Squealer

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???

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?

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.

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!!

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!

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.

Cold Autumn Days

{Cute Brothers holding hands}

{Chilly Little Girl}

{Quick Snuggle!}

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!!!!