Just a Monday

Today was a nice day. Jim was in a good mood. The kids were in good moods(except for Reese throwing fits every 10 minutes because she is almost 2 and that's what 2 year olds do) and I was in a good mood. It doesn't happen often in a house with 5 very different personalities that we are all having a good day, so it was nice:)
A friend of mine was getting rid of a full size bed for free so Caleb got a "new" bed today. He has been sleeping on a futon for the last 2 years, so it was time for him to get a "big boy bed"---at least that's what we teased him all day by saying! We moved the futon to the back yard, so now there is a comfy seat to relax on. We have been spending so much time in the back yard, and I am loving it!
My grandparents came and visited today. It was too short of a visit, but always good to see them. We had a great dinner(that my grandma cooked, and anyone that knows my grandma's cooking knows what a treat that is!!) outside, with good wine and amazing carrot cake from Butter Cream for dessert.
Katie had her first physical therapy session since the fall. She didn't complain too much, but Pat didn't push too hard since it has been so long.
Tomorrow is farmer's market, and Jim doesn't know it yet, but I want all of us to go together;) We will see how much he fights it! Then I am getting my Mother's Day pedicure FINALLY!! I got sick right after mother's day and never went, so I am beyond excited! Plus it is with my favorite manicurist Jen so I get to hang out with her! BONUS:)

Swimming and country music

I took Reese swimming at a friend's house yesterday. She LOVED it like I knew she would. She has no fear of the water, which scares me, so I really want to get her some swim lessons ASAP! I have no pictures because I was in the pool with her obviously. I guess her float thing is in the attic, but next time that is necessary. It was a pain to have to hold her squirming the whole time:)
Can't wait to go swimming again soon!!
I have also figured out Reese LOVES country music. I go through phases with country. Jim like's it more than I do. But now that we have Pandora in our lives I find myself listening to it more and more. She dances around and "sings" with the songs. It is the cutest thing ever! She truly is her Papa's girl <3

A day at the coast

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six FLags day

Today a couple of us ladies took our kids to Six Flags. I only had a sitter for Katie for 5 hours, but it was a good amount of time. Would have loved to stay longer, but next time! Reese actually got to go on rides this year, and she absolutely LOVED it. She laughed and squealed the entire time we were on each ride. Then would throw a temper tantrum when we had to get off. Fun times!
We ate just the right amount of junk food, and the weather was perfect. Not too hot or too cool!
thanks ladies for a great day as usual:) And no I don't have any pictures. We have season passes so we will be going a lot this summer, so I will take pics next time!

4 Years

Today was our 4th wedding anniversary! I honestly can't believe it's ONLY been 4 years! I feel like we have had so much happen and so many changes in such a short amount of time. I never would have imagined, that we would have a feisty almost 2 year old girl. that Jim would have made a COMPLETE career change and have gone on to become a Paramedic. Or that I would no longer be doing hair. I also thought by now we would have moved out of Napa. We have always talked about it, and still plan on moving someday, but the time just never seemed right.
I sometimes want to strangle Jim, but when it's all said and done, he is my perfect match. He always puts the kids and I first, and never complains about his responsibilities. I know it is hard and stressful for him to have to provide for us, and I can't begin to thank him for all that he does.
I love you Jim with all of my heart!
xoxo
Here are a few pictures from the big day:)

 Look at how little the kids were!!!!

I'm baaaack

Did you miss me? I haven't written a blog post since March 9th. I just wasn't feeling blog like the last few months.
We honestly haven't been doing anything exciting enough to post about I feel. I really don't think any of you care about what we had for dinner each night. I don't have great pics, because once again just being around the house there aren't too many great photo op's!
But I have been reading all of my blogging friends posts, and I decided it's time to jump back in. Especially because summer is here and we are getting out and doing more!
Katie is feeling SO SO much better, and everyday is more like her "old" self. She can tolerate going on outings, and finished out the last couple months back in school! The baclofen pump was everything we had hoped it would be for her:)
Caleb finished out the year with A's and B's still!! He really turned it around this year in regards to school and was even chosen to be student of the month for April! He now has his advanced blue belt in karate, and just competed in his second tournament, where he placed 1st in sparring 2nd and 1st in board breaking! Now the goal is for him to not be bored all summer. Yeah right!:)
Reese is hilarious. She is talking up a storm, so we all have to watch what we say around her. She is such a ham. She is also a complete terror a lot of the time. It's a good thing she is so cute, because she makes me crazy most of the time!!!
Jim is a licensed Paramedic! He passed all of his tests and he has his blue card in hand! This was such a hard process for all of us. He worked his ass off and did it no matter what happened. I am SO proud of him.
As for me....I am always busy with these kids! I am loving not working still! I manage to sneak out for girls nights and fun times with my girl friends so that keeps me sane.
Until next time.....