Brett's New Buddies

I told Brett when all the boxes were unpacked he could have a party with his new buddies. They are all goofy, fun 10 year old boys!
It was nice to put a face to the boys that I hear about!
And even better all the boxes are unpacked!!!

My Dad-e-o

Another visit has come and gone.....

His visits are never long but the kids always know what to expect and so do I....

Lots of laughter and a few tears when Grandpa wins the war! The boys are already planning their attact for the next visit and Brylee is still waiting and wants her Grandpa to come back over tonight.

A Lesson in Cinnamon

A post for Rebecca because she asked so nice :)

When we first moved to this lovely Ice Box we were sitting in a restaurant and I offered the kids $50 to whoever could tell me who was singing the song playing in the background. Brett shocked his mama and guessed it. What???? A Johnny Cash song. How in the world does he know him??? First I made him feel sorry for me, second pleaded with him to settle for $40 and then I opened my wallet and paid up.

Now you know taking money from me is Brett's favorite game. But remember this mama learned her leason.

On a cold snowy weekend day Brett was ready to take my money again.

For $5 the deal was.....

Swallow one simple teaspoon of cinnamon. Easy Peasy...right???
Jake was ready to take my $$$ too
my poor boys
Look at those faces the money is already burning a hole in their pocket. Talli is the amazing photographer that captured the cinnamon breather...Look at this super cool picture of Brett not taking my money. That is right! I am a mean mom. Silly boy you can't swallow cinnamon!!!!
I had one mad boy! "It burns, my throat hurts, gag, spit."
At this point I feel bad and I open my wallet and he took my money again.
The end!

Talli-Alli

The first familar face in Wisconsin! Talli drove 8.5 hours to spend the weekend with us.

We all miss her like crazy!!!

Ummm check out the pictures of her. She is super healthy and looks amazing. I sure like the new and improved Talli!!!!She came bearing presents

Jakey could not get enough Auntie lovn'
only took Brylee .5 seconds to warm up.
Brett is almost as big as Talli.

Pictures compliments of Brylee. Do you see how great Talli looks!!!???

Lunch with Jake, he was pretty sure he wanted to sample the coleslaw until he saw it!

Then luch with Brett.

Brylee tagged along while Talli and I saw Little Fockers. Mom of the year stuff at its best. Good thing she feel asleep 10 minutes into the movie. And Talli loves the way she says the movie title ;)

and last but not least we went out and had a very expensive but not very tasty dinner!!!

Miss you Talli!!!!!!!!!

Miss. Mommy

Brylee is such a little Mommy. We play Mom, Teenager and Baby hour upon hour while the boys are in school. The girl cracks me up. It is her favorite game in the whole world. She likes to be the Mom and a Baby Doctor. But sometimes a Hair Cutter Girl.

Last night she asked me "Does a Hair Cutter Girl or a Baby Doctor make more money?" After the answer she is sure she will be Doctor when she grows up. The twins...Jack and Krystal Carol. Jack is the naughty baby because he is a boy!!!

My Super Crazy Page Turning Boy

He is still reading at least 100 pages a day. Has panick attacks when he finishes a book and does not have the next. And is Crazy Smart.

My Ice Fishing Boy

Another Northern Sport I do not understand...is Ice Fishing a sport?

But my Little Guy sure does look adorable fishing. And my Big Guy aka Bryan sure spends a lot of time doing it.

I only have one question. Who in their right mind drives on the river first? It sure would not be me! Bryan told me last time he drove on the ice it was cracking. And excuse me you stayed there. I am such an indoor girl!!! But I am okay with it as long as I never have to go. I sure do not fit in.

A Glimpse of Brett's World

I was visiting Jake's class and ran into Brett going to recess.

It still seems very strange to this Kansas girl that kids go outside unless it is negative 5 or colder, sled at recess and are learning to snowshoe in gym class. Such a different world. The kids still get a kick out of all the snow!

The View from Here

You know plus a few more inches...

and may I add that I am not even scared to drive in the snow anymore and think 15 degress is a heatwave.

Wisconsin 1st Day of School

We were still living in a hotel for the first week or so they were in school.
Brett walking in a littel nervous and Jake playing it cool. They both have amazing teachers.
Mrs. Martin

Mrs. Sommerfeldt