Our 5 yr Anniversary

So, it's our 5 yr Anniversary. Boy did it go by fast. I guess that would be a good thing. NO major fights, blowouts, or anything extreme. We still like eachother.
We decided to go to Lava Hot Springs. We got an old hotel, (would not recommend it to anyone). It was over priced, no t.v, or fridge. The carpet was dirty, and the bed was horrible. We had to pay extra to have our own, private bathroom. ON the other hand, it had private hot tub rooms, and a chef down stairs. Food was AWSOME!
I didn't plan very well, timing was off. We were going to float the river, which looked sssoooo fun, but we made reservations for dinner and the hot tub room, and didn't time things right to have enough time to float. But we walked around, and got icecream in the evening. That was fun.
I guess I'm a party pooper. I missed our kids, and wanted to come home. Not that the kids cared we were gone. They had fun with Aunt Natalie, and Grandma. Everyone asked why we came home so early. Well, I'm not use to leaving our children. They go with me everywhere I go. I did need and want a break, but I'm use to a few hrs at a time, not 24. That was extreme for me. Don't get me wrong. I did love my time with Rhett, and it's always limited. But also, i couldn't think of anything else to do, or see. I think next time I need to do more homework, and plan better for activites.

Calebs Birthday

Well, Caleb turned one July 13th. I can't believe it's been a year already. I think his 1st year went faster than Ethan's. IT was fun. Caleb didn't tear into the cake like I thought he would. He was preoccupied with the lights and family looking at him. I think he enjoyed being the center of attention. Which, that fits his personality. HE's going to be a wild one.
Ethan and Caleb now play really good together. They are so cute to watch. And the things that come out of Ethan's mouth, sometimes floors me. The other day, he'd said something, and I told him he was wrong, later I relized he was right, so he says " See mom, now your stupid". Of course he got in trouble for saying "stupid". I guess I have said it to many times. I have to watch what I say alittle more closely.

So, I'm a bad mother and couldn't find the camera for Easter. Calebs first of course. We take it somewhere and I forget to take it out of whatever bag I put it in, and forget it. The boys are great. Growing beautifully. Rhett say Ethan takes after him, with features, and personaity. And that Caleb takes after me, with looks and more. I think he just wants to pin calebs attitude on me. Thats kid is so demanding, and he definatly voices his opinion. He may only be 9 mths, but holy cow.
Life is good. We all still love eachother, that's always a good thing. Caleb and Ethan are playing more and more. They started eating cherrios together. I love it. They grow up so fast. Mean while, we age just as fast, it feels faster. I really hate growing old. One more year for the big 30. Thats depressing, a long with the saggy skin from haveing kids. I think I could deal with ageing if I looked like I did when I was 19, and didn't have to work at it. Oh well. Seeing my beautiful boys everyday, and their sweet spirits, and the way they interact with each other, is so worth it. I wouldn't change that for anything. I know Rhett and I have been blessed with some very, very choice spirits. I am so thankful for them. And of course for Rhett. I think it's hard to find a good man. At least one your comapitable with. Rhett teases as much as I do, if not more. And he is very accepting of me and my weird ways. I love him to death. I love my family to death.

to much time

Ok, so I have to much time in the afternoons. I guess I'm a little bored. I have been taking the "green tea hp pixies" and have on going energy. The more I do, the more energy I have. I have gone threw my clothes, the boys clothes, Rhett's clothes. I've gotten rid of a lot of things. I reorganized my books, moved things around between the dining room and liveing room. Deeeeeeeepppppp cleaned my kitchen, although I still need to scrub the floors. I'm running out of things to do. I should be putting Calebs book together, but that requires sitting still.
I really want to go walking outside. I so can't wait for the snow to go away.
Rhett wants to build this summer. It kinda scares me. For 1. I know absoulutly nothing about building. 2. It takes such a long time. 3. I'm not very good putting colors and textures together. 4. I just want to move in, have a garden come spring, and not have to wait till fall to move in.
I think those are all justifyable.
I don't think Rhett will let me use the colors I would really like to. I prefer the bright bold colors to white, and brown ect. But then again it would be really nice to be in a bran-new home.
I guess we'll see what happens.

spring

I so wish the snow would go away. I can't wait to get outside and start walking again.
Can i just say, I am ssssssssoooooo proud of Ethan. He finally is going potty without being told. Atleast when he's not around friends, cause then he gets all distracted. It makes me so happy to see how he's growing and the things he remembers.
Well, Rhett and I went to get new phones, and switch companies. Holy cow, was it ever expensive. All together we spent over $400. It made me sick. We are still waiting for our new phones to start receiving calls. ug. what a deal.
But, all and all. Life is good. I really can't complain. We are so richly blessed, and in so many ways. I listen to others, and family, and all the trials they are going threw. Even my mom with her health. It makes me so thankful for the blessings we are given, even if sometimes they are not what we want.

ABC'S

Ethan is learning his ABC'S. He almost has the song down. We'll be driving down the rode, he'll see signs and point to them "look, abc's". It's so cute. He even tried reading to Caleb. It amazes me how smart kids are now, and all the things they take in.
Yesturday, after dinner, I ran to town to get some things. While I was putting stuff away, Ethan asked for a cheese stick. I said "yes, because you finished your dinner". Ethans response. " Thanks, your a nice mommy." It was just to funny. Sometimes when he wants to get my attention, he'll say " Excuse me". How cute is that.
I think he's trying to be REALLY GOOD. I told him as long as he is happy, and listens to me, he doesn't have to have a nap. He's really likeing that.
Caleb is trying to change his schedule. He doesn't want to take one of his naps in the afternoon. It's one of my favorites. When Ethan took a nap at the same time, I could get my workout in with no interuptions.
Also, Caleb is eating 2-3x's more than he has been. On top of wakeing up several times at night. Last night he woke up 3x's. Then, at 7 am, he woke up, ate, and I stuck him in with Rhett and I. I thought he would go to sleep after eating, boy was I wrong. He sat there, played, talked, hitting pillows. Ug. I am sssssssssooooooo tired. I hope this doesn't last long.

Just Another day

Tonight I'm going out with the GIRLS. Rhett is going to have a fairwell guys night. And i'm sending the boys over the the in-laws. Yey. I'm excited.
I took the boys for the dr.appt. That was fun. Caleb got his shots, he did so good, hardly cried atall. I talked to the Dr. about Ethan, and why he gets sick every month. It seems to be croup. she thinks it might be Asthma. Either way, I'll take him in next time, hopefully we can nip it in the butt. I'm so sick of it.