what a beautiful mess

I was messing around with photos this evening since Sherlock Holmes wasn't very good company and since Trevor is sleeping through it, he's not good company either! Remember when they looked like this? I had a lot of fun with Annabelles pictures... She was always so ready for the camera.... it's a little more awkward now with all the missing teeth~ She still looks as adorable as ever though! I love this picture of them, it's just missing someone very important.... here he is!!!! I never actually believed anyone when they said he was a little funny looking but now.... Just kidding, he was a gorgeous baby! April is now over (well in about 65 mins.) and the weekend is here.... It's about time. We have great plans for the weekend. Hope you do too and that the weather is beautiful and warm~

That's my boy~ and, yes, his pants are on backwards. and I have no idea why....

I'm sitting here in my warm and cozy house, loving it. I have no where to go today. That makes me happy. Im staying home and cleaning and doing laundry, mopping the floors and scrubbing bathrooms. I've had a bit of a negative attitude about my house lately. It always seems messy/cluttery. But Candice put it into perspective for me yesterday... She reminded me that I have four children~ of course! Seriously.... something would be wrong if my house was always spotless~ So I will try to get done what I can and forget the rest until tomorrow... Here is our newly planted garden: We've got spinach, tomatoes, tomatillos, peas, beans, onions, artichokes, carrots, chives, and corn. This is what we did for FHE last night. Oh and Emily ran 3 miles!! Im so proud of her. And her 5k is this weekend.  I cannot wait!

Masterpiece Theater just got over (Small Island~ excellent) and Trevor is laying peacefully on the couch(except for the snoring) and figured it was a good time to do this. Trevor asked the kids yesterday what they wanted to be when they grow up. It's constantly changing but here's what they wanted to be at that minute: Emily wants to be a Rocket Scientist and/or an Inventor. Annabelle wants to be an Actress. Stephen wants to be a Racecar Driver. Joshua wants to be a Racecar. I don't know about that kid. But I guarantee that they are all going to be amazing when they grow up no matter what they do~ (an oldie but a goodie! seriously- August of 07) Did you know Racecar is spelled the same forward and backward?

(Stephen took this picture while we were on our way to gymnastics) It's been a bit of a bad day. My own fault.... I was lacking in patience most of the day and my children felt it. It was a crappy day for Trevor too~ literally. He got to go load up the back of the truck with a whole "crapload" of manure for our garden. Then he came home,got us both a 44 diet soda and helped me out with something important that HAD to be done right.then. THEN I said something totally funny (to me only) and the day was made a little better. and THEN since the kids were in bed, we got to relax and watch  The Office. All thanks to Trevor. Have I said lately how much I love him? I won't right now cause he would get embarrassed. Here's to a better day tomorrow~

 Things I have learned from my morning jog 1. It's never a good idea to eat a big slice of banana bread two minutes before going. 2. Mcdonalds in the early morning smells really bad. well actually, at any time of the day but especially in the morning. 3. Any road can seem uphill that early. 4. I am a turtle and Candice is the hare and in this case, the hare will always win the race. 5. Mobile homes are really creepy, at least the one we run by is. 6. Railroad tracks are not all they're cracked up to be. 7. Im actually quite witty at that early hour. Candice's music is just too loud to hear all the funny comments I make. So she has no idea.  This is the storm we had last night...We thought our house got struck with lightening at one point. The thunder was the loudest I've ever heard. I thought about my dad since he loves storms and then I remembered a comment made on Sunday by Stephen and Trevor. Stephen: "Grandpa can do anything" Trevor: ...

http://boise.craigslist.org/zip/1700481511.html I just saw this on Craigslist.. some people are so crazy. Who wants a toilet in their garden? here is what the ad says: "I took down an old outhouse this weekend. This is authentic. Real history! Plant flowers in it? Use your imagination. Free but VERY heavy. Will take a few good men to lift it. Call, text or email." Absolutely crazy...