Day 3,4, & 5

Day 3
Madelynn wants to type
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Ok, she got her chance. A little more about her-she is so looking forward to school-any school. Last summer she went to Bible school for the first time and LOVED it. She still talks about it which I am happy she enjoyed it soo much and that the transition to school will be enjoyed by her. We haven't really decided about pre-school yet-maybe 1/2 a year at least.

Day 4
I worked Friday and was too tired that night to post anything so I have an excuse. Justin did treat us to Mackenzie River and a Red Box movie so that was a good way to end the week! We rented Grown Ups which I don't recommend. It has a good idea but didn't ever do anything with it.

Day 5

I worked from 8-12 but those hours flew by since I knew I was going to town with Deidre. We braved Costco and tried their Super Bowl tasting booths-pretty yummy. The garlic hummus and pine nut hummus were both tasty. Then we stopped a couple other places quickly and then decided to brave Walmart too. We survived both places but were tired so stopped to at City Brew and headed home.

Disclaimer: I am pretty sure I am going to fail again with the whole posting everyday thing especially on the days I work-so don't hassle me Vanessa! :o)

Day 2

Ok, so this is going to be a little harder than I thought since I don't really have a plan but it will make me use my creative skills, right? Well, since food is on my mind a lot these days I thought I would let you all know what our fave foods are currently.

Justin:
Buffalo Wild Wings-they have great specials Tue-Thurs so basically he and his friend Ryan can be found there at least once a week for lunch although they have cut back recently!
Prime Rib- this really isn't a recently found like-he has just really gotten to love it in the last few years. He would probably always get this when we eat out if we could afford it.
Anything Mexican- His fave places are Rio Sabinos and Sante Fe Reds
Anything Chocolate

Racquel:
Green Olives: my favorite food this pregnancy- I think mainly because they are nice and salty and really easy to eat!
Salads: I have always liked salads but they are especially good to me this month!
Home Popped Popcorn: Actually, we all love this right now!
Fajitas: Steak ones are the best
Avocados: So good but so hard to find ones that are exactly ripe to eat
I am disliking sweets these days b/c of the gunky coat of something they leave in my mouth but unfortunately I still have to partake!

Madelynn:
Apples & Pears
Waffles & Pancakes- have these at least twice a week
Cheese Tortillas
Cereal
Carrots
Bacon
Lettuce
Applesauce
Sweet Treats
* Do you notice the lack of actual meals-she is more of a snacker which can be frustrating

Finley:

Yogurt
Cheese-loves this
Hot Dogs
Mac & Cheese
Meat Dishes
Apples
Toast with PB and Bananas -especially when I am eating it!
Sweet Treats

Well, sort of a boring post-promise I will become more creative! :o)

February

So I got the idea from another gal's blog (I found her blog through another person's blog) to challenge myself to post something everyday for a month straight and since February is a short month, I thought I would give it a try. It would also make me a little more consistent posting on here for grandparents, aunts/uncles, and friends! Anyway, today I will post a picture of Madelynn's fourth bday party. She wanted a "girl" bday party so we invited two girl friends and her one close boy friend. The girls did their nails while he played cars w/ Fin. Then they all decorated cupcakes which each had about a 1/2 inch of sparkles on top of them! Then presents were opened and we ended the party by watching some Despicable Me short movies. I survived tho' I was quite wiped out that night!

Both Justin and I are amazed that we have been blessed by her fun and sweet presence for 4 years already.
We didn't really get any good pictures of the bday party-I think that needs to be a goal this year for this family-better picture taking!

Just Some Pics

The Many Faces of Madelynn-well the 2

"I don't want to take a pic face"Posing Face

Playing Robot

Playing with their horses

You know you're a Mom when..

I got a cute calender from Sharon for Christmas with little sayings about "You know you're a Mom when..." so I thought I would share a few cute ones I have read already.

You know you're a Mom when...
1. You realize it has been at least five minutes since you heard any noise in the house, which immediately alerts you that something is wrong.
2. Your ideas of good night life is a full night's sleep.
3. You can recite by heart the complete text of a number of children's books.
4. You can tell your baby's pooping from more than 20 feet away.

Most of these are true for me! I will be sharing more cute (and true) ones as the year goes along!

Finley jumping into a pile of pillows and cushions which is the kids favorite pastime these days.

And yes, his head is see through.

Madelynn posing

Kids enjoying Papa & Grammie attention

So I went to the mailbox today like every day, but as it has happened the last 5 days, there were no more Christmas cards. :o( That is probably one of the highlights for me during the Christmas season- getting actual MAIL from REAL people!! Anyway, it is starting to sink in that there will be no more cute pictures or fun letters until next December. How disappointing...But thank you to everyone who sent us a picture-it is fun to see how people have changed and kids have grown.
I didn't do my part sending "fun" mail this year so sorry to anyone who was anxiously anticipating getting our family picture. I just thought everyone would appreciate it more next year, right? :o) Here is a picture I probably would have sent if I had been on the ball.