Time is a changing

I was noticing today that Little Man's hair has grown a TON in a year. (well, actually, less than a year) I am looking at the family picture was had taken in October and he had peach fuzz. You know, the bearly there, top of a peach.

Well that is not the case anymore, he has HAIR! Wavy Curly Long adorable Hair. And yes, I know, he is a boy. But isn't long hair IN for boys?

 I just dont want to cut it yet. He looks so adorable. And someday, he will be asking me for a green mohawk (which, knowing me, if it is not close to anything like Christmas, I might just give in.)

So, on that note, I took this picture of my little girl after Tball practice the other night...

... now, she has long, wavy, curly hair as well. But it hasn't passed the thin baby hair stage yet. And she has asked me if she can get a hair cut. But she has a few front calic's (spelling) an it is finally almost all able to to in a braid or ponytail. And it is summer, so her hair being on her neck is not a good idea.

So.... question.... am I being a bad mom? Selfish mom? Greedy mom?

Hummmmmmmmmmm...............................

What! Where! Who! Huh?! Left? Right? WHAT?

Ok, life has been INSANE!

(example above-- mommy's theory, little man is to crawl through tunnel.

Cason's theory, "look mommy, i can do that too. HI!!")

Softball started, missed mom2mom this week (totally blow my mind, mainly since I didn't have "pick her Shana" in the back of my mind), Dallas run is a week from sunday (still dont feel ready- but will be bucking it up anyway), Cody is doing great in school, kids are funnier than ever. I just feel like breathing is by "Option only" right now.

Another check off the Lifetime "to do" list

Ok, I did it, another "check" off my Lifetime "to do" List!!

I decided that I was going to be the one to make Cason's Toddler Bed Quilt. So after a little shopping trip with Gma Rojean to Joann's Fabrics one Saturday morning, here the the fabric I chose- all flannels. (It had to match the color scheme of the current room colors so I would have to change the curtains or paint, etc.

Then, after an evening of cutting (shared by gma and myself), this is what I spent over an hour laying out in my living room floor to make sure all the squares we evening distributed. **yes, my son was asleep the whole time**
Then, the next afternoon, I spent Cason's naptime doing a little sewing of squares. *2 1/2 hrs = 12 squares done.

I then spent WWW (westfahl womens weekend) this past saturday/sunday, finishing it. It is after all the squares we done, and trimmed to 10'', then laid out to get blocks distributed evenly again.

After about 9 hrs of working working working, I had the front done and headed home for that night.

The next afternoon, I spent another 2 hours or so finishing it with the backing and a little hand stitching too. And he is loving it!! (and mommy feels like she accomplished something else she always wanted too)
**in this pic, we folded it over so you could see the backing (brown skulls and red strip)**

Something a little happier

This saturday, I felt the need to "CEASE TO MOMENT!", "CARPE DIAM!", etc. So we took the kids to eat at Hooters (aka laid back with tvs), then we played for an entire hour in "Imagine that Toys" and when it was time to leave, they both left happy and willingly. (They were told me were not buying today) We then went to Famous Footwear, to which we finally found Madi's new shoes she has been dying for, and on sale! They are SO 1980s and look a lot my what mommy used to wear back in those days. SHE LOVES THEM! (to the point of wanting to sleep with them, mommy said "no" at that point) Cason walked out with new shoes too, Lightening McQueens and they have light up wheels on the sides. (daddy found these, they were cheap, so mommy said -"sure, why not, whatever!") **Note, mommy doesnt like purchasing "themed/character" clothing/shoes items.**

We then went to Towne East Mall to the candy store, and a little window shopping. (aka build-a-bear, again not purchasing toys that day.) Then we headed home. All in all, it was a fun day.

An Xmas Gift from Papa Bill & Grandma Jennifer

These are quite large gallery wrap photos from Papa Bill and Grandma Jennifer. Grandma jennifer took the pics of the kids last August when we went to visit them in Iowa. WE LOVE THEM AND THEY ARE NOW HANGING IN OUR LIVING ROOM!!

STOP BY ANY TIME TO SALIVATE OVER THEM !:)

Dancing Madison (& Cason)

Miss Madison asked Santa for an MP3 this year. How fun will it be on Christmas when this is happening all over the house and not just in her room. ENJOY!!!

Happy Halloween

Madi was Cinderella again this year, but Cason was our little Elephant! He even went trick or treating with Madi this year. It was adorable!!

Daddy & kids day

Mommy went to Wichita with Grandma Rojean and her cousin Brandi for the day. So it was daddy fun day. They went to gma Pennys and carved their pumpkins. Daddy dressed them all for the day too. SO CUTE!!

This one is Madison's.

This one is Cason's. (puking pumpkin- LOL!)

This is the dress that Madi replaced a couple too small birthday gifts for at Von Maur. She also got a "hope" graphic tee shirt and a set of sparkly bracelets. She was all about wearing her new dress to church the next morning.

Cason's New Ride

It is Crazy what comes to a parents mind when trying to entertain a child while dinner finishes cooking. Apparently Cody was having a "good imagination" day. LOL!!

And Cason LOVED IT!! If you use sound, you can hear all his laughter, and excitement. :)

Fall Pictures of 2009

Sibling together, "FUN FUN TIMES"

Madi had her day to "shine" so to speak. :)

And did she ever "shine" ...

... what happened to my baby girl?!

She is such "herself" now.

Today we had Madison's 5 year portraits taken. Isn's she still a doll?!

And quite the growing "big" girl as well!!

Like last year, we did a family portrait as well.

And the photographer decided on a "mommy & daddy" portrait as well.

Rainy Weekend

Ok, so it was raining a lot at this point of time. A few weeks ago. So daddy got smart, and brought in his climb & slide before it got too wet. :)

So, I having been working on this garage sale for saturday every night this week. Last night, I was doing a lot of in and out from basement to the garage. We had the gate up in between the kitchen and the living room (which happens to be right next to the basement stairs) and Cason was standing there for quite a while calling for "Momma". After a few trips by, I noticed he was quite. So when I came upstairs, I looked over the gate to see a sleeping little man, leaning against the ottoman by the gate. So, I snapped a picture.

Then, Cason woke, rubbed his eyes, and laid over. So, I snapped another picture and told Cody to put him to bed. And it was still 30 minutes before his scheduled bedtime. Poor little man wants this garage sale business to be over so he can get in some "momma" time. :(