My little 2 year old!

My baby turned 2 yesterday!!  I still can't believe it (even though most people think he is 3!) We had a low key birthday party because my kids have such a "mean" mom, as Talmage likes to say.  They are allowed a big party on their 5th and 8th birthdays and that's it!!  But we have loved every minute that Barrett has been with us.  He is the sweetest little chubster- our little bear-bear!  Happy Birthday Barrett!!
People keep telling me that I need to have another baby since Barrett is 2, but instead of having one, we are going to try to adopt our next one (hopefully an older baby or one with special needs).  We were officially certified a few days ago, so we are excited to see what happens!!

Summer Haircuts

My boys HATE to have their hair cut.  They fight Taylor and I every time.  So I finally had enough of the shagginess and we took them to Sport Clips so someone else could fight them on it.  They did surprisingly well (especially Barrett), although neither of them were very happy about it!

It was Barrett's first "0fficial" haircut, and I was sad to see all of his blonde hair go, but he looks so stinkin' cute!  I don't know why I waited so long to cut it!

Here's to the Graduates!

My youngest brother Stephen graduated from Mt. View this year.  The last graduation I have to sit through for about fifteen years, and it will be one I won't forget.  We sat huddled under umbrellas and ponchos, but still unable to keep from getting soaked as the rain poured down throughout the entire ceremony!!   But every minute was worth it, because I just love this kid!  Stephen is one of a kind!  From his personality to his attire, he is just the funniest person I know, and I love him to death!!!Here's to the die hard fans, the siblings who made it through  till the end!!! Daniel, Sarah, Stephen, way to finish strong!  Even Taylor had one of his episodes and had to leave early!!

This is my sister, Sarah, and I huddled under one umbrella with our very fashionable ponchos

And here's to Talmage, who also graduated from Preschool.  He loved Mrs. McClure's preschool and will miss her and all the friends he made there.  He is so smart and we love having him as part of our family.  Way to go Talmage!!

8 Things...

8 Things...

I was tagged courtesy of my friend, Christin Trendler!  Thanks Christin
Rules of this tag:

Mention the person who tagged you.
Complete the list of eight things.
Tag 8 of your bloggity friends.
Easy peasy!!

So here goes...


8 THINGS I LOOK FORWARD TO:

Christmas

Date night with my husband

Our annual trip to Disneyworld

Dune season

Family Home Evening

Reading to my boys

Bedtime!!

Finishing a project I've started

8 THINGS I DID YESTERDAY:

Went to Bootcamp

Took the kids to swim lessons

Had the night off, so I went shopping!

Made a Sonic run for my diet coke

Went grocery shopping

Made cookies for T's preschool graduation

Watched American Idol

Played Candyland with the boys

8 THINGS I WISH I COULD DO:

Cook and enjoy doing it

Run a marathon

Adopt a child

Not worry about my weight

Be a better mom

Go back to Europe

Find Taylor a job

Relax a little more

8 SHOW I WATCH:

Amazing Race

House

Greys Anatomy

Americal Idol

Lost

Office

America's Next Top Model

CSI:NY

8 PEOPLE I TAG:

Ashley 

Natalie

Bethany

Tawna

Sue

Becca

Carrie

Jill

Making an Impression

On Saturday we took the boys to the Park of the Canals to have their hand printed on a tile that will be part of a mosaic when they re-do the park in June.  I can't wait to see it when it's finished!  Talmage loved having his hand painted and writing his own name on his tile.  Barrett, on the other hand, cried throughout the whole process!!  

Mother's Day Program

Talmage had his Mother's Day program for Mrs. McClure's preschool.  He did such a great job.  Talmage is an amazing little boy.  He has been my trial since the day he was born, but I LOVE him for it!! I wouldn't change him for the world.  He has taught me more about patience and unconditional love than anything in my life.   I am so blessed to have him for a son.  Talmage, I LOVE YOU!

This was my attempt at being crafty last week.  I signed up to bring a dessert for the program, and my sister gave me this idea for cupcakes.  They were supposed to look like daisies.  They didn't turn out as cute as I'd hoped... but considering how much I hate to cook, at least I made the effort!!