Just took some new pics of the boys. What a long process. They are not one for getting their pics taken but I try to do it at least once a year. I usually do them myself instead of spending money on boring school pics. I still have football pics to go. Think they will really enjoy those.
Hope you enjoy the new pics of the boys.

baseball

It has been a very long time since I have done a post but here it goes. My boys have just finished baseball season . Well at least kaden. Austin made the all-stars team. If all goes well with his arm he will be doing some pitching during all-stars. He is growing so fast and he is such a joy to watch. Kaden does very well also, though he is only in tee-ball, he did not ever hit off the tee! He is a little but mighty man! Now that it is soooo hot out side I cannot keep the boys out of the water. The swim about 12 hrs a day. Not sure how it can be fun for that long, but they seem to enjoy it. Kaden is getting very brown!!!

vacation

vacation

Its been a very long time, but here it goes again. We just returned from a vacation. Just one day but that was good! We took the boys to the bass pro shop in ohio. Was a surprise for them until we left that day. I dont think they realized that it was going to be as cool as it was. They really enjoyed it. Kaden had one of the store workers helping him figure out what was the best lures to use for fishing. It was cute. We had told him to ask one of the workers to help them know what was best, not really thinking he would do it, we turned around and he had one of the employees bent down talking to him. It was all over from then on. He had the worker wrapped around his finger. The store was set up very cool and had a large tank with all of the fish that you would find in the lakes around here. Also had tons of animals that had died and were stuffed! Everything was alive at one time. After the bass pro shop we went to a hotel and spent the night swimming. Today we went to the Newport aquarium. It was also very fun for the boys. They were able to touch sharks and hand feed birds. We all had a very good time and the boys could not wait to get home and try their fishing gear out. Will try to attach pics!!!!

sick kid

Last night we started up our bible study. Had a good time and met new people everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. The kids all played well together. After bible study one of the parents came to me and said Kaden does not look very good. Went back to check and he was burning up! He has a fever again. Was complaining of a sore throat again!!!!! Took him to the dr and he is back on antibiotics for another 10 days! That will make one month of antibiotics for him recently. Finaly we are going to the ear, nose and throat dr. on friday! I thing its time to get those tonsills out! Hopefully it will also take care of his horrible breath! Sorry no pics this time!

Meeting the Colts coach

Today we surprised both of the boys and took them to Fort Wayne to meet coach Tony Dungy. I had bought his new book for the boys and we had it signed for the each of them. I am sure this book means nothing to them right now but as they grow into men I hope the will read it someday and take some of coaches advice. Seems to be a good book for men. Anyway I posted a few pics. Only got a few. Camera trouble and they moved you through the line pretty quick. We were there one hour ahead of time and waited in line for an hour to see him. Both of the boys got to shake his hand!

wynters traumatic day! Still out at 8pm!!

Wynters big day!

I know no one cares about the dog, but I have to share her pics and her day. She has had an ear infection for quite some time. I have just let it go. Today I made and apt for the vet. I took her to my moms grooming shop and gave her the fully doggy spa treatment! She doesnt much care for this treatment. After the doggy spa it was time for the vet! I took her in and had them muzzle her from the start. Because I am poor I took her to Yoder and Grimm who are about 150 years old. They could not handle her, and did not even try! I am not strong enough to handle a 64lb dog. They decided to sedate her. I didnt know he meant Kill her. He gave her a shot in the lobby, she finally collapsed on the lobby floor. I thought she would be just alittle sleepy. NO she was out cold! Tongue hanging out eyes rolled back and not breathing! I was sure she was dead and I would be doing doggy CPR. We finally get her on a cart and wheeled to the back. The vet is acting like it is no big deal. I think my dog is DEAD. They wanted to keep her all night but she would have been a monster for them. Of course that would be if she ever wakes up! The gave her the shot at about 4:15pm and she is still out. She will only raise her head slightly when her name is called. Better than looking completly dead! I am sooooo glad Kaden decided to stay home with his brother. Would have been very traumatic for my little animal lover!

Today we went to the circus. Austin is in third grade now and all of the third graders go to the circus. I was kind of bummed because I was not a room mother this year. I think Austin was upset too, although would never admit that if asked. Guess I didnt make the cut. I was still able to go enjoy the circus because the police departments escort all the buses to fort wayne. I was not allowed to sit with him. (His orders third grade to cool for mom). I only mattered when it was time for a snack. Austin is not an affectionate child, but his words and attitude let you know what you are doing right or wrong. He did appreciate us being there! We also go to take Kaden. We sat in the front row!! Pics still did not turn out the best.

After we got home I studied and the boys went out with the neighbors and built a fort on the Ice. See what you are missing aunt kristy!! The girls really need to come play on the ice and sled!! Maybe soon. Well back to studying!!! Going to try to post pics doesnt always go well for me!! Pics are at the bottom!!!

It is hard to believe that kaden will be 5 tomorrow. Today we celebrated his birthday. We had a mom and me day. Birthday party will come next week. For the last 3 years we have had a mommy and me day on his birthday. We always go to build a bear and he makes an animal. This fits him very well he is an animal lover and loves stuffed animals. He is such a joy to have around and I wouldnt trade him for anything. Most that have met him want to keep him! There are A few pics to show our day!

this is the pic of my sister playing dress up. I could not get it to load when I did the last blog.

Today we had our first sledding tripof the season. Just in time before the "BLIZZARD" we are about to get. The boys love going to the golf course and sledding down the steep hill. Austin had a friend over that has never come over to the house and went sledding to. The boys had a great time. My sister brought over my nephew and he had his very first sledding adventure. It is amazing how long the kids can stay out in the cold. You almost have to drag them back in. We then enjoyed hot chocolate and veggie soup! Yum! Yum!. My sister came to our home after sledding and played alittle dress up with Kaden. (See the pic.)!!!

Lincoln log tower

Austin and Skyler (the neighbor kid) Built a tower of lincoln

logs. It was 68 logs high!

Christmas and New Years

Kristy informed me that I am alittle behind on my blogging so here it goes. The boys had a great christmas. I think "santa" brought them everything they wanted. If you recall me writing about the letter from "santa", I took it and wrote what the reaction was from the boys. I put it in a box so I can get it out when they are much older, and when they dont believe in santa anymore. I am sure it will be just as fun that day to see their reactions. We did not do much for New Years Eve. We did all attempt to stay up to see the ball drop but I dont think any of us lasted. How sad is this........A call went out for a house fire, so we all got in the police car to go watch...the boys were all excited to watch the action and kill time before midnight. Turned out to only be a very large bon fire in someones yard. Guess that will teach us for being nosie!!! Austin was very excited to get to see the ball drop. I peeked into his room at about 11:30 and he was sawing logs!!! He gave it a good effort though! On new years day we all went to the theater and watched Marley and Me. Was a good movie, and I think everyone in the theater cried. If you didnt cry you obviously have never had a dog! Kaden cried for 30minutes!! He has such a big heart and loves animals.