sweet babies...

I loved when she'd gnaw on my face. such a sweet baby girl.

awww, he was such a little doll!

Molly has always been "muscular". don't ya just wanna nibble on those fatty rolls?

Once she turned one, she became a little more temperamental. We see a lot of this these days but somehow, it's just NOT as cute.

I miss these little people. I know we will get to have ONE more in our house, and that's cool....but I can't help but wonder who it is, what s/he will be like. As far as I know, if my midwife will fill out an order for ultrasound, I will know one month from now. U/sound is scheduled for February 3rd. Most people say BOY...David says boy and he's always been spot on with his "guesses". Whoever this person is, I look forward to meeting them.

I am currently on an antibiotic for an infection under my crown. I could either have oral surgery and risk having to have it pulled anyways or just have it pulled and consider an implant or bridge. This kinda has me freaked out because I've never had to take an antibiotic while pregs. It's a little weird to me. Midwife says it's ok as long as I replenish good bacteria with Acidophilus.

On that note, I've exercised today, hung out with my sis and her girls, my kids, did some school, have more school to do, and I'm tired. blah.

Spring, you can come any time. (yes, I know, Winter just got here but He has worn out his welcome!)

Hope this finds you well and healthy on this 4th day of 2011. God bless you!

memory lane...

Happy Mother's Day to YOU!

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"I'd rather have 30 minutes of wonderful than a lifetime of nothing special"...name that movie...

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Man, hard to believe this pic is from 2 years ago...don't they look so small? and here they were, eagerly anticipating their little sistornado...Levi, you were JUST a peanut! and Mel? where did this little girl go??



Molly, you were such a sweet little peanut last year...not that you aren't right now, but you really aren't. You are so stinkin' cute and smart though...so we thank God for that fact...otherwise, we'd have "plum kilt" you by now. chuckle chuckle...little ringlets bobbing up and down as you bounce run....sheesh...you make all of us laugh so much. I am blessed to be the mother of these wonderful children!

~I have some pix from the Children's Museum trip we took w/ Beck, Nora, Piper, and Tom this past Friday...but I need to get them uploaded to this here 'puter...

~Hope your week is a productive, satisfying, lovely manifestation of wonderful moments and all that jazz....

a'right...g'night.

Jumpers, fingernails and friends from the past...

I didn't blog this last week did I? This is Beck, rubbing her finger nails on her lip...a sign that she is nervous, upset, comtemplative, thoughtful....she still does this! Love also that she looks like Piper here!

speaking of jumpers. (we were speaking of jumpers weren't we?) I went thru a jumper phase. David was really glad when I "outgrew" that phase...I'm on the hunt now for funny pix of myself in different ones...and there were a lot. who didn't love a good jumper? a no fuss outfit...find yourself some nice accessories and waa laa...fancy! this white with red polka dots above was one of my springtime faves. This houndstooth one below was one of my nice Lazarus (now Macy's) purchases right before I married David...I wore it into my pregnancy with Ethan...this is at my MI bridal shower with most of my aunties.

I've recently been re-connected with this friend from my past on good ol' Facebook...Lori J...she was a few years older than me but I always thought she was very cool and very sweet! Her hair always did the most perfect poof that we all tried so hard to perfect! She was also a great singer...always doing special numbers at church. Nice to be in touch with you again, Lori! (I look like a total dork in this picture but I had impetigo...and my face was all broken out in a painful scabby rash...ick. I've never had that again)

I've also gotten back in touch with this friend from my past, Candace...on Facebook. If you haven't joined FB yet, do it..it's great fun and a cool way to find some blasts from your past. Unless you don't want to find some blasts from your past. then you're on your own, I guess.

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It is a rather slow news day...we are just putzing around the house, cleaning out closets, doing laundry, working on math, English, whatever else we can come up with...I actually think I need to take a nap right now...I got tired all of a sudden....

Otherwise, things are going well...when something interesting happens, I'll be back, and if not? I'll be back anyways...I've got a bad case of the blogger blah's. maybe it's the weather shift...74 yesterday, 38 today. that will throw anyone into a dither.

Have a great Wednesday! see ya on Facebook?

I've got nothin'...

like that ice cream scoop by your mouth, Mel.

you're so weird, Will.

E, you look like you have gray hair here...

ya got killer peeps kid!

awww, I forgot how chubbalicious you were, Molly...and how dark your hair was...oh, and this picture was exactly 8 months ago today.

I'm in a bloggin' funk.

But for my loyal followers (Dad, Tory, Becky)...here are a few funny pix from this past spring...

I'm not sure what has brought this on...maybe all of my energy is being put into embracing the Christmas season....or trying to keep it together with all these kids that seem to want to keep fighting, bickering, disobeying. I dunno...I feel zapped. I'm always quite thankful for January.

I sound like a Wendy Whiner, so forgive me. Today is a busy day but I am really going to try to take a pic of the five kids for our Christmas card. I am doing a collage card, where you have more than one photo...just going to use the pic of David and I from T-Day and the new pic of the kids...Just can't seem to get us all together for a pic where we all look half way decent-ish.

Date night Monday was nice...although David wasn't feeling well, we did have a good time away from the crib. We walked around Sam's Club (woooo), ate at Cheesecake Factory, though we could barely touch our meals...our salads filled us up. We each got some cheesecake but wanted to bring some home so the kids could treat too...have you ever had their Lemon Raspberry whatever it's called? O...MY...GOSH....so tasty! Anyways, we then went to Barnes and Noble but I started to fall asleep in this overly comfy chair...so off we went...I felt so old that night.

Thanks Mom and Dad for the gift of not only Cheesecake Factory, but childcare and feeding the charges. David and I are very thankful for you two. Gracias Madre and Padre.

Ok, I must get the day rolling. I think if the sun decided to shine just a bit, that would help. Happy Wednesday to you! (only 15 days till Christmas, and 8 days till my birthday)

Waterman's blast from the past...

stumbled on this funny Will pic...amazed how much he has changed in 3 short years.

oooh, he was so yiddle.

Tiny P

they've been "tizzzzite" from the get-go.

Just wanted to post these funnies from a few years back...I know I have more from the past and I know you are dying to see them. Dad, at least you are.

This hi-speed internet? wow. amazed at how fast it lets me blog now! it's mind-blowing to this dial up gal.

Have a peachy evenin'.

This post is all over the place

Classic Levi and one of our all-time favorites around here. 2005 baby

This is David's "Garth" look (see "Wayne's World" or our 2001 appearance on Fox 59 morning newscast with Cody Stark. Yes, we are local celebs. and yes, you can have our autographs.) "Dude, if you're gonna spew, spew into this!"

I'm just a young momma here (nice hair but THIS is my natural color)...with my one easy, cheerful, perfect boy, Will. May 1995. I had no clue and my outfit proves this. (rag skirts and crochet vests WERE in.)

The 3 Amigos. This was E's 6th birthday and he wanted to have blue hair for it. it's all spikey and blue but the gel/glue was killer. they. were. so. little. and. cute.

April 2002 ~ groovy pants, Mel. nice skin-colored shirt.

June 2004...this one makes me weepy. Will making his Dick Van Dyke face. E. and Mel w/ those killer peepers.

Reader's Digest is always good for some laughs....thought I'd share some with ya!

Forgot to change my picture positiony thingy...so sorry about the clumpy pics. The 3 above are pretty self-explanatory. This was Molly yesterday...when she had just hurled for the first time in her sweet life.

The porch beams are pretty nifty, if I do say so. Here are my men working hard and still smiling and choosing JOY. I can't wait to see how massive this porch will seem when the rafters are up and we are sitting out there, sipping our coffee....ok, well that may be next fall but this girl can dream.

Good Work on the porch, David, Will, and Ethan...You guys are so manly and hard-working. Good work, Mel, keeping the house straightened, piano practice, baby entertained, math completed, etc. etc. etc. she is such a good momma already. Levi, thanks for making such a mess with whatever food you are carrying around the house (against our wishes), drinking all of my coffee, and making matchbox trails for all of us to trip on...Good job, Molly, getting better, eating some and not hurling or pooing on everything this evening.

I will end this now...I'm driving myself crazy so I know I must be doing the same to you. you know you love it...that's why u keep coming back. my insanity reassures you. I'm ok with that. :)

~O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. Psalm 34:8

~My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works. Psalm 73: 26, 28

~Just a few rich morsels from God's Word for you tonight...don't let my so-called "insanity" fool you. I trust in something so much bigger than any politician, gas price hike, stock market plunge, HDTV conversion can promise...And this is life eternal, that they might know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. (John 17:3) The same yesterday, today and forever!

Good night! God Bless you tonight, in whatever situation you find yourself. If I know you, and I know what it is, I'm praying for you! Hug, hug, hug, hug, hug (that's for you Andy...remember those? U too Heather and baby Luke)