168 months and counting...

My very cute husband, reminded me today, that we have been together 14 years today. Today, 14 years ago, was our first date. I still can't believe we have been together that long. He sent me the most beautiful flowers to school today. They are beautiful. Of course, I have a picture on my phone, and I will bring them home tomorrow and post a picture. I loved it because I have been at school for the past two nights for conferences, a presentation today, and I feel absolutely terrible! Cough, cold, sore throat, phlem...oh the joys of being sick. Oh well. I love my husband! He is so wonderful!

A Successful Halloween Party!

Jack and the rest of us had a wonderful time at his Halloween Party! He hopped like a wonderful kangaroo, playing games, eating cookies, and seeing his friends. His friend Cohen was dressed like a skeleton and Alex was dressed like a dinosaur. Ainsley wore her very cute lamb costume, but fell asleep in my arms. She was very cute. Now we can't wait for Halloween next Friday. Of course, I didn't get pictures the other night because my hands were full and Jeff and I were just having fun with Jack and Ainsley. Maybe next year...

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As for Ainsley, last night she decided not to sleep, but it could be for a couple of reasons. First, she isn't getting just one tooth, she has two teeth! This poor girl is teething all at once, which is good, which is bad. Secondly, she had her shots on Thursday. My 6 month old baby girl is 15 lbs 4 oz (33rd percentile), 75th percentile for height, and 25th percentile for head circumference. She is doing all that she is supposed to do as a 6 month old and more! The other night, she was sitting on her knees, trying to see the books on the higher shelf of the bookshelf. She also tries to climb stairs! Oh my is she busy!

Jack's Halloween Party! Ainsley is teething!

Tomorrow, I complete my first role as Jack's mommy at preschool. He is having his Halloween party tomorrow evening and I signed up to make a cake! I'm so excited! This is the first official mommy thing I get to do for him with a group of his friends! Jack helped me make the cake this afternoon. It is a confetti white cake with white icing. Of course, not to worry, we also are putting sprinkles on top! It will be so yummy!

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I am pleased to annouce that my 6 1/2 month old daughter has her 1st tooth. It's not quite in, but you can definately feel it! Major milestone in our house. When I just looked a minute ago--she was trying to climb up the stairs! Crazy girl!

Jack says, "I want a car for Christmas"!

Okay, so I'm old. Now, I know there are many jokes to be said to that statement. Yes, Carolyn, you are old. You are almost 31 (I still have 1 week until my official 31st birthday). You have two kids and stay home on the weekends for fun (which I wouldn't give up for the world. I love my kids!) instead of going out partying or dancing. But, I'm really old. We just bought a...minivan. Yes, world, that is right, we bought a minivan. Call me a soccer mom, crazy driver, whatever, but I have a minivan. Since having Ainsley, the car just wasn't big enough. Roxy had to sit inbetween carseats, and that just wasn't a pretty sight. We didn't have enough room in the trunk for everything. The passenger seat was always pushed forward, like you were riding in the engine. For Christmas this year, we realized we were going to have to rent a van just to get home with the gifts.

With all of that being said, we purchased a 2008 Honday Odyssey. The color is Ocean Mist Blue, gray leather interior, dvd system, and many other features. The scary thing about this whole purchase is we are sooooo excited! I was almost giddy today! I still can't believe I am driving a minivan. We have had so many conversations about what to do. Most were around what SUV we would buy. With today's gas prices and size of SUV, we had a realization we need a minivan. We are soooo old...

A Kangaroo and Lamb...

My mom is wonderful. She spent the last month and a half making Jack and Ainsley their halloween costumes. This year, I was thinking Jack would be a pirate or something like that and Ainsley would just be herself. I was WRONG! Jack informed me in August he wanted to be a joey, like on TV. I was like, "What?". Finally I figured out that Jack wanted to be a kangaroo for halloween. I was floored. Where on earth were we going to find a kangaroo costume. I was pretty sure that I hadn't seen a costume like this and was pretty sure we wouldn't be able to make one either. So, I called Grandma Russell and she looked and found a costume to make. We just got them this weekend while at the Mizzou game. He loves it! We tried it on Monday and he hopped around the house. I also decided Ainsley would be a lamb. She wants to go trick or treating, via a stroller, but she will dress up. Watch for more pictures. I will post them soon! Jack has a halloween party at school next week and I think Ainsley will dress up too! So much fun! I love being a mommy and taking kids trick or treating! So much fun!

Why don't 3 year old's listen?

So, why don't 3 year old's listen very well? Jack has had a really hard time listening and following directions today! If I suggested or told him anything, he did the opposite! Crazy! However, it was nice, everyone took a long nap today! It was wonderful!

Our visit to the Pumpkin Patch

Last Saturday, we visited the Weston Red Barn farm's pumpkin patch. We had so much fun. Jack loved the pony ride and the pumpkins. Of course we all ended up buying a pumpkin for everyone! Unfortunately, the lines were too long for food, but it looked wonderful. Apple slushes, apple doughnuts, apple churros, etc. It smelled so yummy! Come Halloween, everyone will have a pumpkin to carve. I'll be sure to send those pictures too! Enjoy the photos!
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Jackisms

Another Jackism...Sonic is now "The Milkshake Store"! Ha!!!

Nascar pictures

The Fanbulance!
I love Dale!
Hey Look! It's Tony and Jeff
Go Dale Go
Hey Carl Edwards