Dominoes!!!

Today I had an embarrassing moment. One of those that could be put in the Top 10 most embarrassing moments in my life. I had my camera and wish I could have taken a picture of it so you could see it for yourselves. But after I tell you what happened you will understand why I just couldn't take the picture. I was at JC Penney's with my 3 kids and we proceeded to the checkout. Near the checkout is a card display. My 2 boys were both running for the cards at the same time and Kaden ended up knocking down a display of clothing next to the cards. Have you ever played dominoes when you line them up and knock them down? Well, this is exactly what happened. The shirts fell into some more shirts which fell into more shirts which fell into more shirts which fell into more shirts. You probably get the point. So anyway, when they were done falling. There was about a 30 foot row of destruction. Clothing everywhere and people watching and gawking and those who did not witness it asking "What in the world happened there?" My answer...KIDS!!!(not that I couldn't have done it-in fact, my husband thinks I am the most clumsy person in the world) It was hilariously humiliating!! I made Kaden help me clean it up.(teachable moment-take care of the messes you make) So we sat there lifting up displays and rehanging clothes while tons of people kept passing by wondering "What in the world happened there?" I couldn't bring myself to get my camera out and humiliate myself any more than I already was. Plus, I didn't want to make it look like I was glorifying my child's mistake. One embarrassing moment down, hopefully not any more left to go!!

So, Do you see the pile of laundry below?

I know...HUGE!! Unfortunately this is a common occurance in our home because I am constantly behind on the laundry. Hey! We all have our weaknesses!! The kids wanted to see if we could stack it all the way to the ceiling but I got tired of it before that happened so we proceeded with our loathed laundry folding party-(my kids don't think it is a party). These "parties" are also a regular around here after the laundry piles up on the couch. Honey! Why did we buy that couch again? Sometimes I wonder! It is a pretty expensive laundry pile holder.

Guess what we will be doing every Saturday for the next 2 months?

That's RIGHT!!! Soccer!! It's a love/hate situation. I absolutely LOVE watching my children play (anyone with kids should know what I mean), but really, EVERY SATURDAY!!! It is difficult to keep up with yard work and gardening. However, it is one of those things that I will never regret. My kids enjoy it so much and have learned a lot from it. So I have to say: BRING IT ON!

This is our dog Kaiya! She was born on Dec. 6th and we brought her home Jan. 10th.

She is growning so fast! If any of you know me, I am NOT a dog person. This one for some reason has figured out how to wiggle it's way into my heart and I have actually enjoyed her. There are some things I still hate about dogs, but I have so far been able to tolerate it!! Kaiya is definitely a scaredy-cat. She is terrified of men. Every time Luke pets her she is so afraid, she wets. When our neighbor tried to pet her she ran and hid from him. They say a dog is a good judge of character. Should I be concerned?(pathetic joke attempt) The picture in the snow was taken soon after we got her in Jan., the one in the tractor was in Feb., and the one on the steps by the door is in Mar. I am so glad my kids didn't grow as fast as dogs do, although, sometimes I wonder!!!

I Finally Decided to Blog!!!

I have been dealing with the fact that my family has been so very blessed and decided that I had to make that the theme of my blog. This is my first post but it will have to be short. Setting up my blog took all of my posting time so I will try to post again soon. Before I go, Happy Birthday Baby Mark!!! 31 yrs today!