12 years!

Wow, time flies when you're having fun! Kev and I celebrated our 12th anniversary yesterday. We went to Olive Garden for dinner. It's a tradition for us to go there (we ate there after getting engaged.) And after dinner he surprised me with a shopping trip for some new clothes. I love to spend time and money on my kids clothes, but never make the effort with myself. So, he forced me into it (ya, not so much forced, I was a willing participant!) and I got some new stuff. 

I can't believe how young we were! It's fun to look back at these pics- geez we were kids! And now all of a sudden we're grown up and responsible for our own little people... crazy! 

I'm so grateful that he came into my life. It was love at first sight and has been that way ever since. He is such a steal and the perfect husband I always wanted- I honestly believe I did something really good in Heaven to be able to deserve him in my life. Here's to the last 12 years babe, and the many more to come! Coy huk jow! (Laotian)

St. Patrick's Day

I have to admit, I really don't know what this holiday is about. I know it's Irish, but that's about it. I do, however, like the green part. I did green pancakes again and then bought the green bread for the kid's lunches. They were all-green: green apple juice box, green grapes, green chips, green treat. Amber and Tyler had fun, Kev felt the same way that he did at Valentine's. He wouldn't go near the green bread with a ten-foot pole. I do admit, it looked very strange, but the kids liked it, and that's what matters, right? : )

Time for soccer again!

It's that time of year again. It seems like our Saturday mornings are taken up by soccer since we have 2 kids in it now. I have to admit, I don't completely enjoy soccer, it's not my favorite sport. And it's been hard with the twinners being little, and with Kev's church calling, this is about his only free-day most of the time. So, needless to say, we don't look forward to it. However, when we finally get there and get settled, it's fun. The kids enjoy it and are good at it, so it's worth the extra time it takes. 

As I sit here and talk about the extra time it takes, I'm thinking how crazy I am because I volunteered us to coach Tyler's baseball team in a few weeks. ha ha... However, that IS my favorite sport, so I think it'll be a blast. I'm just excited for the whether to start changing and for it to stay warm. It'll be nice to be outside on a regular basis again.

The force was with us...

Here's more on Tyler's birthday. The last picture was Tyler at school. He was thrilled to pass out donuts to his class.

We did a Star Wars theme. We made little light sabers for the invitations and requested that the guests report for training in preparation for the clone wars. I made light sabers out of water noodles and outfits from cut out sheets. Each kid had a name that fit with a star wars character (Corbyn was Corbi-wan-kanobi, Gerritt was Ger Ger Binks... and so forth.) I was Darth Mom and Kev was Master Keven.

They had to pass 4 different levels in order to become Master Jedi's. This included light saber training, blaster training, physical training then the final one where they had to prove their bravery by going into the 'cave of fear' (our dark cellar.) They seemed to have a great time- Tyler certainly did. Here are some pics from the party. 

We had our family over for dinner the night after since we had a church function to attend that night. (Before you think I'm horrible for leaving on his birthday night, think of it as my getaway from all the craziness of the day. Plus, I think of it has the never-ending birthday since he got to celebrate again the next day.)

I got some cash at the store for the weekend and Tyler saw the $20 bill I had. He wanted to know why he didn't have one and I told him he needed to earn it, and it would take a lot of work. I had happened to tell my mom about it, so she decided to give him that for a present and then he could go pick out his own thing. He was so excited to get it, and he is, as of now, unwilling to spend it! 

It was a great weekend, we had a lot of fun. Thanks to all who gave him gifts, he loved them all!

Happy Birthday Tyler!

I can't believe he is 6 already! The saying that "time flies" really doesn't describe it...it's there and then it's gone. He was my best pregnancy, delivery and sleeper. Such an easy-going baby to toddler to kindergartner- I've been spoiled with him. I remember so clearly holding him in my arms when he was born and now it's 6 years later. How did that happen?

My little "Tiger" is such a great kid. He's doing very well in school, enjoys playing with friends, plays soccer & baseball, and makes me laugh every day. My life is so much better with him in it. 

Congratulations Cami & Nik!

Cami had her baby girl Saturday morning. I'm not sure of the spelling so don't hold me to this, but her name will be Brinley Anne. She weighed in at 9 lbs and 5 oz and was 19 1/2 inches long. Cami looked great and Brinley was adorable! I'm so excited to be an aunt again! Congrats Lance family!