99 Days

We have less than 100 days left of living in Ohio. We are down to the double digits now. Here are a few things we're doing before we go.

-Brody and I are going on an eight day Caribbean cruise with some friends. Both my mom and dad are coming to hold down the fort, and watch my crazy boys while we are away.
-Brody will be working hard to finish his board and graduation requirements
-I will most likely be going to Houston for my sisters wedding sometime soon. That is if they ever officially get engaged and set a date.
-I need to get all the paperwork and information completed for The Louisiana State Dental Board (Yes me, who else would do it, Brody? Ha!)
-Take the kids to some of their favorite places, like COSI, the zoo, parks, play groups, and running around our neighborhood with their dump trucks. (Baylor has upgraded from his school bus)
-Celebrate Brody's birthday
-Eat out at some of our favorite Columbus restaurants, and maybe try some new hot spots we didn't try before
-Baylor will be finishing up his 1st year of preschool
-Chase will start going to nursery at our church
-I will continue training and run the Columbus 1/2 marathon
-Brody will graduate
-Find a place to live in Lake Charles
-Sell or give away all our junk we don't went to take with us
-Sell Brody's car
-Organize and pack
-Get a moving truck
-Saying goodbye for some really great friends and people in Columbus

Nice Lobes

Check out my new and improved ear lobes. That's right, put me in a room with a bunch of 2-8 year old girls, and we can share stories about our recent ear piercing experience. I've never had my ears pierced and didn't ever care until recently. I've decided to grow out my hair, and I'm going through the awkward, ugly length right now and thought that wearing cute, new earrings might help. Come to find out I'm not suppose to wear dangle earrings for 6 months. I may have to break that rule. FYI it surprisingly hurts quite a bit. I would have said something about it hurting while I was having them pierced, but there was a frightened 7 year old behind me, so I had to be brave.

Blogging

I saw this on my sisters blog, and thought it was right on. That pretty much sums it up.

Let's not go breaking any records

So, I was watching the news tonight, and the weather man said we are on track to break the record for most snow in February, set in 1910. Oh come on, this is my last winter in Ohio. There's no need to go breaking any 100 year old records.
Here are a few pictures of us in the snow. FYI, the pictures you can still see the grass were taken before February. Add about 2 feet onto that, and it will look a little more like our current conditions.

My Valentines

I'm one lucky lady, because I have 3 handsome valentines. Here are a few things I love about them all.





Brody
-I love your sense of humor
-I love the way your eyes squint up when you laugh
-I love that you are a fun dad
-I love the way our kids light up when they see you
-I love that you always make me laugh
-I love your ambition
-I love that we fit perfectly together when we hug
-I love that you try to be the best husband and father
-I love that you are intelligent and hard working
-I love and appreciate all you do for me and the boys
-I love knowing that we are in this together forever, because I'm not going anywhere unless it's with you

Baylor
-I love the way you care about others
-I love your spirit and excitement
-I love that you find so much joy in life
-I love your cute dimple when you smile
-I love listening to you sing
-I love your imagination
-I love your eagerness to learn and grow
-I love that you are trying to be a great big brother
-I love your hugs and kisses



Chase
-I love your laughter
-I love that you are always smiling and happy
-I love your snuggles
-I love watching you play with your brother
-I love your dance moves
-I love watching you copy us and try to act like a big person
-I love that you are always so excited to see me and daddy
-I love all of your total cuteness

New Orleans Saints

I was so pumped that the saints won the superbowl this year. We had some friends over to watch the game, which actually means Brody had the guys over to watch the game, and I had some girls over to eat, talk, and laugh with. I didn't see much of the game while it was on, because I was being entertained by the children and friends we had over, and I was in the kitchen eating most of the night. Thanks to the DVR I did watch it after everyone left, and the kids went in bed. I was just so excited for the saints. I cheered for them for a few reasons. We are going to be Louisiana residents in a few months, and you've gotta support the local team. Also, because it's fun to see a new champ. New Orleans needed some excitement since the devastation of Katrina, and most importantly, because I think Peyton Manning is a total dufus. I like Drew Brees a lot and love this picture. I thought it was so sweet to see him clearly emotional about the win and enjoying the victory with his super cute baby and family.

Primary

I got called to help teach primary at my church a few weeks ago. The primary theme this year is, I Know That My Savior Loves Me. It has already been such a great experience to see the children learn about Christ and feel his love for them.
My sister put together a youtube video with cute pictures her primary children drew to go along with the song and theme this year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp0jeFQS5jQ