Friday, June 6, 2008

We almost missed it!

Last night we were all in the living room after dinner and Braxton was on the other side of the living room. I don't know what made me look up but I did and he had walked from one side of the living room to me with a hugh smile on his face. IT was great and Jeff and I both got to see it. Then of course he crawled to the middle of the room to get a toy. At least we know he can walk. LOL

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Long Post! Catch up time!


Hello all. Wow what a busy few weeks we have had. Here is a a little catch up.
Payton-Finished school yesterday and now has 12 days until he starts summer school. School has been such a blessing. Jeff and I went to his school carnival last Saturday and then went on Monday to his class recognition. It was so cute to see him up there. He loves to go outside and play in the water. Now if it would stop raining we could do more of that.
Braxton-Well walk if he wants but it is faster for him to crawl so that is what he does. He is talking up a storm and says bye and waves any time he is leaving a room. It is so cute. He is my eater and will eat from the time you sit down until you make him leave.
Jeff-Spent Memorial Day in Wisconsin to help him mom. Enjoyed the time away but we could tell he missed us a lot.
Me-Working hard. Trying to get organize, better said than done. Organization should be my goal for meals, housework and kids. Trying to spend special time with each boy. Working every day from 7 to 4 now and I am looking forward to spending extra time with the boys. Today is my official first day so I will let you know how it goes.
Family-Well both Grandma's are recovering and trying to get things back to normal. We are so glad that both of them are on their way to a full recovery. It has been stressful worrying about the Grandma's.
The picture above was when Braxton tried to hijack Payton's birthday gift and then Payton got in. We are not sure who was driving who but it was funny.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

The last week wrapped up in one post!

Ok I am not going to promise any more that I will post more often. I am horrible and to be honest at night I am exhausted and don't remember. I am on the computer all day at work and don't feel like getting on at home. I know there are others out there like this.

Friday night the boys got their haircut. It was Braxton's first haircut and he didnt mind it at all. It went smoothly. Thank you Pat!

Saturday was suppose to be clean the house day while Daddy played with the boys outside. I got one bathroom done and went to do the other and sliced my finger on a broken ceramic tile. I had to go to and get it glued back together and get a shot. Mom and Pops came over and we cooked out hamburgers and have a good afternoon.

Sunday we went to Peoria and spent the afternoon with the Hawes family to celebrate Dylan's 6th birthday. The boys had so much fun.

We would like to tell you that Marj is doing a lot better. She had to have surgery due to bowel issues. They did the repairs needed and she is still recouperating. We wish her a speedy recovery.

Well I think that updates you! Please let us know how you are doing.

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Life with a 3 and 1 year old.

Like is hectic at time but we love it. Just this morning Payton turned around and didn't realize Braxton was there and made contact with Braxton's mouth. Braxton started to cry and Payton decided to kiss him to make up with him. All I hear is Jeff say "Jenn, I don't know which one is bleeding they both have blood on them" Well after Jeff cleaned Payton up and I cleaned Braxton up we realized that Payton's knee hit Braxton in the mouth and busted his lip. It was an accident and Payton tried to make it feel better with kisses. Everyone is good now and they still love each other.

Monday, May 12, 2008

Mother's Day!

Well happy Mother's day to all the mothers and soon to be mothers. I love the day because it reminds me to be thankful for my family and to appreciate them and them to appreciate me.

Friday, May 9, 2008

You are a big BOY!

Well Braxton had his 15 month check-up and everything went great. He has all of his teeth except his two year molars. He was 34 inches tall which puts him in the 99% tile and he was 26 lbs 9 oz which is in the 75% tile. His height has always been in the 99% tile. So like I said he is a big BOY! He took his two shots like a champ!

You will always be in our hearts!

Three years ago today a great man was taken to heaven to soon. Ron was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. You are always in our hearts. We miss you!

Where did it all begin.....

This is a blog about the lives of a non-traditional midwestern family. I am a full time working mother of two beautiful boys and a wife to a stay at home husband. We were married on June 15, 2002 and were blessed with two boys, Payton (4-19-05) and Braxton (2-08-07).