"I Do, I Do!"

2.13.10
While Justin's parents were in town, they offered to watch our boys while we went to a play called "I Do, I Do." Because it landed on Valentine's Day weekend, not only was it a play, it was a dinner show AND play! It isn't very often that our boys get to spend time with their grandparents alone, so, they were more then happy to stay home with Grandma Marie and Grandpa Larry!

We sat near the neatest people during our dinner and the play! It is always interesting going to our season of plays and see what kind of people attend. The play was a two person show, and Justin knew the male actor from High School.

Thank you Larry and Marie for giving us the opportunity to celebrate Valentine's Day early! We love you.

dinner with "the cousins"

2.14.10
My brother and sister in laws James and Tina invited us over for dinner after a long weekend of house improvements and family visits. We couldn't have been more grateful for their generosity and hospitality.

During our stay, Trey and Tian wanted to go outside and jump on the trampoline. For some reason, Trey either didn't bring a jacket or wanted to borrow one from the cousins. Anyhow, I didn't realize he had borrowed a jacket from someone until I looked outside and saw this cute little person in a bright pink Elmo jacket. I thought it was a neighborhood girl with very short blonde hair until I looked a little closer. It was my son, Trey, sporting a very pink jacket! Thank you Tacy for dressing Trey and keeping him warm.


Although very fuzzy, look at Tian's cute face! All smiles and happy to be with his cousins.

Justin keeping his "favorite uncle" title by playing with all the children while the adults stay nice and warm, chatting inside. You are the greatest Justin!

Floors #3

2.13.10
James, my brother in law had a very busy day of basketball games and family in town. He is always willing to help, and today was no different. After the basketball game, he came to our home and helped Justin and his father Larry lay down our flooring! Thank you James!

Notice the great paint job? Marie, my mother in law and I painted the night before. We used to have Ralph Lauren River Rock paint, which was a dark brown with texture added to the paint. We decided to go with a putty like color which I love! This putty color is throughout our front room, our kitchen and our dining area. Bye Bye apple green in the kitchen and dining room!

Jacob's Basketball

2.13.10
It was me and my mother in laws and my job to keep the boys entertained and OUT OF THE HOUSE while the men completed the floors. We kept ourselves busy with walks, lunches out to Mickey D's and Carl's Junior; but one of the greatest little adventures was to watch Jacob, the cousin, play basketball. He had such a cheering section, although, I seemed to be the only one screaming. (I am sure I embarrassed not only Jacob, but the rest of my family.) Both sets of Grandmas, an aunt and an uncle, an uncles girlfriend, a Grandpa, all 4 of Jacob's siblings, and his mom and dad all came to watch him play. It was a close game (they don't keep score) but I think Jacob's team came out on top. Trey and Tian did extremely well during the game, and it wasn't until the last quarter or period (what is it called in basketball anyhow? Sorry, my family isn't real big basketball fans.) that Trey became restless and wanted to play with his girl cousins off in the corner of the gym. I wouldn't let Trey play without me being there to watch (I am paranoid of nasty people who stalk schools on the weekends and take children who aren't being watched over. I know Marie, you think I am a paranoid mother!!!), so finally, I took myself and Tian into the corner and watched Trey play with his girls cousins. AND, Trey's "girl"friend Keatyn from preschool was there to watch HER brother play on Jacob's team, Trey couldn't have been happier. While they played, I snuck crackers to Tian. (there were signs everywhere saying, "No Food Allowed." Even my brother in law James pointed out the signs to me, but, I am a rule breaker. If I have to bribe my boys with food to keep them close to me during a wild and loud basketball game, I will do so!!! HMMMM!(imagine me crossing my arms and turning my head while I let out a loud HMMMM)!)

Here is Jacob in all of his glory!

Jacob was extremely excited this particular afternoon because he had just gotten new glasses.

Tyson, Jacob's younger brother was awfully cute during the game. He sat very well on his dad's lap and cheered on his brother.

Way to go Jacob, you were amazing!