Just thought I'd share....

I just bid on a pair of vintage cowboy boots on ebay. I am planning to wear them with a cute sundress (yet to be found) to the Rascal Flatts concert in August. Funny story about how we got those tickets. I was surfing the internet while Justin was napping on the couch one afternoon. I came across the tickets really cheap. I poked him in the arm and asked him if it was okay to buy them. He asked "how much are they?" and after I told him he said "yes". By his response, I assumed he was awake. Nope, he was talking to me in his sleep. He did not even remember the conversation until days later when I brought up my excitement about the concert! I had a good laugh about that one. Now, he's laughing at me bidding on the boots. All I have to say is "boots were made for walking"...."keep laughing, mister!".

Not Lacking in Things to Say, Just Time to Say It!

It seems that once a month is my trend for blogging. I really can't seem to find the time to write a post. I know it's lame. I have lots that I want to talk about. I even have a few half-written posts in my draft folder. And sadly, there are pictures in my digital camera that were taken with the intentions of posting. But, I just never get it done. Our life really seems to be in warp speed. The kids seem to keep growing faster and faster. They are seriously giving me a run for my money! Here are a few of the things (in addition to my usual busyness) that have occured the past few weeks to kept me busy and away from blogging.

Anderson has figured out how to unlock the deadbolt and allow himself, his baby brother and the cats out of the front door.

Anagrace decided it would be fun to dump baby powder in her bed and on her floor.

Ashton likes to climb, yes CLIMB.

Anderson likes to open up our pantry, help himself to a snack and make messes. His favorite thing to get is the PAM which he has sprayed on the hardwood floors and in Ashton's hair.

An unnamed child wiped poop on a dresser. (My least favorite of all of the messes I've had to clean!)

Anagrace decided to "trim" her doll's hair and hide the evidence in the pockets of her clothing.

Ashton's favorite game is "I can turn over the cats' water dish when Mommy forgets to put it up".

Anderson almost swallowed a quarter and I believe he was mildly electricuted by unplugging a power cord.

Both of the boys are getting teeth. One word: WHINEY.


And that is just a few of the things the children are doing to grow my patience. All of that plus the usual mommy duties: laundry, grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, exercising, taking to preschool/gymnastics, home remodeling projects, yardwork...and the list goes on. Blogging really was a fun thing for me at one time. And I want to get back to it. I'm thinking I may have to pick a day of the week, that night, as a time dedicated to blogging. Then at least it will be once a week instead of once a month.

When I Grow Up....

Anagrace had her Pre-Kindergarten graduation ceremony last week. She looked all grown-up on stage. All by herself at the microphone at the front of the stage while the other pre-K students sang background, she sang her solos...

"He's Got the Whole World in His Hands"



and the Months of the Year Macarena

We were so proud of her. She has learned so much this year. She loves to learn. And she was able to show us some of what she learned that night. And we learned something about her too....

"My name is Anagrace Prevette, and when I grow up I want to be a ROCK STAR"

Hilarious!!

Anderson Jude is TWO!

My firstborn son is two years old today! I cannot believe it! He is an absolute joy to our family. He is such an easy-going guy. He has a funny personality and loves making us laugh...which he does quite often. He is starting to talk so much now. I like to hear him put 2 and 3 words together to make a sentence. "Daddy choo-choo out" was his request for Justin to get his train out of the box. "I like car" was the only line in a song he made up...he sang it over and over and danced like a character on Charlie Brown. He is intrigued by all things with wheels, but he is especially fond of firetrucks and tractors and trains. He makes engine noises with his food as he pushes it along the tray. He is feeding himself now and he's pretty good with using the fork and spoon. He is becoming more and more independent. But, he is still a sweet, cuddly fellow. He likes to crawl up in our lap to look at a book, watch Barney or Elmo, or to rock before bedtime. I hope he never outgrows the hugs and kisses for Mommy!

Happy 2nd Birthday, Anderson Jude....we love you!

Anderson ready to go home from the hospital.Anderson posing for his 1st birthday photo.

Anderson wearing his sister's necklace, listening to the ipod with his beloved "pass".Anderson loves to "work", here he is working in the soon-to-be playroom.Anderson showing off his beautiful blues and mischievious 2-year-old grin!

Easter Pictures

The "A team" in their Easter outfits

Ashton's First EasterAnderson was so excited that his outfit had a "tractor" on it.The "girls" in Easter orange Three Easter baskets in a row

Ashton seemed most impressed by the Easter grass!

You can tell by their faces it's early!

And it must be Easter if there is chocolate before breakfast!

Our Littlest Tarheel

Our children have no choice but to be Tarheel fans. At least while they live under Justin's roof. Anderson has been shouting "Ball!" at the TV lately because all of the basketball that he's watched with his Daddy leading up to the championship. Anagrace has learned a lot more about the sport. She's been pretty inquisitive, and surprisingly Justin has been pretty patient in answering her questions while the games are on. I think it's pretty funny that she picks which team to root for based on the color of their uniforms...except for when the Tarheels are playing, then there is no choice! Well, we've got a new Tarheel in our family this Final Four season. Ashton is not quite sure what is going on with all of this March Madness, but here's what he has to say about Michigan State...

Sweet Escape

If I were technically savvy I would put the song by Gwen Stefani with the same name as the post title to play in the background....WOO HOO, WEE HOO....but I'm not!

I really need a sweet escape right now. I thought I needed one last week, but now I reeeeeally need it. I have been looking forward to a girls' retreat with my book club/small group, L7, for weeks. Well at 2a.m. 3 days before I was to leave Anderson began vomiting. The same day Justin started to run a fever, feel achey, and flu-like. By Thursday, Justin was confirmed to have the flu at Urgent Care and Anderson was admitted to the ER with dehydration. My first trip to the ER as a mommy, and hopefully (but probably not) my last. I had to take him by myself because Justin was so sick. That was the beginning of a very long and exhausiting week. My capacity for sleep deprivation and caring for my family have been pushed to the limits. I thank God for my family and Justin's family. They have been such an enormous help to us. I was able to shuffle around Anagrace and Ashton the past few days among our relatives so that they were only minimally exposed to the germs around here. This is the 3rd night they have been away from home...I miss them so much!

Things have been so crazy that I have had very little time to do anything other than change countless diapers, administer medicines, and care for my sick fellows. Even finding time to shower and eat have been challenging. So even the simplest of escapes have been few and far between. My typical escapes from stress are the computer, TV, and food...not very proud to admit that. I wish I could say it was exercise or something more productive.

Tonight I got a chance to catch up on blog reading and write this post and I visited facebook briefly. Wednesday I watched LOST and Friday I watched the movie The Secret Life of Bees. Last night, I ate some Chinese food. I think the portion was intended for two people because they gave me 2 fortune cookies. Hmmm...Oh well! I was hopeful after reading the first fortune:

But, then I opened the second one:

Not exactly true at the moment.

I have decided to hold on to these true promises:

God is [my] refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 .

and

I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength. Phillipians 4:13

I know that I will get through this and afterward all of the daily stresses that go along with motherhood. I must look to Him and His Word for a true sweet escape.