Hope everyone had a great Easter! Emily was so cute after church she gave us a rundown on the pastor's sermon. She says, "resurrection is comin' back from bein' dead and THAT is why we get to go to Heaven." She's getting the concept but it's so funny to hear her point of view on what the preacher says. The kids got to hunt for Easter Eggs at Grandma's house after church.

I told Emily to stand by the bush in this pic but she stood IN the bush lol it turned out cute but I think the autofocus zoomed in on the flowers cause it looks a bit blurry. I love this pic.

Brett was confused about the whole Egg finding process.

Logan looks confused too... An Egg???

Emily hunting Eggs :p

Our Family picture didn't turn out good so this one will have to do. Chris took it and he does a good job. I forgot to change the setting for our family pic and it was horrible looking and by the time I realized it the kids had already changed clothes so OH Well :p

Today was a total blast!!! We had 30 plus people show up for our Easter paintball game. It was hilarious. We had Easter Eggs on the field with prize numbers in them but to get them the players had to get out in the open. I have never laughed so hard. Watching everyone out on the field scrambling for Easter Eggs was just too funny. I don't have a lot of good pictures but I have video I'm going to try to figure out how to post up here.

We held a mini-tournament to give away two paintball guns. There was one little kid who didn't have a second team mate so we stuck one of the really good guys on his team. His team got second but Chris, one of the players from the winning team gave his gun to the little boy. He was so cute. (the little boy not Chris :p)

I never found a group of people who didn't want their pictures taken as bad as these people though LOL. I had to beg and finally got most of them to let me take their picture. I even told them they could wear their masks if they wanted but they still wouldn't let me take their pictures :p Silly people.

Chris gives his prize to AJ!

These guys look bored but they were having fun they're just trying to look cool :p

Here's my group pic ;) We even had an Easter Bunny :p

Me being stupid & Sharon being Sleepy

hehe the wind kept blowing hair in our face :p I just finally cheezed and Chris took the picture... We shoulda just faced the other direction :p

In Loving Memory

Madilyne Wentz

Born: May 17, 2004 4:07 pm

7 pounds 11 oz.21 inches long
Death: April 14, 2005 9:50 am

I don't have much to say today. Emily had an upset stomach this morning but insisted once again on going to school. I gave her some motrin and pepto and let her go. I am sitting here praying for 2:00 to get here with no calls from the school nurse. I've been meaning to post these two pictures forever but keep forgetting. The first one is Emily's class picture. She is in the front row second from the left. She was so cute when she seen the picture she said, "That boy in the red shirt is Cody and he's my boyfriend." LOL I asked her if she knew what a boyfriend was and she says, "He's a boy and he's my friend." :p She's gonna have such a hard time when she's older. It's gonna take a brave boy to date a girl who's got two brothers and a Daddy who owns a gunshop. :p The next picture is the Spring school picture. She is so funny with her silly little grin. I really like these new pictures they started taking for the little kids. They look like senior pictures for grade schoolers ;)

Poor Emily :( She got sick at school yesterday right when I went to pick her up. The last ten minutes of school her teacher said she'd been complaining about her tummy hurting. Then when I showed up I she ran to the sink to get a drink and threw up instead. The whole way back to the store Emily kept telling me how she really didn't want to miss school the next day. She is so proud of her perfect attendance.

When we got to the store she threw up two more times... then when we got home she threw up three more times (once in the van yuck) and then last night at about 2am she threw up again. She hasn't had any fever or other symptoms and in between puking she feels fine. So I let her go to school today. She was a little weak from throwing up so much yesterday and not getting enough to eat but I just couldn't make her stay home and ruin her attendance. There are only a few more weeks of school, they get out May 17th so I prayed all night and all day that she would make it through the day. As long as she is there until 2:oo they won't count her absent. So everytime the phone rang I just knew it'd be the nurse. Well at 2:55 the nurse called saying Emily had a fever. God really came through for her today. We are praying again that she feels good tomorrow. If she can just make it through tomorrow and Thursday she'll be ok because there is no school Friday. So everyone pray for Emily she will be devastated if she misses a day.

So to talk about more puke Brett through up in his car seat as we were driving down the road earlier today. Poor thing I felt so bad for him. There was nothing I could do but drive home to get him cleaned up and he just looked so pitiful sitting there in a puddle of puke... And it was so gross cause he was eating Oreo's earlier... I got him all cleaned up and he just had a corn dog so I hope he doesn't get really sick. My poor kids have had the worst time the last few months. They've been sick off and on so much. We keep passing it around I guess.

Anyway I took some pictures of Brett before he puked on himself. I got him to pose in front of the flag. He did so good just standing there and letting me take his picture hehe. Usually he just runs from me when he see's I've got the camera. I can't decide which one's are the best so I'm posting them all :p They're just too cute! My little army man! Logan would only stay for one picture and he just wanted to steal Brett's Easter egg.

I'm having such a great DAY! No particular reason really I'm just HAPPY :D It's good to be happy! There's a blog I read called "The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey" well he's been talking about depression and giving some awesome advice on how to spot it and get out of it. I didn't really think I got depressed, I considered it more like mood swings but now I know better. I have read his advice and am here to say he knows what he's talking about. This guy is one smart cookie ;) Check it out and see for yourself.

Anyway I am trying to get as much done for our upcoming Easter Paintball Game this weekend. It is going to be so much fun! I wish I were playing instead of working but we're short handed on help so if I get to play it will only be sneaking in a few games. I am gonna get the video camera ready and hopefully get some footage to post on my blog. I've not tried that yet so I'm not quite sure how I'll be able to do it, any advice would be appreciated ;) I know how to make the videos just not sure how to get them on my blog.

Chris called me today just to say he loves me :p Now everyone knows he loves me ;) No hiding it now... With as much as I put him through it's amazing he hasn't stuffed me in a trunk somewhere by now :p Just kidding he'd never do that... he'd bury me with the backhoe ;) Well that's all I have to say for now so everyone HAVE A GREAT DAY! :D

I am so tired! We had a lot of fun playing paintball today. We had some help from three of the guys getting our new net put up. Our friends Chris, Aaron and Jason did a great job! We couldn't have done it without them. Now we have a new net system with pulleys that we can let down when we leave so the wind doesn't tear it up. We won't have to replace it so often this way. Here's a few pictures of the guys at work :p

Chris and Chris stretching the rope :p

Chris, Aaron & Jason nailing something :p

Chris did most of the nailing :p He went through lots of nails cause they kept bending :p

This was real funny :p Chris and Tim were holding up this pole while Chris climbed the ladder to set the rope. The pole would lean way out with Chris's weight against it on the ladder. Wish I'd have gotten a better picture because it was really funny.

This is a picture of our speedball field.

A picture of our friend Chris on the speedball field :p

Ok the two guys in the yellow are Chris on the left and Tim on the right. We were playing a game and it was me and Tim left in against each other. Chris was reffing and I ended up getting shot because I mistook Chris for Tim. I did shoot Chris in the head though :p It was an honest mistake lol look at them they look like twins.

Here's me looking really tired after playing and Brett in the background.

Brett was in awe that he got to hold the paintball gun.

Emily caught a moth but to her it was a butterfly She was very proud.

It seems strange going back to blogging as normal after my last couple posts. I originally started my blog for my Mama :D who moved to Hawaii and was feeling out of touch with me and my family. She loves seeing updates on the kids and how things are going. My Daddy commented so I see that he has finally found the time to visit me on the internet :p. I love you Dad! I know I have a lot of family members and friends who visit my blog because they care about what is going on in my life. I love that. I've started reading other peoples blogs who I don't even know and find myself drawn there every day just to see how they're doing or what funny thing their child has done today. Blogs are great! I am a blog addict.

My blog is my own for my opinions, my feelings and events taking place in my life. I think most blogs are that way. I am glad for all the comments I've received and all the folks who've disagreed with my point of view. If everyone always agrees with you how do you grow? It also helped me to search for facts. It was quite the learning experience for me.

I had the privilege to meet Rachel Sumner yesterday. I admire her in so many ways. She has been through so much and is such a strong young woman. The last few days I've been worried sick about meeting her because I didn't feel like I would say the right thing or be able to offer her any comfort. It's amazing though the way it all turned out. I think she did more to ease my mind and comfort me than I did for her. She also has an awesome family who support her and encourage her. I support her and I wish her the very best for her future. She is on a mission and I believe in her. God Bless you Rachel.

So now it's back to blogging as normal. It won't be as interesting for most of you but it's still me. :)

Brett is having tubes put in his ears Friday the 21st. He's had fluid in his ears for going on four months now so this will be good for him. It will help his balance and speech and he shouldn't get so many ear infections. It sounds like a pretty simple procedure. They will bring him in and give him a little gas to help him be still, then the doctor will make a small incision and insert the tubes. We will have to make sure he doesn't get any water in his ears so he'll have to wear ear plugs, but they fall out on their own in about a year.

Emily had a field trip yesterday to the Springfield Nature Center. They cancelled their hike though because it was raining and after lunch they ended the field trip because of severe weather. I felt so bad for the kids. They were all excited and all they got to do was touch a few smelly snakes :p Luckily going to the Springfield Nature Center is free so I think we're going to try to take Emily another day.

We all went with Emily on her field trip and poor Chris got another migraine :( When we go home he was puking and feeling so horrible. We think it was the McDonalds he had for breakfast but who knows. I wish we could figure out why he gets migraines so we could avoid whatever it is causing them.

So I'll leave ya'll with the most disgusting lunch picture I've ever taken. Brett was having chicken and noodles and he has a blue Squeeze-It... Well he decided to mix them together and use them to style his hair. It's not very appetizing but funny as heck. ENJOY!

Melinda Bautista found Not Guilty.

Anonymous said...
TWO WORDS... NOT GUILTY. Please next time you condem a person be sure you know tha FACTS!! 12 people heard the facts The TRUTH in the case and Not Guilty was their verdict. And i will be sure that her lawer is informed of this blog and is included in the slander suite. So next time you JUDGE a person on what you read in the paper A SMALL town paper take it with a grain of salt.
7:14 PM

You're right. I should not condemn anyone using information provided by a small town paper, that was my mistake. I have gotten so caught up in this story the past few weeks and all the information I've had was provided by a newspaper that all you anonymous commentors have been telling me I need to read. I didn't attend the trial so I don't know ALL the facts. However regardless of the juries decision I still can't get past the confession. Why did Melinda confess and then break down in tears? Do you have an answer for that? I can't believe her innocent of causing harm to Madilyne knowing about the taped confession. That is the one stumbling block that is still in my path. It doesn't matter now though. For everyone's sake this topic will stop after this post. I do not believe I slandered Melinda. Just because I think she committed a wrong doesn't mean I've slandered her in any way. If that's the case she would have to sue whoever wrote the stories for the Altus papers cause that's what I've been reading. What about the character assassinations against Rachel? Should she sue too? Maybe I can sue after that and we can all keep this going for a few more years. (sorry I'm being sarcastic... that was just a ridiculous comment)

Anonymous said...
Amen! Not guilty!! It only took the jury less than an HOUR to get their decision back to the court. No questions about it. Not guilty.I don't know who the other poster is, but I don't think this blog would be a case of slander. It just shows how the media can affect someone's judgment. Kristie...I see that you are a Christian woman, so I know that you wouldn't want to jump the gun and stand in judgment. But I'm telling you...as another Christian woman..and a mother...that the jury made the right decision.
7:59 PM

I doubt there are as you say "no questions about it," but there was reasonable doubt. I was misinformed and my opinion is just that... an opinion. I also totally agree, the media is not the best place to get information... I assumed the information provided by the Altus papers was pretty straight considering most of the commentors have been telling me to read them. I really hope the jury did make the right decision. I hope that Rachel Sumner can find the strength to move on and try to find some good in this whole situation. I never thought I would become so involved in this issue. I hate calling it an "issue," a child died and a woman almost lost her freedom... What would you guys say to Rachel now? Would you comfort her? I've taken a side in this and obviously it's been Rachels. I don't know what I would say to Melinda if I had to face her. I still think she's responsible, because of her confession, but hey everyone has an opinion right? Melinda has paid the price according to our laws so she certainly doesn't have to answer to me or anyone else. I feel like I should apologize seeing how she was found not guilty but my opinion hasn't changed based on the information I have so it would be a hollow apology. I am sorry I got so involved, I really didn't think this would escalate to what it has become. I will totally respect the verdict. Melinda goes back home to her family, I will never bring up her name on my blog again

However what is Rachel to do now? I believe it's God's will... the way everything has worked out. I don't understand it but can you people tell me what to say to Rachel Sumner when I meet her face to face? How can I comfort her? Next time she calls me crying what could I possibly say? You all had so much to say before please give me some advice now because I am lost. What do you say to a woman who has lost her child and feels like she has failed her once again? I have never been in a situation like this. Rachel needs your prayers, nothing has changed for her. Her baby girl is still gone, she isn't coming home.

This is just one of the recent comments I've received lately over the Melinda Bautista murder trial. She is accused of shaking 10 month old Madilyne Wentz to death last year. The trial is still in process.

Anonymous said...
I'm sorry but I consider it sheer stupidity to put personal information on the computer hence the reason I WILL NOT post my name but the facts don't lie. Obviously you have not read the Altus papers recently...like from this ENTIRE past week. She never admitted to that. READ THE PAPER- THE RECENT PAPER! There is proof on the tape she NEVER admitted that. There is also a wealth of evidence (hint read the RECENT paper) that proves that poor baby did NOT die from shaken baby syndrome. Stop your witch hunt mentality and get on with your life. Yes people abuse people-did you read about the father of the baby? Also, the mother of the baby can't even get her timeline for the day it happened straight. And the two convicted felons she was living with could keep their stories straight either when questioned on the stand. I am sorry to come across harsh but I will NOT let you perpetuate lies about my friend when YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT!

I HAVE been reading the Altus newspaper. I posted links to this paper on March 30th and one of the links was all about the allegations by the defense that Madilyne's death was caused by the EMT's... These are accusations of the defense to try and place the blame away from Melinda Bautista. There is not proof that it was their fault from what I read in that article.

A more recent article I read from the ALTUS papers about Rachel (the mothers) testimony did cause me to pause... But then I stopped for a second to think about it all. The defense is now attacking Rachel and her past trying to make her seem like she was a bad mother. There are questionable things in Rachel's past but none of them mean she is a bad mother, she also is not the one on trial. Why are you so adamant that I not, as you say perpetuate lies about your friend when I am only using information given by the ALTUS newspapers. They used the video tape of her confession in this trial, how can you keep saying she didn't confess when it's on TAPE?

I am not on a Witch hunt. I hate to think that other children are going to be hurt by this as well. Melinda's kids won't have their mother anymore, and her husband won't have his wife, if she is found guilty and sent to jail. That's a very sad thought. I believe she is guilty because of her confession. I've said this over and over. This all started when I posted about this not really even knowing much about the case. When I started being accused of judging unjustly I started reading newspapers and trying to find out more information. With the information I have now I don't feel as if I have an unjust opinion. It is however my opinion. You all have the right to your own and you obviously know and care about Melinda. But what about Madilyne's family? They lost their baby girl. Shouldn't the person responsible have to be held accountable? Do you think we should just ignore the fact that Melinda confessed and let her go free and face any consequences?

Just so I don't get accused of not knowing what I'm talking about again here are links to ALL the Altus articles I've read.

March 21 2006

March 22 2006

March 24 2006

March 27 2006

March 28 2006

March 30 2006

March 30 2006

April 3 2006

April 3 2006

God gave me an over active brain... I seriously think TOO much... I never realized it before but it's true... It could be one of the biggest problems in my life. I keep a journal for myself and one for each of my three kids... and my blog... I am constantly writing stuff in my journal or talking about how I can do this better or how I should do that better... When I get in an argument with my husband I always manage to make it worse by trying to analyze every single detail to figure out exactly what "really" happened. I cannot "just drop it" I have to TALK so that my brain can come to terms with whatever compromise I have to make or whatever apology I owe. I need to find the OFF button on my brain.

Anyway I had another strange dream last night. I wasn't going to write about it cause I'm not sure if I even remember it correctly but I'm going to give it a shot.

I was sent to live in this huge mansion with a very strange family. There was this lady who I don't even recall very much of other than she was training me for something... to be lady like or something like that. Then there was this guy who was like a prince and he and I were secretly having a relationship, but I didn't know he was a prince I just thought he was just a worker at the mansion.

So I go through all these weird tests like how to dress proper and how to look pretty blah blah blah you get the picture, and all the while I am being prepared by this woman to go "live" somewhere... I have it in my head that it's some nice place somewhere that I am going to be the boss of... so that is the reason for all the lessons.

Anyway we set off for my new home one day and this is the part that I remember really well. We get in this car and it's freezing cold outside, there is snow and ice everywhere. My Prince fellow comes along but I don't know it, I think I'm just leaving the mansion for good to go to my new home. Anyway the woman turns out to have this evil plan to commit me to a really scary mental institution because she is angry over my secret relationship with the Prince guy. That is why he is coming along so he can save me from the bad place :p

So we get there and I'm really excited about starting my new life and from the outside this institution is really scary looking, but here I am trying to be positive. I am also very trusting of this woman whoever she is and I figure it must be ok if she chose this to be my new home. So when we step out of the car my prince and one of his friends are there with us. The woman doesn't say much and neither does he as we go inside.

Ok now this place is straight from the worst horror movie's. I am not even going to go into detail cause it was a really scary part in my dream. There were horrible insane people doing terrible disgusting things. I can't believe I even have that kind of stuff in my brain where I would dream something like that. It was really really bad. Anyway when I realize that the woman who I'd trusted was leaving me here in this horrible place to live I realized that she wasn't good after all but horribly mean. So then my prince steps in and tells me he has come to save me from this place and I can come back to the mansion and live with him and he is going to make the woman live here in my place.

I am happy and I have this overwhelming love for the prince and then the weirdest thing happens. We go outside and he tells me that he lied to me and he wasn't a worker at the mansion and he was a prince and he loves me so much. Ok then I go and do the dumbest of all dumb things. I decide that I'm angry with him because of his lie and I would rather live in this scary place than with him... WHAT??? Even though he is telling me how much he loves me and my heart is filled with pain thinking I won't be with him if I live in the scary place. I decide of my own free will to live without him instead of forgiving him.

I woke up after that and I kept trying to go back to sleep so I could make myself change the ending... but I never did get back into that dream :p But I was so mad at myself. I think in a way I am like that in real life. I have so many good things with my husband but the second he makes me mad I bull up and get angry. I would rather be miserable sometimes than forgive or admit to doing wrong. Outwardly I try to forgive and admit when I'm wrong but I have a feeling that in my heart I am still holding on to things that have made me mad. It seems so stupid now after having that dream and I know it probably doesn't make sense I have a hard time saying what I mean a lot of times, but I think in a way that dream helped me. Do you think God shows us things in our dreams? I've always had weird dreams and I know it's a subconscious thing but I just feel like there was something to this one.

I just wanted to post a few links for anyone who's been reading about the Melinda Bautista trial. She is accused of shaking 10 month old Madilyne Wentz to death while providing day care services.

Here is a link to my first blog posting

My next post

Missing records nearly derail murder trial

Bautista trial back on track

What is the fifth commandment??? Anybody know without looking? We have been studying the Ten Commandments in our bible study class on Wednesday nights. I am guilty of not knowing them all by heart. I have been able to remember the prior one's we've studied each week. So now I'm up to five :p The fifth commandment is to honor thy Father and Mother. Now that sounds all fine and easy right? That's what I thought... WRONG! There is a lot more to this commandment than I realized. I'm not really going to get into it in depth because I know not everyone will agree with my take on this commandment from God, but I do want to take this opportunity to honor my Father and Mother.

My life of 25 years so far has been full of many terrible things. I know that without God in my life I would blame all of the terrible things on my parents. I would be angry and resentful. I would have a terrible relationship with my Mom and Dad as well as my Husband and Children. I know this because before I came to know Jesus that's how I was. I was angry with my Mother most of all. I blamed her for all the hurt I felt. I was angry with my Father for not being there for me when I thought he should have been. I did not honor my parents. I described the horrible things I'd been through to my husband and I blamed my parents and this tainted his view of them. Every time I would talk to my mom or get a letter from her I would end up dredging up all the bad things I'd been through and be crying to my husband about what a terrible life I'd had. It made him angry too. I was spreading my poison.

Then Jesus came into my life and changed all of that. I hate using those phrases because I know it makes people roll their eyes and sigh thinking "oh here we go she's gonna start preachin'," but it's true. I just told you how I was before... It wasn't my own idea to suddenly have a change of heart. God did it. He showed me something that I was unable to see before.

My mom made lots of mistakes. I used to be angry at her for it. Why? She's human just like me. I make mistakes too. It's not like my mom woke up every day thinking, "hmmm what can I do today to make Kristie's life miserable." By me being angry with her it's like I was saying that's what she did every time she made a bad decision. It's ridiculous.

I was driving home from taking Brett to the doctor today and all of this hit me like a ton of bricks. I am so thankful for each and every mistake my parents made. I praise God for every heartache I endured. If things had gone any differently I wouldn't be who I am today. Not only do I get to learn from my mistakes but I get to learn from my parents mistakes. All the times they tried to tell me when I was younger I didn't listen. I thought I knew best, and I could still be traveling that road of denial today if God hadn't shown me the error of my ways. I know people will disagree with me but this is true to my heart. It's always through struggles and trials that we become stronger and develop character. God gave me the parents I have knowing they would fail at times and make mistakes. He made me a parent knowing I would do the same.

I was never able to think of the good things my parents did for me. My mom used to sew Barbie clothes from the scraps of material she had leftover from quilts and other sewing projects. I loved all the clothes I had for my Barbies. My mom used to sew me dresses for church. I was always so proud of my pretty dresses. I was the only girl so I got to go with Mom sometimes just me and her and I always felt so special. Best of all, every time I talk to my Mom either on the phone, on an instant messenger, in a letter or an email she never fails to say I Love You. It's a silly thing you might think, sure it's just three words... But I don't have any doubts that she loves me.

My Dad is one of the hardest workers I know. Sometimes I know this can be a bad thing but he is always working for the ones he loves. He works hard to provide for them and make them happy. He's such a creative guy. It makes me laugh cause he always has a new scheme or plan on how to make extra money. My Dad is a handsome dude! It's really funny because in his office he had a picture of me and him and people used to always say what a nice wife he had :p Now either I look really old or my Dad is just that good lookin' that people thought I was his wife... I'm gonna go with the second one :p My Dad is not a quitter. When he sets his mind to do something I guarantee he'll get it done. He quit drinking, smoking and chewing tobacco in 1992 (I think that's the right year) and he is still free of those things that used to hold him back.

I often mention the faults of my parents in conversations about parenting. I don't do it to belittle my parents but to show what I've learned from their mistakes. Our lesson on the fifth commandment showed me that I need to have a more respectable approach to these types of conversations and guard what I say about my parents in order to honor them. No one wants all of their mistakes drug out for all to see. I'm sorry Mom and Dad for the times I've made you look bad to others. I thank God to have you both as my parents.

PS I won't go into the in law aspect but I'm also going to try harder to show honor to them as well.

Last night I was having some trouble getting Emily to eat her dinner. Sometimes she complains when I make stuff too spicy... I like spicy and so does Chris and sometimes I go overboard. Well we had fettuccini, chicken and broccoli. She likes all that stuff but she wouldn't eat. She told me it was too spicy, but I didn't make it spicy at all this time. So I knew she was just making excuses. Anyway it was really frustrating me and I didn't handle it very well, I ended up yelling at her and I'm sure making her feel bad. Later that night as I was laying in bed I was thinking about how I could have handled it better. I should have explained to her that if she didn't eat good food then her body would be weak and she would keep getting sick. She's been sick a lot lately and almost missed school a few times. Then that got me thinking about how I act as a parent.

Have you ever told your kid to do something "because I said so." I know I do this a lot. It is just easier to command obedience "because I said so," than have to explain yourself. I never really thought about it but yesterday I was listening to this Christian radio station and they were talking about parenting and it got me thinking. How would we like it if someone came along and told us to do something "because I said so?" I don't think I'd like it very much. I would like a reason for why. Wouldn't that be better parenting? Instead of just commanding obedience to explain why? I mean I know that sometimes after explaining a child is still not going to understand or they just don't want to do what you're asking them so they refuse to see your point of view, and that would be the time to bring out "because I said so."

Now I just had this epiphany last night so I haven't had the chance to really try it out on Emily, and it's going to take some practice but I'm really excited to see if her behavior towards me changes at all because of this. She's a good girl but I do notice she is in a bad mood a lot lately. She has been sick of course but there's no reason a five year old should walk around with a sour face all the time.

And most importantly... I think if I can start practicing this ulterior parenting method we will have a closer relationship and she will be able to talk to me about anything. Also I think she will be less likely to bow to peer pressure if she expects a reason for having to do something. I mean isn't that what we as adults need when we make decisions. We need reasons why we're going to do something. I think my children should understand why I'm asking them to do something. I'm rambling now so I'll sign off. Everyone smile and hug someone you love. It's a good day :D

As a mother there is never a dull moment. Life is full of drama! This is my latest LOL moment. Brett got himself stuck under the table...

Now he has a runny nose and he was really trying to get out so notice the yummy bubble LOL I can't stop laughing...

Now don't think I'm a mean mom cause I was taking pictures instead of helping him up. He wasn't hurt just mad... Besides I was laughing too hard to really do anything besides take pictures...

So he finally makes it up and then realizes he forgot his toy...

So he goes back for the toy getting stuck again... This makes him madder than ever...

So he finally gets his toy and struggles back up giving me the evil eye the whole time...

After snapping these last few pictures of Brett I turned my camera on Logan and judging from this picture he obviously did not want his picture taken LOL

Don't make this boy mad :p

This is so cute I had to post it. I am trying to get Brett off the bottle so I only give him sippy cups right now. I just started this today so we will have to see how things go at bedtime tonight. He didn't cry very much today at naptime but he sat in his playpen giving me the evil eye until he just fell asleep sitting up with his face pressed against the side of the playpen. I took some pictures it is so cute :p

Yesterday before we headed off to church I had Chris snap a couple pictures. It was supposed to be just me and Emily but Logan was getting super mad so we let him in one of the pictures... And he didn't even smile :p Little stinker.