Addictions

I have to confess that I'm addicted to picture taking, Blogging, Rock Band and My Travis. I just can't seem to get enough lately! I know that there is always house work to be done and other things to do but, being a hard working mother of five I need to have some me time once in a little while to stay sane!

BearCreek Park

We went to the park last night around 6:30 with Carrie and Aaron. It was such a pretty night and the kids had fun running around in the dark. Lexie was at her friends house that is why she is missing in the picture. Travis also got new glasses last Saturday and I think he looks very good in them!

PartyLite Party At Carrie's

I would like to invite everyone to come hang out with the girls at Carrie's house on Saturday the 15th at 6:30. We would really like to spend time with those of you we don't see that often so please try and make it! If you would like to bring a friend please do. Remember, Mothers Day is coming soon and there will be great gift ideas for your Mother. We hope to see you all there!

Dedicated to Holly and Carrie

I HAVE A FRIEND© Ashley
I have a friend
Who is perfect for me
She listens to all my problems
No matter how dumb they may be
She likes herself for who she is
And never tries to change
She tells me to be myself
And that I should never change
She was shy on the phone
But she would still call
And we would talk for hours
About nothing at all
We would talk about love and life
And discuss what we wanted to be
She knew just how I felt
And how happy I could be
She listens to me patiently
But never judges what I do or say
She helped with all my problems
And never went away
I never once felt judged by her
How much that meant to me
That I could tell her all my dreams
And she would listen to me
My friend never goes and tells
What is dear to me
She keeps it all bottled up inside
And doesn't spread it like a bee
I am thankful for that friend of mine
Our friendship will never end
And she will always be there
For she is my best friend

Thank you!

I was having a crapy day and then Aaron and Carrie showed up at my door with these flowers. I just want to thank them for always being there to cheer me up when I'm not feeling myself. I love you guys!!

Travis

Don't give up because you are loved!
This video made me think of you and the big weight that you have on your shoulders. I know you are overworked and that you have so much to deal with being a business owner. What you do is very hard work and you are doing a great job. I just want you to know that I love you so very much and I really do appreciate the amazing person you are.

Lexie's Friends

Lexie had her friends Emily and Amber over yesterday and they all had so much fun together. They are nice girls and they play very well together. We need to have them over more often!

Tommy Page

I found this video and thought of Jennifer and Kelli. We loved watching this music video when we were little. We had the biggest crush on Tommy Page!

Roller Odyssey

Lexie celebrated her birthday with friends and family at the Roller Odyssey. We had the whole place to ourselves for two hours and it was so much fun! Ethan and Madison were even out there roller skating. It was so cute to watch them crash and then brush themselves off and get back up again. I guess the new thing to get your friends for their birthday is a gift card because Lexie sure got a handful of them. Lexie also got five webkinz for her bithday and that made her very happy. For those of you who don't know what they are, webkinz are stuffed animals that come with a code you type in the computer and you can dress and take care of them. Overall the party was a hit. We had a good turnout and everyone had a blast!

Dr. Suess Day

Spring Is Here

I am so Happy!! The wheather has been so nice here in Medford. It is warm outside with blue skies, flowers coming up everywhere and bird singing. I love spring! It is so nice to be done with the cold, gloomy, rainy winter. It's funny how wheather can change a persons mood.

This bird on the left is kinda our pet bird. The kids named it Crash because it's always flying into our kitchen window. It will go from the branch to our window over and over again and Miah our cat will sit there and watch the bird for hours. Miah one day caught Crash and brought him in our house and he was flying all over in Ethans room until Robby caught him and let him go outside. You think the bird would have learned his lesson but he still every day without fail crashes into the window.

MAKE A WISH!

Happy Birthday Lexie

Tears filled my eyes today as I was looking at some pictures of Lexie when she was little. Memories came flooding back to me of the funny little girl she was. Lexie has always been so smart and talented. She can do whatever she sets her mind to do. Now at age eleven Lexie loves to play the drums, piano, dance, draw and write stories. She is now where she is liking boys, and that scares me! Lexie has a big crush on Zack Efron from the movies Hairspray and Highschool Musical. She is a good big sister and everyone loves and looks up to her. I'm so blessed to be her Mother and I want her to know that I love her very much and I hope she has a very Happy Birthday!

Travis' Birthday Party

Last night we had a party for Travis' birthday. We had dinner, played rock band and just had fun visiting with people we haven't seen in a long time. I just wanted to thank all of you that came for making Travis' Birthday a fun day!

Happy Birthday Travis

Travis, I hope that all your birthday wishes come true. Thirty three years old and you are still Smokin' Hot!!! I love you more and more with each and every year we are together.

Happy Birthday!

My Brother

I was able to spend some one on one time with my brother Aaron yesterday. Aaron had the day off and he decided to spend it with me and that made me so happy! We played Rock Band together and Aaron rocked it out on the guitar. Our band The Sitters was very popular and we won all kinds of new songs. Aaron, I want you to know that I love you and I'm so glad that you and Carrie live here. Thanks for hangin' out with me yesterday I had so much fun. We need to get together more often!

Cameron Playing With The Vacuum

I have come to realize that I'm old. I watched Cameron all day yesterday and it was really hard. Cameron is a very good kid and I love him, but I have a hard enough time taking care of my own kids. When adding an extra little one into the mix of everything it can be very hard. Bryson at this point in his life has to have my full attention and he has a very hard time when I'm giving it to someone else. I'm happy to say that five is the perfect number of children for me.

Let's Party!

I would like to invite all of you to Travis' Birthday Party/Kitchen Party at my house on Feb 26th at 6:00pm. Their will be dinner and lots of fun. Please let me (Kathlene) know if you can make it. If you tell Travis it wont get back to me, and I want to make sure I make enough food for everyone. We hope to see you there!

Funny Faces

Lexie can always get Bryson to pull the funniest faces!

Tootie And The Night Owls

Travis got an early bithday present last night. We had so much fun playing Rock Band that Travis went out and bought the game. All day long I have had the game going and the kids can't get enough of it. Bryson even knows what to do with the drum sticks. Lexie is very good on the drums and the rest of the kids just have fun playing. I think I might finally have a game that I love to play!

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My Boys

Before I left to get the kids from piano today I asked Ethan if he would watch Bryson for me while I ran down the street to get the kids. He told me he would and I gave Bryson a bottle and left. When I came back home they were both asleep on the chair. I'm so blessed to have such wonderful kids who love and take care of each other. Ethan loves Bryson so much and I'm so glad that he has a little brother to watch over and play with. They are so cute together!Bryson loves to wrestle Ethan and battle Ethan with his light sabers.