Tons of Pics

OK...so, here I go!  This is my "catch up" blog.  I'm so far behind I just told Heath to dump all the pics on here and I'd summarize.  We have been quite busy lately and adjusting to daddy's new job.  He's had 2 weeks of evening shift hours and 1 week of days, which I like much better and so do the kiddos.  The weather has been SO nice lately that we've tried to take advantage of it as much as possible.  Alexandria wants to be outside every chance that she gets.  She loves to look for puppies, go for wagon rides, and hang out on the front step.  We've gone to the park a couple times and she likes to swing, but that is about it.  She is still quite gun shy when it comes to exploring and doing anything on her own...she pretty much clings to me.

Last weekend I was a bridesmaid in one of my very dear friends' wedding.  Amber Harvey, whom I used to work with, married Anthony Brice.  They both live in Las Vegas, but were able to pull off a wedding back in Ames so all of her family could attend.  It was a very fun time and I'm so happy for both of them!!!      

I would like to thank all the grandparents for helping us out lately...Nana Pam and Papa Mike for babysitting so we could go to rehearsal supper, Dad for bailing me out when our daycare lady's father-in-law passed away, and Grandma Renae and Papa Jon for watching sissy so Heath and I could go out for supper this past weekend.  We love you all!  

Chilling with an Icee.

Nice shirt sweetheart.

The gorgeous Mrs. Main.

In deep.

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Brice.

Trouble!!!

Sissy in her night gown.

Sis playing the man of the house.

Big girl.

Sis had a blast with Grandpa.

Just trying to be cute.

Chillin in the icebox.

Just a swing-in.

We have a Teenager!!!!

Caution!!!!  Kade is 13!!!!  We can barely believe it!  He is growing up way too fast and changing so much.  His voice is getting deeper, he is interested in girls, and has the dreaded puberty acne.  We (Heath, Alexandria and I) are all kind of a nucense to him.  He doesn't like us to come in to his room, which is where he would stay 24 hours a day if we let him.  I'm the horrible mom that makes him come out to eat, get fresh air and Heath enforces his daily chores, which induces eye rolling.  Oh, how I remember the days when I did all these things.  That is what Heath and I tell each other all the time because that is what we have to do to manage our TEENAGER!  Last weekend was dedicated to celebrating Kade's birthday.  Friday after school Heath picked up Kade and two of his buddies and brought them back to our house. We let Kade open up a couple of his gifts and then they headed to pick up Brayton and go to the Ramada Inn Waterpark in Des Moines for the evening.  They had a blast!  Sis and I went down for just a little bit to let her play in the water, but that didn't happen.  She was terrified!  My sensitive little girl was not liking this new experience one bit.  So, we headed back home and left dad with the 4 boys.  Saturday evening we went up to Eldora to the Pizza Ranch to celebrate with all of the family.  It was a great turnout and a lot of fun!  Thanks to everyone for coming to help Kade celebrate his birthday!! 

God's gift to our world. 3-2-99

Sis & the birthday boy, ready for the day.

We got Kade a case for his shotgun.

Earpiece for the WII & lava lamp.

The girls at the water park.

Kade & his crew.

Birthday cupcakes, yummy.

Sis & Grayson catching up.

Aunty Steph slow down and watch your fingers.

Kade and his Ravens.

That is not a fire, it's just a lot of candles.

Kade & Great Grandpa Dougan.

These were needed. Thanks Cathcart Crew.

Coookieeeeeeeeeeeees.