Day 6 - I'm having a "crappy" day

I didn't sleep well last night because Matthew wasn't sleeping well. I kept on playing musical beds and I lost!! I fell asleep in Matt's bed and when I went back to my bed, the dog had pooped on my side of the bed. The amazing part was the smell...and my husband was somehow sleeping through the smell. So, I cleaned up the mess and then had to wake up Thomas to change the sheets! Once he was up then he was grossed out. It was around 3am and then of course, I couldn't go back to sleep and now I'm tired and I'm heading off to bed. Night!!

Day 5 - A boy and his dog

Our little Kevin loves our new dog Brody! I have found them several times now cuddled up on the couch watching tv. Kevin is very sweet to the pup and is always very careful with him. I think they'll be good buddies!

Iritated

Okay, I'm blogging out of frustration! I'm down right mad! A few people are upset that we have a new puppy, that we don't care of the animals we have. AAARRGGGG....
Our animals are just like our children and I'm so offended what family members are saying about our little Brody! We love him and will take care of him just like we do all our animals. Are we perfect animals owners, no, but our animals are well cared for, they have fresh food and water, a warm bed and lots of love. What else to they need? Because I don't give my animals wet food does this make me a bad owner? Because I have to share my time with a husband, my children and my animals, does this make me a bad owner? I just don't get it!! AARRRGGGG....
So, now I'm done venting!!

Day 4 - I can't believe its not butter

So, after supper tonight Kenna was cleaning the table off and I told her just to leave the butter on the table and I'd take care of it later. I went to go and throw a load of laundry in the washer and when I can back, I found Matthew on the table feasting on the butter. He enjoyed squishing the better between his fingers. Me being me, instead of yelling at Matt, I went and grabbed the camera. This is normal behavior in a day in the life of Matt, he always keeps me on my toes.

Day 3 - A new puppy

So, we have wanted a puppy for quite some time but didn't want to until we had the space. A lot of people don't think we should get another animal but its something that we all want.
We knew that we were getting our puppy from an organization that rescues them from puppy mills. We were amazed at how many puppies there were available to adopt. When we left this morning, we had our hearts set on a little girl, who we were going to name Hannah Hope Helgeson (H3) but there were many females to choose from, so we have another male animal, which makes 5! His name is Brody Nicholas (Nick after Kevin's friends from his old daycare) Helgeson.
Brody did well on the ride home but isn't quite sure of his new home yet. He loves Bob and loves to follow him everywhere, I'm not sure if Bob is too fond of that. The cats don't seem too concerned with their new brother, right now they are keeping their distance, I'm sure that will change. We've already had a few accidents but this is the first time he's been made to go to the bathroom outside....I'm just really thankful to have hardwood floors.

Day 2 - You've got mail

Times have changed since I was a little girl!

Today Makenna got a letter in the mail and I asked Kevin to bring it downstairs to her. A few minutes later Kenna comes upstirs upstairs and told us that when Kevin gave her the letter, he said, "Sister, you have email" I guess he really doesn't know what paper mail is!

It's Friday night and we just at pizza and are now getting ready to watch a movie.

I hope you enjoy your weekend!!

Day 1 - Suey and Sledding

Happy New Year!! I still can't believe that its 2009....I must be getting older becuase time seems to be getting shorter and shorter. So, I did make it to midnight last night! Tom, Kenna, Kevin and Aunt Sheil all brought the new year in and then went straight to bed. I was hoping since we went to bed late that I'd be able to sleep in....yea right?! Kevin joined us in bed this morning which ment I didn't get to sleep in. Once everyone was up for the morning, I started one of my families favorite recipes, American Chop Suey. I love it, it reminds me of my Grandma becuase she has been making it for as long as I can remember. It total comfort food and its tradition to make it for New Years Day! I also made homemade bread for the meal and I think it was a big hit. After dinner we all went out sledding. We had a blast. I wish we would have gotten more picture of Matthew because he loved it. He would go down the hill by himself on his tummy and as soon as he would stop, he would say, "more, more" and head back up the hill. He has no fear, which is a little scary! Once at home, we went and watched Iron Man, which I have to admit it was pretty good. So, now both boys are sleeping and Tom and I are just hanging out. So, I think today was a great way to start 2009!