Crazy Hair Day

It was crazy hair day at LOMS (Live Oak Middle School) today. Kirsten really wanted to spray her hair crazy colors, but Mommy is no fun and said no. The cheer league doesn't allow any of that, and last time she did it, we had a really hard time getting it out, sorry, I'm no fun. Kirsten thinks she looks Chinese with these tight pony's, lol, kinda.

Baby Jack Sad Again

Couldn't resist this sad little baby, don't worry he didn't cry for long.

In The Picture Mood

Bug Fun

I saw Ashton messing with something in the hallway, he was talking about something and I wasn't sure what until I got up and looked, and I saw the little black bug.

Car's, Car's, And More Car's

Next to his Daddy, car's are Ashton's favorite thing in life. He has a good collection for a two year old. I wonder how many we will have in a couple years, lol.

Ashton's Shares His Sunglasses

I was doing some paper work at the desk and looked over when I realized Ashton was messing with the baby. This time he was being nice, he put his sun glasses on the baby and said, "ah, so cute". My heart just melted, he was being so sweet and genuine about it. I can't wait till these little guys can play and beat each other up, it will be so much fun.

Mommy Gets A Part Time Job

Yes that's right, I got a job merchandising for Kellogg's Snacks part time. I had been praying that something would post on the web site for Yuba City area, I kept checking it for a couple weeks, and late one night it was there. Amazing huh, so I of course applied. And to no surprise they hired me, at $13 a hour (the top of the pay scale for part timer's). So it is a huge pay cut from before but also huge stress cut, and that is what I was looking for. Some extra cash to pack away for something special or an emergency. I will be starting on Thursday, I am a little scared even though I am very over qualified for this position. It will be nice to get away for a little while, some adult time I call it, I have been with the baby for three months, it is time. But the question is, will he take that bottle for Daniel, we will see.

A Visit With Carolyn

While in Winter's on Saturday me and the kids went to visit my friend Carolyn. I met Carolyn at Same Day Service Plumbing when I worked there. I just couldn't part with her, she is a sweet country girl, she reminds me of my favorite Aunt. By the time we were leaving Kirsten didn't want to leave, she said, "the tree's and grass are so pretty in her yard, I like to just sit out there and enjoy it". Her house is very warm, it reminds me of Grandma's with chiming clocks, and her cooking is great. She had home made lasagna, salad, garlic bread and chocolate cake for desert. She is a great hostess, she sets the table and serves your food, like at a restaurant, but better, because she is so sweet. Since I have known her I have looked up to her, I'm glad you are still in my life. Thanks for having us, I enjoyed spending time with you.

Backwards Day

Kirsten put her close on backwards this morning on purpose, even her shoes. Her teacher told her if everyone participated they would get a pizza party, I'm glad Kirsten was one of them. I can't believe she made it all day with the zipper in the back, it had to have been riding up. She's pretty even with her clothes on the wrong way.

Titaian's Win Again

I wasn't able to get as many pic's and video's this week just because I seemed to be more stressed this game, but here are a few. Papa Wayne and Grandma Lisa came to the game this week in Winter's, I was glad they were there because I don't know if I could handle a Saturday by myself as of now. Ashton is an active little guy that has been experiencing some terrible two's lately. Don't let this cute picture fool you, he is only sitting down because he wanted a sucker.

Can't Wait

We have been anticipating this park since we signed the paper's in the KB office. Finally it is getting close, the equitment is all up, the basket ball court done, picnic tables standing, BBQ's installed, and tree's and bushes planted. All that is left is the grass. We drive by almost everyday to check the progress, we can't wait.

I HATE Grocery Shopping!

So ever since the little guy was born I have been petrified to go to the grocery store alone with all the kids. Target , Wal-Mart, or Old Navy all are fine because you can just leave or say you will be back in a second if the little people start to get out of hand. But not at the grocery store, you have a huge basket of food, some that will go bad, so if you walk out you have to start over. I normally try to have Daniel go with me, but this was one of the times he couldn't. So I bribe Kirsten to go with me and be the hired help and she will get a treat in return, thankfully she said yes. She had the baby in the snap and go stroller and Ashton was in the shopping cart, Kelsey stayed home (some days she is more work than help, and this was one of those days). We make it to the cereal aisle (about halfway) and baby Jackson starts, "OMG, please we are almost done, just keep rocking him he should be fine." He starts up again in the meat department, so I push him and he stops crying , then Kirsten pushes and he cry's. "You have to be kidding" , oh yes he knew the difference, we tested it several times. So Kirsten is pushing the 150 lb Winco cart, and she says, "it is just way to heavy, you are going to have to push Mommy", "OK let's switch". We are good until we get to the checkout, that's when I have the most fun. See since I have so many kids we need to save money by shopping at Winco, which means unpack and pack all you stuff by yourself, hate it , hate it, hate it. Kirsten steps to the next checkout to get her treat and I am moving quickly to unpack the cart onto the belt, while the baby is screaming. For those that haven't heard him cry, he is SUPER loud. An old Mexican lady comes over and try's to soothe him by rocking the stroller, for like 3 minutes, kinda weird, but whatever I keep working. Kirsten is a champ, she just is going as fast as I am trying to get done. While doing all this like 5 other people stop to comment on why they think he is crying, "he is tired"," he is sleepy"," he has colic", "he might have dirty pants", then the best one, "oh, you are doing a really good job". Since I was by myself the cashier loaded both the belts with my stuff, so after I paid people where waiting for me to get my stuff off the belt. I just really hate grocery shopping, the only good that comes from this is that we really empty the house of food, so nothing goes to waste. My step brother David was right, he would always tell me "the forth makes a huge difference", and I really thought it wouldn't , well I believe him now.

12 Weeks old

At the young age of three months Jackson knows that when Mommy is trying to get him to talk and smile for the camera you don't, you are to just stare at her like she is crazy. I got him to talk a little but nothing like he has been doing off the set. So are you wondering how much are little guy is weighing these days. I weighed him the old fashioned way last night and he was 18.5 lbs, not bad, a little over a pound in four weeks. He has slowed down some, thank goodness.

Daily Makeover

I found this web site http://www.dailymakeover.com/ messing around while everyone was sleeping. I actually like the bottom picture, what do you think, honestly? Some of the short hair styles make me look just like my mom, which of course is a good thing (love you Mommy).

Frozen Pea's...

are Daniel's new best friend. Why, well how should I say this, he got neurted, balls snipped, man hooded messed with, permanent birth control or the technical term, vasectomy. Yes it is official, I will not be having any more of Daniel's baby's, well really no body's baby (thank God). I will give him credit on that most men are to chicken to have this procedure done and would rather their wife's do it, Daniel thank you for being a champ. However it has given him a legit excuse to not pick up Ashton or the baby, not help with bath time or dinner, mow the lawn, change diapers, and well just about all the stuff he doesn't want to help with anyways. On top of that I have to be his "caregiver", like I have no one else to take care of right. What is funny is trying to tell the girls why Daddy is hurting, "Well, Daddy went to the Doctor so he could fix something, and now Daddy hurts". Makes zero since, but sometimes kids really don't need that much info, just any answer will do (I'm sure Kirsten will investigate and ask more tomorrow, great). And Ashton, it seems like his main goal since we got home is to jump on Daddy's lap, I have never seen Daniel move so quick to stop him. So for the next few days I will be hearing a lot of Call of Duty. And don't worry, I am on birth control as a back up, because they don't call me fertile mortal for just any reason.

Funny Stuff

Funny stuff huh, go to http://www.photofunia.com/ and you to can have one too.

Couldn't Sleep Again

So last night I just couldn't go to sleep, so what am I doing, looking at a bunch of organizing blogs, my favorite thing to calm myself these days. In the process I come across a blog, http://balancingeverything.com/ (now on my favorite's list). I look at the clock and see that it is now 4:30 and I need to make myself go to sleep, because small kids don't understand that Mommy is tired. So I save the page to my favorites so I can revisit it another day. When I wake up I realize it is one of "those days", a little baby blues, (I get "those day's" about once a week were everything makes me want to cry). So I go to get some therapy, I hop on that blog I found early this morning. There is a posting called List's! under the catogory booknotes and organizing bags in the organizing catorgory, so I read it, because I love lists and organizing. I am reading and laughing so hard that I begin to cry, and apparently I am getting on Daniel's nerves, (I'm not really concerned at that moment). It is almost like we had the same list, down to the wording she used. It helped me feel better knowing that someone else is experiencing the same things as me, well except the she is pregnant.

What Is In That Backpack Anyways?

So as I am just doing some snooping I mean cleaning, I pick up Kirsten's backpack, wow it is really heavy. I open it up to a gross smell, seven old lunches were the problem. You are probably thinking the same thing I am, "what does Kirsten eat at school?". And after asking her I still didn't get a real answer for why. Nasty, that is why I always go fishing in there room every now and then. If you have any recommendations for lunch's please let me know so I can try them on the kid that doesn't like to eat at school.

Kirsten's Sleepover

I don't know why I say yes to have more kids come to the house, I think to make up for all the time's I had to say no. I always tell the parents "it's ok really", then they say"but you already have four of your own" and my response is "as long as they are above the age of three I don't mind", some truth ,but not all. So Stephanie stayed Saturday night and Kel's had Makenna over, then Alicia came over Saturday afternoon and then both Steph and Alicia stayed the night, why did I say yes? Uncle Eric built them a fort the first night and last night I got the honors. I am an expert at this from all my childhood years of having all of Grandma's living under blankets. The girls had fun and finally pooped out at 1:30, than I hurried to get them all out of the house before 10 am. Daniel asked, "this isn't an every weekend thing is it?", "NO WAY" I replied. One of the things I always had growing up was a lot of sleepovers, so I don't want my kids to miss out on that, even at the expense of my sanity. Oh yeah, after Ashton saw that the girls had a fort and he couldn't go in it, it was a must to build him one also, so I did. But the difference between boys and girls is the boys get on the arm of the couch so he can jump in the middle of the fort so it all falls down. Ashton's fort didn't make it but two more times before I gave up.

Ashton Love's Pink

This boy love's to dance, and he sure is cute doing it.

Kirsten Rocks The House

Kirsten has improved just with one game behind her. She had a better attitude which made a huge difference. Next week they will be able to perform the half time dance, I can't wait. Great job sister, you looked great.

Go Kelsey

Kelsey did a great job today, however we got there at half time, no one told me the game times changed again. Oh well, she was more energized than all the other girls. Keep it up Kel's.

Cheer Saturday

Another Saturday spent at a football game, we are just walking out the door. Aren't they so cute.

Big Boy Fun

Eric is up for a visit this weekend, so they loaded the X-Box live that Daniel got for Christmas(finally). As someone that thinks video games are kinda lame, it was really funny to see how much they both liked playing the game and talking to the people on the headset. But gamesters, I think not.

G.G. Pat Meets Jackson

Grandma has been waiting to meet her new great grandson, he is everything wonderful of course. I am glad you were able to stop by and visit for a while, it was nice to see you. Love you Grandma.

Saddest Baby Face

I ran across this picture today in my computer, Grandma Lisa took it on her camera. It is so sweet and so sad at the same time. It makes me want to kiss his fat little cheeks.

11 Weeks

I can't even believe that our little guy is wearing a size 3 in diapers, 16-28 lbs. Hopefully we will be in these for a long time.

A Call From LaLa

This morning LaLa called to sing Happy Birthday to Ashton, he looks into the phone to see her. I also love when you show's her stuff though the phone, "car, car", so sweet.

Happy Second Birthday Ashton

Two years ago today it was the first day of kindergarten, the first day of second grade, and a doctors appointment to check on our baby since I was overdue by 5 days. The doc checked the fluid levels and they were fine. Then we went to see how active the baby was, and he still was a rock n and rolling in there, so they sent me home. I left that appointment in tears, I was so uncomfortable, that was the summer we had weeks of over 100 degrees. So I continue with my life, later that night we have taco's for dinner at Dad and Lisa's. Grandma Jean was staying there waiting for the baby to arrive along with me Mom staying in a hotel in Vacaville. As we are eating our dinner, it starts, sharp pain in my back and I know it is go time. So I announced that it has started and of course everyone was so excited. So we pack up and all 50 of us (not really 50 but a crowd)head to Kaiser in Vallejo. About 18 hours later baby Ashton was born, just writing about it is bringing tears to my eye's. He came out kicking and screaming all 8lbs 6 oz and 23 1/2 in of him. It was a miracle, like all baby's are. A few hours later I get a call from Jaime in Arizona, she tells us that she looked at the calender and realized that Grandpa Ashton was born on August 25 also in 1917. What a complete honor to have not only Grandpa's name for our son but also the same birthday. It still raises the hair on my arm's, this clearly made all my misery worth it. Happy Birthday Mr. Ashton, we love you more than you'll ever know. xoxo

Last Minute B-Day Celebration

We had a very last minute Birthday celebration for our little guy today. We invited all the kids from the neighborhood for pinata, brownie's and ice cream. Uncle Eric, Uncle Ricky, Tyler, Hailey and Grandma Lisa came to join the fun. Grandma Pat was on her way home from a trip with a girlfriend, so she also was able to come by and see her great grandchildren. It was a fun day, Happy Birthday Ashton.

Just Becasue

This morning I had the baby sitting on the couch and Ashton hopped up next to him. Then he looked at me and said "cheese". He totally wanted me to take a picture, how cute is that. So of course I ran and got the camera and took a quick picture before he changed his mind.

Ashton's Booboo

So here is the story of Ashton's booboo. I put a new diaper on him and gave him his nite nite. He wasn't being that nice of a boy so I didn't do the normal go in and put him in the bed and turn on his music. I just put up the gate and said "go to bed", then he turned around and ran to his bed throwing a tantrum. I get to the turn in the hallway and he is screaming a little different. I turn back around and go in his room, turn on the light and he is under the chair and his chin is totally bloody and split open. So I very calmly turn around and take him to the kitchen counter and call Daniel into the kitchen. "Yeah we totally need to go to the hospital, it is open to much". We have kaiser which means a late night trip to Sacramento it is. So we get there and they actually get us right in, can you believe that. The doc decides just a little glue will do the trick. Ashton did a great job, no crying or anything, what a champ. We returned home a little after 12. In this picture I asked him to show me his booboo and he totally worked it for me. It is about an inch long, and really custy looking from the glue around it. I'm just glad the black eye is finally gone or it would like pretty bad with both.

Game Day Summary

Titans won all of there games, it must be the cheerleaders! We arrived in Oroville at 10 am for Kelsey's check in. I found a nice place along side the track in the corner with a bunch of tree's. There was a small breeze and we weren't in direct sunlight, thankfully. Kelsey did a great job, she seemed to really like all the people watching her, not that I am surprised. Kirsten felt like the heat was making her not want to try as hard, don't know about that one, but she said she liked it. It was kind of emotional watching my girls perform out on the field, I loved every minute of it. Ashton played in the dusty dirt all day, ran with poky sticks, and played with broken glass. I felt like I couldn't take my eye's off him (because of the obvious). There was some older boys (4 or 5) and he wanted to do everything they were, go figure. I spent more time watching him than the girls, but what am I to do. The baby was content most of the day, he ate a couple of times and took a few small nap. Kathy and Tasha stoped by to watch the girls for a while. Ashton lost control about 2:30 in the forth quarter so we left to go down the street to Kathy's house. I gave him and myself a well needed shower and had some early dinner. The girls swam most of the afternoon which helped them to cool down and relax. We learned somethings we need to do differently next time to make the experience a little better. I have to say overall if was a good day.

Football Game Pic's

Jackson's Titan cheer shirt to support his big sister's

Everyone fell asleep on the way home

Ashton and his ring pop

Jackson taking one of his naps

Daddy and his boy

Mommy and her peeps

Kirsten hanging out waiting for her game

Kirsten's First Football Game

Hello Cheer

Kelsey's First Football Game

Hello Cheer, yes the voice you hear making calls is Kelsey. Each game it is a different person. Half time dance. These little girls have been practicing this for weeks. They really did a great job. W-H-I-P, Whip it, Whip it good