Our kids!

I find myself slowly figuring out that our kids do not stay little forever.  It is really hard to imagine that I have a 15 year old, 10 year old and my baby is now 5.  I wish I could keep them tiny and snuggle with them as long as I live.

I have also figured out that as they age their attitude tends to change as well.  Of course my mother warned me that I would get paid back.  I am. (insert sight here)

I love my kids and I hate to see any of them going through the growing pains of life.  The steps to finding themselves and the kind of person they want to be.  I have always told my kids to just be yourself and treat people how you want to be treated.  Easier said than done.  Peer pressure, bullies, drama, you name it and I am starting to experience it.

I would not want to go through the teenage years again.  The bullies are relentless and I still haven't figured that out.  Most of the time the "Bully" if you will, may be experiencing some of the life hiccups as well and just does not know how to cope.   It is tough for kids for sure.

They go from this:

to this.......



 

And this.......

to this......

and lastly, the baby does grow from this.......

to this.......

first day of school

We want to shelter them from everything bad and keep them smiling about everything that is good!!

God gave us these precious gifts, enjoy every minute!!



2012

As I patiently wait for the first snowfall of the year in Oklahoma, I want to reflect back on where I was in October for a second. JAMAICA!! AWE!!!


Secondly, I also remember how stinkin hot it was this summer and waiting in the heat with my little man for "Big Time Rush" to come on stage. WOW

Then before you know it, Christmas time and the weather turns cold!  Time for Christmas parties with the family.

Lastly, it is a new year and I will be turning 40 this weekend!! No problem right, a woman must remember these simple words,

Hello 2012!!

Elf on the Shelf!

I have fallen in love with our new dear friend, Charlie.  He has come to visit us from the North Pole.  He showed up Saturday.  It was kinda funny because my middle child woke me up in the middle of the night Saturday to tell me the elf was gone and he thought he was already gone for the North Pole.


Well in our family, we are huge Oklahoma Sooner fans and well we all know what happened this weekend, unless you were of course under a rock or something, even with the loss we will always be Sooner fans in this house and Charlie was no exception!

We awoke to Charlie showing his support for the Oklahoma Sooners no matter what.

This morning however he showed us who he will be rooting for in the Big Championship Game!

ROLL TIDE!!

My Flowers

I have to take a minute to brag on my flowers.  They are beautiful this year!  Plus i got a new camera to play with and it is a blast.  Pictures of flowers, kids, football, etc!!  I cannot wait to take some pics this year!!  Here is just a sample of my flowers.  With 100 degree days most of the summer, these things were babied. 

The above is my Basil! It went crazy I even trimmed it back a couple times.  It smelled delicious!

Sweet potatoe vine went crazy too!

I hope my flowers do as well next year!  I am going to try and do  some good mums this fall!  I just hope the fall weather gets here soon!

A little trip to the dentist

Well little princess took her second trip to the dentist.  This time was not just a routine cleaning, there was a crown involved. UGH!!  She never cried, she never flinched!! Perfect little patient.  The dentist even said he hoped all his patients were as good as Addison.  So one crown under our belts and two fillings to go.  I hope we are as lucky next time around on her attitude and behavior!  She did soooo good!

A little laughing gas always helps too!

Need I say anything else!

I saw this picture on the internet and had to post.  I can't tell you how many times I have heard this since my hubby and I got married.  If there is a hammer joke out there, I have heard it!

Stop!.....well you know the rest.!

Summer has begun......and football!

Well the heat of Summer has officially begun.  Today's temperature was 90. UGH!! Welcome to this hot time of year.  Football has started as well.

My middle child got to go to camp at the University of Oklahoma last week.  He had the best time ever.  His idol is Sam Bradford, ex quarterback for OU and now starting quarterback for St Louis Rams.  Seth was desperately hoping that there would be a "Sam" visit, but it did not happen.  He was fortunate enough to get coached on some skills from some of the top coaches in the nation.  VERY EXCITED.

Day one started with some basic warm ups and getting everyone split into teams.

Hence the ocean of boys!

Then the training began.  Quarterback groups, running back groups, defense, etc.  My hubby got to go up to camp with Seth as well.  I think he had just as much fun and the kids did.  My son's closest friends got to attend camp with him as well!!

These boys had the best time. I can't wait for football season to begin.....

Coach Josh Heupel give the boys some tips. 

The trip would not be complete without seeing Sam Bradfords Heisman Trophy!! 

Just look at that smile!! That was worth all of it!  Priceless

So if you do live in the area, I highly recommend the summer camp for football at the University of Oklahoma.