dawson + kindergarten = exhausted!!!

Dawson loves school. I know he is happy there. But he hasn't been very happy at home since it started. It is really exhausting for him to go to full day kindergarten. It is a long long day for him! It's been a bummer for me because I really miss him when he's gone to school. But by the time that him and Dallon walk in the door after school he is totally done in. I want to enjoy being with him but his "new personality" stinks. You all know how much fun a really tired kid is right? Well... several times after school he has just crashed on the floor at some point. Those are the good days. When he wakes up, he's a whole new boy... my boy.
Dawson was so tired... he could have slept through anything. Dallon was playing the piano and Easton trying to wake him. Easton crawled over Dawson's body several times like he always does, and he was pulling his hair. I don't blame him for wanting to wake him though, he waits all day for his brothers to come home.

editing pics... together

Before the kids came home from school Easton and I had a little free time so I got out the camera... what else? I took some photos of him and then headed straight for the computer. That's just how I am. When I take pics I have to look at them immediately. I found a few I liked and started playing around in photoshop. Easton kept pulling up to the sofa and trying to get his hands in on the fun... he loves to pound on the laptop. (a big no no... that is why he loves it). After he bangs on the keyboard, I say no no, and then he laughs at me. Check out that mischievious smile. I just had to post a couple pics of him helping me edit pics. I just love my little trouble maker!

happy anniversary babe!

"On the road of life, it's not where you go but who 

you are with that makes the difference!"  

I love you Aaron.

gifts from my little artists...

Earlier this week...  after school my boys came running through the front door to wish me a happy birthday! Dawson said "I have lots of presents for you Mom."  He then proceeded to unzip his backpack and get out his folder...  he pulled out his school work from that day and gave me each and every one. He was so proud to have me lots of presents.  I love them all Dawson.

Dallon went running upstairs to his room to get my gift.  He had colored me this picture.  He told me he had done it a few days ago so it would be ready on my birthday.  That is so sweet! He always make my birthdays so special.  Thank you Dallon!  

all tucked in and ready for bed

Last night I was cleaning up the boys rooms and getting them ready for bed when I came across this in the bathroom.  Two little dogs all tucked in and ready for bed.  Dawson had put nice comfy tissues over them for blankets. 

bits and pieces

Easton, 8 months old.  He has started babbling.  First word is "buba".  It made Dallon's week to have Easton say buba instead of dada for his first word.  He is eating baby food once a day. Weighs in at 22 pounds. Crawling everywhere except the stairs (yay... I hope he doesn't learn those for a while). He doesn't sleep through the night.  He loves the bath... especially when big brothers get in.  He will suck on the bottom of any and every shoe he can get his hands on. (I've never had a baby do this but he does it every time - discusting!)  Very content and happy. Everywhere I go people notice how good he is and comment that they've never seen a better baby - I tell them I know... he is really a blessing.  

shoping with my boys

First of all, let me just say...  I hate grocery shopping!  It is one of my least favorite chores.  And this is definately the first time I have ever taken a picture while doing my dreaded task.  But today I happened to have my camera in my purse and I was watching Dallon push the cart as he always does with his two little brothers and it just touched my heart.  Dallon is my BIG helper! I am so thankful for all he does to help me and make my life a little sweeter!  When we go shopping he loves to push the cart.  He runs down isles to grab little things I've forgotten. He helps load things onto the conveyor belt.  And when we get home he helps haul in the groceries until the job is done.  I know... I'm so lucky to have him!  

new moon

What have I been doing with my free time since the kids went back to school a week ago?  This would be it.  I've been totally consumed in new moon.  I just finished it and I loved it!  Bring on book #3!!!

This is awesome.  I do like to read!?  Before this series, I didn't think I liked to read.  I've read very few books since high school (not something I'm proud of.  I think people who love to read are awesome - Aaron is a great reader!)  I've read 4 of the Work and the Glory books, 2 in the Twilight series, and just a couple different church books. So... it's been exciting for me to really enjoy these books.  To find out that I do like to read.  

negotiations...

Dawson was looking around the house for quarters and Aaron told him that if he wanted to earn some money he could pull weeds.  Next thing I know Dawson is back with a notebook and pen and starting to negotiate.  He showed me this and said "if I"m going to pull weeds then I'm going to want this many quarters."  I said,  that many?  He said, "Ok, Ok, I'll take a few off."

A True Fan... Scofield or Burroughs???

Our favorite show is prison break. My sister in law, Melissa, recommended it and we are so hooked. Tonight is the season premier and Aaron is sporting a new buzz cut. So...for all you prison break fans... does he look like Scofield or Burroughs?