Family get together

We had our family get together for February in a gym, which was perfect for 19 kids to run wild. My family only makes it to a few a year since we are the only ones not living in the area. But the kids love getting together with all their cousins whenever possible. We had a great time and lots of yummy food. I only got a couple pictures of the night The playing school picture was right before the boys were banned from the school room, so the girls could do some teaching. I think Trevin was a little to harsh with that stick he is holding. :)

Why do they have to grow up so fast?

Caleb & Brendon

Brendon, Trevin, Caleb

Trevin

Trevin

Caleb

Brendon & Trevin

Trevin

Six Quirky Things About Me

I've been "tagged" so here go's 6 quirky (OCD) things about myself...

1. I am a compulsive cleaner, I always am cleaning up after anyone and everyone. I have a hard time leaving toys out that the kids are playing with but have just taken a short break from. I can't even start my night at work until I straighten up the desks and put all the pens the right way in the pen holders(of course with the exception of the nights I have to go straight to a delivery, babies do come first:)).

2. I throw off the first few squares of toilet paper in public restrooms.

3. I can only eat leftovers if my sweet husband will heat them up. I want to gag the minute I see or smell cold food uncovered.

4. I pull my hair out one strand at a time. I look for coarse hairs and try to get all of those out. It is an endless job, oh and before I throw them on the ground I look at how many different colors there are.

5. I love to sleep in my "Heart Walk" t-shirts that are from the early 90's. My husband absolutely despises these and threatens to burn them. Only one of the four have disappeared in our 11 years.

6. I have to sleep on my side with a blanket covering the ear that is exposed to the ceiling fan or I can't go to sleep.


I believe most of you that read this have been tagged already so here are the few I thought hadn't been yet, Rebekah, Heather, Marisa, Rachel

Snow Snow and more Snow

I think this year has been the most snow that we have had since we moved here. I was shoveling this morning and figured I had used my snow shovel this year more than I have in all the previous years combined. It's so worn down that it takes several passes to get it all moved, so when I finished, I ran over to Lowes and picked up a new one. Now if my back will hold out, I'll be set. I don't know the offical measurment, but It looks like about 5 inches or so today. It will be interesting to hear the total in the spring.

Happy Birthday Becky

Happy birthday Becks! We hope you have a great day and a great new year. You're my favorite sister!:) I love you......Greg

Kid Facts

Brendon...10 years old, does a great job helping keep the house clean, has really long side burns, has scruffy hair right now, is getting his hair cut on the 12th, played a great basketball game on Saturday, will start soccer in march, wants to play football this fall, has all "A's" in school, still enjoys playing the piano, wants to get contacts, will try most foods, is very shy around strangers, loves to save everything, likes to read, wants to be a CEO when he grows up



Caleb... 10 years old, loves flying a jet on the computer, likes to do magic tricks, keeps his hair short to avoid gel, has tummy aches most days, got really aggressive in Saturdays basketball game(something we hadn't seen yet), reading for battle of the books at school, will start soccer in March(brrr), wants to play football, loves getting good grades, has all A's in School, is still playing the piano, wanted to stop taking lessons, as of yesterday doesn't want to stop taking lessons, always wants to cook or bake, is a very picky eater, not afraid to go alone anywhere, talks to strangers, wants to design things when he grows up



Trevin...8 years old, is growing like a weed, is hungry ALL the time, loves school, would play wii or computer 24/7 if we didn't put limits on it, chases girls at recess, loves to hear Buster Brown from grandpa, misses his cousins, is VERY excited some of his cousins are coming today to visit, doesn't play his drums very often:), plays very well with Meryn, loves TV, has eczema mostly on his legs, plays basketball, wants to play football and soccer, is quiet & sits still in school, never stops talking or moving at home, a couple times a month will come sleep on our floor at night, loves sweets, will read when told to, wants to work for Brendon's buisness when he grows up



Meryn...4 years old, wants to get her hair cut, loves to play Rage, is hanging upside down watching Doodlebops right now, loves to eat breakfast, is stuffed up, plays grocery store most days, loves working on her number and letter flashcards, would go to Grandmas everyday if given the choice, loves to call people, won't talk most the time when she calls people, won't talk to strangers, won't stop talking to us, went to her first movie last month, loves her brothers, hates to be bossed by them, likes to chew gum, sleep walks, talks or screams while sleep walking, does not like cheese, likes to look at books or be read to, wants to be a Doctor when she grows up