Monday, February 15, 2010

Looking on the bright side...

Pretend there is one less 's' in the wording. These kids are so fun! I love being their mom, not all roses but it is very entertaining! We sit back and laugh constantly, we have our own little entertainment all the time. McKell telling about her valentine's day and all the boys giving her gifts and how they did it, to her in tears over nothing. Alyssa cracking us up telling jokes or rolling her eyes so far back only the white shows. Nate, well he is 2 and most anything he says is hilarious, to him pretending he is spider man all the time. Zach is 9 months old, he says "uh-oh" when you ask him to and he laughs so hard when his siblings tickle him- which makes us laugh just watching.

Here is our update from around here...
*Computer fixed with new hard drive, benefit: I got new photoshop for it.
*Pictures have been recovered after 3 different places tried ($550 later), benefit: all my pictures are now backed up on dvd's.
* Phil had his last month of Q3 (in hospital call every 3 days) 30+ hours shifts, benefit: shows how you can adjust to about anything.
* House all clean and up on the market, benefit: half our house is now packed and ready to move.
* The snow is still coming down and it is still freezing, benefit: can't see the ugly dead grass?( I would rather see the ugly dead grass, by the way)
* Phil is gone for a 2 week Medical Mission in Colombia, benefit: (for him or me?) him- sun, service, brushing up on his spanish me- ummm?
The kids are doing great, I am surviving, does anyone want my dog while we get this house sold?

15 comments:

[BrookeO] said...

Good to see you back on here.
Cute, cute Vday post. I love the pics of the kids, genius to show all the snow!
They are growing up so big and so cute. Z is really 9 months now?!

We should make a plan and meet up........

Jessie Riley said...

YAY!
I love the pictures!
WHY are our BABIES... SO BIG! [unfair!]

I think you should come for a visit... while Phil is gone.
Post the link to your house... I wanna see it! Sending good thoughts!

Love ya!

Mandy said...

I loved the V-day card! I didn't notice the extra s. I love this post too. I can learn a lot from you...looking on the bright side. Can't wait to see you all!!!! Wooo hoooo!

Reta said...

YOU DO know how to look on the bright side. Hope to see you soon. good luck with the upcoming move.

Gus n' Jamie said...

All right Nicole, the house selling race is on! good luck to you :)

Sarah said...

Cute pictures! So when you moving to Cheytown? That means that I'm going to see you again! Aren't you excited! hehehe

Robs said...

Um, I would LOVE to take your dog, but I just don't think it would work...:)

Glad you got your house up and ready! Hang in there while Phil is gone...just keep looking forward to your big trip in March. I'm jealous! I too can't wait to see the grass and finish another Iowa winter! Lucky for you, it's your last one!

[S Rizzle] said...

you crack me up. Did you sell it yet? That's your goal, keep your eye on the prize.

Suzanne said...

Oh, good - there's another valid reason NOT to get a dog when the kids keep asking me WHY? :)

Cheryl said...

I loved the card, didn't even notice the extra s! I'm still in awe of all the things you manage to accomplish, I've just come to the conclusion that you don't sleep. See you guys in June!

Kerri said...

Super cute pics...sad to think you'll be leaving so soon!

Jaime said...

I love this post! Bright sides are always good to see....him in Colombia? Glad you're still thinking about the benefit for you on that one! Bryan goes to Argentina for a month next year so if you think of it be sure to let me know! ;) I love the creative vday picture taking btw- so cute!

510Jen said...

They look so cute. Love the pictures. Congrats on backing all your pics up. And your house on the market that is a BIG one.

Amber Burton said...

Cute pictures of your kids. I am so glad that you are looking for something postive in all the things going on in your life. Me I am just sitting at home wondering when it is ever going to quit snowing and when Reese is going to stop being the maddest kid in the world.

kendra said...

So happy you got your pictures back! that is amazing! Valentines pictures are adorable... good luck getting your house sold.