A few funny things the kids have done this week- I gotta write them down or I'll never remember them. This is what makes life interesting and fun in the midst of the chaos!!



The kids and I were driving home the other day when we passed Starbucks.

Ben: "I want to get Starbucks! I'm soooo thirsty...PLEASE!!"

Me: "Nope, we're going home, we've got drinks there."

Ben: But I need a drink NOW... I'm sooo thirsty right now! It's NOT FAIR!"

At this point I am taking deep breaths trying to remain calm and not use my
mean mommy voice...

Emma: Ben, it's not all about you all the time. You're not the only one in
the world. You know there are kids that don't have anything to eat or drink
ever. Think about that..

I just smile and think to myself, "wow, they do listen to me..and she's gonna love being a mommy someday..



A few nights ago Ben came into our room and said he had a bad dream. I carried him back to bed and talked to him about his dream. I asked him what would help him forget his dream and go back to sleep? Maybe a prayer? Rub his back? Drink of water? He just looked at me and said, "Chocolate candy always makes me forget my bad dreams. I think you should get me a couple of those."



We were in Fred Meyer and passed one of those coin cashing in machines. I had told the kids they could pick out a treat after we were done shopping. Emma ran over to the machine, all excited, and said, "Mom, instead of a treat, I think i'll just get some of this cash out of this machine!"

I really wish life worked that way.....



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Benjamin turns 4 years old!!

I can't believe Ben is 4! He had a fun birthday week: he celebrated at preschool, we had a little party for him, and then went and saw a Winterhawks hockey game! Benjamin is such an amazing kid, it's so fun to see him grow up. He is so thoughtful of others, so loving,energetic and imaginative. He still loves to cook and bake, do crafts, watch airplanes and build legos. His new favorite things are learning about tornadoes, space and sea lions. He makes us laugh every day, and gives the best hugs ever! Happy Birthday Buddy!

Dave found these Seahawks Jerseys at GoodWill for himself and Ben. Ben thinks its so cool that they match!


Our birthday party at home...cupcakes from Battle Ground Bakery, Ben's favorite!





Winterhawks hockey game!


Emma got to have her picture taken with some of the Rosebud cheerleaders..made her night!

Happy New Year!

It was a very quiet New Years at our house. Dave had to work the holiday weekend so we barely made it until midnight :) We went out for dinner, and then came home and played some games with the kids and did a few fireworks. I'm very excited about what this year is going to bring!!

Christmas!

I didn't take a lot of photos at Christmas, but here's a few. Dave and I don't have much time to sit around now that Katie is ALL OVER THE PLACE :) So, Pictures are a little more scarce. I can see now why the youngest kids in the family don't have as many pictures as the oldest ones :) We had a very fun Christmas both at our house and my mom's. Lots of good memories!