realize

To realize The value of a sister/brother
Ask someoneWho doesn't have one.
To realize The value of ten years:
Ask a newlyDivorced couple.
To realize The value of four years:
Ask a graduate.
To realize The value of one year:
Ask a student whoHas failed a final exam.
To realize The value of nine months:
Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
To realize The value of one month:
Ask a motherWho has given birth to A premature baby.
To realize The value of one week:
Ask an editor of a weekly newspaper.
To realize The value of one minute:
Ask a personWho has missed the train, bus or plane.
To realize The value of one-second:
Ask a personWho has survived an accident.

Time waits for no one.
Treasure every moment you have.
You will treasure it even more whenYou can share it with someone special.
To realize the value of a friend or family member:LOSE ONE.

can you fit in a sink?!

I know I shouldn't post this but I cant help it~ just cracks me up every time I look at these pictures-

So here is the story.

My Aunt Judy had a picture of Megan when she was about a year old maybe younger, and she was in the sink taking a bath. I always loved that picture plus Meg was one of the cutest babies ever. So Tanner wanted to feed Cassidy and they both made a huge mess but it was adorable to watch. Tanner would get frustrated that Cass wouldn't open up on command so he pleaded with her "come ON sissy, open up" it was so funny I now wish I had it on film.

So Cassidy was covered in sweet potatoes and cereal and I tried to figure out the quickest and easiest way to transport her to the tub, which resulted in taking her to the sink. And she LOVED it. I was just her size so and she didnt have to worry about slippin around in a huge tub, she splashed laughed and had a blast.





Then Tanner saw this happening and also thought how cool it was so he had to try a bath in the sink too. I was a little nervous because he was ready to make a mess, he wanted cups and toys and he was trying to wash his hair which led to water everywhere but...... whatever right?! at least he was having fun and gettin clean.

I get Tanner out, clean up the water on the floor and the counter, I turn around and see Tristen just staring at me. He saw the other two taking a bath in the sink. Immediately he asks if he can get in the sink. I start laughing and tell him, Trist you are 7 years old, you wont fit in that sink. I will start a bath for you upstairs. Well the look on his face was devastating. How could I let his little sister and brother do it and not him?! He looked at me like I was taking his childhood and throwing it out the window. I felt horrible.

Soooo.....because I am a sucker..............and I dont want to take my babies childhood away.............

He proved me wrong and fit in the sink

Ugh when he gets older and see's this, I hope he remembers that even though he told me not to show anyone these pictures he will realize how awesome they are. I mean come on, you can only fit in the sink for so long.

baseball~the swings~lazy Saturdays and buddies

Tristen had his first baseball practice the other day and he is pretty obsessed. He is so good too- the first time he batted he nailed it and got a home run! I will spare you the details of the kids playing in the field that just didnt make the right plays, BUT that does not matter, to Tristen and us, it was a home run.
Then he put on the catchers gear on and did awesome at that too. My baby is a natural!
On his last time up to bat he hit it pretty hard and ran as fast as he could to first base and slide right into it!! It was so great, he just cracks me up. He's was so funny too, all night long he would drop little hints about sliding and say Hey mom, do you remember when I slide into first?! As if we hadn't talked about it 15 minutes before that. So what, I love all 420 times he wanted to brag about it.


Cassidy and Tanner and I went to the park and let Thomas be that parent that sits in the stands at practice and you know he wants to be out there coaching too. He is a great coach, I loved watching him coach middle school football in Berkley and those kids just looked up to him and thought the world of him. He busted there ass but was always the first one to encourage them and congratulate them when they did something good. They all wanted Thomas to be proud of them. You could tell. As does Tristen. He is at that age now where I can tell its so important to have Thomas approve and be proud of him. I can scream louder than anyone and be a stinkin cheerleader with my face painted holding signs saying YOUR AWESOME TRISTEN!! But as soon as Trist hits that home run, he is off into his daddy's arms. As I stand there dress up in those horrible cheerleading uniforms holding a water bottle that he doesn't want!
Im good with it though, I can relate to what he's going through.
I cant wait to watch his games, more pics to come!!


Here is Cassie-roo on a swing and this girl wanted to swing for as long as I would of let her!

this picture of Tanner made me laugh with his little devil grin. He is a little devil lately too- that is a fact. He is potty trained, talking awesome and still keepin us on our toes!

These two together is the cutest thing in the world. Tanner just adores her and when he talks to her his voice gets higher and he gets right in her face and usually kisses her after. It is so yummy.

My 3 babies on a lazy Saturday morning........

and a PEACE OUT picture of Tristen and some buddies!