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!!!

Little Billy

Here are just some pretty dang cute pictures of Billy. There is just something about that kid! He breaks my heart everytime I look at him. This day he was out trying to help daddy with the chores. Daddy definetly got his little farm boy. He cries every morning on the way to daycare b/c we pass the farm and don't stop. I think we don't have a choice anymore but to build down there. If not he's gonna end up living in the chicken house!

Rodeo TIme!!!

snack time!!!

Ok, so we attempted the Rodeo last night. It was a bit much for a 2 yr old, even the 5 yr old got a bit restless and Josie- well lets just say she was definetly glad to go home:) We started on walking around looking at the animals that 4H had, then went to the little kiddie play area where Olivia got her face painted. Then the food, I have to admit that I was a bit excited to get some good ole' fair food, but aghh! It was horrible. The corn dogs were fine but other than that- gross! So then to the Rodeo. After moving around a bit we decided the best seats for the little ones was right up front so they didn't have to sit on the bleachers. Billy was a bit hard to entertain. they were going pretty slow with all of the events so he got pretty bored and as any 2 year old would do was trying to entertain himself but not to his father's liking! He would lay down in the rocks and not budge- normally I wouldn't care but it was right in the path of people walking so we had to keep moving him, and again as any 2 yr old would do- he threw a fit! So I took him walking around b/c I had to find a spot to feed the baby anyway. After gettin some snacks and feeding the baby we went back just in time for bullriding. And then he was interested- he was yelling and cheering like crazy. It was so funny.

Now, Olivia was her normal mess. After a failed attempt to go out in the arena with all the other kids for something they ley them do. She just sat and watched. Problem was she was watcing the calf roping. She got VERY upset watching these cowboys rope this baby calfs. I really thought we were going to have to leave. Talk about a drama queen. So I took her walking around, let her get an airbrush tatoo and a snowcone. After that she was content and went back and watched the rest. Then we headed to the carnival-BIG MISTAKE!!! First off, I didn't realize how late it was. It was already 10 o'clock!!! Bo had to get up early and I wasn't even thinking that the kids would be bad!! HAHAHAHAH!!!! Billy could only ride about 2 rides and that didn't suit him. And then Olivia didn't like that she only got to ride a few. SO after her fit was over we left. Completely wore out and everyone dirty and tired we took the ride home. I had prewarned Bo that Josie would cry the whole way home and that she did. But it didn't really phase us, the other kids were asleep:)

And as for Josie at the Rodeo, lets just say I will be glad when she takes the bottle better. Kind of hard to nurse a baby in heat around a bunch of cowboys! She did finally take a bottle pretty easy this morning- it was one of the Playtex drop ins. This will be our 4th type of bottle to try with her. She took it like a champ so maybe we found the one. I have tried everything, putting breast milk in the bottle, someone else feeding her, even different formulas. So, I think it has come down to Similac formula and these Playtex bottles pretty warm. Talk about high maintenance!!! But gotta love that pretty girl

Billy's New Ride!!

So we were a bit late on Billy's birthday present but- alot was going on!! He didn't notice. He was so excited to get his NEW Gator!! He had an old one at the farm that was a hand me down but it was in really bad shape. And this is a new body style, with cup holders and everything. It was the best money we have spent in a long time!!! Olivia wasn't very happy at first that he got something big and she didn't- granted she will be gettin a new four wheeler when we find the right one but it was at that moment that she didn't understand. Needless to say, the next day she was excited to help put it together and show everyone her little brother on his new ride.

and this is what it looks like now!!!!