Sunday, June 29, 2008
Summer Fun
Ok, I know that it has been a long time since my last entry and for all of my friends know I am notorious for not being on the ball with this stuff! So sorry it has been so long. Things have been so busy and I haven't had time to enter new posts and pictures. I am going to do so today so I hope you enjoy them!
Where should I start? Patrick completed a very successful school year and for the first time is at grade level for reading, writing, math, etc. Yeah!! He will be entering fourth grade next year, hard to believe!!! He has been busy with playing baseball two nights per week and really enjoying himself. He will attend school at the same school next year and will have a great teacher next year. He attends extended school year for two hours per day and goes to a summer camp in the afternoon. He is really having fun in the sun! We also began receiving services for Patrick and he will be getting a personal care attendant during the day, occupational therapy, and will be participating with a social skills group to help him socialize better and get along better with his brothers and friends. He constantly keeps up on our toes. Patrick has always been and will continue to be our challange! Things seem to be going a bit better since school got out and the weather has warmed up.
Nathan started playing T-ball and soccer and really is enjoying himself. He has really matured over the past year and has turned into a pleasant little boy. He will be starting kindergarten in the fall and is really excited about school. It will only be for a half day but he will be able to attend activities at the YMCA in the mornings before school thanks to grandma! Nathan and Patrick enjoy playing together since they both have nintendo DS's and enjoy playing games together. They both have gone swimming together and Nathan has figured out when it is ok to play with Patrick and when he should stay away. He is our calm, quiet, and shy child, but very lovable.
Then there's Jacob! What can I say, he is going to be our social butterfly and probably the most trouble when he gets in school. He is still our little comic relief. He is into everything as usual, but loves to be outside. He starts his day outside and will stay there all day and all night if we let him. He is easy to please because he will play with friends or his brothers or play by himself if needed. He can also be a little bully. He will go up against anyone no matter what their size is. Grandma said that he was at the park last week and wanted to show Nathan something and there was a much older kid blocking his way so he yelled to the kid to get out of his way and that it was his brother's turn to see the truck. Patrick and Jacob's relationship is like fire and ice, but Nathan and Jacob are very close. They spend the most time together during the day. Jacob I think will be a bit lost when Nathan goes to school and he is at daycare full time. They won't see each other until the end of the day and that hasn't happened ever since Jacob was born. We'll see how it goes in September. He talks to everyone about anything! He isn 't playing any sports right now but loves anything with motors. He got a battery operated motorcycle and monster truck so when he isn't riding them he is fixing them. And if he has to be inside he likes to vaccuum the house. He is my little cleaner and told grandma the other day when he grows up he is going to be a cleaner! Some of you may say that Chris did this to him, but I swear I had nothing to do with it!! As a matter of fact he drives me crazy with the vaccuum even if I try to do it when he is not home he immediately notices that there are lines on the carpet and knows it has been done!
Chris and Kevin are doing well and just trying to have the energy to keep up with three very active children. Chris had a chance to take a vacation to Las Vegas earlier this month and had a great time. I have never been to Las Vegas so it was definitely an experience. It was hot and crowded but I had a chance to gamble a little (and lost), went to a show that was excellent, and of course got some shopping in. Kevin survived at home with the boys and was happy when I came home!!!
Happy Birthday Kevin-now give me some cake!!
Now there's trouble! Jacob, Carson, Nathan, and Patrick. Unfortunately little Noah (Uncle Derrick's other son) was sick and wasn't here for the picture.
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Where should I start? Patrick completed a very successful school year and for the first time is at grade level for reading, writing, math, etc. Yeah!! He will be entering fourth grade next year, hard to believe!!! He has been busy with playing baseball two nights per week and really enjoying himself. He will attend school at the same school next year and will have a great teacher next year. He attends extended school year for two hours per day and goes to a summer camp in the afternoon. He is really having fun in the sun! We also began receiving services for Patrick and he will be getting a personal care attendant during the day, occupational therapy, and will be participating with a social skills group to help him socialize better and get along better with his brothers and friends. He constantly keeps up on our toes. Patrick has always been and will continue to be our challange! Things seem to be going a bit better since school got out and the weather has warmed up.
Nathan started playing T-ball and soccer and really is enjoying himself. He has really matured over the past year and has turned into a pleasant little boy. He will be starting kindergarten in the fall and is really excited about school. It will only be for a half day but he will be able to attend activities at the YMCA in the mornings before school thanks to grandma! Nathan and Patrick enjoy playing together since they both have nintendo DS's and enjoy playing games together. They both have gone swimming together and Nathan has figured out when it is ok to play with Patrick and when he should stay away. He is our calm, quiet, and shy child, but very lovable.
Then there's Jacob! What can I say, he is going to be our social butterfly and probably the most trouble when he gets in school. He is still our little comic relief. He is into everything as usual, but loves to be outside. He starts his day outside and will stay there all day and all night if we let him. He is easy to please because he will play with friends or his brothers or play by himself if needed. He can also be a little bully. He will go up against anyone no matter what their size is. Grandma said that he was at the park last week and wanted to show Nathan something and there was a much older kid blocking his way so he yelled to the kid to get out of his way and that it was his brother's turn to see the truck. Patrick and Jacob's relationship is like fire and ice, but Nathan and Jacob are very close. They spend the most time together during the day. Jacob I think will be a bit lost when Nathan goes to school and he is at daycare full time. They won't see each other until the end of the day and that hasn't happened ever since Jacob was born. We'll see how it goes in September. He talks to everyone about anything! He isn 't playing any sports right now but loves anything with motors. He got a battery operated motorcycle and monster truck so when he isn't riding them he is fixing them. And if he has to be inside he likes to vaccuum the house. He is my little cleaner and told grandma the other day when he grows up he is going to be a cleaner! Some of you may say that Chris did this to him, but I swear I had nothing to do with it!! As a matter of fact he drives me crazy with the vaccuum even if I try to do it when he is not home he immediately notices that there are lines on the carpet and knows it has been done!
Chris and Kevin are doing well and just trying to have the energy to keep up with three very active children. Chris had a chance to take a vacation to Las Vegas earlier this month and had a great time. I have never been to Las Vegas so it was definitely an experience. It was hot and crowded but I had a chance to gamble a little (and lost), went to a show that was excellent, and of course got some shopping in. Kevin survived at home with the boys and was happy when I came home!!!
Grandma and Granpa are doing well. Casper (the dog) was sick and diagnosed with congestive heart failure and was not expected to live past March, but he is doing well on his new medications and still with us!! Grandma fell a few weeks ago and unfortunately tore ligaments in her thumb so she has been in a cast for the first part of this summer including the trip to Vegas, but she is getting her cast off right before 4th of July and she can't wait!
Well that's the most recent update of things going on. Enjoy the pictures below and I will make every attempt to update this more than every couple of months. Thanks for hanging in there with me!! Take care everyone!
Chris, Kevin, Patrick, Nathan, and Jacob
Jacob wishes he could go to school.
Well that's the most recent update of things going on. Enjoy the pictures below and I will make every attempt to update this more than every couple of months. Thanks for hanging in there with me!! Take care everyone!
Chris, Kevin, Patrick, Nathan, and Jacob
Jacob wishes he could go to school.
Kevin, Patrick, and Nathan playing some ball
Jacob loves his picture taken!
Happy Birthday Nathan
Happy Birthday Kevin-now give me some cake!!
Now there's trouble! Jacob, Carson, Nathan, and Patrick. Unfortunately little Noah (Uncle Derrick's other son) was sick and wasn't here for the picture.
Dancin Fool! He loves the attention and loves to dance.
\Nathan playing T-ball.
Chris, Grandpa, and Grandma having fun in Las Vegas at Margaritaville! Like the hat, they made me wear it and the alcohol helped!!
Saturday, April 5, 2008
A day at the zoo
Last weekend was a strange one. It was 50 degrees out so we took the kids to the zoo. I know 50 degrees to most of you sounds cold, but when you live in the coldest place on earth this was a heat wave! The kids enjoyed seeing the animals and being outside for the day. They got to see tigers, wolves, and a lot of new baby animals. Jacob was in rare form and when he was missing his nap time, he really got cranky. You will see what I mean when you see the pictures below. At the end of the day everyone was tired and fell asleep in the car! That was the most pleasant car ride home I have had in a long time!!
The next day we had a snow storm and we got a foot of snow! Talk about depressing. It was March 31st and we had snow, just as all the snow from winter had melted. It only took a few days and that melted too! It sure has been a long winter this year and a cold one at that! Grandma and Grandpa just got back from Floida and I think they are ready to go back! The kids missed their grandparents though.
This weekend was much better weather wise. I think it got into the 60's on Saturday! Chris and grandma went out shopping while the boys stayed at home and played outside! It is almost baseball season again so Patrick is practicing on the side of the shed in the backyard. Nathan is going to play t-ball in a few weeks also! Jacob is going to spend this year watching since he is too young to play sports yet, plus we are not really sure what he likes. We tried soccer this winter but he was not too interested. Jacob likes to eat and play with trucks, he doesn't spend much time playing any sports so I guess we will have to wait and see. I can't imagine what it is going to be like having all three kids playing sports. I will need to get another job to afford it all!
Well that's all for now. Until next time....... Enjoy the pictures! Oh by the way thanks for the comments, I'm glad that I have entered the 21st century! Thanks Vicki!
Troublesome Trio...
The next day we had a snow storm and we got a foot of snow! Talk about depressing. It was March 31st and we had snow, just as all the snow from winter had melted. It only took a few days and that melted too! It sure has been a long winter this year and a cold one at that! Grandma and Grandpa just got back from Floida and I think they are ready to go back! The kids missed their grandparents though.
This weekend was much better weather wise. I think it got into the 60's on Saturday! Chris and grandma went out shopping while the boys stayed at home and played outside! It is almost baseball season again so Patrick is practicing on the side of the shed in the backyard. Nathan is going to play t-ball in a few weeks also! Jacob is going to spend this year watching since he is too young to play sports yet, plus we are not really sure what he likes. We tried soccer this winter but he was not too interested. Jacob likes to eat and play with trucks, he doesn't spend much time playing any sports so I guess we will have to wait and see. I can't imagine what it is going to be like having all three kids playing sports. I will need to get another job to afford it all!
Well that's all for now. Until next time....... Enjoy the pictures! Oh by the way thanks for the comments, I'm glad that I have entered the 21st century! Thanks Vicki!
Troublesome Trio...
Patrick and Nathan amazed by the sea animals... 
Patrick and Daddy waiting for the Dolphin Show...
Jacob being cranky with Ice Cream Face...
Jacob feeding the Goats...
The Drive Home...
Jacob wipped out in the car ride home...
Nathan catching flies in the air...
Nothing but a DS ride home for Patrick...
Monday, March 17, 2008
St. Patrick's Day
We were all stuck at home today because Grandma and Grandpa had to go out of town. It is St. Patrick's Day, so everyone had on their new shirts, but of course it was too cold to wear short sleeve shirts so we had to improvise. Yes it is snowing here again today, will it ever end!! I don't know what I was thinking when I agreed to move to the coldest place in the world! The boys are doing well. Jacob and Nathan just got a new bunkbed, but this quickly wore off as we are spending most of our time trying to keep them in bed. I can't wait until this phase is over. Jacob is almost potty trained after working on it for the past 5 months!! I figured since he is the last baby, he has to make it the most difficult.
Nathan is all registered for kindergarden in the fall and he is excited to be going to school. Patrick is on spring break this week and happy to have the break from school. Jacob just seems to go with the flow of everyone and enjoys watching Hanna Montana! Yes at three years old he already likes the girls!
Grandma and Grandpa's dog Casper is enjoying time at our house also. He is sick and won't be around much longer so we are spending as much time with him as we can. Jacob loves Casper but unfortunately the feeling is not mutual and he spends more time running away and hiding from Jacob.
Well I finally had some time to work on this today so I was able to attatch some pictures of the boys from today. Enjoy! Until next time.........
Nathan is all registered for kindergarden in the fall and he is excited to be going to school. Patrick is on spring break this week and happy to have the break from school. Jacob just seems to go with the flow of everyone and enjoys watching Hanna Montana! Yes at three years old he already likes the girls!
Grandma and Grandpa's dog Casper is enjoying time at our house also. He is sick and won't be around much longer so we are spending as much time with him as we can. Jacob loves Casper but unfortunately the feeling is not mutual and he spends more time running away and hiding from Jacob.
Well I finally had some time to work on this today so I was able to attatch some pictures of the boys from today. Enjoy! Until next time.........
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Beginning a new journey
Well I finally did it! I set up a new blog. Hopefully I will be able to keep up with this as well as I want to. The boys are getting so big and are into so many things now. Hopefully now I can keep pictures recent so that everyone will be able to see how quickly they are growing.
Patrick just turned 9 years old and stays active. He is playing soccer and getting ready for baseball just around the corner.
Nathan goes to preschool three days per week and to daycare two days per week. He really seems to love it. He tried soccer but it is not his thing. He hasn't discovered what he would like to do yet. He really likes art and coloring. Nathan is almost 5 years old and starts Kindergarden in the fall (yeah!!).
Jacob well what can I say about Jacob. He is our comic relief. He has the most outgoing personality and makes us laugh all the time. He is into everything and has also just started a preschool program. Jacob is 3 years old and will be at home for the next couple of years because he misses the cut off for school. That is ok since he is the baby I want hime to stay at home as long as he can.
Everyone stays busy around here with sports and acitivities. It has also been extremely cold here so the boys have not been able to get outside as often as they would like. Right now as I am writing this, it is 35 below zero! I don't even want to go outside in this weather. Tell me why again I decided to move here!
Well that is all for now. I will try to put more updates in soon. Thanks Darcy for getting me started on this!
Patrick just turned 9 years old and stays active. He is playing soccer and getting ready for baseball just around the corner.
Nathan goes to preschool three days per week and to daycare two days per week. He really seems to love it. He tried soccer but it is not his thing. He hasn't discovered what he would like to do yet. He really likes art and coloring. Nathan is almost 5 years old and starts Kindergarden in the fall (yeah!!).
Jacob well what can I say about Jacob. He is our comic relief. He has the most outgoing personality and makes us laugh all the time. He is into everything and has also just started a preschool program. Jacob is 3 years old and will be at home for the next couple of years because he misses the cut off for school. That is ok since he is the baby I want hime to stay at home as long as he can.
Everyone stays busy around here with sports and acitivities. It has also been extremely cold here so the boys have not been able to get outside as often as they would like. Right now as I am writing this, it is 35 below zero! I don't even want to go outside in this weather. Tell me why again I decided to move here!
Well that is all for now. I will try to put more updates in soon. Thanks Darcy for getting me started on this!
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