Okay, can I just say that my intentions are good to catch up but it really does seem overwhelming at the moment. So I will just enjoy the holiday season and if I get caught up then I do and if not well then 2011 will be my year:) Last week, Nate had Homicide training in Vegas and I was left to be the sole parent for the week. Can I just say how glad I was when he pulled into the driveway after the week was through? My kids are really pretty good kids and I really can't complain but it just helps me realize how grateful I am for Nate and for all that he does to help me out with all the many practices, appointments, concerts, rehearsals that come with having our crew of kids. Love him tons!!! Also, I really did enjoy just being with my kids and hanging out. We did a lot of fun holiday related things and with Nate being gone it also helped me to appreciate my kids and be grateful for the good kids that they are.

Wow, can I say just how much has happened over the past two months!!!!! Crazy how fast times flies and how I keep having good intentions to update. I know that it seems impossible to catch up, but catch up I will try before the end of 2010. We had a good Thanksgiving and we are busily getting ready for the Christmas season. Decorations, lights, trees, and etc are getting hung and up (even as I type:)) I had to take a break to at least update the background and music on the blog. So please don't forget about us and do keep checking back because I promise that there will be updates, I cannot however promise that they will be the most exciting thing but they will be there nonetheless. So for right now, I better get up off my butt and help my hubby and kids. Wishing all of you a very Happy (almost) December!!!!

HaPpY BiRtHdAy!!!

HAPPY 6th BIRTHDAY PEYTON!!!

Wow, seriously can't believe how grown up you are getting. We love you so much and hope that you have an awesome day!!!!

This little princess totally rocks my world!! She brings a little (okay, a lot) of drama, sassiness, and pure sweetness that helps to balance us out from so much testosterone. So glad I am her mom!! (I just wish that she would stop growing up so fast:))

On our walk the other night, Brynlei said the cutest thing. She was riding her scooter up ahead of us and stopped. She rode back to us and said, "Look Mom it's beautiful, the clouds are smearing away." I love how kids view the world. I {heart} my kids. Just thought I would share.

GoOd LuCk Karter and Brekken!!! Club basketball tryouts are today!!!

Do your best and try hard. We love you!!!

Off they go.....

Brynlei and Peyton both started school last Wednesday, August 18th. They were both so excited. They couldn't wait to go. Brynlei is in her last year at Watch Me Grow with Miss Julie and Grandma Smith. She loves it there and so do I. I don't know what I will do when she is done. We have been going there since Karter was 3. Wow!! Time sure doesn't stand still.

Peyton loves going to his brother's big kid school!!! He has a good teacher this year that will make Kindergarten such a fun experience. He goes to PM Kindergarten and loves the fact that he gets to ride home with the big boys.

I am so thankful that my children love school and anticipate going each year.