Dental Hygene

So, I was running a little late for work today and all the way out the door, Kevin had to go potty. I grabbed Matt and told Kevin when he was finished to come out to the van. I was strapping Matt in when Kevin comes out in tears. I asked him what was wrong and he said, "You forgot to brush my teeth". So, I finish strapping Matt in, shut the garage door (I didn't want to take Matt out of the car-seat) and took Kevin back into the house. I put him up on the counter and asked if he wanted to brush or if I should do it for him. He wanted me to do it. So, I brushed and he spit! I was 10 minutes late to work today but I didn't mind because it was so important for him to brush his teeth. Once we got to school, I told me that I had to take his picture and makes sure a smile really big so I could see his shiny, clean teeth!

My Little Computer Geek

My little Matthew William is a Computer Geek....maybe it's because I was on the computer so much when I was pregnant, who knows?! But, as soon as he could push the buttons, he's became fascinated!! I don't know how many times he's made my work disappear, you'd think I'd learn to not leave my computer unattended. Before our trip on Sunday, I ran upstairs to grab something and this is how I found him. Me, being the mom, I ran for my camera and left the computer in harms way. I caught him with his little impish grin...this is Matt is true form.

House Hunting Trip

On Sunday morning we packed the van and headed down to the LaCrosse area to start our 1st serious house hunting trip. We looked at four house and the one pictured above is our favorite. Tom and I had seen the house on a differnt trip and thought it was okay, this time we loved it. 2 acres, 3 car garage, 4 bedroom 2 1/2 baths. Lots of room for the kids to play, and there are only 10 houses on the street. So, we have to get our house on the market this week and pray that the house sells so we can make an offer.

Snake Break

So for my afternoon break I went down at got to play with snakes at the daycare. They are a man visiting with all kinds of snakes and lizzard....it was fun. This is Kevin and I holding a mexican albino corn snake.

I break for.....my boys

I love that my boys are at Daycare in my building. I love that I can see them when ever I want. I go to the cafeateria every day at 11am to refill my ice and everyday Matthew is the hall with his friends going for a buggy ride. I get to hold him, kiss him and say Hi to all of his friends. Yesterday was a great day. It was a beautiful Minnesota morning and at 10am I took a break to go an watch Kevin play soccer. On my way, I saw Matt outside playing so I went and hung out with him for a few minutes...even though there was a fence between us, we enjoyed our visit. Next, I was off to go watch Kevin. Once again, I'm the only parent there. I know how lucky that I'll allowed to go for a few minutes to watch. Kevin sees me and then I have to remind him to listen to the coach and pay attention....but they're 4, they are busy looking at bug and taking potty breaks to really play soccer but they still have fun. So, on my way back to my desk, I reminded myself, once we move that I just won't be able to pop in and see the boys when ever I want. So, I'm thankful for the time left here and all the chances I have to see the boys when I want. What a way to spend a break!!

What's the BUZZ

So, last night I was picking things up on the upper deck and there was a paper grocery bag when had been hiding under the deck all winter. So, I went to throw it in the trash, I picked it up...only to drop it, grab the boys and run into the house. The bag was full of bees. So, I told Thomas right away and he took a very long extension pole and moved it to the an area of the deck so he could spray into the bag to kill the bees. We went out to supper and then off to buy stray to kill the bees. Once at home Thomas went into the back yard, sprayed the bag and then ran far away. No bee stings!!! We know have to let it sit for 24 hours before we remove...and being the great and loving wife that I am, I'm going to let my hubby throw the sack away!!

Oh, what a beautiful morning!!

They say that a picture is worth a 1,000 words...only if I would have had my camera this morning. It's a beautiful morning a light breeze and 68 degrees. Every morning, I am blessed to cross the Minnesota River via the Cedar Bridge. It over looks the wetlands at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. It is such a beautiful picture...you can see wildlife in the wetlands but also, in the background you can see Minneapolis and the plains flying into MSP....it truly is an amazing picture. It makes me so proud to be working for Fish & Wildlife because that is my Refuge that I support. It's a great feeling to know that what I do makes a difference in this world.
Bottom line, God painted me a beautiful picture this morning and I'm so thankful!!