Time to GET OUT!!

We have been stuck in the house for the past four days!! AHHHH! I thought I just might go crazy!! Rett got sick on Tuesday morning (yes -- the yucky throw ups and runs) and then Sid caught the save virus on Wednesday night. Cole and I have made a pact that we are going to be strong and avoid this monster!! I have done at least 20 loads of laundry, mopped the floor twice, washed all the rugs twice and even organized a couple of closets this week. All in the name of sanitation!

Today -- both Sid and Rett were feeling better, so when Serene invited us to the zoo with her and Brigham -- we couldn't pass up the opportunity to GET OUT! Dale and Kyle have gone to Seattle to work on the sealing rooms there -- so it is just me, Serene and the kids for the next 4 weeks or so! It was a great day to be outside (other than the start of allergy season and the CROWDS of people at the zoo). Our favorite part of today was the elephants -- they were eating when we saw them -- it was fun to watch them in action!


When we got home - -Sid and Rett took a little walk to look for the signs of nature! I hope next week we will back to our normal work and school routine :)

She Keeps on Growing . . .

Slippin' though my fingers all the time . . .

Sid is officially entering the world of womanhood. We are getting into the Spring weather (YEA!) and I told Sidney last year, that this year I would let her shave her legs. Poor soul -- she got stuck with my hairy legs -- long, dark hair. She was so embarrassed last year playing soccer, swimming, just wearing shorts! So -- Sid decided she wants to wear shorts to school tomorrow -- you know what that meant -- the hairy legs had to go!! How could I say no -- a promise is a promise . . .

Sidney may not have any boobs, but she now has clean shaven legs without one nick of the razor!

Yep -- we're still here!!

Happy Valentines Day everybody!! I think Rett likes these socks from Grandpa and Grandma Anderson more than Sid!


We spent our Valentines evening at Cabella's this year -- blue suckers and all! No - Cole isn't mad at me, he is just a 7 year old who can't smile when you ask -- only pull as silly of a face as possible!



Finally -- if you haven't seen Brigham for a while -- I had him with me a couple of weeks ago -- he just keeps on growing!

It seems like time is just flying by -- I can't even believe it has been a month since I have updated you all! Sidney started practicing for spring season of soccer this past week. She has been practicing outdoors three days a week and then plays indoor "futsal" once or twice a week. WHEW! I forgot how busy life gets running her around! It is all worth it and she loves it!

Cole is becoming quite the mathematician. He has been learning how to add and subtract large numbers. I am amazed at how well he can add and subtract in his head! Maybe he will be our accountant someday!

Rett, Rett . . . .need I say more. He is different than Sid and Cole in so many ways! He wears m out -- or I am getting seriously too old for his energy! He is such a momma's boy and makes sure he knows where I am at all times. The other day while driving to Grandma and Ernie's house, he was sitting next to Sidney in the backseat. He started to sniff and said "I smell Sidney. You stink Sid!"

Dale is getting ready to go to Seattle for six weeks. He has been home for so long -- I think we are both feeling a little apprehensive about this job. We won't complain though - we'll take work as long as it keeps coming!

For any of you readers out there -- if you haven't read any of Jodi Picoult's books -- go get one and start reading. In order for me to love a book it has to be intense and keep my interest the entire time. That is exactly the kind of author she is. I am reading her book "Perfect Match" and I can't put it down. I finally let Sid have her Gameboy DS back and traded it for this book!