Bad Hair Day?!?

Not really....nothing an adorable little band can't fix! :-)

Omaha couple

I had a comment on my blog from a couple whose husband is from Omaha. I wanted to contact you but don't have any way of doing so. Please email me at ashoes2002@gmail.com and I would love to answer your questions!!!

2009 Ethiopia Calendar

I've been trying to do things (even if they are just little) to bring Ethiopia in our home. So, tonite I went online searching for an Africa calendar. Unfortunately the only thing I could find was animals...not what I was looking for.

I then did a search for Ethiopia and completely by accident (cuz those of you who are familiar, Ethiopia is on a completely different calendar than us, so that is what pulled up when I did my search) I came across something on the Amharic Kids website. I have it listed below in my "Other sites". The calendar is $14.00 to buy one individually...otherwise they have a fundraising thing to get them cheaper. Anyone interested, please check it out!

Just one little way for us to keep Ethiopia in Addison's heart (and our's too!)

Just some ramblings....

First off, I want to send out a request for a very dear friend of mine. Her dad has been having some issues over time, but overnight was transported from Colorado to Omaha, via his motorhome by family. He is having some cancer issues and the docs are going to take great care of him, while being closer to his 2 daughters. Please follow his story here and shout out a few extra prayers for them!

In other news. We were camping over the weekend and finally got to enjoy our night out to Disney on Ice. Fabulous!!! All 3 kids had a blast (as well as their mother!!) :) I took over 500 pictures that night. Didn't realize that till I went to download them to the computer!! But when I get a chance this week, I hope to post some of those.

In the mean time...enjoy these couple....



YAY Caleb!! It didn't take him long to catch on to bike riding!! He now LOVES riding whenever he gets the chance to do so.
We were making and eating smores at this time. She decided to be the little indian girl though hitting her mouth while making the "Ahhhhhhh" sound.
She LOVES to be "tucked in tight".....actually she thinks it's pretty funny!
I was trying to get a picture of the kids here with one of my new props. Trevor just can't smile nice for anything. Basically can't smile on demand. This is one of the better pics I got (I know, you're probably wondering what the others look like!) I told Mark, Trevor looks like he just got a shot of Botox and his face froze!

Doesn't this just say it all?!? :-)

This ever so "lovely" bug was hanging out on our mailbox this morning. Honestly, the thing really really creaps me out! Anyone have a clue what it is?? My lovely 2 year old (Caleb) says, "mommy, a butterfly". Nope, not quite!

Sundays at Tiffany's

A little off subject today, but I felt the urge to write about this. As some of you may know, my favorite "me time" passtime is reading. Love it Love it Love it! Completely relaxing and totally enjoyable.

Anyway, and as some of you also may know, James Patterson is my favorite author. If you've heard of him and have read any of his books, I am assuming you know what I'm talking about. If you haven't heard of him, or have but have not read any of his books, I feel you are missing out.

So, for our anniversary almost a month ago, one of my gifts from Mark was James Patterson's new book called, Sundays at Tiffanys. This isn't a type of book he normally writes. There are 2 others, similar to this style, he has written that I have also read. All 3 are fabulous!! They are all kinda along the lines of a love story type, but they are NOT romance at all. After reading it, it's like watching a movie that completely makes you think and not take things for granted at the end (like PS I Love You---another fantastic thing in my opinion!)

So, for those of you who are dying to read a book, or may just be looking for something to do in your free time (no, I don't really have free time. I just got to reading during naptime and finished the 2nd half of the book yesterday.) I would highly recommend this book. Or ANY of his books. Just a fabulous author!!!

On another note. My household is completely excited for next weekend. We are headed to see Disney on Ice....it's finally coming to Omaha and we are able to go see it!

More pics

I was playing with Addison's hair last night now that it's getting pretty long. I am hoping to take her 1 year pics this weekend, so I'm just testing some things out. (Yes, I do realize I'm a month past 1 year) :) But here are a couple to share. The ponies in her hair do still overpower a little bit, but at the same time they are SO cute!!! Then her with her scrunched up nose, AGAIN!

I forgot to mention yesterday. She also has 2 molars that have popped thru. That's been kinda nice for her...she now has a couple more to chew with instead of just the 8 in front!

Labor Day weekend

We went camping for Labor Day weekend, as we normally do. It really turned out to be a pretty nice weekend. A little warm, but not too shabby. It was great to finally have a long weekend as a full family of 5...Mark is starting to finally slow down at work!

The lighting was absolutely beautiful when we arrived to Mahoney State Park Friday afternoon. I took out the camera immediately and had the boys "pose" for me.

These are my 3 and my sister's 2 kids. I LOVE outside pictures, and with the sun thru the trees that weekend, it was hard to pass up some great shots!!
I LOVE this picture!!! Addison was being awfully goofy while being on my shoulders. She would then lean down to lay her head on mine. My sister took this for me.
With her scrunched up nose she's saying "GO BIG RED"!!!
We celebrated Addison's 1st birthday (for the last time) with my sister and her family over the weekend as well. As you can see.....she LOVES her princesses!! (already!!)

Her birthday cake (again!) :-)
Yes, I LOOOOOOVE my cake!!