It's Been A Long Time....

I have not got to write anything in awhile so I will try and get back up to speed the best I can. All three of my kids have had some kind of cold over the last two weeks, Jackson and Brody have both had to be on antibiotics and Kenna still has a really bad cough. Brody has been the sickest, it all started with an ear infection and he had a cough and then he started throwing up. I called Dr Bowen and she started on him on antibiotic right then and he started to get a little better but he was still continuing to throw up everytime he woke up from a nap or in the morning, I am beginning to think he might be slightly lactose intolerant because yesterday he had one bottle of milk (I know he is to old to be on the bottle but he is the baby and it is hard to give up all this when I know he is my last) and thats it and hasn't thrown up in twenty four hours. I am hoping we have figured out the problem, I am keeping my fingers crossed. It is so hard when Brody gets sick, I still get so scared that something bad is going to happen so I watch him like a hawk and constently make sure he is breathing normal, I am sure this is annoying to him but I don't ever want him to be that sick again.. On a lighter note we got to go on a field trip with Jackson's class to the Science Museum, Russell and I got to spend some quality one on one time with Jackson. He is such a good little boy and brings so much joy to our lives. He loved the museum, some things were a little to old for him to understand but we still had a great time and always love to see him get so excited about seeing new things.. Oklahoma had big winter storm on that started on Thursday (January 28) that was constent until Friday evening, we got about 3/4 inch of ice and around 6 inches of snow on top of that. We haven't gotten out of the house since Wednesday, well at least me and the boys haven't but the snow looks beautiful. Kenna and Russell went to the Daddy/ Daughter dance tonight and had a great time. Kenna is really coming into her own and is gaining so much self confidence, Russell said she was dancing on the dance floor when no one else was which is a huge change from last year when she barely went on the dance floor and never by herself. She and Russell had their little dance routine that she loved which is where he spins her and slides her between his legs followed by the dip, this was a little hard on Daddy's back but it was all worth it for Kenna. She spent most of the night dancing with Daddy, Olivia, and Uncle Matt but still got to see some of her other special friends there. Russell said she did the zombie dance when Thriller came on and she also broke out the Robot moves, I love that she is having fun and not worried about being embarrassed, I hope she only gains more self confidence every year. They had a blast and now Russell is worried that next year he won't be able to keep up with her but I know no matter what they will always have a good time together!! I am off to get my baby to sleep and hopefully not go this long again without blogging...

Brody's 2nd Birthday Party

This weekend was busy but so worth it!! On Friday Russell and I went and finished up Brody's birthday shopping and the kids stayed at Mimi and Pops, this is usually what our date night consists of anymore but thats OK with us we love doing for our kids! Jackson came down with an ear infection which settled in his jaw area and this caused swelling (it looked horrible) and he would cry out saying that his cheek hurt, I felt so bad for him, his little face was so sad.. We had to call Dr Bowen Friday night and get him started on antibiotic, Kenna went to the Yukon basketball game with Matt and Merry, they also invited her to stay the night. We got a phone call at six in the morning from Meredith to tell Kenna was throwing up, she threw up all day..Poor girl I hate when she is sick like that, she looks so pitiful. On the big party day, Sunday, everyone was well and we had Brody's birthday at Express Clydesdale Barn. The weather was beautiful, so the kids got to run around outside and play which was great because they have all been couped up in the house because we have had arctic weather. Brody had a Woody and Buzz from Toy Story theme and that seemed to be the theme with the presents. We got him a Shake n Go race track (he loves cars and he loves Cars the movie), we also got him electronic play loader like Pops drives, and a baby Trex so he can play with Jackson, Uncle Miken and Aunt Waybee got him a play shotgun that shoots bullets (yes I said shoots bullets) and a wonderfully loud push Popper that you can't turn off and a Cars shirt that Aunt Waybee made just for him..Mimi and Pops got him a Toy Story tricycle (which is his favorite thing), Sophie dog, clothes, and Pops got him cowboy chaps and a cowboy hat. My personal favorite part of his birthday was watching him and Wyatt together, they are going to best buddies, it is so funny watching them interact right now with their little headstrong personalities. I hope they world is ready for these two little boys!! He had a wonderful birthday and it always nice to be able to celebrate these special moments with the people we love the most. I still can't believe two years have gone by, but I know it only gets better from here!

Oh My God, Oh My God, Oh My God You Guys it Legally Blonde The Musical

We started our weekend early with Kenna and I going to Legally Blonde The Musical and had the best time. The musical was so good and it always nice to have one on one time with my babies. We went to dinner and I let Kenna pick, so of course we had to go somewhere with pasta, her pick was Zio's. We had great seats and I had so much fun watching Kenna's face with all the pink sparkly outfits and all the great music..It is hard to believe that I have daughter who old enough to go do these things with me now, I remember when she was born I thought that time seem so far off and now it's here, sometimes I wonder where all the time went..I am just trying to take in every moment!!

Wordless Wednesday

Ally Jo and Kenna at North Pole City, I love this picture. Classic Ally Jo and Kenna!!

Late Night Rendevous-Painting

So this is what I have been up all night doing these last few days. Kenna's face was priceless when she saw her painting, it doesn't get better than being able make something for your kids and them love it so much. I was surprised at how much I loved painting and making my own creations with my own ideas and actually loving the finished product. I will post more creations as I have time (which seems like never, but I am really trying to get better). Today was a pretty normal day, Kenna had school and me and the boys stayed home and played and Russell went to work, we are still trying to get back into schedule after the holidays. Tomorrow will be busy, I will be getting ready for Brody's Toy Story birthday party at Express Clydesdale barn on Sunday and Kenna has dance. I am off to hang out with husband and try and get some much needed rest, but I really want to paint some more..Oh wow what have I started??!!

Ideas, Ideas, Ideas

This weekend we tried to get the house ready to start painting and changing up some of the rooms. I am ready for a change and I will start with my house!! We are going to start with our bedroom first because in the six years that we have lived here we have never even focused on our room so we figure it's about time. The boys room, Kenna's room, entry way, both bathrooms, and the living room so pretty much all rooms will be getting new paint and some updating. All this needs to be done but we are also getting the house ready to put on the market, we have always said we would do it this spring but we need to decide whether we are going to buy an existing or build a custom because that will definetly be a factor in when we list. The kids are so excited to do their rooms, we let them pick out their colors and they thought that was so cool. Well off to play on the internet and try and get more ideas, I am driving Russell nuts with all the ideas I have but my creative juices are flowing and I can't stop now!

Moments to Cherish

A few of my favorite snapshots of my life...

The Mock Family-Est. January 6, 2001

Have you ever just met a person
Who made your head turn
Have you ever met a person
Who made your heart burn

Have you ever met a person

That let you be you

Have you ever met a person

That made you feel love true

Have you ever met a person

Who touched you so deep

Have you ever met a person

Without whom you couldn't sleep

Have you ever met a person

That brightened your life

Have you ever met a person

That made you want to be a wife

Have you ever meet a person

Whose eyes promise you'll never feel blue

I know you have

Because, that person is you

Happy 9 year anniversary to my husband, I love you so much!!

Russell and I had a low key lunch at Zios in Bricktown and then we went and got Kenna and I tickets to see Legally Blonde. We will go out hopefully this weekend to celebrate a little more. Mimi had Brody's birthday with all the kids she babysits and some of the cousins were there. He loved all his toys but the Toy Story ball was his favorite, not that he needed another ball but trying telling grandparents that. Right now frigid weather is coming through and the roads are covered with black ice but all of my family are home safe so we are going to try and stay warm and hope our electricity doesn't go out!!

New Day, New Beginning

My sweet little man, Jackson

This morning went alot better than yesterday morning, the boys were much calmer and no meltdowns. Kenna had a great day at school, she started art class and I think she is going to love it. I am excited to see all the projects she does because she is so creative. The boys played at Mimi and Pop's house in the afternoon and I talked to a certain someone who has a huge influence in my family's life, it went well and now all I can do is HOPE that this is a new beginning for a great relationship for my family. Jackson starts back to school tomorrow and is super excited so lets hope we make good choices and is very nice to our friends and teachers.

Back on Schedule

Today was a little hectic trying to get back on a normal schedule. Kenna got up for school this morning in a great mood which started my morning easier than I thought it was going to be but then I got the wake up call that I was worried about and my boys woke up and they had several meltdowns in a matter of thirty minutes. So on mornings like these is when I ask myself-why do I let my kids get off their schedule, yes sometimes or most times I hate waking up between 7:30 and 8 on the weekends but to have happy, quiet kids is so worth it. I swore I would never be one of those parents who base everything on a schedule but now I understand the benefits of it!! I helped mom babysit all her crazy kids today, it is so fun to get to hang out with my neices but there is no way I could babysit for a living, I give it to mom and Lacy because they have alot more patience than I do..Kenna had dance after school, she didn't want to go just because going for two hours makes for such a long day but she went and all she did when she came home was do all the new dance steps she learned for her competition dance. She is such a good little dancer, not that I am biased but she is the best in her class and I have to add she is the cutest! I love that she has found something that she has a passion for and is good at, I just hope that takes all the opportunities that life gives her and gives it her all..I am off to get some sleep and hope tomorrow starts a little quieter than today.