November 27, 2008

{ I am }

Thankful for many things....

~My wonderful husband who supports me always...keeps me laughing...and never allows there to be a dull moment

~My 2 healthy, sweet  boys.  How lucky I am to have the opportunity to raise identical twin boys.  I wouldn't have it any other way.

~The most wonderful mother who I miss so much it hurts. 

~Family...my own and my in-laws.  If I was able to pick who they would be, I would pick them.

~Our army life.  It has lead me to many great things and taught me so much. 

~Friends.  My friends that I have had forever.  My friends that I will have forever. 

~And all the little things I can't live without..my computer, camera, scrapbooks, scrapbooking stuff, blue bell, reality TV, cell phone. 

{Why}

are there days when Davis and Mitchell are So perfect.  What button did I push or switch did I flip?  Yesterday....was perfect.  "OK Mommy" the first time I asked them to do anything.  I need to put that button or switch in a special place so I always know where it is. 

Random things...Random thoughts....

• I wish I had a house keeper that was showing up tomorrow.
• I can't wait to see the boys in there fall performance tomorrow. 
• When will I love doing laundry?
• Facebook is my new crack. 
• How do I get gum out of my carpet?
• I am so proud of Davis for being a great line leader today.
• Is it really almost December...seriously?
• Why am I still awake?
• Goodnight.

J-Crew..you're OUT- Davis...you're IN

This makes me smile!

The boys are not fussy at all getting dressed for Preschool. At night before I go to bed, I pick out the their clothes and lay them on the floor next to their bed. In the morning (at the crack of dawn) the boys get dressed and come to my room to wake me up. We also have the occasional "let's see what we can get away with in the morning if we are quiet and we think Mom can't hear us" Yes, the baby monitor had to be dug out of our baby storage and secretly placed in their room.

Most mornings, they make it in my room first thing and are both dressed for Preschool. On the weekends...it's their pick. Anything goes as long as they pick it out of their "play clothes drawer" It is always interesting what combos they can come up with.

Davis wore this outfit proudly all day. I think it is fabulous...the socks are my favorite. He calls these his "wedding socks." I might have to frame this picture...I LOVE IT!

Chili 5K cook-off

For the second year in a row, Brent has run a large event at Ft Rucker called the Chili 5K cook-off. It is a fundraiser to raise money for local scholarships. 21 booths all competed to have the best chili....over 6,000 cups of chili were sold. It really consumes our lives for the weeks prior to the event. Thank goodness, the event ran smoothly and everyone had a great time. Along with good chili, there were tons of fun things to do with the kids. Bounce houses, fire truck rides, helicopters to climb in, and Warrant Officer Candidate School obstacle course.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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It is so important to me to teach the boys to try to do things even if they are a little scared. Confidence is a key ingredient in life. The boys were so excited to do the obstacle course....but when they got on the first wall climb, were a bit nervous. First was Mitchell...he got on the wall, climbed a bit and then decided "no, I no want to do this." All the WOC guys and I cheered him on and he got the courage to do it. He climbed, cried a bit at the very top when he had to swing his leg over, but DID IT. The look on his face when he climbed down on the other side was priceless. He was so proud...I was proud...it was a proud moment.

It was then Davis' turn to attempt the wall climb. He was just as nervous once he got up fairly high. We all cheered him on, yelling in support, "come on Davis, you can do it...your almost there" and he did. He was determined. Once on the other side, he looked around at everyone, pulled his shirt down and walked to the next obstacle with his chest a little puffed out and head held high. It was a great moment.

The boys loved crawling around in the helicopters. Yes, this one happens to be a blackhawk...but in my defense, the apache was locked up.

Davis (L) Mitchell (below)

Trick or Treat

I have no words....Ok, maybe I do. There is nothing cuter than this!!

THE FUN PARTS ACCORDING TO THE BOYS~Painting our face, wearing silly colored hair, wearing goofy hats, going door to door, getting lots of candy, eating lots of candy.

THE NOT SO FUN PARTS ACCORDING TO THE BOYS~Our legs hurt when trick or treating was over that we couldn't hardly walk home, taking our make-up off, getting the candy put away for the night, going to bed on a sugar high. ACCORDING TO MOM~ Taking the make-up off, experiencing the sugar high, strep throat x2.

But, it was so worth it!

Mitchell

Davis

The way we see it.

I always think about what my Mom taught me,  "It is their art"  I think the way a 4 year old see's things is much better anyway.

You may have in your mind what a Jack-O-Lantern looks like.  I guarantee you didn't think they could look like this....and I think they are the best looking Jack-O-Lanterns I have ever seen.

This one is Davis'.  I know that it is obvious.... but this one is complete with eyes, top hat and teeth.  It is just as Davis saw it.

Mitchell, he had a vision.  I'm not sure I can explain it, but isn't it great.

 

Davis had a blast.  He loved taking the top off to see how many seeds were inside.  He made faces and giggled the entire time.

 

 

 

 

Watching Mitchell with a knife....a little scary.  Watching him draw his Jack-O Lantern's  face...Wonderful.  We told him draw whatever you want and Dad will cut it out for you.