Thursday, March 3, 2011

What do I do with these kids?

I'm very frustrated today, well everyday really. I just cant get Eli to listen. Take this morning for instance. I was laying in bed when I say Eli start to walk into the bathroom he knows he isnt allowed in. I sat up and told him "Eli, go in your own bathroom."

He just stood there and looked at me. So I said again "Eli, you have your own bathroom, do not go in there." So what does he do? He shrugs his shoulders and walks into the bathroom anyways. This is basically what he does with anything I tell him to do. He just flat out ignores me. And its not like he doesn't immediately get into trouble for it. He spent the rest of his morning of his bed, got dressed on his bed and ate breakfast on his bed. I thought maybe that would be it, but no.
As soon as we got into the car and I am busy with putting the younger kids in their car seats he gets into my car and steals my pack of gum and shoves almost half the pack of gum into his mouth. When I get into the car and notice that he is fixedly looking out the window I ask him what he is doing. he just shakes his head, the I notice my gum package torn up all over the floor. I ask him if he has gum in his mouth and what does he do? Swallows the whole wad of gum and says "Nope". I am sooo mad at this point. I dont even know what to do with him anymore. Nothing I seem to do makes any difference. Any advise???

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Rainbow Room?


Im thinking about painting one of Avery's walls this awesome rainbow mural. Doesn't it seem so happy?


Speaking of that cute girl...
Arn't her little cheeks just kissable?

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

The Mushy Stuff...

Im feeling sappy today. Its not a special day or anything.
Just felt like writing down my affections for my best friend.
And when I get right down to it, thats what he is
my best friend. He is the perfect piece to complete our puzzle.

I love that he gets me coffee when its completely inconvenient to do so,
but he knows it makes my day sooooo much smoother
if I get that extra kick in the morning.
He gets addicted to shows with me. We COULD spend hours
watching shows like "How I Met Your Mother" & "Glee".
We have REALLY retarded inside jokes like talking with a Boston accent.
He does the dishes for me because he knows that theres nothing
I hate more than doing dishes.
He asks me every single day if I will marry him.
Even though we have been happily married for almost 6 years.
Every year for my birthday he takes me on a special trip.
I love our road trips listening to Hanson, Spice Girls, and Backstreet Boys.
Only one of those bands is my doing... LOL.
I love this man.
I love my best friend.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Cold Weather Outings

I do not like winter.
Winter means irritable, rambunctious boys
cooped up in a boring house.
So when the weather breaks,
we bundle up and head out!!





Hurry up spring!!

Sunday, December 12, 2010

The Amazing Crying Machine

Oh man this child can cry. And cry. And CRY.
I really dont know what to do with him...
He basically wakes up and cries for the better part of his little day.
Theres really not anything in particular that hes crying about,
most of the time we arent even sure what set it off.
I try everything to get him to stop.

-Cuddling and snuggling... nope.
-Time out... screams the entire time.
-Scolding... nope.
-Redirection... just cries while doing something else.
-Ignoring him... he will just walk behind me crying ALL DAY.

If anyone has any ideas on how to beat the
crying monster they would be greatly appreciated!

Monday, December 6, 2010

My Man



I really do have the best husband. He is working so hard right now, being in school full time+, working still, playing shows with his band AND amazingly he still finds time to be home with the kids & I. Hes doing great things to give our family a comfortable life. I dont know what I would do without him.
He lets me take pictures of him for my portfolio, even though he feels REALLY awkward. lol.
I love you Eric Russel.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Cold Autumn Days

{Cute Brothers holding hands}

{Chilly Little Girl}

{Quick Snuggle!}

Saturday, November 13, 2010

My Baby Is Growing Up!!

Just so you are warned...
I had a hard time picking my fav pictures.
That means there are A LOT of them in this post... Hehehe.

Eli LOVES loves LOVES superheros. So we decided to rock the superhero theme this year. Im glad he still thinks my home made things are cool, because I really hate the commercial superhero junk. Im pretty sure I have a couple of years before my home made fun is considered too dorky for him : )


Awesome comic/hero themed cupcakes!

Super E & Uncle Incredible!
{my little brother Garrett}

The Wonder Twins!
{Olivia & Maddy)

He got a Bat Cave from Mommy & Daddy
I think he approves.

Then we headed over to the playground and had some more fun.
The Maditron!

The Oliviator!

They thought it was neat that the capes flew when they were swinging.

And after all his friends were gone he sat
and enjoyed his fun new gifts.

Happy Birthday Baby Boy!!!!

Wednesday, November 10, 2010


Monday, November 1, 2010

Avery's Post

This girl could make icebergs melt. Avery is so cheery and happy. She has brought that certain girly cuteness to our family and rounded it out perfectly. She is such a content baby. Her favorite activites include; laying on the floor watching her crazy brothers run around her, "talking" to her Daddy, rolling allllll over the house, and just smiling. : ) Her smile is so cute. Its one of those big cheeky grins that collapses her whole face.
Caution: You could potentially get lost in these blue-violet pools.

Here she is on her Blessing day. Grandma Laura made her gown and it was gorgeous. Grandma is just happy to have a little girl now that she can dress up. Its funny how she cant resist buying cutie little outfits when she sees them. It takes some serious will power to pass up tu-tus and flowery headbands!