WHOA....new camera!!

I recently splurged huge and bought myself a new digital camera with digital video! It has been amazing taking pictures, at speeds I never imagined, and capturing sunny summer memories. No more guilt about forgetting to take video of Novak....it's too easy now. I have taken almost 1000 pictures in the past three weeks....so here are a bunch of my favorite :)

Happy Birthday Novak!!!

Novak turns 2 today and we can hardly believe it. Some days he acts and talks like the big boys playing star wars characters to a T and saying things like, "oh my goodness mommy" or his classic, "mommy, liam hit me." He's full of bubbly energy, loves to climb to daring heights, enjoys watching his namesake on tv!, adores his brothers and has the most gorgeous hair of any 2 year old we know. :)
Happy Birthday Novak!!

Fairy Dust

Silly tub time

Our GORGEOUS hotel room view

Movie time(yes the lymph node on Connor's neck is extra large....it's not strep, just gets that big when he gets sick-strange i know!)

my attempt at a family picture in the lakefront hot tub

park time!!

Connor with his teachers Ms. Emily and Mr. Alex

SO CUTE! His new Vadar toy he got with the gift card he won at the school carnival

Novak shooting pucks with the Bulldogs.

Dan and I concur our Fairy Godmother stopped by and sprinkled all our children with fairy dust because the past few weeks have been incredible.

The phenomenon began at a school carnival a few weeks back where the kids played games and ate candy for 2 hours while we chased them around different stations. Connor won a gift card in the raffle then Novak ended up winning the ever sought after Bauer hockey stick signed by the UMD Hockey National Champions($200 stick!). The last prize of the night, and the one Dan wanted more than anything!, and Novak wins it!!

It got better on Mother's Day: we had a wonderful morning together then after the boys naps we spent the afternoon at the waterpark with Dan's parents. All the kids had a great time climbing, splashing, jumping in, riding the lazy river, going down the waterslides and eating pizza. We spent 4 hours there with no whining, fits or bad attitudes....possibly the first totally enjoyable family outings! They can't wait to go back :)

Our week was chaotic preparing for our huge garage sale and celebrating Connor's last day of Pre-K. Connor had a wonderful time and will miss his freinds and teachers. The sale went fantatic, getting rid of tons of stuff from the house, and selling over $1200 total between the 3 of us.
We shifted gears quickly and packed up Monday for three days in Bemidji, MN with Dan. The kids and I hung out while Dan worked; playing in the sand and water, drawing with chalk, visiting the parks, and rockin' the waterpark. The boys went nuts! Going down the slide head first, jumping off the edge of the pool alone, dunking....it was so fun to watch them develop so much in just three days. All three learned new tricks and are eager, "to get to Jonan and Dillon's(their cousins)to jump in the pool!".

We arrived home mid-week exhausted but still smiling :) Not sure how long this "funk" will last. Everyone is enjoyable and family outings and adventures are going smoothly so we plan to take full advantage!! Thank you Fairy Godmother!!

Home update!!

House projects are finally getting crossed off....after 3 years! Black Mesabi Granite was installed in the kitchen and bathroom, new sinks in all too(went from 1 to 2 in the bath!), new beautiful faucets, pendent light above the kitchen sink, kitchen hardwood floors and trim...hmmm, and the new tub, tile floors, light fixtures and tile surround are due in next week. Phew! This all happened over the past month and it's been so fun to see the transformation finally taking place. I love it, so does Dan and the boys can't wait to brush their teeth "...without spitting on each other!" Cute!

Oh ya, and I finally bought our family a gorgeous, HUGE dining room table with room enough for all those hockey little players I'm sure we'll be having over someday!!

Tons of Travel...too much fun!

Tubby in Tulsa Ya, not much to say here :) The boys are interested in all things mammals these days, buffalo being at the top. We had to stop and get out for this picture. Enjoying a popsicle at Target one afternoon. The boys and I have been in Omaha for 19 days....and we will be here for 16 more!!! It's been quite a trip with birthday parties, a first communion, extravagent outings, a trip to Tulsa(yes, OK!) and so many more wonderful things. Originally the trip was scheduled to be here while Dan was out of town but we came down early and are staying three weeks later to take advantage of the boys being young enough to "skip school" for a month and allow Dan and his uncle to finish our major house projects. Easter, bowling, Family Fun Night Carnival and Les Miserables play are also on the calendar. I can honestly say this is the first trip to Omaha with the kids that I am truly enjoying myself. They have better than normal behavior, the weather has been awesome, great trips, friends and family and knowing I have managed the kids while on the road for 30+ days all by myself has put a smile on my face!! I hope we get another amazing trip like this someday!!!

"cheese"....'click'

Just a bunch of pictures this time. Update soon with how much the boys are changing. :)

Spring, are you there?

LOVE his hat hair!!!

King of the mountain

LOVE!!!!

Puddle boot fun :)

A few days ago the weather was so nice we had to get outside with the bikes. We rode down to the circle and found a 20 foot snow hill in the middle. The boys took no time getting to the top and spent 30 minutes sliding down and climbing back up, without snow pants on! It was fun to get the legs moving again and be outside...how I've missed that :)