Finally... I have updated my blog!

So I decided that it is time that I update my blog...

This summer we have had a blast hanging out with our little family and friends. We have spent a lot of time in the water and sun... until recently. Along with spending time at the Disney water parks we bought a ski boat and have been out on the Florida lakes wake boarding, tubing, and knee boarding. This summer the boys have decided that they are big enough and brave enough to tube all by themselves without parents. Sitting on the back of the boat watching the boys on the tube I get a clear picture of both of the boys personalities... Caleb is holding on for dear life pointing his little thumb down signaling us to slow down while Devin is yelling go faster while he flips over and over barely holding on to the tube. It is amazing the difference between the two of them. Caleb truly is our peacemaker. He is the calm one, gentle, and cautious. Devin is our more spunky, wild child always looking for something fun and exciting to do.

They have been so much fun to hang out with this summer. School starts today. Devin will be in preschool. I cannot believe that he is big enough to go to preschool. I feel like it was just yesterday we brought him home from the hospital. He keeps saying that he is NOT excited about school he would rather stay home with me... I love that he loves to spend time with me. I hope that this never ends. He is such a blessing in our lives.

Caleb starts 2nd grade this year. Before bedtime last night he said, "Why do I have to go to school... I already know everything!" WOW!! I cannot believe that this has already started. I thought I had until he was 14 for this... although there are days that I have to remind myself that he is still only 7. He is very mature for his age. I did bring him back to reality and let him know that he did NOT know everything. He then told me well at least in 2nd grade I do... I will never win. I let it go at that point.

Brandon got his job back after being unemployed for the last 8 months... He will work when there is work and be home when there is no work. I have to say that I am okay with this. We have loved having him home with us. Our relationship has gotten stronger. Our appreciation for what we both do has increased. The boys have gained a closer relationship with their daddy. Brandon has been able to share experiences with the boys he hasn't been able to in the past. Being laid off wasn't such a bad thing after all.

Work for me is the same. I am studying to get an Inpatient OB certification. Afterward I will make my transfer to the labor and delivery unit. I think I am ready for the craziness that comes with that unit at Winnie Palmer... delivering a kindergarten class a day. I am ready for some growth.

Other than that we are still the same... only older. I will try to update my blog more often... now with the boys both in school I may have a little more time... Until next time.

Devin skiing for the first time!

Here are a few pictures of Devin attempting to ski. It was so cold outside and windy that didn't help the situation. Devin loved it. He, like everything else in his life, did not want any help. He was so cute on his skis. They couldn't have been more than 2 feet long. What a blast.

This is us in front of the fireplace in the chalet we stayed in for the week. It was a great house.
This is the whole group of people that went, minus Jon's parents, a brother and his girlfriend. It consisted of our family, Jon and Ashlee, Ashlee's brother Jonathan, Gavin, Tom, Erin, and Kaylee, and Jon's family. We really had a great time. Can't wait until next year. 
Devin really wanted a picture of his feet. 

Have you ever seen a frozen waterfall? This waterfall is normally not frozen, obviously. Typically you are suppose to be able to drive behind it. We drove 2 hours out of our way to go see this waterfall that was suppose to be amazing... AND IT WAS FROZEN! We couldnt believe it. Oh well, how often do you see a frozen waterfall?


This is what we spent a lot of the week looking at. We went on a few hikes through the mountains looking for waterfalls. The landscape was amazing. It really was worth the hikes back up the mountains. 

Caleb is growing up too fast!

Caleb is so big now! He loves to have his pictures taken too. I cannot believe how fast he is growing!! Here are some pictures of him this week. He is so cute!

Devin is riding a two wheeler!

Devin is an official bike rider these days. He decided on Wednesday that he wanted his training wheels off his bike. Brandon removed them and he took off like he had been riding his whole life. Devin is not afraid of anything. Three days into his bike riding experience he is riding standing up, riding in the grass, and going as fast as he can. He has even jumped on Caleb's bike and has begun to ride it, knowing that he has to fall off of it to get off. I think he might grow up to be a BMX biker. 

Devin on the clown bike.

Riding his bike without training wheels.

Devin is such a big boy!

Picture Tag

This is a picture of Devin almost a year ago to the date. Devin got this dump truck for his 3rd birthday last year. He would wheel himself all around the house in it as if it were a wheel chair. I cannot believe how fast time has flown. Now if you look in my backyard you will find a sun faded, dirt packed, used, but ever loved dump truck laying somewhere in the yard. He still loves it and uses it. I wonder if he still fits in it. Ill have to see. Maybe I will take another picture of him in it and post it to see the difference a year makes. 

 Now it is everyones turn that reads this post. Make a post about your fouth picture in your fouth folder and tell us about it. Thanks Lisa for the great idea.