Shoot Me Now

Yesterday was my sister Danilelle's 30th birthday, and did I call her...nope! Oops! I already shared this story with her, but since I feel like the worse sister in the whole wide world, I figured I should let you all in on the craziness of my brain as well!

You see...my children were up at 5:00 yesterday morning, and since no one in their right mind should really be up at that time...I wasn't too thrilled. I made the best of it, and sat down to my computer to check emails and look at the blogs I failed to the day before. The clock on the computer said 6:04 as I began singing happy birthday to Danielle in my head. I felt that it was too early to wake her family, so I made a mental note to call her at a more decent time of day!

Later that morning our friend Laura, one of my sister's best friends and my near sister as well, called and mentioned that she was just talking to Danielle, yadda yadda, and on and on our conversation went. The mention of my sister didn't trigger anything, nor did the phone call itself, because it just so happens that yesterday was Laura and Levi's wedding anniversary as well, and did I say anything to her...nope...so anyways!

My mom later called and asked if I had spoken with Dani yet, and since my sister and I have been talking a lot on the phone lately, I didn't think anything of it.

I went throughout the day carrying out various tasks and doing my normal crazy mommy/housewife tasks with not a thought on my mind except for the seafood buffet that I had promised my neighbors I would try out with them later that night(not a big seafood fan here, in fact the thought of seafood used to turn my stomach...though I'm happy to say that I actually quite enjoyed the food...maybe a story for another time!)

Anyways, we got home just in time to roll into bed at 11:00 and begin our nice night of peaceful slumber. Then suddenly without any warning at all...a light bulb flashes and I awoke with a panic that I had indeed forgot to call her! Not an email, not a phone call...Shoot me now!

So here I am begging and pleading that my sister forgive me and accept this as a token of my undying love for her! I love you Danielle, and Happy 30th Birthday!

PS...I had this sappy post all planned out, but since that too slipped my mind, and since her husband is giving her a birth-week instead of a birth day...you'll just have to tune back in tomorrow as I profess my love for my darling big sister!!!

Blessings,

Step Back Jack

Uh...what day is it today??? These past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind for us, and I'm not even sure what we were doing!

It's cloudy, and a bit cold outside today, so it kind of seems fitting to step back a moment and gather ourselves before the sun comes back out, and yet again we find ourselves lost in the clear blue skies and warmth of the summer!

sighhhh!

Since I'm not really sure what we were doing since I last posted...I thought I'd post some pictures of our most recent venture...Kevin's brother Mark and Colleen's wedding this last weekend!

Checking out the pond, and desperatly wanting to go swimming

Kynz kept trying to climb over the rocks and into the water...something about 95 degree weather was making her want to get wet!!!

Since I wouldn't let her get into the pond...I found her hiding behind the truck, like this! She's absolutely drenched by the sprinkler if you can't tell, and in case you are wondering...I wasn't just letting her wander around. I was dealing with a little attitude problem with my oldest on the other side of the truck, and had been continually asking my nephew if he could still see Kynlee and if she was okay! He kept saying "yep...she's sitting right here!" Okay good...no worries! I walked around the truck, found her like this, and turned around to see the entire family staring out a window in anticipation for my reaction. They had been watching lil' miss soak up the water, for quite some time and found it rather humorous...especially since we were headed to dinner after this "short, little stop". What do you do???

Sopping wet, and loving it!

A little pre ceremony love!


The beautiful bride...my new sister-in-law Colleen

The cousins...from oldest to youngest; Austin, Kaitlyn, Kaleb, Logan, Garrett, Kallen & Kynlee

My boys...roasting in the sun

The brothers...screwing off as usual!


First family picture since Kynlee was born...she's so excited, she's cheering!

Beautiful girl, in a beautiful dress...makes for a beautiful picture!

Reading the program, to try and pass the time!

I'm not sure how he never got wet...cause perched on a rock staring at the pond was were Kallen was every time I looked at him!

Kynlee kept trying to figure out what was so fascinating about the pond

Just before the ceremony started, I gave Kallen his instructions once again, which were simply to follow his cousins Garrett and Logan, down the isle to daddy! I then proceeded to tell G and L, that if Kallen decided to do his own thing, that they should continue on down the isle and ignore him. As was to be expected...things didn't go as smoothly as one could have imagined, but it was cute anyways. I was too busy trying to get things back in order to take pictures of the entire sequence...but let me lay it out for you a little:

Kallen walking towards the isle in the middle of his two cousins. He decides he doesn't want to walk anymore, and stops dead in his tracks. Poor cousin's aren't sure what to do, so one continues on as instructed, while the other stays back to try and get Kallen to keep moving. I finally caught Garrett and Logans eyes and told them to keep walking, while Kallen just stood and stared.

The flower girls then proceeded towards the isle, passing Kallen up with his slow, saunter. Kaitlyn (whose been in more weddings then she can probably count and is basically a professional flower girl)...subtly voiced to Kallen to keep coming and follow her.

Her instructions seemed to go unnoticed as the girls proceeded with the task at hand...leaving Kallen in the dust.

Oh wait...there he is, bringing up the rear and making a grand entrance indeed

and since he now was the only one walking down the isle at the time...his attempt to dig out multiple treasures from his nose, did not go unnoticed by anyone!

and once he finally made it to his daddy...the bubble he found along the way, became his entertainment throughout the ceremony, and created lovely ambiance as well!!!

We had a blast, but are definitely glad to be home! Until next time...enjoy this little bit of us, to tide you over!

Blessings,

Lickin' the Plate Clean!

My family has a tradition that on babies first birthday...baby gets their very own cake to eat/devour/play with...whatever you'd like to call it!


Kevin and I took to that tradition with Kallen, though his performance left much to be desired! A little frosting on the fingers, a little cake in the mouth...nothing too crazy!



We also followed tradition with Kynlee this last weekend, and boy did she put her brother to shame! I tell you...that girl can eat! And what's a little frosting on the face...arms...tummy...forehead.......................ah heck...what's a little frosting all over?

"What's this?"

"Hmmm...Sure tastes good"

So good she licked the plate clean! (Just like her mommy at her first birthday...fyi)

"Victory"

Blessings,

I Refuse to Believe it!

Okay...I do believe it, but I'm still in total shock that my little girl turns 1 today! This year has gone by sooooooo fast!

Kynlee Rose,

I love you pickle, and I am so blessed by you each and every day! ! You light up the room when you enter, and now that you're walking, you feel as if you've got to make a grand entrance every time. You want everyone looking at you, and you'll do anything to get their attention! You definitely have a mind of your own, and when you want something...you want it...especially if it's something your brother already has! You're a girl who doesn't like to be smothered, and since you're so darn cute and have this overwhelming gravitational pull...you feel smothered often and let everyone around you know it! Man can your claws come out!!!

You're a meat and potatoes kind of gal, but basically you just love food! You'd eat your brother "under the table" any day, and I still laugh when he gives you his plate when he's done, so you can finish it up! You'd do anything for your brother and could care less who else is around, as long as he's there!!! The way you and Kallen love each other is so special to me, and I hope it continues throughout your lives! You are a beautiful little girl, inside and out, and I am so excited for the things the Lord has planned for you in your life!

I Love you,

Mommy

Blessings,

A Sparklin' Good Time!

For the first time, in a long time...we stayed home this fourth of July weekend, instead of heading to the Lake like we normally do. Kevin's high school class reunion was on Saturday, and Kynlee's first birthday party was planned for Sunday so we thought it best to stay home and not crowd the weekend anymore than it already was!

Friday was filled to the brim as well...Kevin worked in the morning, we barbecued with friends that afternoon, and headed home for a little firework show of our own. The kids stayed up a little later than normal, and we enjoyed some time as a family!!! Kallen and Kynlee LOVED the little fireworks we had, and thought the sparklers were fantastic.

Blessings,

Kati