FALL IS HERE!!

I am so excited that the cold weather is FINALLY here. I love the cold crisp air in the morning. The kids are also excited...mostly because they (AVERI) knows that means Santa is coming soon. Kade was so funny a few mornings ago. We were up to take Averi to school bright and early and as the garage opened he felt the cold air and just laughed and said; "ohhh, it's cold Mommy it's cold". Giggling all the while!! Watching him learn new things is so much fun.

So I am a week behind or so, so...let's catch up.

Kort and I went to San Antonio with some friends for a 30th Birthday. It was a lot of fun. We went to the River Walk, t the Alamo, and to the Brad Paisley concert. We had a great time relaxing and enjoying friends. The kids went to my sister Heidi's house and had a blast playing with their cousins. We also got to meet our new nephew Lucas! What a happy little doll!
Then we ALL got sick! Yes is comes by 4 in our house. We are all better now!

Just a quick prayer request... Baby Hazel has pneumonia and has been in NC seeing Ashlei. After a long horrible night in the ER she is doing better. Pray she heals quickly and that baby Dawson does not get it. THANKS!!

Well the kids are so excited for Halloween Friday. I will post pictures after all the sugar highs wear off. Have a safe and Happy Halloween!

XOXOXO, Mandi

Fun, Silly, and Sweet

So I hope all of you had a good weekend. I sure did!!! I went to Canton with a group of friends on Friday and came home Sunday. The break was really needed and lots of fun. We laughed and relaxed and just enjoyed each other's company. SO FUN!!!

While I was away Kort and his Step Dad Gene stayed here with the kids. They had a good time as well. It is always fun for the kids to stay up late have friends over and get doughnuts for breakfast Sat. and Sun. morning!! Talk about sugar rush!!

I guess the kids missed me though because they were so happy to see me. Kade was SO cute he ran to the door saying, " I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU MOMMY!!!" so darn sweet!! Then the rest of the day they both were hanging on one of my legs and the signs of lack of sleep were showing in their whining voices, so WELCOME HOME!! It is always good to get away but good to come home to kids who miss you.

I also am EXCITED to tell you that my sister Ashlei and brother-n-law Brian had a precious baby boy Dawson on Thursday Oct. 2. He is just perfect and healthy. I am so sad I can't be there to kiss his baby toes but I hope to see him soon.
I also wanted to pass on my conversation I had with Kade last night. I am going to do better about keeping up with those silly and sweet things these crazy kids say.
So I was sitting in the rocking chair with Kade getting him ready for sleepy sleep, and just talking and rocking....


Me- "Where's my baby boy?"
Kade- "RIGHT HERE" (while pointing to his chest)
Me-"Right there?....What's your name?"
Kade- "K-K (what I call him)....I 2,....um 11, 13"
Me-"OHH, your 2, 11, 13?"
Kade- "Yep!"
Me-"Where's your Mommy"
Kade-"She's lost"
Then he pulled my shirt over my face and said "See, she's lost!"
WE both just laughed and laughed, then he said "I SO SILLY"!
He is so funny and makes me just crack up all the time.










Here are some pictures of Kade on his new "bike" that he will not let anyone even touch one working on his bike and one of a sad boy when sister bothers him. This hiding his face is his new thing when he is crying! OHH BOY!

Have a great week! XOXOXO

What a Week!

So we had a crazy week! Averi had 2 more soccer games and did much better. She actually kicked the ball and I only had to tell her to stop talking 3 or 4 times...so a great day. Maybe we will get our money's worth after all. Kort told me she looked silly with her matching soccer ball bows, but I say if you can't be the best you should at least look the best...RIGHT!!! Ya know I can't give her any sport advice but I can make her the cutest darn girl out there! HA HA!!

This week we are busy too. We have dance and Awana and soccer again. I am also Averi's Room Mom at school so I have a meeting for that. Then this weekend I am off to Canton with a bunch of girls to shop and relax...I can't wait!

I thought I would put some pictures of Kade to show you the kind of stuff I deal with when it is just the two of us. He is always into something and he makes me laugh all the time. The one of his hair is just to give you an idea of what I take on every morning. It takes about 10 min. and a bunch of product to get through that rat's nest. All the while he is yelling, "STOP MOMMY THAT HURTS ME!!" Then the next picture is what he does while I try to clean up the mess he just made. Ohh yes he was covered in green marker and I had to leave to get Averi in 5 min. So nice huhh! What a stinker....speakin of stinker I have to go I just checked on him and he is devouring a bag of chocolate chips...who needs the cookie part anyway! WHEEEEW!!! Off to put out another fire! HA HA HA!! What an exciting life!