He's 2!

Happy Birthday Isaac. We love you!

A "honeybucket?" Do you know what that is?

We were on our way to a parade on the 4th of July and Gabe makes an announcement that he has to go to the bathroom.

"Well....hold it."--me

"But Mom....I need to go poops."--Gabe

"Oh great.......where are we going to stop so he can use the bathroom?"---I said to Rob

"I hope they have a 'honeybucket' somewhere?"--Gabe

"What is a honeybucket?"--me

"A port-a-potty"--Rob

"Okay....How the heck does HE (pointing at Gabe) know that?"--me

"?????????????"--Rob

So arriving at the park Gabe spots the port-a-potties and is OVERJOYED that "they have 'honeybuckets!'" (even though they were some other "brand")


This kid has no qulams about using public restrooms.........




....disgusting!

There is nothing like a good morning run to bring me closer to the Lord

I am feeling very content....even on the outskirts of joyful. I had a really great run this morning. I am so thankful for my Heavenly Father who has blessed me with a healthy and strong body. To get out, enjoy nature, and be one with Him in the still, quiet hours of the early morning is indescribable. It is during these times I am able to pour my heart out to the Lord and often receive inspiration. I'm just so grateful.

Melanie's guide on how to turn a playgroup into a "non-birthday party"

How do you turn a playgroup into a "non-birthday party"?

It's easy.

First you set up a swimming pool play group that just happens to be on the child's birthday.

Next, you make out silly paper invitation (in Microsoft word) for said "play group" and hand them out to 11 boys and 1 girl (yes...those were the numbers), adamantly reminding the parents that this is a "play group" not a birthday party so no presents are necessary.

Next on the list...cupcakes.

To wrap things up...a pinata.

All at the last minute. No more than 24 hours of prep work.

It's easy....no hassle...no stress.....no worries because after all......it's JUST a play group.

3:00PM everyone shows up and.......it's a blast. Everyone has tons of fun!

You can do it.....I just did and it TOTALLY worked!

(You see, we only allow our kids "friend" parties every other year starting at age 5. Since Gabe had his friend party last year......this was definitely NOT A PARTY!.....Yeah right.....Who are we kidding?)

Happy Birthday Gabe.....I love you little buddy!

Pinata fun

I finished it off (or "won" as the kids called it)


Gabe munching on his goodie bag from the pinata

I think all in all Gabe had a fun birthday. He chose the menu for the day (breakfast:cinnamon rolls, lunch:Costco hot dogs and rootbeer, dinner: homemade pizza and more rootbeer), he didnt' have to have "quiet time" and he anxiously anticipated opening his presents all day.

"The Loot"


Then....brownie sundeas complete with chocolate brownie, neapolitan ice cream, chocolate fudge, whip cream, and sprinkles.

We had family movie night (Gabe picked the movie) and the kids went blissfully off to sleep.

I can't believe he is 6 already! Wowsers!

All right......Who authorized the streaking? The "censored" version

Does anyone else feel a draft?

(Okay, so not as cute as the original post, which was not so censored, but I forgot all about the crazies in the world. Better to cover him up but you get the idea!)