Sunday, February 21, 2010

Yay, for Saturdays!!



"Can I play wii?" "Can I play wii?" "Can I play wii?" Yesterday, we played wii. It was fun. We also got outside and played on the swings and rode bikes. The whether was nice. It rained just enough in the morning to cancel soccer. (I'm glad because we are all tired and still a little sick.) So the rain smell stayed in the air all day. I love that smell. We all had fun just hanging out together, playing, cleaning, and resting. Avery kicked our butt at wii bowling. Actually daddy did, but we don't count him because he always kicks everybody's butt.


My little squatter. What am I going to do? This kid refused to poop on the potty. So this is how I find him these days, squatting in the corner.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

What's Going On with the Weagants












I wish I was better at taking pictures. (I know I always say that, but no matter how hard I try, it just doesn't happen for me.) For example, the only way I could even get the boys to take a picture for me was to let them hold their light savers, but even then they wouldn't smile or anything. They looked so handsome for Christmas. Plus, have I gotten a professional to take their picture in the last year, no. So bad.
So we have been busy of course. Just living life. We love to do things as a family and that is what keeps us close and happy. The last six months have been pretty mellow for us. No trips or anything, just hanging out. Austin and Avery learned how to ride their bikes without training wheels, so every free clear sky we can get, we are out riding bikes. Nolan got a bike for Christmas and is really good at riding with training wheels. Quite the dare devil. We have been getting a lot of rain, so they even beg me to ride circles in the garage.
Like I said, Nolan is our little dare devil. He flies down the driveway on his bike and makes the turn just in time to hit the grass and slow to a stop. All without tipping over. Scarey, but funny to watch. Last weekend we were at my moms and he took off down her long driveway which ends on a busy street. I don't remember running that fast for that long since maybe eighth grade. Luckily he made the turn about half way down and we were safe. Other than making me gasp everyday, Nolan is potty training. I am so glad this is my last time. This boy has refused to poop on the toilet. I can't believe that someone could hold it for that long. Finally today Sherry (daycare) got him to go. We love Sherry. He got a bag of M & M's and we did the poop poo dance all day. Yah for Nolan. Now we just have to keep it up.
Austin and Avery started Spring soccer for the last two weeks. Austin has shown much improvement. He is actually getting in there and kicking the ball with a purpose. A lot less running with crowd and looking like he's involved. Avery gave up ballet for a while to do soccer. She is not as into it as last time. She hasn't connected with the coach or her teammates yet to get that spark going. Soon we hope. She missed Laurel and her dance.
Since it has been raining a lot and we have held back on going to our favorite place (Disneyland) sadly, we purchased a Wii. Since then, Garrett doesn't get greeting by the kids when we get home, he gets asked if we can play the Wii. It is fun to play and we can play together. Garrett is the worst. So competitive. He definately kicks my butt.
So happy we are, growing as a family. We have fun being at home or hanging with friends. The twins start school next year and we will start another chapter in our lives. Scarey, but good. I am excited to see them get into new things. I hope they love school as much as I did. I know that is why I became a teacher. Can't get away from school. Signing out.



Monday, February 8, 2010

We're BaaAAAck!

Back in business baby. New computer. NOw I'm not sure what to put on here. The last events we had were Christmas of course and Austin and Avery's birthday at our favorite place, Disneyland. I do have pictures, but saved away off the old computer. No new ones on this computer yet. WE are doing well, busy of course. The kids are starting Spring Soccer this weekend. Mommy and Daddy are working and Nolan is just enjoying the ride. What good kids I have I have to say. I think I am going to dedicate this entry to things I am thankful for, just because I don't stop and think about it enough. I am thankful for my family. Garrett has been such a blessing to me. He is my rock. I love him so much and we make such a good team. I am thankful for my happy, beautiful, well behaved children. I can't explain the love I have for them as well. They all have their own personalities and it is such a joy to see them grow. Avery and Austin will be starting a new phase in their lives next year as they start kindergarten. And Nolan will be on his own. I think he will be just fine. I am thankful for my parents who have always been there for me. I am thankful for my sister who puts up with me. I am thankful for my brothers. I am thankful for the rain that we needed. I am thankful that I have a job that pays me money and allows me to take time off when I need it. I am thankful for summer vacation and every minute I get to spend with my family. I am thankful for the strength I have to get through every day. I am thankful for friends and good times we have together. Here's to having good times and getting through the bad with the ones you love.