We're still here!

You know when you get into a routine and then for some reason that routine gets messed up? Well, that appears to be happening to my blogging. It's been awhile since I've blogged, Vday I think, and every time I try to sit down at the computer to blog, my mind goes blank. It's kind of like when you have a good exercise routine going and then you get lazy and you just can't get back into the swing of things? That's whats happening. So this post will be me, trying to get back into my "blogging routine." I hope you don't mind. Some people blog everyday....some even blog more than one time a day. I would like to be one of those people who blog everyday, documenting even the littlest of things that go on in our life. I know that it won't be long before those things are forgotten as time moves way to fast. This is our scrapbook. Someday I would like to print this out, and put it in a book for Payton to look at when he gets older. I plan to get an album with blank pages that I can paste pictures, write and put other important things in for him as well. I didn't do so well with the cutting pretty paper and sticking stickers on thing, so I thought I would try something different. I've been doing this with his baby book but there's just not enough room. So maybe for my birthday or Mother's Day I will get one of those albums! My parents came to visit last weekend and we had a great time, minus the truck troubles. It's always something, isn't it. It's so nice to spend quality time with the people that you love. Payton was starting to get sick, again, but today he woke up and it seems to be kicking itself to the curb with a little help from Vicks, the vaporizer and some cold medicine. I am about to finish the second book of the Twilight series. No, I will finish the second book of the Twilight series tonight after PJ goes to sleep! It's an awesome series. I can't wait to see the movie when it comes out in March, although books are always better. Josh is headed off to basketball tonight. He's wishing he could go back 5 years and be as fast as he was then, now. Haha! I wish I had some fun pictures to post, but I don't. Man I've been slacking. I'm making a promise to be a better blogger!

Valentines Day!!

L...O...V...E! This past week I have been doing Valentines stuff with the boys! We've done lots of crafts and baking! They made their own Valentines boxes and I filled them with treats! For Valentines Day we got Payton the SpaceBuddies dvd and some candy! I got Josh some sweatpants and some basketball shorts(it's what he wanted:) He got me the second Twilight book, New Moon, a fancy bookmark and a tanning gift certificate!!! I was really excited! My friend Katie borrowed me Twilight and I thought I would read it to see what all of this hype is about. Well, it's well deserved, that's what it is! It's so good. I was really skeptical because I'm not into vampires and sci-fi stuff but this isn't really that, I mean it is, but it isn't! So I can't wait to finish the first book and start my new one! If you're looking for a good read, thats it! Today we've been lounging, we went to look for swimsuits for our Jamaica trip and we went to lunch. I've been trying to clean little things that I've been meaning to clean....like closets....fun huh?! Next weekend my parents are coming to visit and we're excited for that. Not much else is new. Payton got really awesome fire gear from his Uncle Tom for his birthday. I have pictures, but haven't put them up yet but I will soon! Other than that we've just been working, playing and trying to save money! Haha! Well, hopefully everyone has a Happy Valentines Day!

Cupcakes and Valentines boxes! Mmmmm cupcake!

Heart man Payton made!

Valentines crafts!

More crafts....Valentines tree saying things Payton loves, I asked the boys what they love and they told me...and a heart stamp painting!

My favorite! The boys painted on paper, we rolled the paintings up and glued them around the picture creating a frame! This will be hanging up for a very long time!

A Little Wednesday Randomness

I am not a random person. I like structure, to-do lists and preparation. I think I am pretty predictable. Would you agree? Anyways....I feel like posting random thoughts, so here I go. -I can't believe tomorrow is Thursday. This week has gone by fast. -Tomorrow is my second Thursday with the new little girl I babysit. Jada, who is 1 month older than Payton, and now I know why they say girls and boys are really different! -Payton has been such a good boy...ever since we got back from Christmas break at my parents he's been a complete angel. I think he's had 1 timeout since then, honestly. -Speaking of good he did excellent at the grocery store tonight and sat in the cart the ENTIRE time. -I can't wait to see my girl friends this weekend but I hate leaving my boys and will miss them for the night that I'm away. -I'm hoping my parents come visit us in 2 weeks. -We're still trying to decide what to do about our Stevens Point wedding reception. -We are going to Jamaica in less than 80 days. -I'm going to miss my baby but will really enjoy the alone time with Josh. (and I know Payton will be taken really good care of.) -I feel like everyone we know is getting a dog....WE ARE NOT...I'll say it again. -I'm tired, but I hate going to bed because I have a really hard time falling asleep...and never know why?! It's like I have Sunday night insomnia every night. -I love the Super Bowl because it's the last day of football for awhile which means we can leave the house on Sundays again...seriously. -Lately I have been playing a lot of hockey in the kitchen with Payton and really enjoy it. It reminds me of my childhood and my brothers, who I miss. -I am getting so impatient waiting for spring/summer. -I am excited to go to the eye doctor on Friday. -I have a really cute art project to do with Payton and Eric on Friday and I'm excited about it! ..OK, you've probably had enough. Sometimes it's fun to be random. SOMETIMES:)

Hockey

Here are some pictures of Payton playing hockey in our kitchen! It's one of his favorite things to do lately! For Christmas, my Auntie bought Payton a hockey stick, net and ball set!! He absolutely loves it. He's pretty good at it too! We haven't been crafting much lately but we have been cooking. We've made banana bread, soup, cake and cookies of course! Payton loves to help mix and pour! We're ready for winter to be over and for all of the snow to melt. We are itching to get outside and play in the grass under the warm sun. That's all for now! Have a good week!