Oh the joys...

Well, since I blogged about blessings already....I figured I could get away with this one.

Monday evening, we watched Mall Cop (funny!) and Wes informed me, I wouldn't see him much this week. He then stated he may even be taking a sleeping bag to work with him.

What did I do....well I made the dreadful Wal-mart run and loaded up on popsicles (the cheap babysitter) and icecream (the one spouse that never leaves you!) HA!

Wes, reminding me his coworkers read this (but never comment might I add!!!), wanted me to add....I am not complaining. Just being silly!

May Art Day!!!

Saturday morning we painted picture frames! I was painting one for a birthday present, and Avery said she wanted to do that for Art Day! The plan was to make them Father's Day presents. I was going to put I love Daddy with stickers and finish off the edges, but the boys wanted to hurry and go outside! So then I pondered finishing them the next time, but realize that wouldn't work out well! So, sorry we didn't get that far with them. You can leave them like that, or make them a little nicer and have it go on daddy's desk!!Avery paints everything with pink and purple, but she actually picked out different colors since it was for Daddy! Very suprising...
I had the little ones play with shaving cream; however, Landice wanted nothing to do with getting stuff on her hands! She colored instead.

It was then Story Time! I read about the five senses and we discussed that for quite a while. See if they remember them!
Snack Time! Pretzels and cheerios. We used our five senses to name off differences between them.

It was finally Play Time! Mr. Jaxon could not wait to play with our little dog!

And here they are chasing Henry...

It started getting hot, so we moved Play Time in the sunroom!!

Playing with the colors on my camera!
It was then Clean Up Time! The older kids however expressed their wishes to play with shaving cream as well. Being the people pleaser, I let them all play in it while I cleaned up!

Cousins!!

The kids played with their oldest cousin today! Avery was excited to talk about the Jonas Brothers with Morgan! They both like Nick although she said her boyfriend is Callon (oh dear). Avery likes older kids to think she knows what they are talking about, but when asked her favorite Jonas Brothers song...she said "I forgot how it goes!" Dear sweet Avery, It's okay to say you've never heard their songs before!!! You are only little once. Please don't grow up too fast!!! For those who noticed...yes Zane is wearing the same clothes as yesterday. We are so neglectful, I know! It's been back to back activities the past two days. After his nap, I promise to bathe him and put clean clothes on him!!

Avery's only girl cousin! We are going to have to do some girly things sometime soon!

Pretty random...

You know its going to be a good day when you wake up so nauseated you have to make eggs in the microwave...

I think i've been coming across pretty negatively lately so I wanted to share some blessings!!

-God's grace, mercy, forgiveness, peace, and strength. Our family has needed it and received it the past five months especially.

-Wes's job. What would we have done without them.

-My kids. Even though my patience is low some days, they are still so cute!

-Blogs. How else would I vent! I've found support from other Leukemia patients that we email back and forth with. Praying for each other.

-CR. There is no better place to find amazing friends who make sure you are okay at all times and when you aren't...take you to get pedicures or starbucks! They are the ones that don't take "fine" for an answer and I love that!

-Showers. Even though I usually don't look much better after them...I feel refreshed!!

-OC, Leadership Square, and MRCC for giving us 122 units of blood to offset the balance of blood Wes received!!

-Leukemia. Even though you have not been my best friend, you have brought Wes and I closer, so I can't hate you!

-The voice inside my head saying this is getting long enough. I would have gone on and on and if weren't for you!!

Now some random thoughts for random shots...

Out of 10 shots, this was his best pose. Modeling is not in future. However, playing in daddy's hair gel, deffinitely in the future.

What can I do to bribe her into trying tball. She's so good at it but doesn't like wearing the jersey or sweating...

Pbskids.org. Thank you! Until the computer breaks from the kids fighting over who's turn it is...

Yay for planning birthday parties one day in advance....this may be us come June 6th!So he stayed up a little past 10:30 this night...

As if one heartattack wasn't enough for Wes...

My kids are with my sis in law today. I had Austen Tuesday, Friday and today. So now Amy has them all until tomorrow! Woohoo! Today should really be a grocery shopping and cleaning day. However, my one free day for the past...forever...should really not be spent doing anything productive. So it hasn't been. And won't be. Why this is my second blog entry for today...

Anyway, Amy called me to tell me this...

Avery - "Amy, I really like Barack Obama"
Amy - "Oh really?"
Avery - "Yea, he is the best president."
Amy- "What do you like about him?"
Avery- "He has brown skin, he's good looking, and he helps everyone with everything!"

Crack me up. I love that her daddy was a leader of the College of Republican's at OC!! I think its comedy.

Our yearly Haircut!

It is that time of year again. The time Wes nearly has a heartattack and my baby looks like a big boy. To keep from shedding tears over such a ridiculous post as this, I will just start uploading...

skittles in hand... Wow, was it this long?!

Starbursts in his hands...gotta keep him occupied!This is what "Hey let's take a handsome after pic" means to him.

4th one's a charm!

Random...and late at night...

So I missed last Thursday and thought I really need to make this one. It's late, I'm tired, but that is how dedicated (or crazy) I am.

When you are grumpy...come babysit him! It will be good for both of us!

So I'm not sure what you thought, but personally I thought the little boy in a blue shirt that could barely keep his pants up was the cutest one out there!

Lamenting popped into my head just now. I think we should lament the fact that my computer has almost kicked the bucket. Oh what will I do...

Wes is sick again with a temperature. Hopefully he'll get better soon. I am ready for my days of "It's 6 oclock, go play with daddy and stay out of my room!"

I just found out today that Avery will be in FULL DAY kindergarten next year. Excited, but I may just miss her too!

I wish I could afford someone to bring me coffee every morning. That could possibly help me right now.

That being said, I think things are slowing down. I've been able to mark several things off of my calendar (that doesn't exist). I should be a whole new person now!

Ms. Ava came over after school for a little playdate. Last time they painted and this time I suggested stamping!!

Oh fun fact about me...I have mega anxiety issues when I'm nervous. I'd throw up before performing at gymnastics meets. I had a panic attack before my first testimony night. I think I'm getting better though. I wasn't even shaky with the teen girls last night. I was unable to sleep, worrying about it for several nights prior, but all around, it was a success!

Today we also had Medal's in May at gymnastics! Avery got to perform for me and receive a medal! I got to take a lot of pictures and have problems narrowing them down...

I'm really in the mood for a reward and hoping I've just won the longest blog entry. Maybe even the one that put the most people to sleep? Well now I should probably put myself to sleep. Continue praying for Wes and his brother.