Happy Birthday JuJu !!!!

Today was my mom's birthday and the morning started off eventful as always. Brody wanted chocolate milk and I couldn't help but laugh at his silly milk mustache. He couldn't quite understand what was so funny till I convinced him to let me take a picture so he could see. Isn't there some weird resemblence to Hitler. Yeah, I thought so too. Of course he has to pose, so stinkin' cute.






Of course, Payton couldn't be left out. Such a sassy little stink. When the kids fight I make them give each other hugs then tell each other what they love about the other. I usually hear..."His hair, Her eyes, His hands..." But no, Payton had something else in mind. After slashing Brody's face (her favorite target of choice if you can't tell why Brody always has scabs on his face) she gave him hugs then said "I love Brody's Pee Pee". It didn't help that my mom was laughing her butt off as I'm trying to tell Payton to think of something else. She was too busy thinking is was a game since there was giggling going on. I should have known Little Miss would throw a curve ball in there one day.








The kids were so excited to celebrate her birthday. The kids called her on speakerphone this morning to sing to her but it didn't quite go as planned, of course. Brody told her we were making her a cake and Payton chimed in "Yeah, it's a surprise". NOT ANYMORE STINKER!! Guess we need to have a conversation about secrets and how they work. I guess telling a 2 year old to not tell anyone was a little far fetched. Oh well.





JuJu though high fours were in need today. Curtis cooked a fabulous Salmon dinner and the kids and I made a German Chocolate cake.
I love how silly my mom is willing to be with my kids and to see how much they truly adore her. It's always fun when JuJu is around. Love you Mom and Happy 44th Birthday!! Yes, I put your age in there. You gave it away anyways with the high fours. LOVE YOU.

Mother's Day

This is my Mother's Day craft and yes I did make one for myself. The big ones are toilet paper rolls and the ones that look like lilies are the kids handprints made to look like the flower. It was a fun project even though we were up till 1am. I personally don't like getting flowers 'cause they just die, and you will die if you give me roses. So, these were great....won't wilt, weater, or die from lack of starvation.

We spent the morning looking for this little pup that Payton loves to kiss, Day Z. Long story short. She was missing for 2 weeks. Mom wasn't exactly sure where she jumped out of the car...somewhere between her house and mine. Needless to say Mom has blisters on her feet from searching and we had scoured our neighborhood. Curtis and I hiked into the mountains and about an 1 1/2 hours later Curtis found her. Mom's best Mother's Day ever.

We had a BBQ at our house that afternoon and Jak entertained the kids with his skateboard. Brody insisted that he was faster than Jak (yeah right, no one can beat "Loleta Lightning") and wanted to race him up the street. I love how Jak is always willing to entertain to our kids silly demands.

So naturally Payton had to race Uncle Jak also. She was so funny telling Jak to get behind her 'cause they were racing. Jak just laughs at her and says "Ok Princess Payton, whatever you want". If only men could have that attitude with their wives this world would be alot more peaceful. I have a feeling the World is in for one big shock with this little diva.

Payton loves to skateboard and decided that Jak no longer needed a board because this was hers. "I like to skateboard, this is mine Jak, Thank you". Well at least she got the Thank You in there and wasn't downright rude. HA. Wow what a little ball of fire this one is and she doesn't even have red hair. Now that's scary.

Jak and his wonderful ideas in showing the kids how he has fun. Barreling towards the street trying to do some kick, flip the board, jump thingy and I got lucky catching the crash shot. He cracks me up.

Brody like skateboarding too, but found better entertainment trying to hit whoever was pitching to him. Not sure where he got that sense of humor from. The kid has great follow through and it was so funny watching him laugh hysterically when the ball would hit someone or make them run for it. I'm sure we have a little jock on our hands. First it was Golf but Jak almost got hit in the "Woo Hoo" so we decided this might be a little safer. Not sure if it was much better but he sure had fun.

Sorry this is so long but my cheeks hurt by the time everyone went home, just thought I would share. This would be my bossy butt Payton. She wanted to play soccer but everyone had to be in the exact spot she wanted them to be in, the correct distance apart, and in the right order. They also could not kick or touch the ball unless she said so. I guess this is Payton Says, soccer style. All Jak and Phil could do was laugh which really pissed her off so she took the ball away and told them they had to play something else if they couldn't listen. Someone please help me.

To end the night with it's own bang of fireworks Jak got a brilliant idea. Use Diesel as his own powered skateboard pull. He started out ok until Diesel saw kids and another dog up the road and proceeded full steam ahead while Jak mildly yelped. (Who am I kidding, he screamed like a little school girl).

I love my kooky family and had a great day. Thank you Mom for bearing some odd children who enjoy watching each other in pain while peeing our pants with laughter. It makes life interesting and wonderful all at the same time. HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

Diggin' For Dirt

So we built a fence in our front yard and the kids decided they wanted to help. The holes were about 2 1/2 feet to 3 feet deep and it got hard getting the dirt out of the bottom. Payton jumped right in and had a blast filling up her bucket to help Mom and Dad. She was quite proud of her dirt.




Brody hopped in the hole and it fit just right, which made it hard to dig and fill up his bucket. In the end, he just wanted camera time. He always seems to be posing. Watch out America, my little model in well on his way.

Soon after hole digging holes (they made it throught one hole easy... out of 8 holes. PUNKS. Brody begged to climb like spiderman and that is where he stayed the rest of the time



















Payton decided she wanted to lick a worm and this is how the picture tuned out. She is hilarious.....she will nurture any animal that comes her way. I love how compassionate and observant she is.






And last but not least... Diesel had to show what he's got. Nothing feels better than freshly cut grass to lay in. I love that our children are always outside and ready for any adventure we throw their way.

Babies, Babies, Babies

Wow!! Instead of spring chickens there are spring babies! Lots of them!

This handsome little boy is Vance Paul. He is almost two months old and this is at his blessing.
We are so glad Paul and Candace finally decided to add to their family.










This is baby Rouje Bella. (Pronounced Rouge, like Baton Rouge). Such a beautiful little girl and so cuddly. She is about 2 weeks old and I couldn't seem to put her down.










This would be Jaxon Ray. He is the first Great Grandbaby on Curtis' side of the family. He gave his mom a hard time but was worth the wait. He is only 1 week old and Dad is ready to sign him up for Little League. Silly men.









And this cute little one is Joseph. He came four weeks early and was still 6 lbs 1oz. I can't imagine how big he would be if he came at the right time. I guess that's why he decided now was the right time. He is healthy and home being mauled by his excited 5 brothers and sister.






These babies have made life hard for my husband. I am so baby hungry and all I wanna do is hold them and cuddle. I sure do miss having a baby in my arms. Brody and Payton have grown up way too fast and don't want to just lay in Mom's arms anymore. Phooey on them. Guess Payton's doll babies and my chance visits with these ones will have to do.