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Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Fair Time with the Guys
Well....the GREAT State Fair of OK-lahoma just packed up and moved on....but we made sure to stop by for a couple of hours (and too much money!) for the kids to enjoy. The pics pretty much show everything we did....we saw animals, drank lemonade, got our faces painted, played games, road in a wagon and ate REALLY bad food....corn dogs, indian tacos, cinammon rolls and we found donut holes on ths stick....covered in pink icing....and sprinkles. The kids were SUPER pumped :) We had a great time and came home with random stuffed animals....and honestly a couple of tummy aches. But man...we had fun!
Monday, September 26, 2011
Push Thomas Push....
All Aboard!
This past weekend we made our annual trip (well...this being our second year...but I know this tradition will continue) to the Oklahoma Railway Museaum for "A Day Out with Thomas.....".
It is such a fun event! There is tons of activities for the kiddos...a bouncy house (because no party is complete without one....), a magician, a clown that makes balloon goodies, a tent to get your very own Thomas tattoo, a coloring station, a macaroni necklace-making station and of course tables and tables of train sets to play with for everyone. Oh....and don't let me forget the $10 Thomas balloon :) All other activities are free :)
You do, of course, have the option to buy a ticket for an actual train ride. It is nothing fancy...but for kids it is so cool to be on a train, talk to the conductor and look out the window at the world passing by. The kids absolutely loved it. You even get a Jr. Engineer certificate that you can take home to color.
This train ride taught me a few things about my kids....First, KK....she was so excited! She didn't get frustrated waiting on the ride to start...just sat with a smile. She was over it about 3 minutes in...and she just preferred me taking pics :)
Second, Bryce....or should I say Mr. No Patience...he did not like waiting for the train to get going...but once the ride started he calmed down...for a moment and then crawled over me and Kev...back over me and Kev...and so on and so forth....that kid cannot sit still :)
Third, Carter....he was in awe...it was precious really...he sat quietly and watched out the window...he would wave and call to me and Kev to "Look Momma...Look Daddy!" He taught me a good lesson that day...to get lost in the moment. There was no other place that little man wanted to be :)
Last, Austin, he showed me again, that he is the easy going child we know and love. Didn't make a peep and completely entertained himself :)
We had such a good time as a family. I love those days that you can getaway and watch the kiddos just get outdoors. The weather was perfect! So blessed to have had such a great day.
This past weekend we made our annual trip (well...this being our second year...but I know this tradition will continue) to the Oklahoma Railway Museaum for "A Day Out with Thomas.....".
It is such a fun event! There is tons of activities for the kiddos...a bouncy house (because no party is complete without one....), a magician, a clown that makes balloon goodies, a tent to get your very own Thomas tattoo, a coloring station, a macaroni necklace-making station and of course tables and tables of train sets to play with for everyone. Oh....and don't let me forget the $10 Thomas balloon :) All other activities are free :)
You do, of course, have the option to buy a ticket for an actual train ride. It is nothing fancy...but for kids it is so cool to be on a train, talk to the conductor and look out the window at the world passing by. The kids absolutely loved it. You even get a Jr. Engineer certificate that you can take home to color.
This train ride taught me a few things about my kids....First, KK....she was so excited! She didn't get frustrated waiting on the ride to start...just sat with a smile. She was over it about 3 minutes in...and she just preferred me taking pics :)
Second, Bryce....or should I say Mr. No Patience...he did not like waiting for the train to get going...but once the ride started he calmed down...for a moment and then crawled over me and Kev...back over me and Kev...and so on and so forth....that kid cannot sit still :)
Third, Carter....he was in awe...it was precious really...he sat quietly and watched out the window...he would wave and call to me and Kev to "Look Momma...Look Daddy!" He taught me a good lesson that day...to get lost in the moment. There was no other place that little man wanted to be :)
Last, Austin, he showed me again, that he is the easy going child we know and love. Didn't make a peep and completely entertained himself :)
We had such a good time as a family. I love those days that you can getaway and watch the kiddos just get outdoors. The weather was perfect! So blessed to have had such a great day.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Ahh....the weekend...
Letting them know it is time to go to bed....
No one is liking this idea....including Austin....
Austin is actually devasted....head on floor....very sad looking
Boys...decide maybe flailing about might help there cause....
poor guy....just didn't want the weekend to end...
Happy Sunday!
****A big thanks to Kev for capturing these sweet moments LOL....all you can do is smile :)
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Parental fears....
Ok...so this will be somewhat serious....and somewhat comical...there are many aspects of parenting that scare the you know what out of me....it started with the normal fears of bringing home a newborn...feeding schedules, lack of sleep, when to feed solids...should I give Tylenol, vaccines....eating cheerios off the floor...formula vs. breastmilk...always wondering what was best...and eventually finding out, ultimately, there was no right answer....it actually ends up being what best works for us....
I know that I have done things that some parents would cringe at...but between my "mother's intuition" and trusting my pediatrician....I have made decisions that have best worked for our family. It still makes me laugh that I will say something that my kids are doing....and I get feedback on how I am doing it all wrong...by a complete stranger :) Go figure...
Since having Austin (precious baby #4) just 3 years after having Katelyn (sweet baby #1) most "new baby" fears were out the window. He just goes with the flow :) So now that we are approaching the 1st birthday of Austin (tear...sniffle, sniffle), I am looking into the near future....and the not so near future of things that I am just not ready for....
Potty Training
This is a current battle I am having...I have two 2 year old boys that I am honestly dreading (don't judge) to potty train. One has a little interest...one has no interest...and I am not emotionally, physically ready to start this process....this is why it is on hold. However, I realize it is in inevitable that the boys MUST learn how to use the bathroom without a diaper :) I think it is just the idea of getting both of them trained...and turning around and seeing that it will be time to train Austin....that is ALOT of potty training. I still stand by the hope that Austin will magically potty train himself after watching two brothers go through the process LOL....ok...maybe not
ER Trips
With 4 kiddos....3 being boys....I can only imagine the ER trips we might take...the very fear of my children being injured scares me. But, yes, I know it will eventually happen. My brother's had there trips in and out from falling off four-wheelers, playing sports, etc...I had my trips with broken arms and sprained ankles....so I know it is going to happen...and man I hope I can keep my cool. Prayer will be my best friend, I know...
Broken Hearts/Breaking Hearts
Ok...this is two-fold....first, I hate the idea of my kids heart ever being broken...whether it be by failure to achieve a goal, not making a team, not feeling included, or feeling lonely. We have begun their little lives with teachings about Jesus...and the love they have no matter how alone they may feel. I pray that this remains their foundation and they seek Him in time of comfort. On the other side...I pray for my children to have kind hearts...that they do not hurt another person in any way. I, of course, don't want to have a child that bullies, says hurtful things or decieves others. In all honesty, I know that both of these things will happen. I pray that these are situations that I can use as teaching tools for my kids.
Facebook
I know that, yes, I am on Facebook...but I can't imagine the day that my kids are...what if they won't be my friend!?!
Cell Phones
The bills, the texting, the inability to spell words correctly due to texting...you get my idea...I do not want to lose my kids to technology. There will be some serious rules around this one :)
The first boyfriend/girlfriend
So...I know I got a while on this...(at least I better) but, as a parent...I am just hoping this never happens :) Too much to ask?? Well, if it does...I am hoping that my daughter has a good head on her shoulders....and that I raise my boys in a manner that they KNOW how to treat a lady.
Driving Cars
I did not get my license until I was 17 years old....I was in a wreck 3 months prior to turning 16 and it scared me off the road...until I was 17. So, I am not looking forward to the kids driving off into the sunset....I might just be one of those crazy parents that puts GPS on my kids cars/phones/whatever device they have to keep track of where they are at all times. I know this sounds like I expect the worst from my kiddos...I don't...but I just have these fears of the unknown happening.
Senior Trip
All I have to say is....my kids will not go...nothing good happens on these...people disappear...rules are broken...things get bad. We will take a wonderful family trip instead :)
Ok...so I KNOW this is random...but these are things that I think about when I look into the eyes of my sweet little children. I know that God has a plan for their life...I pray that I am able to give them the tools they need to seek that life.
Happy Thursday!!
I know that I have done things that some parents would cringe at...but between my "mother's intuition" and trusting my pediatrician....I have made decisions that have best worked for our family. It still makes me laugh that I will say something that my kids are doing....and I get feedback on how I am doing it all wrong...by a complete stranger :) Go figure...
Since having Austin (precious baby #4) just 3 years after having Katelyn (sweet baby #1) most "new baby" fears were out the window. He just goes with the flow :) So now that we are approaching the 1st birthday of Austin (tear...sniffle, sniffle), I am looking into the near future....and the not so near future of things that I am just not ready for....
Potty Training
This is a current battle I am having...I have two 2 year old boys that I am honestly dreading (don't judge) to potty train. One has a little interest...one has no interest...and I am not emotionally, physically ready to start this process....this is why it is on hold. However, I realize it is in inevitable that the boys MUST learn how to use the bathroom without a diaper :) I think it is just the idea of getting both of them trained...and turning around and seeing that it will be time to train Austin....that is ALOT of potty training. I still stand by the hope that Austin will magically potty train himself after watching two brothers go through the process LOL....ok...maybe not
ER Trips
With 4 kiddos....3 being boys....I can only imagine the ER trips we might take...the very fear of my children being injured scares me. But, yes, I know it will eventually happen. My brother's had there trips in and out from falling off four-wheelers, playing sports, etc...I had my trips with broken arms and sprained ankles....so I know it is going to happen...and man I hope I can keep my cool. Prayer will be my best friend, I know...
Broken Hearts/Breaking Hearts
Ok...this is two-fold....first, I hate the idea of my kids heart ever being broken...whether it be by failure to achieve a goal, not making a team, not feeling included, or feeling lonely. We have begun their little lives with teachings about Jesus...and the love they have no matter how alone they may feel. I pray that this remains their foundation and they seek Him in time of comfort. On the other side...I pray for my children to have kind hearts...that they do not hurt another person in any way. I, of course, don't want to have a child that bullies, says hurtful things or decieves others. In all honesty, I know that both of these things will happen. I pray that these are situations that I can use as teaching tools for my kids.
I know that, yes, I am on Facebook...but I can't imagine the day that my kids are...what if they won't be my friend!?!
Cell Phones
The bills, the texting, the inability to spell words correctly due to texting...you get my idea...I do not want to lose my kids to technology. There will be some serious rules around this one :)
The first boyfriend/girlfriend
So...I know I got a while on this...(at least I better) but, as a parent...I am just hoping this never happens :) Too much to ask?? Well, if it does...I am hoping that my daughter has a good head on her shoulders....and that I raise my boys in a manner that they KNOW how to treat a lady.
Driving Cars
I did not get my license until I was 17 years old....I was in a wreck 3 months prior to turning 16 and it scared me off the road...until I was 17. So, I am not looking forward to the kids driving off into the sunset....I might just be one of those crazy parents that puts GPS on my kids cars/phones/whatever device they have to keep track of where they are at all times. I know this sounds like I expect the worst from my kiddos...I don't...but I just have these fears of the unknown happening.
Senior Trip
All I have to say is....my kids will not go...nothing good happens on these...people disappear...rules are broken...things get bad. We will take a wonderful family trip instead :)
Ok...so I KNOW this is random...but these are things that I think about when I look into the eyes of my sweet little children. I know that God has a plan for their life...I pray that I am able to give them the tools they need to seek that life.
Happy Thursday!!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
So it's late....
But I have made an agreement with myself that I would try to keep up with posting during the week....so I will simply leave this video...the quality is horrible...sorry...it is dark but you can still see what is going on :) Oh....and a few seconds in, I turned my Ipad while videoing, so you might have to do the head tilt...but you will still get the picture....
This video is of the boys watching their favorite movie at the time....Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeaksquel (I totally had to google how to spell that....fyi).
It is short...it is super sweet...and it is two of my loves :)
http://youtu.be/5wQ9oEpti1c
Good Night!
This video is of the boys watching their favorite movie at the time....Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeaksquel (I totally had to google how to spell that....fyi).
It is short...it is super sweet...and it is two of my loves :)
http://youtu.be/5wQ9oEpti1c
Good Night!
Monday, September 19, 2011
Dang Pinterest....
Well...it is really a love/hate relationship...ok, probably more love :)
So yesterday I tackled two Pinterest finds....
Making FUN Crayons
So easy!! I had gone to etsy to look for flower shaped crayons....and found them, of course, but they were going to be $15 for ten crayons, plus shipping. No go....So, when I saw this on Pinterest, I tackled it myself. I went and bought a silicone flower pan for $5 (thank you 50% coupon) and then four packs of crayons....which I scored for 25 cents each....so with my $6 investment, I made myself 16 flower crayons. I consider this a success :)
So yesterday I tackled two Pinterest finds....
Making FUN Crayons
So easy!! I had gone to etsy to look for flower shaped crayons....and found them, of course, but they were going to be $15 for ten crayons, plus shipping. No go....So, when I saw this on Pinterest, I tackled it myself. I went and bought a silicone flower pan for $5 (thank you 50% coupon) and then four packs of crayons....which I scored for 25 cents each....so with my $6 investment, I made myself 16 flower crayons. I consider this a success :)
Sock Curl
Anyone else heard of this??? Well...it is literally what it says....you curl your hair with a sock. No heat...and little effort. You do it the night before...sleep...tada! Take it down and your hair is fixed...well...kinda. I have done this twice now....and it still needs some tweaking before I really like it. I definitely like the idea of it though. Confused on what I am talking about....go to www.youtube.com and search sock curl (I apologize now if anything creepy pops up LOL). I watched a couple of tutorials on this....both girls were kinda helpful....and super longwinded....so I will let you find the one you actually like to watch. :)
Anyone else loving Pinterest and having success in things you find??? My favorite thing on Pinterest are the Style Boards....I love all the outfits that are put together....I would like to purchase them all for my fall wardrobe. I have also enjoyed finding fun stuff for the kiddos...there are endless activities and crafts. I am hoping to tackle some soon!!
Happy Monday!!
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Things are a changin'.....
Well, I post this so I can document this day in the life of the Guy family....things are a changin'. I briefly mentioned this in a previous post....but today marks the day of ending a chapter and a new beginning.
To my hubs....
So today was your last day at work....so crazy! It seems surreal....you were blessed to have employees send you away with love and support. I feel so thankful for the people that we have met over the years.
I am proud of the decision we made....we took something that had been placed on our hearts...we talked...we prayed...we went back and forth and ultimately came to a decision as husband and wife, that we thought was the best decision for our family.
But more than that....I am so amazed by your strength. You have worked so hard for our family to provide in any way possible. You are selfless....you have become a man of God and you don't turn back. When I asked how you were feeling, you smiled and simply said, "Great...." and that you felt that it was God's will so there was no doubt that we were moving in the right direction. Is it going to be easy...no...but we are prepared for what awaits for us....because we are not alone.
I love you more today than I did when I met you. We are fortunate for what your previous job has given us....we wouldn't have gotten together if that hadn't been part of our path :) But now we take a different route and I am here to support you in any capacity that I can.
Our kids eyes light up, knowing that you will get to spend time with them and take them to the backyard....give them baths and read them their "night, night" stories. We are so glad to have you home while you figure out what is next.
I look forward to making a new home with you and our children.
I love you and I am proud of you,
Candace
To my hubs....
So today was your last day at work....so crazy! It seems surreal....you were blessed to have employees send you away with love and support. I feel so thankful for the people that we have met over the years.
I am proud of the decision we made....we took something that had been placed on our hearts...we talked...we prayed...we went back and forth and ultimately came to a decision as husband and wife, that we thought was the best decision for our family.
But more than that....I am so amazed by your strength. You have worked so hard for our family to provide in any way possible. You are selfless....you have become a man of God and you don't turn back. When I asked how you were feeling, you smiled and simply said, "Great...." and that you felt that it was God's will so there was no doubt that we were moving in the right direction. Is it going to be easy...no...but we are prepared for what awaits for us....because we are not alone.
I love you more today than I did when I met you. We are fortunate for what your previous job has given us....we wouldn't have gotten together if that hadn't been part of our path :) But now we take a different route and I am here to support you in any capacity that I can.
Our kids eyes light up, knowing that you will get to spend time with them and take them to the backyard....give them baths and read them their "night, night" stories. We are so glad to have you home while you figure out what is next.
I look forward to making a new home with you and our children.
I love you and I am proud of you,
Candace
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