Cat Nap

Rylee left his dresser drawers open the other day and George decided it looked like a good spot to take a nap. Before I knew it the drawer was closed and to my surprise George was still in it. This poor cat puts up with a lot from 4 boys. Good thing he loves them and is so patient with them.

Artist Premier

Watch out Picasso I think I have the next world famous artist. He loves to draw. The only problem is he likes to draw everywhere but on paper. Recently when I was repainting the bathroom I left for a few minutes to answer the phone and upon returning I found him with a paintbrush drawing on the tub. My only regret of this incidence was that I did not get a picture off it. I walked into his room the other night to discover he had found some markers. (I don't know where he got them because I thought I had hidden them all from him. He must have a secret hiding place nobody knows about.) He had drawn all over himself, his bed, the mattress, his phone, the walls and I'm sure I will find other places with the days to come. Good thing he is so cute or he may be wearing a sign saying "Will work for Food."

Not your ordinary Cat

I've been told most cats are afraid of water. Not mine. He loves to play in the water, lick the faucets, tip over cups of water and even get in the shower. He also likes to watch my boys as they take baths. At times he will just lay on the edge of the tub with his paws hanging over into the tub. Every time I have gone to take pictures of this he moves right before I can take the picture. I finally got one of him displaying his weird fascination.

GOOD NEWS

Joe's cousin, I wrote about previously in a blog, received a new liver yesterday. It has been a long process. They were able to do numerous fundraisers and reach the amount for the insurance to proceed with the surgery if a liver became available. He was contacted on Saturday to say that they may have one for him. Unfortunately it went to the person ahead of him. That then put him as #1 on the list. It sounded like it couldn't have happened at a better time. He was not doing as well as he had been. They received another call about a liver in Idaho and they needed to run a few tests to see if it matched. If so, they would fly it down to the hospital and he could have his surgery. Well it must have matched because he had his surgery yesterday. I hope his body does well with his new liver and they are always in our thoughts and prayers. Good luck Curtis!

Bathroom Makeover- Before

I know some of you may say why after only 4 years did she decide to repaint her boys bathroom. 4 Years is a long time for me not to paint anything. After living only 7 years in my previous house I had repainted all but my 2 bathrooms. It did help that this house started out with the colors I wanted. So, why for the change. The old bathroom was decorated with frogs and was more childish looking. My boys are getting older and I felt they needed a more sophisticated and grown up look. Plus Joe was away again on one of his many work trips and I needed a distraction. That might start a new hobby for me. Every time Joe leaves I will change something in the house. Maybe not. All my boys seemed to really like the new look.

Bathroom Makeover- After

This is what the finished project looks like.

CANDY RECALL

This is a must read for those of you with small children. I thought we had gotten away from any accidents this Halloween. Wishful thinking. On Saturday we were returning from my parents house when Rylee started crying and complaining that something was hurting his nose. He kept putting his finger up his nose to try to get whatever it was out. After pulling over and having him blow his nose we thought that took care of the problem. A little while later he started complaining again. Upon returning home he was still complaining so I had Joe get my hemostats. I found a flashlight and we began the rescue efforts. With Rylee laying on my lap, Joe holding him down & Brayden holding the flashlight so I could see up his nose I finally spotted something. After a few minutes and a couple of tugs I was able to retrieve what was bothering him. He had taken a wrapper from his Halloween candy and shoved it up his nose. I was glad his little fingers were not any longer than they are or we may have had to make a trip to the hospital to pull it out. Here is just another example what everyday life is like for me.

Witchy-Poo

Here is a picture of Witchy-Poo as I like to call her. She is almost a landmark in my neighborhood. Not only did I give her bloomers but she also received a booty this year. I'm hoping this will help make her long flights on her broom more comfortable.

hAllOwEeN

I LOVE Halloween. I don't know what it is but I have always loved it. Maybe it is the fact that my Mom used to dress up and go trick or treating with me. I love carving the pumpkins, setting up the decorations, coming up with costumes and making them (sometimes), scaring the trick or treaters, seeing all the other costumes & of course all the desserts that go along with it. After choosing my costume this year Joe decided to go along with me. At the trunk or treat some of the kids would not even come up to me because they were afraid of Joe in his costume. One child even jumped after turning and seeing him right in front of him. Between our spider that is sound activated and Brayden hiding on the porch scaring anyone that came up we had a blast. You should of heard the screams. Each year we try to add something new to our decorations. One of everyones favorite has been a witch that my Dad and I made years ago. This year I did not want her to be exposed so I made her bloomers to go with her outfit. I can't wait until next year!

HaLLOwEeN

I had to take picture of all my boys costumes. Tyler escaped from the psych ward, Brayden was a combination of grim reaper & death eater, Kaleb was a mummy and Rylee was the famous Flying Hot Dog. Yes, you heard me right. We were camping over Labor Day weekend when Rylee told us for Halloween he wanted to be a Flying Hot Dog. I had to come up with his costume. So, this was my version of a Flying Hot Dog. We were very HAPPY to not end up at the hospital this year. Prayers really do work. Brayden asked me if he could ride his rip stick to Trunk or Treat and then he looked at me and said never mind. He did not want to repeat last year either.

PUMPKINLAND

Kaleb's class went on a field trip to Pumpkinland and I got to go with his class as a parent helper. His teacher told the kids they had to keep track of their parent helper because we might get lost. I thought that was pretty cute and clever. Kaleb was so excited he barely let me go anywhere without him. After we got to pick a pumpkin and have lunch at a park. Thanks Kaleb for inviting me.

CaRvinG PumPkIns

For Family Home Evening we made mummy hot dogs and carved pumpkins. All Rylee wanted to do was make eyeballs out of grapes and see how far he could throw them around the kitchen.

Before

The finished products!