayers are with all of you and everyone else. God bless you all.

2007-12-20T18:33:00.000-06:00

I seem to be so busy with the kids and the baby that I never have time for quiet time. The baby is asleep in Daddy's arms. Ryan is in his room, probably playing games, and Nikki is in her room on her computer. We are almost ready for Christmas; both of the older two got cell phones and the baby has got toys galore. But we still have to get stocking stuffers and extended family presents that is what we plan on doing tomorrow. Mike is taking three hours of vacation so that we can go out and do it together. I will probably pay the two older ones to watch the baby so that me and daddy can finish up all of the last minute details.

2007-12-15T14:22:00.000-06:00

This is new for me to do. I just hope that it is something interesting for others to see and hear about my simple yet chaotic life. I have three kids my son, Ryan, is 15 years old. My daughter Nikki is 12 and my other daughter Kaylee is 1. This makes for a very interesting life. My older two kids are very active in school. Nikki is a 7th grade cheerleader at the middle school and Ryan is very active in the high school band. Kaylee just enjoys hanging with mommy and she is already a daddy's girl. I have been married for 15 years to my high school sweetheart Mike.