Gardener Village

So my sister is back from Seattle for good, yea!!! I missed her so very much, and especially my little niece and nephew. I am so happy that I can see them all the time now. They are so precious and I love them so much. One day when Jamie's not looking, I am going to steal Bryson and keep him forever! He is a lot like Derek, so laid back and sweet. Abby is so pretty and she has such attitude! She is gonna be a strong little girl like her cousin Kylie.
Today, we went to Gardener Village and it was so much fun. I felt sad having to leave Ethan, since he was in school. But Kylie, Blake and Derek had a blast and I got a million great pictures! Such a fun place!

Happy Birthday My Love!

Tomorrow is Adrians Birthday! Happy birthday my sweet, sweet man! Adrian is the best husband and daddy. I am so glad that he is mine. I love you very much!!!

I Love Fall!

Fall is my most favorite season! I love the cooler temperatures and all of the changing leaves. I love taking the kids to the pumpkin patch and making pumpkin pie. I wanted to get some cute photos of Derek in the leaves with his cute orange beanie on, but he hates anything on his head. I didn't really get any pictures of his face because he just will not stop moving. Oh well, he is adorable! I did get a couple of cute photos of Kylie. She was way happy to pose for the camera!

Goodbye Mowhawk!

Derek had his first real haircut, finally. His hair was getting pretty out of control! My friend, Heather, came over and preoccupied him while I cut it all off. We couldn't believe how much hair was coming off his head, he had a ton! He looks super cute and I love it, although I have to say that I was kind of sad to see his mowhawk go. He certainly is one good looking Mr. Boobers and I love him to pieces! Oh yeah, and he is really blond now, just like big brother Ethan.

Back To School...Finally!!!

School has finally started! Ethan started 4th grade, I can't believe that I have a 4th grader! He loves his teacher, she is really young and fun. Blake started preschool and is doing so great! I was kind of sad to leave my little Poodley Doo! He has always been really clingy, but this last year, he has really become independent. I thought that since all of the kids except Derek were in school that I would have so much time to get things done. But, it has been so crazy! There are no buses for Ethan, so I drive him at 8:30, then Blake to the same school at 9:00, then Kylie at a different preschool at 9:30. Then I have to pick them all up at different times. Derek and I are living in the van, thank goodness he doesn't mind!

Happy 11 Months My Derek!

My sweet little baby boy is already 11 months old!!! I can't believe how fast the time has gone, it' so sad! Derek is such a delightful child and it is so fun to see all of the things he is learning. I absolutely enjoy every minute that I spend playing with him and being his mommy. I am so lucky that he is mine and I love him so very much!
Derek took his first steps about a week ago. He stands really well by himself and will take a few steps. Then he realizes he's not going fast enough, so he sits down and crawls.
I LOVE when Derek sits like this! Cutest thing ever! How sweet are those little pig toes!
Derek loves to climb up on the brick fireplace. It drives me crazy, I am so terrified that he is going to get hurt. I used to say 'No' and he would stop climbing. Now I say it and he pretends that he can't hear me and does it anyway. What a stink!!!
Dereks sense of humor has really started to show. He loves to do silly things to make his sister and brothers laugh. He will just lay back and act weird and we all laugh. Love it!
O.K., I know so many people will be grossed out by this picture. Lou loves Derek and Derek loves Lou. Daisy likes to try and steal a kiss from Derek and one day, he decided to kiss her right back! Now when she licks him, he licks her. Don't worry, this doesn't happen too often!
Derek is like the Tasmanian Devil. Give him a couple minutes and the room will be a disaster! He loves to tear up magazines and carry little pieces of paper in his little hands. So adorable!

My Sweet Kiddies

School is starting on Monday, and I am pretty excited! Although, I have to say that I am a little sad and I think I am going to really miss Ethan. He is such a great big brother and helps me so much, especially with Derek. What am I going to do without him?! I will miss my sweet Blakey Boo, he is starting preschool. It will be really good for him though, he is still kind-of clingy. Kylie has been in school for a month now and it has been great for her! Her teacher is the best! They do the cutest things. On Thursday, they had a Teddy Bear Picnic, and it was the cutest thing ever! The kids got to bring their teddy bears to school and they had a picnic outside with them and had fun snacks.
*Really great pics of my weirdo dog Durban coming soon!!!