What to do....What to do...

Chad was gone 4 out of 7 weeks. A lot of times people will say to me "how do you do it" or "I don't think I could do that"
First of all YES you could!
Second my solution is LOTS of projects LITTLE sleep (I don't sleep good when he is gone anyway so why not reduce the number of hours spent there)

Sewing: These were 2 onsies that my mom got Jessa but since she is potty trained I didn't think that worked to well so I cut them into shirts and added a ruffle on the bottom

Flowers and Hair Bows. These can be done while watching a movie

Painting: I added an extra blue/pink and brown stripe to Jessica and baby boys room...why not, right?!?

Vinyl: Warning! It is VERY addicting!!! This is in my hall way and unfinished. I'm going to do sheet metal/magnets/pictures

Chad and I have done weeks apart on and off for almost 8 years...it still isn't easy but you may find yourself asking the same thing....

Now, when will he leave next?.....I have a lot of scrap booking to catch up on!!!

and having a neighbor who will stay up late nights with you once the kids are in bed is always an added bonus;)

Shhh...Don't tell her Daddy

Jessicas hair was really long (in between her shoulder blades) but not all of it was that length...she definitely had a tail thing going on. I finally convinced Chad...who always wanted his little girl to have long hair...that it wouldn't grow good unless she got it trimmed. Then I waited until he was gone.....

and cut it off (about 5-6 inches) so it is all the same length...I love it!
I know he will too. How could you not...she is too stink'n cute!

New Dance Moves

Sure don't know where they get it (wink, wink) but my kids have some moves! This is their newest "the Q-tip" and "the Crab"

#3

So I guess it is time to talk about the picture of my dirty oven....No, I wasn't just showing that it needed cleaned (yes, I am talking about the oven in my kitchen!)





We are expecting baby #3 November 10th. I am 20 weeks and feel good. Justin is excited, Jessa doesn't really get it and Chad and I...well, we can't believe that we are going to be parents of 3 kids.






........IT'S A BOY!!! and he will not have a "J" name

PUTT-PUTT-GOLF

Every time we drive by this little miniature golf course we mention that we should go and play....4 years later we finally went and the kids loved it.

As good as he looks I still beat him by 4 points!
Once Justin got his grip down he did really good.

She made it the first couple of holes.....

and then decided she would rather keep score.

They also loved the slush puppies and games at the arcade. Chad and I loved being able to spend some fun family time together that didn't include yard work.

Quick Sister Visit

My sister Riki came in for a weekend visit while Chad was gone. We picked her up late Friday night, stayed the night in Phoenix, drove back to my house Saturday afternoon and she flew out Monday morning. Next time we will probably just plan on staying in Phoenix for the weekend.



The kids loved swimming at the hotel. Especially since it was 102 degrees.

It was so windy that we couldn't even be outside. We took the kids to a movie one day but most of our time was spent inside playing tea party.

Saying good bye to Aunt Riki at the airport.

Thanks for the super quick visit!

We loved having you.

Next time I hope you don't...

*Go 2 days with out coffee

*Spend $74 on a taxi ride between airports

* Pay $70 for your luggage when your plane ticket only cost $120

* and Have to explain to Justin why Levi can sleep with you but he can't

Arizona Swim Hole

What do my kids do when it is hot and I have set up their swimming pool for them to play in?

They find a warm dirty puddle to go lay in.