Conversation with my 8 yr old

This conversation took place last night while I was in the middle of cooking dinner in super speed because Penny was crying and waiting for me to feed her.

Abbie: "Mom, where is my sling that I had when they thought I broke my arm?"
Me: "Why do you need it?"
Abbie: "Because I have a cut on my arm."
Me: "Ummm, Ok. It's in your room either under your bed or in that purse you have hanging on your bed post."
--Abbie goes away and comes back 5 seconds later--
Abbie: "Mom, it's not in there. I looked everywhere."
Me: "Did you look under your bed and in that purse hanging on your bed post?"
Abbie: (in her most annoyed voice) "Yeeeessss, it's not anywhere, can you come find it, puhlease?"
Me: "If I come and look for it, and I find it, you owe me money."
Abbie: (thinks for a second) "How much?"
Me: "One dollar"
Abbie: (pauses) "Hold on..."
--Abbie goes back to her room and comes out with the sling one second later.--
Abbie: "Nevermind mom, I found it."
Me: "Where was it?"
Abbie: "Under my bed"

Our big little 3 yr old

Our little munchkin Lucy turned 3 this month!

Started off the day with pancakes in bed. She was in our bed of course that morning. She loves to sneak into our bed about 5am a couple times a week and just snuggle. It's pretty cute

Brad and I blew up about 20 balloons the night before her birthday. She was so excited to see our family room full of balloons just for her when she woke up.

I had a little party for her when her playgroup came over that day. All the girls came in their favorite princess dress and we had a tea party and played games.

Lucy and Reecie

Brenli, Lucy and Ellie

The party table

Flower shaped PB & J sandwiches (Lucy's favorite)

That night we had a family birthday dinner...

Menu:

Chicken Nuggets

French Fries

Fruit

Lemonade

Birthday Cake

Happy Birthday to our CRAZY and loving 3 yr. old

Reality Check

This is a shoutout to all the REAL housewives out there...

Can I get an Amen?

Penny's Blessing

Our fourth baby girl was blessed on January 2, 2011

Brad did a great job (like always) and it was so great having family and friends be a part of Penny's special day.

Dear Penny,

Just wanted to let you know that no matter how many kids I've had to listen to crying it out in the middle of the night, it NEVER gets easier.

Love you!

Mommy

New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve 2010

We celebrated at our house with Scott, Mcall and their kids. Lillie got a cupcake making set from her Nana for Christmas so she made mini cupcakes for our dessert. She is turning into a little chef.

Lucy and Clara had so much fun together. I have a feeling these two are going to be good partners in crime when they get a little older.

Getting comfy with a movie

The desserts

Strawberries with a mini cupcake, frosting and a sparkler candle

Little Clara not too sure about the candle sparkler. Jackson and Clara had a bad experience at a fireworks show and now they are a little nervous around them. I would be freaked out too if fireworks had come shooting at my family and I when they were supposed to be shooting into the air.

Scott and McCall

Good memories with this guy on New Year's Eve. 10 New Year's Eve's ago we

decided we wanted to get married.

Where's the snow?

The day after Christmas we headed up to my parent's cabin to play in the snow. The only problem is that there wasn't any snow. The day after we drove home they got slammed up there with tons of snow! My kids were so sad, but we still had so much fun.

Night hike with head lamps. Lucy wasn't too interested in being in this pic
Riding the motor scooters

Bowling

Lucy yelled "BINGO" everytime she threw the ball.

My mom took care of Penny

Hiking at Christopher Creek. Everyone found a walking stick

All tuckered out