My Favorite little man

Hello? Anyone there?

I haven't blogged in so very long... I wonder if anyone even looks on here anymore. Ever since I started doing facebook, just seems like there isn't a point to blogging. But, I do enjoy getting on here from time to time and looking through the last few years... where we were then and where we are now... and wondering what lies in store for us in the future.
At this time... Krysta is in her third year of college... finishing up her business degree in three years instead of four! If all falls into place... she will be graduating in May. She has gone above and beyond as always in her academics, working part time and becoming the sweet, young lady I knew she we turn out to be.
Natalie, is a junior in high school... having a great semester academically... and as strong willed as ever. :) In the process of looking for a part time job and needing her own spending money.
Maggie is a busy girl... still playing piano, playing basketball, and loving anything and everything about Justin Bieber. She definitely has Bieber Fever!
Jake is in first grade and if you asked him he would tell you he is not a fan of going to school. But, he is doing great and has changed so much this winter. Longer hair, lost several teeth... just growing up and being the boy that he is. He gave basketball a shot and did well, but his love is baseball and he is very excited that baseball is just around the corner and practice will be starting soon.
This has been a long winter... kids missed 10 days because of snow or ice and will be making that up. I was lucky enough to go surprise my bestest friend Sandy for her 40th birthday at the end of January and then got to see her and lots of friends just a few weeks later for a 20 year reunion in Tampa. Was a nice get away with some warmer temperatures and being with such a fun group of girls!!
Jeff is looking forward to warmer temps here so he can get back into his bike riding.
Wow... I haven't done this in so long... I'll have to refresh my memory on posting a few pics. Until next time... hopefully it won't be too long.

Play Ball!

Jake's baseball season has started. This year it is pitching machine... they get 5 swings and if they don't hit it, then they get to hit if off a tee. Jake is getting use to the pitching machine... but really is more about the uniform and just being at the ball field. He is having fun and that's okay with me. He tried to convince me the night of his first game that he needed to stay home from school that day so he would be well rested and ready for his game. Nice try, but I didn't go for it. :)

The end of the blog??

Now that I post most of my pictures on facebook, I'm not really keeping up with my blog anymore. I enjoy looking through it though to remember past events and what was going on in our lives over the past couple of years. We recently made a trip to Florida for our spring break. We spent time with Krysta & Grant and had a fun filled day at Disney World. My best friend and her family were there and it was fun to spend the time with them also. Vacations are so nice... a change from the everyday routine... but as the week was ending, I sure was ready to get back home and into a routine. Not sure when I'll post again... but will keep this blog up and running so we can go down memory lane every now and then. :)

Christmas '09... Cancun and Texas

This year we spent the holidays in Austin, TX with my family. Jeff and I were able take a mini vacation to Cancun for a few days before Christmas. A big thank you to my sister who helped with Jake while we were gone. This year we have a new member in the family to hold and give lots of kisses to... baby Corey... my brother and his wife's new little baby. Everyone was happy with their gifts this year. We hope everyone is having a Happy and Healthy 2010 so far.

Thanksgiving... just us!

This year we spent Thanksgiving in STL and it was just us plus Grant. We usually spend Thanksgiving with Jeff's family but this year plans were different for everyone so we spent turkey day at home with no extras. It was different... just weird to not have extra family members around, but it was enjoyable and relaxing as well. The big kids, Jeff and Jake went to see the movie Blind Side that night while Mags and I just chilled at home watching Elf & The Grinch. It was a good weekend. Now... to get ready for the upcoming Christmas Holiday!!

Jake turns 6!

My little guy is growing up! Jake turned six on the day before Thanksgiving and was very happy that Krysta and Grant got in town on his big day! We had a family celebration at home with an ice cream cake. Then he had a party with a few of his friends on Saturday at Planet Fun! Jake was very excited to get a skateboard, something he has been wanting for awhile now. Happy Birthday Jake!