Deanna Rose- "Animal Park"

Well, we ventured out for our first trip to the animal park for the season and what a great day to go!! We were afraid it was going to be packed b/c it was Sunday and the weather was so great. But not bad at all- we think it had to do w/ the fact that they are charging $2 per person on wkends now but no biggie- its worth it for it to not be packed. The kids had a great time. The park has done a bit of remodeling so it was some new and old things which was great. Once we hit the tractors though Billy was off- he loves those things- even if they are a pain to manuver. Olivia of course went on her pony ride. Bo had a "city" boy ask him to help him get a fish off the hook- he said he had no idea how to and thought Bo might know- my big hillbilly!!! :) Josie loved the swings and really didn't care about much else- she really didn't like the goats - AT ALL!!! After a fun day we headed home, made a quick stop at the flower shop and home for naps!! Good day!!

as you can see- the famly shots were not working out!!! So I kicked Bo out of them!!!!

Again- sorry I haven't posted anything in a while but we just had nothing to post!! But here is Easter. The kids had a great day w/ an egg hunt and coloring eggs!! Well, Olivia colored eggs- Billy just stayed outside all day and Josie just entertained everyone. She is getting so big so fast, she now does this cheeseball face when you take her picture. You can see it in some of the pictures- it is so funny. Olivia is finally gettin some of her teeth back in! She is doing great. Billy- well Billy- let's just say he's lucky he's so dang cute!!! He has defintely turned into a holy terror but thank goodness it is gettin nicer outside so thats where he spends most of his day and its also a big bonus that he is potty trained now!! Josie is finally saying mama!! Which just made my day!!! Not much else going on here but with trying to plan for 2 birthdays coming up and lots of other stuff going on I should be able to post more often!!!

this is Josie's display @ Picture People!! LOVE IT!!!

Well, we did it. Olivia and I conquered iceskating! I have to admit I was a bit terrified. I haven't been in about 8 yrs and this place was PACKED!!! SO to the ice we went, Olivia was pretty shakey. She went around the side a few times and then finally got the courage to let go. She went along sayin -"I think I can, I think I can" And she did. It was so much fun. She had a blast. I will definetly be taking her back.

Well, here we are- the end of another week!! And I am completely worn out. The baby has got a horrible cold on top of her teeth so she is not sleeping well but I did finally get her to sleep good last night but then I had this little thing coming to my bed, even after I took him back to his bed I would look up and he was right there so I would pull him into bed w/ me and then when he was finally really asleep I took him back to his bed one last time- VICTORY!! Oh wait- what now- its Olivia!!!! "MOM, you left me all by myself!!" (She fell asleep in the living room) And seeing as Billy was in her bed b/s his was covered in laundry, I let her crawl into mine and I went to the couch- Sleep??? Maybe, no- no, really, is that the baby??? AGHHH!! So I grab the baby and we head back to the couch and go back to sleep for just a bit longer b/f the day begins!!! SO now the baby is asleep in her swing, the kids are at the farm cleaning out the chicken house and I am sitting her typing!!! Can't sleep at work- my day is over so I will be heading out to take Olivia to a swim party. I thought I would throw a couple of pictures on here from the Father/ Daughter Dance and from Billy gettin his hair done by big sis- reminds me of Johnny boy when we were little!!!

TEXAS!!!!

LOOK- I got Kimball smiling!!! And I just love Josie's smile in this one!!

she would not smile at me but it was such a cute pic anyway

love this one

Carson would not let me take a picture- its like someone is ALWAYS taking some of the porr kid and he's tired of it :)

Ok, so here are just a few of the pictures from texas- we had lots of fun even for a short trip with lots of snow!! The kids already want to go back!!!

too long- sorry!! I know its been awhile but not as long as some-hmmm!!!!

Well, not much going on seeing as our only thing we have had planned keeps gettin canceled! But we did manage to get new kitchen floors!! Now, if you don't remember the other "crap" that was down it won't make that much of a difference- but it was CRAP!! Ugly ugly linoleum!! And now we have these beautiful floors- no, its not real wood, we are saving that kindof money for our next house. Billy loves them b/c they are very slippery and he can run and "spin out!" Anyway, thats about it here!! I have been going to the gym almost every day but not much change seeing as I suck at the food part but I am getting better so when it comes time to go to the beach I will be ready!!!

here she is- and no she is not leaning on the ottamon!! She didn't stand long but it was too cute:

These are just a few pics of playing around the house!! Things are crazy here, from sleepless nights to snow and everything in between but we are getting by!! Hopin for a fun filled year with lots of memories (like buiding a house ;) ) As for Texas- depends on those Cowboys- if they win this week we will be down next wkend, if they lose we will be down the wk of the 30th!! Obviously we are not worried about the Cowboys- but they are playin BRETT FAVRE!!!!! But this is an easier way for you guys to know!!!