Are you "Into It"

Tonight, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce hosted a "Into It" get together for the city. There were several booths set up to get information on the many different things available in our town. Quite honestly, I didn't realize all these museums around town are completely free...we might have to visit this summer...we'll see if it actually happens. The boys got their face painted and we were able to ride on a "train" around the pond. Aiden hated the train ride, even though he was fully prepared with his train overalls.

The funniest thing, this wacko lady was literally carrying 4 (FOUR!) chihuahua puppies in her arms. Then the wack-job would set them down to sign up for different things. Of course they would be running all over the place and then she had to find them to gather them all up. I took the cute little black one off her hands (I don't even like chihuahuas but I'm a sucker for a puppy!) and was holding him for a while. I gave him back to her but in hind sight I think I could have gotten a free dog. I'm pretty sure she wouldn't have noticed me carrying him off.

Flowers and Xavier

I love this flower but it is in a weird spot in my yard so I usually miss it's bloom. Glad to finally capture it. I "stole" these from a neighbor when she moved. Technically, she told me to go over and take anything from her garden before she left. I felt funny doing it while they were still in the house, but once they moved, I took a lot!

The Columbine just make me laugh. They are by my mailbox and my sister told me one time to watch them because they might shoot my kids. It makes me laugh everytime. We are sick individuals in our family, judge away!

I actually hate this flower, I've been trying to kill them for the past 8 years, they keep coming back in full force. Its blurry on the edges because the wind is blowing.

I hate this bush too but the white flowers make me happy, the only reason I keep the ugly thing.

Now for Xavier...

So on Sunday Xavier and I had the following conversation about his birthday. (Which was Mother's day and seemed like the perfect time for Xavier to tell me what he wanted for his birthday. Probably the reason why he wrote in my Mother's Day card, "I love you because you buy me birthday presents.")

First off he changed what he wanted on his cake. He orginally wanted a panda cake with the great wall of china and bamboo. I actually figured out a way to somehow create this masterpiece and now he has picked Star Wars...AGAIN. He did have a Star Wars cake last year but it wasn't too great considering the fact that I was too busy praying for my death, so completely miserable with stomach pain. So this year he has picked Star Wars again but he wants the little Star Wars toys not the big ones like last year because, "They suck and broke."

On his birthday list he has decided (and I have to post this because his comments with them were just too funny):

1. Submarine with 2 guys, "So one could be bait."
2. 2 Great White Sharks
3. 20 pack of Gormitis, "But I'm not sharing them with Damon."
4. Rhino from Spiderman, "Because Damon broke the head off of mine you made me throw it away."
5. Superman
6. "Oh yeah, some more 3d chalk too."

UPDATE: Xavier has now decided that he wants a Star Trek cake....since that is what Uncle Brenden likes...I have a feeling this is going to be changing up until the day of the party.

Happy Mother's Day

I love this message, it is truly for all women.



It makes me want to "create."

Mother's Day

Good thing we took this...
Because this happened at Church today...Aiden tried to tackle a corner, the corner won...by a lot! I think Aiden really does need a helmet.

It then turned into this...atleast the fat lips went down...poor baby...

We went to celebrate Mother's day at the Littles. Adam and Don made us a great chicken dinner, with mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls and brownies for dessert. They did great!

The boys played the piano pieces for everyone and then it was present time!

Thanks for the great day boys!!!

Lois' Birthday

So we went to El Dorado yesterday for a cookout to celebrate Lois' birthday. We had a good time spending the evening with my family. Plus my dad made rhubarb pie which is my favorite!

On the way home I took these pictures of the boys. Aiden was falling asleep and I covered him with his little blue jacket. He then decided it was a toy and began to play with it. He kept putting it on his head like a hat. Xavier loved having his picture taken in the complete dark of the highway, while Damon thought the flash was too bright...but Damon was sick so that could have been part of it too.

For Uncle Ben

Turn up the volume everyone...its time to celebrate!

FYI...this was Adam's idea.

For James

Happy Birthday!
Hope you have a good one and that Ashley treats you well...

And yes, this is all you're getting from us...Loves!

And Ben...any guesses on what you will be getting tomorrow for your birthday?