tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9796869704343629912024-03-19T04:10:28.253-05:00alltheseboysx5alltheseboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248491507986634365noreply@blogger.comBlogger194125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979686970434362991.post-39487677097040454092014-08-15T15:24:00.002-05:002014-08-15T15:24:48.442-05:00Hello Long Lost Friends!Wow...I can't believe it's been a year and a half since I last posted. Heavens were has the time gone? I reread my last entry and just went WOW. Back "then" I was just talking about buying this house and needing bedrooms on the main floor. How far have I come. A new house, that I love, and new knees that I love even more have certainly changed my world. And the boys...wow...I guess I need to update!<br />
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Jamie no longer works for Apple, or lives in New York. Can't say I'm sad about the New York thing...because we get to see him more again. Hes now started his own business in videography! He also works as a waiter...which cracks me up. Jamie doesn't exactly like kissing butt, lol!!! <br />
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Zach was promoted to Field Supervisor for the Department of Corrections. He supervises field agent for probation and parole. He is actually the youngest person ever in the department of corrections to hold this position!<br />
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Jordan is still in college, but will be graduating in December. He and his long time five year girlfriend have broken up. Which is heartbreaking for all of us. However it certainly gives Jordan a plethora of opportunity once he graduates. He won't have to feel he needs to stay here anymore.<br />
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Seth has graduated college and has an awesome job as an IT Specialist working for a large construction company in the area. He loves it. And the best part, they treat him /SO well! He flew to Ohio this week for work. Ive never gotten to fly anywhere for work, lol!!!<br />
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We have a new member to our family. Boots the cat. NEVER thought I'd own a cat. I dont like cats.....even a little. But I must admit, I kinda love her. And have changed my mind about those furry little critters. <br />
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I'm still working as a labor and delivery nurse and loving every minute. Last night I had the nicest family, and the most beautiful delivery. Contrary to popular belief, that seems to be the rare event lately. I actually sat down this am to give report to the AM shift and said, "THIS is why I love my job!" <br />
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Seth gave me a laptop for my birthday and mothers day. So I most certainly hope to be back in blog land more again! Can't wait to catch up on what everyone is doing.<br />
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<br />alltheseboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248491507986634365noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979686970434362991.post-63014831592228047592013-02-03T15:21:00.001-06:002013-02-03T15:21:20.035-06:00Shower Curtain HelpFirst...I bit of news! We're buying a house! I hate the thought of moving again, but at least I know this is it! For those that are friends on Facebook, please don't mention this! My current landlord is a friend on there. I'm not mentioning it to her until everything isa for sure go! I lovemy current home, but with my knees,reallyneedto find something with bedrooms on the main floor! So we did! <br />
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Which brings me to the shower curtain! In my main bathroom it's painted a beautiful blue! I LOVE it! Years ago I remember seeing a blue and brown shower curtain that would look perfect, but I can't find it! Does anyone have a clue where I might find it! I've searched to no avail! Or ifyouhave any other ideas....please share!<br />
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Thanks, Katiealltheseboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248491507986634365noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979686970434362991.post-88881485588259572622013-01-02T03:39:00.001-06:002013-01-02T03:39:41.638-06:00My Little DecoratorAs I've shared with many of you many times...my dear sweet baby boy has definite opinions regarding my decor! Thank goodness he actually shares his Mom's decor style or we really could have some problems. He may only be six...but he knows how he wants his house to look! I have a lot of "things." But that little guy will certainly be able to pick some little new thing out that I may have added!<br />
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So here's a few of his little decor funnies as of late.<br />
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Two weeks ago, I broke down and went to look at a big old Victorian home that's for sale in town. It's a five bedroom two bath house priced at $69,000! I knew for that price it would need a lot of fixing. But I really just had to look. I took Kaden along! THAT was a treat. We inspected the entire house. Ladies...I loved it! Absolutely loved it. But for a single Mama on a limited budget...it just would require way to much money to fix. My son had all kinds of opinions....here are a few:<br />
"Well Mom...it really didn't need anything major fixed!" (where we looking at the same house?)<br />
As we are standing in the living room.."Mom where would we put our Christmas tree?" These are important questions!<br />
Then after we had looked at it all..."Mom lets go outside and talk about this!"<br />
Once home..."Mom lets sit down and talk about what we liked about the first house and the second house." ( we looked at another the realtor thought we might like too...not so much!)<br />
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I was cracking up and going crazy for about a week after as he had all sorts of input on this house. Ohhh ladies...if I could afford to fix it back to it's original splendor...I'd snatch that house up in a heart beat. But I just cant afford it! But I can guarantee I'll be dreaming about it for a long time to come!<br />
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THEN....a few other little decor funnies from the kid.<br />
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He and I were laying in my bed one morning and he asked if I liked the bedroom in the picture on my wall. I said yes, I'd love that bedroom. How about you would you like it. His reply:<br />
"Well it's kind of girlie, especially the curtains. But I could probably find a few pieces that would work!"<br />
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Seriously...this kid is watching WAY to much HGTV!<br />
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Kaden spent New Years Eve at my sister Beths. Beth has two little boys 9 and 5. At night the boys were going to sleep on the floor in my sisters bedroom. She doesn't get "cartoons" in her room. Kaden wasn't worried and suggested they watch HGTV! They all agreed it was a good idea. My sister said she was just giggling listening to Kaden, who's six, and his nine year old cousin Landon discussing houses as they watched. Which ones they liked, which they didn't, and what they did and didn't like about each! Hey...I'm not complaining...it's WAY better than watching that stupid Sponge Bob cartoon!!<br />
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Happy New Year everyone!<br />
alltheseboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248491507986634365noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979686970434362991.post-66119398244424350372012-11-21T03:03:00.001-06:002012-11-21T03:03:19.375-06:00That Crazy Kid!The other day I was busy cleaning...cleaning everything. After I'd finish a room I'd give everything a good spray of Febreeze! With a dog and boys....it's a necessity! Well...along comes Kaden. He plopped himself on the couch and realized it felt wet! Here's our conversation::<br />
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"Mom is that poison?"<br />
"Yep it is!"<br />
"Well I sat on it!"<br />
"Great! Now your butt is going to fall off!"<br />
"Mommmmmmm....I dont wanttttttt my butt to fall off!"<br />
"Kaden do you really think your butt's going to fall off?"<br />
"Well your a nurse Mom. You should know! Soooooo....you DONT always tell me the truth!"<br />
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Hmmmm...wait until he finds out about the Easter Bunny, and Santa, and the Tooth Fairy...and that those towers...with the flashing red lights...are really cell phone towers...NOT Santa's Elves that keep an eye on children all year long!!!!<br />
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Tonight we went to watch Zachary coach basketball! He coaches at the same school Kaden goes too! The nice...Luthern...Private School! The one I hope Kaden will still get to go to next week!!! Seeeee....Zach let Kaden help him "keep the book!" Kaden got to mark when the guys made baskets or fouls...which he took VERY seriously mind you! He also will now always be sitting with Auntie Kris...who has a tendency to be the loud one at that games when it comes to cheering! In fact...my Mother, who sat in front of us said she thougth, "who is the loud little person behind me!" Then turned around to see it was Kaden!!! Anyway...the game is almost over, and we are ahead. Mr. Kaden is very excited...he turns to me and says, "Mom...Zach's plan is working really well!" Ahhh yes, Zachs plan did work well, they won!! Lol...However (and this is where I worry we may not be returning to our nice, Luthern private school)...after the game we went to the cafeteria for a snack. Kadens principal was there. Kaden went over to give Mr. J some information! "Mr. Jiter, I got to be Zachs BOOKY tonight!" Yes...yes...a booky...my son..the six year old...was a booky, lol!!!!<br />
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I love that crazy little kid!alltheseboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248491507986634365noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979686970434362991.post-37442911129946387132012-11-05T14:34:00.001-06:002012-11-05T14:34:28.427-06:00I won!I was the lucky winner in Mary Harris' witch giveaway! Letme just say...when the box arrived I had no clue she was that big! Ohhhh how I love this ole gal! She's far to perfect to put away after Halloween though. So I found a bonnet Traci Stoddard had made and strategically placed it over her witchy hat! Of course Mary also included the adorable pin cushion doll and bonnet! Thank you thank you thank you Mary!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWyv-i1uCd0RRwZ-ETqDklPHdxdzJtxRZ_4Up_q4_N1My3n-Ge9WQcmzO1ZtIEoJINjovsjkmiGUdrLKAazkYo9MxitR-RSHtrIGJgIbc6y1SwckSKhi4Yi-vWgCbsCN5_DVKRakeZhn4_/s640/blogger-image--434610911.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWyv-i1uCd0RRwZ-ETqDklPHdxdzJtxRZ_4Up_q4_N1My3n-Ge9WQcmzO1ZtIEoJINjovsjkmiGUdrLKAazkYo9MxitR-RSHtrIGJgIbc6y1SwckSKhi4Yi-vWgCbsCN5_DVKRakeZhn4_/s640/blogger-image--434610911.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtnOQIDHpGV6NGbtEEndEa80LsMnbII916205VXWX-dqscDQRGzkybOzQN70E96_zTw3TVBaT5EmuKpwGF9on4qXdJ1Xoue9UeEIa3eXLOoXVk5w0qz8jW5mGi7u81I1uVSHUcbwG3hR-K/s640/blogger-image--1793699777.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtnOQIDHpGV6NGbtEEndEa80LsMnbII916205VXWX-dqscDQRGzkybOzQN70E96_zTw3TVBaT5EmuKpwGF9on4qXdJ1Xoue9UeEIa3eXLOoXVk5w0qz8jW5mGi7u81I1uVSHUcbwG3hR-K/s640/blogger-image--1793699777.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgghQbIlsAfhSTRFcfxJPlBYCQUOV0M_xGI1lQ7eg1CT7quOUgIdWB-5hSWUn9nrA0ReLN5b3eTlTENVASDZq6WIyHd20Sobqj09Wfcfn4-Muz9zQ70k7FrG2aleb8omzMpWUd3vRzb3hW-/s640/blogger-image--1497765138.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgghQbIlsAfhSTRFcfxJPlBYCQUOV0M_xGI1lQ7eg1CT7quOUgIdWB-5hSWUn9nrA0ReLN5b3eTlTENVASDZq6WIyHd20Sobqj09Wfcfn4-Muz9zQ70k7FrG2aleb8omzMpWUd3vRzb3hW-/s640/blogger-image--1497765138.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwzIlS4P5-_HJo8Kll27mM3AWQKSaKfhwGno_HOFyz7HT8UixTNJSicbCVk7y3klsiuPI8tzhqWltfrxOQr5-GNGhBU3lp_qjzDYp-qbptbGRmkWPslRPCVVbQkYpjQKhvARqw8J9t2m6a/s640/blogger-image--1626259351.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwzIlS4P5-_HJo8Kll27mM3AWQKSaKfhwGno_HOFyz7HT8UixTNJSicbCVk7y3klsiuPI8tzhqWltfrxOQr5-GNGhBU3lp_qjzDYp-qbptbGRmkWPslRPCVVbQkYpjQKhvARqw8J9t2m6a/s640/blogger-image--1626259351.jpg" /></a></div>alltheseboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248491507986634365noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979686970434362991.post-73271996161851599942012-11-01T01:48:00.000-05:002012-11-01T01:48:43.234-05:00My Crazy Kid...Oh the things out of a little boys mouth! Sometimes I truly believe Kaden is a 45 year old man trapped in a six year old body! Here's just a small sampling of a few of his quotes in the past few days:<br />
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"Mom, someday when we buy this house, I want to replace all the floors with hardwood!" (Really? Do six yo's even know what hardwood is!)<br />
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"Mom what's bigger, a king sized, or a queen sized bed?" (apparently he was upstairs watching HGTV when I thougth he was sleeping!)<br />
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"Mom do you have knee pain? If so...cymbalta can help! You need to see your doctor right away!"<br />
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To the big brothers...when three of them are standing around the table.."Kaden who's your favorite brother?" Without missing a beat..."Seth!" Apparently protecting the other brothers feelings isn't high on his priority list!<br />
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"Mom did you know what 5 + 5 was when you were six?"<br />
No Kaden I didn't, and I didn't know how to read like you can either.<br />
"That's cuz you were born in the olden days like Grandma Judy and Grandma Karlson!" (Nice to be included in the company of a 71 and 93 yo!!!!)<br />
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Whispering in my ear when his father arrived to pick him up..<br />
"Mom I want you to hug Dad, OK!" (oh for petes sake, ask me to poke out an eye with a fork or something simple)<br />
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"How was your day at school today Kaden?"<br />
"Exhausting! The work was hard. Sit down in that chair."<br />
I sit...and he comes and crawls up in my lap and hugs me! Ssshhhh...I'm hoping for more exhausting days!<br />
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And last...he came home from school today and decided we were playing school. At his real school Wednesday is chapel day. Soooo...he was a pastor. He explained to me that his pastor at school talks really loud sometimes. If you will...picture this small child with his hands in his pants pocket, a very stern look on his face, pacing my living room back and forth all of a sudden he points his finger at me and yells...<br />
"DO YOU KNOW WHAT COVENT MEANS?"<br />
I reply kinda of scared...then<br />
"HAVE YOU EVER STOLE?"<br />
Ohhh I can't resist this one..."Yes sir I have!"<br />
"WHEN"<br />
"Today sir, I stole some of my sons Halloween candy!"<br />
"MOMMMM.....I SAID NO ONE CAN EAT MY CANDY!"<br />
Heheheeeee...I am so evil!!!alltheseboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248491507986634365noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979686970434362991.post-49497879415199003782012-10-18T14:34:00.004-05:002012-10-18T14:34:48.888-05:00A wolf...in sheeps clothing...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Oh yes...I'm talking about this little lady. Miss Lucy Lu. The story starts like this....For the past 35 years we have had relatives come travel from "across the pond" to visit. My Great Grandfather's sister lived in England, so her family still comes to visit. My Mother, who is NOT an entertainer..called me to see if I'd host dinner on Sunday. She wanted me to make Granny Trace's amazing white chicken chili. Sooooo....after cleaning and cooking all weekend...my last and only concern was Lucy. She's STILL not completely potty trained. Which is a HUGE pain in MY butt!! So what to do with Lu when the guests arrive. How will she behave...ohhh please oh please Lucy be a good girl. AND a good girl she was. NOT!!!!!!!<br />
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First...she loves water...I turn the tub on and if I'm not watching her she's in it. However...let a few raindrops fall from the sky and God help us all she will die if she needs to go out to go potty. UGH...just what I need trying to get ready for company...and dog who won't pee outside...so we KNOW where she'll be peeing! Oh but wait...not her usual pee on my braided rug pee...THIS time...she decided to hop up on my $25 red plaid craigslist chair in the dining room and PEE on THAT!!!!! WHAT!!!!!! She has never ever done anything like that!!! So here I am...in the midst of all my preparation....frantically searching the internet for ways to get the dog pee smell out of furniture. Just for the record....Febreeze only hides the scent for awhile...the adds are NOT true!!! $#&^ Dog!<br />
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Ok...I manage to make the house smell quite lovely with all my candles and melters going....an entire bottle of febreeze, and a pumpkin pie baking. Crisis averted....<br />
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UNTIL....the guests have arrived, dinner is eaten and enjoyed...we are sitting around the table chatting...I look for some reason at the floor under the table and.......OH DEAR GOD IN HEAVEN...there is a dog terd RIGHT under the lovely English woman's foot!!!!! If she puts her foot down she's stepping in it. OMG OMG OMG>..what do I do...how do I get THAT....OHHHH THAT DOGGGG.....Oh yes...the bone...theirs a bone....I try to nonchalantly sweep under the table...wait...wait...oh yes...that's HER...MY MOTHER..."Katie WHAT are you DOING!" Excuse me..but at this time I wanted to smuck her upside the head and say SHUT UP! I know...rude. But really...I'm going for inconspicuous here! I sweetly say...oh I don't want anyone stepping on the bone...sweep up the dog terd in my BARE hand...and think...ok, now what do I do with this!!!! Simple...excuse myself to the bathroom...flush...and wash...VERY VERY well! OMG! Dead Dog!<br />
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Ok...we survived...or did we???? As you all know Kaden is my fellow decorator. Welll....Kaden needs to show everyone his room. so we all head upstairs. We see Kaden's room...and next stop...my room...however Lucy has beaten us there. And....wait for it.....decided the best place to pee would be ON MY BED! OMG>>>>>>>again...she has NEVER done this before! WHAT is going on. They are all coming to my room next....omg omg...what's a girl to do..BUT sweetly fold her hands behind her back, place them strategically over the PEE...and lean back on her bed...OMG. My hands are not sitting in dog pee...and its soaking into my bed! DEAD DOG!!!!!! Yes..yes this is my room, yes yes its lovely...now move on PEOPLE!!!! As they leave the room...I grab a candlestick off my bedside table...stick it under the quilt so it's off the bed...check the sheets..dry..ok, didn't soak through. OMG!!!!!!!!<br />
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The remaining visit was dog doodoo free. Lucy is still alive. Just in case anyone was wondering!<br />
alltheseboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248491507986634365noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979686970434362991.post-59607815059190159782012-09-26T14:44:00.001-05:002012-09-26T14:44:07.143-05:00Thank You OLM!As you al know I've been in a EPA as me place for awhile! I ordered some pumpkins from dear Marie of OLM! I love her Prims. While I love my flat ties...Marie stuck in a little something extra to make me smile! How can you NOT smile when you look at this guy? Thank you so much Marie. Your thoughtfulness warms my heart and makes me smile too!<br />
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Mine had everything to do with an amazing little by named Kaden that I was blessed with at the age of 40! I was finished having babies. 13 years prior! My "Old Baby", Seth, always told me he wanted a baby brother. I always told him...not going to happen buddy! Little did I know! While the life "I" had planned for Kaden, the big boys, and I is nothing at all like the life I expected...the life God has given me is a good life. And this little boy has given me more joy than I could possibly imagine.<br />
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When the big boys were little and they would say or do cute things...I would hear, you should write that down. Of course I figured I'd remember everything forever. Yea...not so much! So this time...I was inspired by my old friend Rhea in California who had a blog. I loved hers...and decided I can do this. I NEVER even expected to have followers! It was for me to remember the things my little boy says and does..and that was it.<br />
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I NEVER expected to find so many friends that also share a love of primitive decorating. Or feed my love of decorating with their one of a kind creations! THAT was an added perk! It still to this day amazes me that people come back time and time again to read my blog! I mean I have nothing to offer..I make nothing...I don't do giveaways...it just awes me!<br />
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If I could say one thing to you Karen...it would be this...THANK YOU! I often feel like...oh I don't have a picture of anything exciting, or I haven't made anything. BUT getting back to the basics...doing this post...reminded me of WHY I started this blog. To remember my baby boy growing up! So post away Katie...even if you have no pictures! (Which I really usually don't because I STILL haven't gotten a new camera OR a new computer, lol!) <br />
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Thank you friends...for being you...and coming back from time to time!alltheseboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248491507986634365noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979686970434362991.post-48778729364636926922012-09-10T12:18:00.001-05:002012-09-10T12:18:42.360-05:00Tough Times...I know I've been missing again for awhile. Sorry friends. I'm going through some very hard personal issues, and truly seem to be struggling. Just when you think you have the demons beat....they pop back up to get you. Would you please just say a<br />
Title prayer every once in awhile for me. To help me be strong and heal! Thanks. Katiealltheseboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248491507986634365noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979686970434362991.post-51840845594252205082012-08-19T16:06:00.002-05:002012-08-19T16:06:52.411-05:00Summer Summed Up...I can't believe summer is almost over. Where oh where did it go? It's been a wonderful one here...although way to hot and humid! I wanted to share a few of the pictures from some of our summer fun with you all! Well...ok, only our family vacation...because that's all that's downloaded on Seths computer, lol~<br />
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We did a family vacation up north this year. This is the first time my sisters, brother, and their families have done this. It will NOT be the last. We had a wonderful time. We rented three cabins footsteps from the lake. The kids stayed busy playing in the row boat, swimming, digging in the sand and catching HUGE frogs! The adults stayed busy relaxing in the sun and playing games around the campfire. We all took turns preparing a meal at nights...so it was truly amazingly relaxing. The day we returned my brother called to say...only 364 days until Mercer next year! We all agreed...we are doing this EVERY year!<br />
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Kaden got to practice his pontoon driving skills...<br />
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Seth drank beer...<br />
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Spun in circles...<br />
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Tried to hit a ball....<br />
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And fell down...<br />
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Jess and I did laundry. Hey...there can be Bud Light signs in a laundromat..really!<br />
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On a pontoon..makings waves and catching rays up on the roof..<br />
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Jumpin off the back don't act like you don't want too!!!!!<br />
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It was a rare moment that this little row boat sat here!<br />
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Normally it was out here...filled with various kids!<br />
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Zach and Jess...<br />
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Seth and Taylor...<br />
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Kaden and his best bud, Cousin Carson! They are nine months apart!<br />
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The huge frogs the kids were catching. And terrorizing us "ladies" with!<br />
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Campfire girls..Taylor, Me, my sister Beth, and Jess...<br />
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Bonfire Boys...My Brother in Laws, Tom, Aaron, my Zach and Seth in the back!<br />
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Zach made a chair in the sand. He's so creative!<br />
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Lucas (Jess's youngest) let the big boys bury him!<br />
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<br />alltheseboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248491507986634365noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979686970434362991.post-86491788636495448942012-07-31T20:26:00.001-05:002012-07-31T20:26:48.516-05:00Christmas in JulyI ordered some goodies from<br />
Mary over at Prim Homeplace! I love her goodies...and knew I wouldn't be disappointed. Imagine my surprise when this HUGE box was on my front steps!<br />
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What was even more amazing was all the goodies inside. Farore than I'd ordered . Just look at the goodies...<br />
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The goose, bear, and patriotic doll I ordered! But the prairie doll, strawberry and bird...well they were truly Christmas in July! Thank you soooo much Mary. I love everything!<br />
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I can't believe Baby K will be six on Tuesday! Where have the past six years gone! Weare planning a pirate party with his friends. He's so excited!
It seems my baby boy has grown up,so much this summer. Swimming lessons were a huge success. We went from barely putting our face in the water to two weeks older doggy paddling all over, swimming under water, back floats, front floats, and jumping off the diving board! It's so much fun seeing his excitement as he masters see skills! He's also lost his first tooth!
Oh baby boy stop growing up so fast!alltheseboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248491507986634365noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979686970434362991.post-48647990987931697812012-06-19T15:37:00.002-05:002012-06-19T15:37:46.400-05:00Oh what a night...Many of you are aware I am a labor and delivery nurse. I have been in this profession for over sixteen years now...except for my brief hiatus as an Assisted Living Director and then Home Health Nurse. I missed the cries of a new baby...and had to return! The majority of my days are amazing. Last night however, I had the worst patient I've ever had in 16 years. Not sure if it was actually the patient or the patients mother...but let me just say...OMG! NEVER in 16 years have I refused to care for a patient. But last night...last night was the first. I know this poor girl was terrified, and can you believe...she didn't know labor would hurt! Yea...I know...anyone that's given birth knows "hurt" doesn't even BEGIN to explain what you feel! I have dealt with crazy, I have dealt with ignorant, I have dealt with mean, and selfish, and you name it. Last night...was a first though. As the supervisor put it...I bet you feel like your working ghetto...I reminded her I DID work ghetto..and I'd take ghetto over her anyday!!! <br />
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Friends..just say a prayer for this girl and her family. And the little life that's probably by now entered into it. It was very obvious there was one heck of an unusual family dynamic here...and it's one of those situations where most would say I dont know how you do it. Unfortunately after this many years...you really can only do one thing...and that's what I've done...ask for prayer. Because that is THE option! And if you wouldn't mind...put a little bleep in there for me too...to help me remember that it's really not "me" but whatever ghosts haunted this family!alltheseboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248491507986634365noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979686970434362991.post-19526459044651624412012-06-06T10:51:00.001-05:002012-06-06T10:51:47.533-05:00I need blueberries.....Help...many years ago I ordered some little wax blueberries. They smelled wonderful. No clue where I got them from. My sister is in need of some. She has a basket shed like to fill with them. Would any of you crafty ladies be able to make some? They can be cloth, wax, whatever! Thank you ahead of time!alltheseboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248491507986634365noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979686970434362991.post-21160458476381825212012-05-27T12:19:00.001-05:002012-08-02T16:51:43.657-05:00I'm a New WomanOr at least I feel like one! I went to the ortho today and he gave me cortisone shots in both knees. So far pain free. I so hope this works for awhile. I have gained over twenty pounds in a year from being sedentary! I'm looking forward to being able to exercise again ! He told me my knees were some of the worst he's seen on a person my age! Couldn't believe I was working twelve hour shifts on my feet ! There is one other option if this doesn't work. Otherwise I will need knee replacements! Normally he wouldn't do them<br />
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I also got new glasses today. Trust me I fought the fact that I needed bifocals.. But man can I see! Man am I getting old, lol!<br />
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Now...I have some long overdue thank yous. My computer has officially bit the bullet. I am "allowed" to use Seth's IPad. Now....I've never used a aple product. I have figured out the camera on here...but not how to post pics..without losing my post. Yes..yes..I've written this post a few times before. So...hopefully pics will becoming soon!
First..to a wonderful dear sweet blogging friend, Robin..over at The Primitive Hutch. She sent me the BEST birthday gift ever! It was a total surprise. An awesome Raggedy Ann..who has joined the rest of the girls in my bedroom, the neatest little stump doll, who also joined the girls in the diningroom (I had to get a stool to get them up off the floor because it seemed Lucy really loved her too), and the greatest strawberries, which I've put in a jar on top of my clock. Ohhhh ladies how I want to show you pictures. Ugh...this is where I usually lose my post. I get so excited..I try to add them..and bing bang boom...post gone!
I can dothis..I will not try...I will not...
Next...my clock. Ohhhhh how I love it. Remember the clock dilema on color. Well I chose chocolate black and am soooo glad I did. Its dark and classic, like black, but just a little different. Carol over at Firecracker Prims far outdid herself again. Girls if you are looking for the perfect prim clock...this IS it!
THEN...I ordered a pillow form Lecia over at Farmhouse Prims. Remember her pillow with the prairie doll? Well it's mine mine mine. OMG...girls..it's fantastic.
I also picked up a few of Mary and Tracy's dolls. Ohhhhh how I love dolls.
I need to play more..and see if I can get some pics...because I know you all want to see!
I also hit one of my favorite shops around here and scored...big! I found some great pink vintage finds for my girl room. Two white wicker chairs formy side porch, and a stool that's more than perfect to put my dolls on so I don't have to ship Lucy off to the glue factory for "playing" with them!
Thanks for reading through EVEN without pictures! Excuse the typos...auto correct makes me crazy...and again...can't figure that on e out yet either.alltheseboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248491507986634365noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979686970434362991.post-91894767692854946092012-05-22T18:43:00.003-05:002012-05-22T18:43:58.194-05:00I love that boy...I'm sitting in my favorite little spot..with a very heavy heart. I still...after all this Really have a hard time with all the issues between Kadens father and myself. The hardest part, although I hate to,admit it...is I still have feelings for this man. So I struggle everyday. Struggle with how to get him out of my head..and my heart. How to stop being absolutely crushed by him. I know what I want in my life. I do want love and trust. I also know I will never trust this man again. And I truly don't feel he's ever going to be able to be the person...nor does he want to be...that I thought he was. I've shed many tears the past few months again. Old feelings are brought up...I see what some might consider hope..only to have it all come crashing down again..in the EXACT same way it has so many times. Soooo...thank you God, when a little voice from across the room announces..."Ewwwwww....that was a puke burp!". How do you NOT laugh..and thank God for the amazing gift of this little boy!alltheseboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248491507986634365noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979686970434362991.post-47994144369877909342012-05-18T08:24:00.000-05:002012-05-18T08:24:04.867-05:00The Mom of Boys...I'm the Mom of boys...five of them. I have spent more time at the ball field than probably anyone on the face of the earth, lol! I specifically remember spending one summer at some type of game every single day, numerous times a day. Zach played Babe Ruth, was on a Tournament Team, and Bat Boy for our BABA team. Jordan played Little League, and Seth was in Tball. I remember thinking after that summer that if I never saw another baseball I'd be ok with that! Truth was...as the years passed...and the sports stopped...I missed it. Welllllll...I"m proud to say..the dog days of summer...and baseball have returned!!! Kaden is my new ball player. NOW....I will admit, watching a team of five year olds playing tball is a bit different than the last game I watched.... believe it was a tournament game with Zach pitching...sometime in his teens, lol. BUT it's baseball none the less. Filled with boys in cleats, with grass stains on their knees. The smell of burgers cooking on a grill, and the smell of dirt...everywhere! Yep....I missed those days....Last night was picture day for baseball. Kaden received a "vintage" baseball card for having the best smile! Boy....those photographers knew how to keep the little guys smiling. Heheheee....<br />
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Today it's off to some of my favorite shopping spots with the sisters for my birthday! It is going to be a good good day!!! <br />
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<br />alltheseboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248491507986634365noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979686970434362991.post-76082673250207239382012-05-17T22:31:00.001-05:002012-05-17T22:31:21.298-05:00I'm still alive...Life has been crazy. But I am still kicking. Hopefully this weekend I can catch up on some blogging. Just have to share a silly little Kadenism...<br />
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I was walking through the house wrapped in a green and white strapped bath towel last weekend. Kaden looked at me...and said, "Mom you look sexy!" Now...if only I could actually sport a green and white striped bath towel in public...hehe!!!alltheseboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248491507986634365noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979686970434362991.post-48501117976073736562012-05-06T11:18:00.000-05:002012-05-06T11:18:00.923-05:00Thunderstorms and Muffins...It's going to be a perfectly lazy day around here today. We woke up to the sounds of thunder and rain. I love a good thunderstorm. So I lit all my candles, flipped on my tart warmers, and mixed up a batch of Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins. I normally wouldn't make anything pumpkin this time of the year. But I figured the weather was fitting...so I did. They must be good...because Kaden, who eats nothing..had three! I thought I'd share the recipe. It's very good...and easy too!<br />
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Have a wonderful Sunday!alltheseboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248491507986634365noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979686970434362991.post-42661805309354863272012-05-04T22:29:00.001-05:002012-05-04T22:29:31.391-05:00Are you a curvy girl?Cuz I sure am!!! Curvy, fluffy, lol...more of me to love..whatever you choose to call it. Anyway..I just wanted to share a little find I made about five years ago. If you are curvy...like me...swimsuit season can be a nightmare. Just the thougth of ..ok, squeezing into a suit is enough to send a gal straight to the prozac and vodka bottles! <br />
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A couple years ago...by a total fluke...I found a suit online that I really liked. Now ordering online..especially a swimsuit is scarey. BUT it was a bit less scarey than standing in the bright lights surrounded by mirrors in a dressing room with nothing more than a piece of fabric protecting me from the world. So I ordered...and believe it or not...I LOVED the suit. I LOVED it. I didn't feel like a frump wearing it. I actually felt kind of cute. I wore that suit for over three years. I finally decided it was time..time for another suit. Soooo...I looked at that tag....saw where I'd ordered...and took the plunge again. I was really hoping to find the same suit...possibly just a different color. However I couldn't ordered again...and BULLSEYE...again...loved it. Loved the way it looked. The ONLY thing about it was it was lower cut...and I am very "blessed". So for lounging in the sun...it's perfect. Waterparks...I wouldn't suggest it, lol!<br />
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Welll....here we are again...new season. And after a long winter of painful knees and testing all the new pinterest recipes I'd found...new the suit from the past two years was going to be a bit of a stretch. PLUS the girls didn't stay put real well when active...and we are planning a family trip to Wisconsin Dells next week. We're talking water parks. Yea.....better get a new suit. So I ordered...again...same place...and again...I LOVE my suit. AND my girls stay in this one much better....as I opted for a bit more coverage on top.<br />
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I love that there are reviews of all the suits...so you can read what others have said.<br />
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http://www.alwaysforme.com/swimplussiz.html<br />
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<br />alltheseboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248491507986634365noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979686970434362991.post-78063592315675308822012-04-30T12:30:00.001-05:002012-04-30T12:30:22.458-05:00My Boys Beat Me....I can't believe it! My boys went to an auction. THEY went to one...before I ever did! It's a bit of a cute story. <br />
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Friday Zach called to see if Kaden wanted to come with him over the weekend sometime to get chickens. Of course Kaden thought that was a wonderful idea. So plans were laid...chickens were to be bought...and brothers were to share some bonding time.<br />
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Friday night we were invited to Zach's for burgers on the grill. This is one of the BEST parts of having your kids grow up. THEY invite YOU to dinner. YOU sit and relax..and THEY prepare and clean up. Hehee...My Mom was having a hard time doing this relaxing thing. Zach told her to get out of the kitchen and sit down. She said she felt bad doing that while he did all the work. My sister in law and I both giggled and said, "we don't!" <br />
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Later that night, after a delicious dinner, four wheeler rides, and a camp fire...we all snuggled in and watched Storage Wars. Yea...we know how to live it up!<br />
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Saturday came...no calls to go get chickens. Kaden spent the night with Zach. I went out with friends from high school! FUN TIMES!! <br />
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Sunday Morning was the morning...Zach and Kaden went to early church and then off they went on their chicken adventure. Kaden was thrilled because they got to take the old farm truck. "Mom..I get to ride in the rust old farm truck with black wheels!" Wow...exciting. This is when I find out they are actually going to an auction. Kaden could not wait. Off they went...One big blond head...and one little blond head in the rusty old farm truck to buy chickens! It really doesn't get any cuter than this!<br />
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Ninety minutes pass...I get a phone call...I can hear an auctioneer in the background. A little voice comes over the phone..."Mom...can we get a bunny. There is a really cute one here and I got to pet it." I can hear big brother giggling in the back ground. YES...apparently phone calls from little brothers cause big 26 yo brothers to giggle! "Ahhh...unless Zach wants to raise bunnies on the farm, no, Kaden, you can not get a rabbit. Nice one Zach!!!<br />
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A few more hours pass by...and I'm summoned to the farm. I arrive...a little worried...about what exactly would be there. Ahhh...thank you Dear God, only chickens. Ten chickens. All strutting around in a pen. Two boys with big grins on there faces just standing there watching the chickens. I am so thankful my boys are able to experience life on a farm. My ex in laws own the farm. So my big boys all were able to grow up on "the farm." It's taught them all so much. Now with Zach renting the house...Kaden is able to experience so much of it too. I LOVE that. Seeing those boys...standing there together..priceless!<br />
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The funniest part...the boys reaction to the auction. Kaden loved the fact that the auctioneer was saying.."boolahboolahoolahSOLDboolahboolahboolahSOLD" and repeated it many times during the night. Zachs reaction..."I'm glad we watched Storage Wars Friday night so I knew how to bid!"<br />
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I love my boys.alltheseboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248491507986634365noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-979686970434362991.post-79663554814353798972012-04-28T00:09:00.002-05:002012-04-28T00:09:19.089-05:00Lucy...You all have heard the story of Santa telling Kaden he would have a puppy under the tree. AND Kaden...wanting a fluffy white cuddly puppy. Well...two weeks ago our lives changed forever...with a little fluffy white puff ball named Lucy. Mind you I have owned dogs before, mostly dobermans...Alice, General, Sarge, Harley I, Harley II, Kate, and Max. All of which were very loved. We have also had two little dogs..a Lhasa Apso named Lexi, and a Shih Tzu/Pekinese mix named Carter. Again...I say...ALL these dogs were well loved. So what is it about this little ball of fluff that has totally won my heart? More than any other dog before her. Is it her absolute sweet personality? The way her little white fluff of a tail wags to EVERYONE. Is it how she curls up by me and sleeps. Is it her puppy kisses. Or the way I see my great big 18 year old turn to a baby talking puppy loving mush of a man when he's around her. Is it how much Kaden loves this puppy, and how much I laugh when he puts up signs that say "No Dogs Allowed" when shes getting into his farm and cars in his "office." Is it the way she runs to me when she's scared. Is it that she lets me put bows in her hair, and dresses on her (hey come on I've waited a LONG time for a girl) and doesn't mind one bit. Is it the way my nieces can carry her all over and she doesn't mind one bit...or that they decided they are her "sponsors." So if anything should happen to me...they will take her, lol! Ohhh yes...I'm in love...I never thought it would happen again..but it did. In love with a little white ball of fluff!!!<br />
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All dressed up for her first puppy play date!<br />
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Afternoon naps!<br />
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Stuck on the stairs! She got up them...but hasn't mastered coming back down!<br />
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Loving his puppy..and smiling for Traci!!<br />
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