Goofing around

This video is from about a week ago, but watching it now I am understanding why Kevin has been complaining about his back lately... that is about 130+ pounds of kid.

Chocolate Fountain Fun

So to celebrate Valentines this year, I ordered a chocolate fountain off the internet. The kids were SO excited when they came home from school and saw the box so I decided that we would test it out. With three kids it was more of a chocolate explosion than a fountain. We had chocolate drips everywhere... and the clean up was a bit much for Kevin but we had a blast "trying it out."
And if you are wondering why Brielle has a dress and crown ... it's because Brielle ALWAYS has a dress on and usually a crown, and church shoes. I get her dressed, she picks out some dress that I put on top and then she always asks "where my bown (crown), wheres my shoes." It's become so common that I don't even notice the dresses anymore- I'm only reminded by pictures like this or the when people at the grocery store comment on what a pretty princess she is.

Spring Fever

So judging from the snow accumulating on my driveway, Spring is a long way off BUT when I was walking the aisles of Target yesterday, I felt like it must be Spring outside- they trick me like that every year by bringing it out WAY too early. They have some darn cute stuff right now. I am not usually an impulse buyer but yesterday I could not resist these dresses.... which I justify with the fact that since Makenna is inching her way into a size 6, my days of easily matching these girls are numbered... sad sad sad. I have to take advantage while I still can.

The Oatmeal Mystery

Sometimes mysterious things appear in your oatmeal ... doodoodooodoo- (thats mystery music in case you couldnt tell)

Happy Birthday to Scott

Better late than never... Last Saturday we celebrated Uncle Scott's birthday with pizza, cake and root beer (yes that is ROOT beer.) Happy Birthday Scott. We love you!

Our very own Simon Cowell

So if you ever want to know the real truth- even when the truth hurts... that's what our sweet and not so subtle Makenna is here for...

When questioned about her dad's newly grown facial hair, her response "IT"S DISGUSTING!"

While I was putting on some shoes for my date night, she says to me "Mom, do you think those shoes look good? Cause I don't think they look good."

And while flipping through her scrapbook this morning, she says "aww mom is so cute" and dad says "mom is always so cute" to which she says "yeah but she used to look a lot cuter"

ouch... aren't kids so much fun! I should add that she can be sweet when she wants to and she doesn't say these things to hurt us, she just says what she thinks- I think its the German in her genes.

Back in the real world

For those of you who just wish you could be here to attend Brayden's basketball games, here are a few clips to fill the void.

This is a basket by Brayden


And a basket by our neighbor Luke, assisted by Brayden.


Another Basket by Brayden.


Kevin can feel free to insert his sports commentary here. I really don't know what to say about it except "GO BRAYDEN!"