Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Twas the Night Before School

Twas the night before School, when all through the house
Not a child was stirring, not even a mouse.
The backpacks were hung by the front door with care,
In hopes that the 1st day would with a cheer.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of school books and recess danced in their heads.
And this mama sat down to rest,
and decided this summer was the best!

And then, in a twinkling, I have decided to cherish
each and every stage of my three little ones.
As I drew in my head, all the memories of past.
Down the street the bus will soon shall appear fast.

Brett will dress in his new bow tie shirt and some new Nike Shox.
And my Jakey in his Captain American Shirt will look like a Fox.
My bundle of Joy that is named Brylee will wear her new dress and feel rad.
And they will look like smart kids, as they swing on their book bags.

They will spring on the bus and better give their Mom a wave.
And away they will go down the street toward the school looking brave.
And they will hear me exclaim, I love you and will miss you!
"Happy First Day of School, and to all a Great Day."

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Sparkly Manicure

"It's okay if I get out of the lines, right Mama?"


Huggeling

Huggle: to Hug and Cuddle your Mama at the same time
For Best Results Huggle often
Definition by: Jacob Ryan
I get a huggle from my Jakey around 100 times a day.
Yes I am a lucky Mom!

Thursday, August 25, 2011

A Ball and a Book


Almost ready for practice!
The constants in his life:
Some type of ball and always a book.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Just the Way I Like it!

Just the way I like it.....a lazy summer night with kids sitting still just long enough to fill their stomachs with pizza, the windows letting in cool fresh summer air that mixes with the sound of laughter. Ahhhh love it!

My Wonderful Crazy Full Of Life Kids















I Agree....

with what Brylee's dress reads....Yep totally all together Daddy's girl. Love the girl, her dress and her pink Gander Mountain hat!

Monday, August 22, 2011

Monday

Sleeping in waking up with Brylee laying beside me
Laundry
30 minutes on the eliptical
Kids watching cartoons
Taking just my Brylee out to school shop
Hot dogs and carrots for dinner
Talking to my Mom for 1 hour and 24 minutes
Lots of hugs from my Jake
Waiting for Bryan to come home from work
Loving our 2nd to last last Monday of summer vacation

Friday, August 19, 2011

Snow Drill



In Kansas we had Tornado Drills. It may be August but in Wisconsin we have Snow Drills!

I always said that I would like the snow. What in the world was I thinking????
Oh someone help me! Seriously I know it is August but I know it is coming. The white, fluffy stuff that just piles up as high as buildings.
The snow will be here in a few months and will hang around month after month after month. It makes the palms of my hands sweaty knowing how frigidly cold...(is that a word?) it will be. The amount of snow gear it takes just to get out the door on school days makes my head spin. The energy it takes to keep track of all the hats, scarfs, gloves, snow pants, jackets and hanging it all up strategically to dry in time for the next school day makes me want to take a nap.
I myself do not even own a pair of snow boots. My hope was that because I did own boots that would put me out of commission for shoveling. The day Bryan shoveled for 5 hours off and on I did help. Think a snow blower is calling our names!
On a positive note we are enjoying our summer of 70's and 80's!

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

It's Football Time

It is that time of year. Brett's first practice is on Tuesday. Today I am grateful that Brett is playing in WI and not in KS heat.....and I'm sure Brett is too! Wait a minute I'm sure I will be freezing at the end of the season!
Go Vikings!!!!

Monday, August 15, 2011

Brylee Hanging Out....


with her barbie collection. And someday she will be the very proud owner the very first Barbie and Ken that belonged her her MiMi. Lucky girl!

Friday, August 12, 2011

Brylee's World

A glimpse into Brylee's world.
Her new friend from church, Rylee and two neighborhood friends, Anmol and Amon.
Rylee and Brylee took swim lessons together for the last two weeks and are taking dance together soon.
Anmol, Amon and Brylee spend hours and hours playing together.
They are all dressed up for the birthday party they were having for Rylee's stuffed puppy.
It is good to be Brylee!

New Rule in the Cav House

New rule in this house.
For those who chose to say not so nice things about another sibling they must follow up with 10 super nice things that they like about that sibling.
Brett has pretty good control over his mouth but on this day he was busted telling Jake something not so nice.
He chose to write them down you can tell by his handwriting that he was not thrilled to have to do it.
Jake was smiling from ear to ear after hearing the list.
They proceeded to hug it out a brotherly love punch was thrown then all was good again.
1. You're cool
2. You're awesome
3. You're good with pokemon cards
4. You're good a swimming
5. Like the color of your hair....me too!
6. You like legos
7. You are good at building
8. You like Cartoon Network
9. You're my bro
10. You're the best bro....my favorite!

Thursday, August 11, 2011

The Comb

Brylee happened to take a long 3 hour refreshing nap on this particular day. Which meant she was not tired at bedtime. We put the boys to sleep and Bryan was in bed which gave me some Brylee time. Just us.
I love to have my hair brushed.....she told me she would brush it if I gave her a google dollars. We settled on a piece of candy.
She kept asking me does it hurt are you sure....nope not at all.
"Mama I think it is stuck." yep I agreed. A few minutes later when I could not get the very stuck comb out of my hair I decided to wake Brett up because I knew Bryan had to work early the next morning. Brett had not such gentle hands. Brylee insisted that it did not look that bad. I had to wake Bryan up. He tried for a few minutes and told me I had to find a girl to do this kind of work. Ummmm hello the only girl in the house was Brylee you know the one who put the comb in my hair. He thought cutting it out was a good idea. No thanks! I try to untangle it myself again. It is really stuck. I tell Bryan he is my only hope. He gets up for the second time and tells me hold still and not ask what he is using. Good thing I had no idea he was using a steak knife to cut the comb out of my hair don't think I would of gone for that idea.
An hour later and I am free of the green comb. My sweet Brylee says "Don't worrry Mama I didn't really like that comb Daddy cut."
Thanks for combing my hair Brylee!

Sunday, August 7, 2011

F-O-R-T-Y




Brylee gave her Daddy bananas wrapped them up and all....who doesn't love bananas?
The boys gave their Dad the Color Nook

Now 40 fun facts about my Birthday Man

1. He has a really cool birthday date...8-8
2. He has one younger sister her name is Jenny
3. Until Jr. High he had hair whiter than Jake
4. He loves to run and can run fast
5. He loves to fish and can fish for hours upon hours upon hours
6. and gets up way too early in the morning to duck hunt
7. His favorite person to hunt with is his Dad
8. He is good Carpenter because his Dad is a good teacher
9. Brylee has her Dad wrapped around her finger and only has to say pretty please and he melts
10. He gets to play a Parents vs Kids kickball game on his birthday
11. He can't sit still for more than 30 seconds without getting antsy
12. His version of sleeeping in is 6:30 am
13. Brett wants to add he is addicted to fishing not just likes it
14. Brett says he is too old
15. Jake says Dad is awesome
16. He is a great provider
17. He graduated from Kansas State
18. He loves the Wild Cats
19. He likes new Asics running shoes
20. He loves to take his boys to Super Hero movies
21. His daughter gave him bananas for a birthday present
22. His Savior is Jesus Christ
23. He listens to really loud Christian Metal and it hurts my ears
24. He married a great girl...me :)
25. Brylee says she loves when her Daddy swims with her
26. He is a hands on parent
27. He loves Yellow cake and Chocolate Frosting on his birthday
28. He has a bowl of ice cream almost every night
29. He has a Great Mom!
30. He sold his prized brand new truck to help us become debt free
31. He loves to open presents
32. He likes to grill
33. He will spend hours preparing a great meal
34. He grew up in Hutchinson, KS and his parents still live in his childhood home
35. He favorite pop is Caffeine Free Diet Mt. Dew
36. Brett says his Dad is Awesome
37. He is up a 5 am to be at the Y before work
38. He works at Gander Mountain
39. He likes technology
40. Brett says he makes the best under-cooked cheese pizza

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Summer Fun!

I am feeling panicked that summer is coming to an end. I do so enjoy the long lazy summer days of sleeping in, swimming like fish until dinner time, traveling home to family and friends, late night movies and watching my kids be each others best friends. Oh summer how I love you!
This is the first summer in 7 years that my boys have made the choice to not play baseball. Instead of a summer spent at the ball field the boys played basketball Tuesday and Thursday afternoon and were on the same kickball team on Monday nights and Miss. Brylee had gymnastics on Monday afternoon. And next week will be the last week of swim lessons.
Brylee picking flowers for her hair at a kickball game
Fun playing a game in the rain
Always excited to play!
I'm sure this is the only time they will ever be on the same team....
Brett running to first
Sweet kick Jake!
Brylee loves the bar
Last day
Yep she is awesome
Swim lessons with friends...