Six years ago today, I headed to the hospital to have our first beautiful little girl. She was 8 lbs 4 oz and absolutely gorgeous. It was love at first site. Even though daddy thought he wanted a boy- he just could not put her down. And as she has grown into her own little person, I love to watch her blossom. She is definetly a girlie girl, loves her little brother and sister, and is a total daddy's girl. She is doing wonderful at school and is changing so fast. I can't believe it has already been 6 yrs. Even though she is our little drama queen- we love her more and more each day. So Happy Birthday Olivia- you are my pride and joy.

Billy & Josie!!

Ok, so here is a more positive one. This is Billy & Josie this morning before school. They were all up at 6:30 a.m. b/c Billy wanted to see Sissy get on the bus. Then he wanted to hold Josie so I grabbed the camera. Got a great picture then she spit up ALL over the poor boy. He said-"mommy, she spit on me!!" Pretty funny!!

Well, it has come down to 2 floor plans for our house. I think which ever one is cheaper to build will be it. We should know by this weekend and start digging next week :) We decided to go up to 2400 sq. ft ranch style with a basement. We won't finish the basement right off but we will have so much room that it won't be that big of a deal!! Very very excited!! Keep ya posted!!

Ok, so been awhile. I will post pictures of vacation when I remember to bring my camera but there definetly not as many taken as other years. I won't bore you with all the drama that happened that week- and there was plenty but the main thing that pretty much put a damper on it all was the phone call we got on Tuesday morning. Our dear friend, Chris Cook "Coldpop" died in his sleep. What a shock, at first I thought Bo was joking when he relayed the message to me. I thought Coldpop was playing a joke on us b/c I didn't get his peanut butter pie to him before we went on vacation. But I was going to make it when I got back. But it was no joke. He was gone. Bo sat there for a bit trying to collect his thoughts but knew he had to call his brother and his other friend to tell them so he went outside. After a few, I went out to check on him but he hadn't called them yet, he couldn't. He broke down and handed me the phone to do it for him. I called them and of course I started crying and could barely get it out but I did. We decided to stay the rest of the week. The wake was Friday night and the funeral was Saturday so we thought we would stay for the kids. We should've just left but its too late now to change that. Bo was a pallbearer along with his other buddies. It was the hardest thing I have been through in a long time. Bo thought we should've come back so he could help out the family and I agreed but I think it was better that we stayed b/c we were together. We cried together and got each other through this terrible tragedy. I really believe it brought us much closer. Coldpop was such a dear dear friend and didn't have an enemy in the world. He & Bo went to school together and worked together for the past 10 yrs. They saw each other every day. Anytime I was on the phone with Bo at work, Coldpop would be in the background asking how "his kids" were doing. He always claimed them as his own. Our kids just loved him. Olivia was having a hard time understanding why they had to put him in the ground and Billy just keeps asking for "my coldpop"!!! Coldpop gave Billy his first set of tractors and his favorite boots that now every time we look at Billy running around in them we think of Coldpop. This will be something hard to get through but we are doing it together. Bo returned to work yesterday and sadly had to walk past Coldpop's desk. We will NEVER forget such a wonderful person and are so blessed to have had him in our lives.

so here's my boy! See, as most of you know, our dog took off again. After I bought a HUGE bag off dog food, toys, chain & dog bowls. Atleast the bowls won't go to waste!!!!

Olivia's First Day

So, Ms. Olivia had her first day of school today. She woke up all excited and then slowly got more and more nervous. But after we got her all dolled up she was ready to go. She wanted to eat breakfast there so we towed all 3 children in and took her to eat. Then we went and took her to her classroom. She put her stuff in her locker and ran into her classroom. Just to see her sitting at the table with such excitement was so sweet. I did not cry though. They got out early today so I went to pick her up. As I pulled up she was standing there with her teacher and her big backpack with a big smile on her face- thats when I teared up the most, I couldn't wait to get to her and hear all about her day. Of course it took about 20 minutes to get through the line of eager parents wanting to do the same but I finally made it. She got in the van and said she just loved it. She can't wait to go back. She wanted to call everyone- but I had to limit it to her daddy and Grandma Whelan. I then took her out to lunch and to the salon- after letting her get a small toy she began to tell me how much she loved me and that she would never say she hates me again- well, she would try not to cause it can be hard sometimes!!! Little stinker :)

My little hillbillies!!!

Bo had the kids last Saturday and it was VERY hot!! He didn't have much goin on so he cleaned the house, thats right- Bo cleaned the house. He even did laundry!! Then they went to the farm. It was so hot he pulled out this water troth and filled it up for the kids. Now in one picture you see they have no clothes on- thats how Bo does it. The next day they had to go back and do it again but this time they had on their suits. Billy wakes up every day and says-"I go swimming" Poor kids don't go to the real pool but they have just as much fun down on the farm. It reminds me of when we were kids, we filled up whatever we could find with water and away we went.

As for our house plans- I think we have picked out a plan but we are trying to find a place that is a bit cheaper for the design. The price for the plan almost doubles when we go in a customize it - aghhh!! I will post a pic though- its awesome if this is the one we use.

Just a Quick Update!!

Ok, so as most of you know I have started this Nutrisystem diet. So far the food has been pretty good. My hardest part is not snacking cause thats what I do the most. I usually don't just sit down and eat a big meal. I do have to eat 5 meals a day- Breakfast, lunch , snack, dinner & dessert. I really look forward to the dessert cause thats when i get my chocolate. You are to keep track of everything you eat and you have to eat everything they say. I would have to say thats where I have been slippin. I get so busy at work (which is GREAT!!) but then by the time I think about it I have skipped snack or not had the chance to eat everything I was supposed to for lunchbut, with all that I have managed to lose 6 lbs in one week. That's right- 6lbs!!!! I was so excited. I know its far from where I need to be but the best start off I have had with all the diets I have tried. So, for now, it is going well. I have only really cheated once- those dang cokes!! But I'll keep ya posted.
On another note, some of you know that we had a dog that kept taking off all of a sudden. He even cam one time neutered! I mean really, who does that to someone elses dog?!? We even tied him up one night and the next day he was gone so we thought someone took him. We posted signs and everything for a missing dog and no luck. Well, yesterday I was taking my niece home and took a different way home and lo and behold- THERE"S FLASH!! That's his name!! Olivia noticed him with 2 other dogs and some lady. I stopped the van and asked her where she got him. She said he just showed up about a year ago. I told her that's our dog. We both weren't really sure where to go from there. SO I told her I had to call Bo and see what he wanted to do but really I knew we were going to take him b/c Olivia would have thrown a fit. Of course Bo says to get him so after I got gas in the car I went back and got him. The lady cried and i felt just awful but he is our dog. SO he is now back at home and hopefully will stay there this time!!!