How Time Flies

So it seems I am terrible at blogging.  I have no time.  Here is a quick update as of this Halloween night 2008!

The boys are back in school.  Adam Jr. began preschool.  He really likes it.  His speech is improving and he is doing very well.  (finally off of the Binkie!!!)

Joshua is in Tae Kwon Do, and he just finished flag football.  Caleb started flag football, then broke his thumb before he even got to the first game.  He is busy fundraising for competitive baseball again this year.  

Adam Sr. took a new job that he really loves.  He is building custom homes.  He visited IA recently for the funeral of his Grandfather.

Jenn is busy at work, still running, but much less since completing two 1/2 marathons this summer.  

It seems we will be alone for the holidays this year, which is making us sad.  Currently I am alone while the hubby is off in the mountains attempting to shoot some wild game.

Happy Halloween!

And the there was Junior

3 posts for my 3 boys. My youngest, my baby.
He has Sensory Integration Disorder and will be evaluated for Autism (although I highly doubt he is on the spectrum.)
Jr. is 2 1/2. He is just starting to speak in small sentences, his recent progress is so exciting. He is loving and sassy at the same time. He is a mamas boy. He brings me joy and laughter.
He has some special needs and requires a higher level of work and attention, but he is worth it.
This one will keep me on my toes for many years to come!

Ahhh, the Middle Child

Well, I wrote a blog entry about Caleb, so I thought I would give Joshua an entry as well. Josh is the middle child.
I was an only child, so having 3 has been a learning experience to say the least, but having a middle child is something I never was ready for.
Joshua is funny and loving, but he cries out for attention at every turn, and rightly so. Being the middle often means being "forgotten". Not big enough to do some things big brother does, too big to do things that little brother does. No longer the "baby" after 4 years of holding the title. It is a tough place to be in the family, I think he will rise to the occasion, however.
Smart as a whip is our middle son. I believe with his sweet nature and brilliant mind, he has a bright future ahead of him! What lies ahead? Summer camp, learning TaeKwando.

Are you ready for some BASEBALL?

I am the mom of an almost 10 year old star! This is Caleb's second year on the Brighton Bears Major League team, and to be honest I couldn't be more proud of my son than when he takes to the field. He is determined, strong, and talented. He works so hard for the thing he loves, baseball.
Playing competitive ball at this age takes a lot of dedication and hard work. Beginning to practice first week of January for the season and playing through July. Doing baseball 4-6 days per week. Getting home after 9 or 10 pm on school nights from away games. Some days playing 2 -3 games in one day. Playing in all weather conditions; rain, snow, sleet, wind, cold. He gives 100% to his team.
I have big hopes for my first born son, of course he dreams of the Major Leagues, I see greatness. Of course, he has his moments, he has his days, he even has his weeks, when he makes me want to pull my hair out and give up, but then when he takes to the field, I see what my boy is made of. I am proud of my son and I am happy to be called his mom.

Goodbye Maggie

Our family dog, Maggie, was diagnosed with a tumor last spring, in the last few weeks she has taken a terrible turn for the worse, and tomorrow she will leave us, forever.
She has brought us much joy and laughter, she has cleaned up more table droppings than I can ever count, she has been patient while baby Adam yanked her ears, tail, and fur, she always wags her tail for us and loves her nick name Weasel.
Our sadness is great, especially loosing her around the holidays. It seems so unfair. Please remember our boys in your prayers as they deal with yet another loss in their little lives.
We love you, Maggie, you won't be forgotten.

Mom Sr., Adam Sr., Mom Jr., Adam Jr.

The Mom's and their Adam's!

Christmas, It's Almost Here!

We have bought all the presents, hung all the stockings, put up the tree and lights, watched the Christmas movies, but the gifts remain unwrapped! Without our family here, it will be a quiet Christmas, which saddens us a bit, but we are also looking forward to just relaxing and taking a few days retreat from life. Our wish is for you and yours to have a wonderful holiday as well. Oh, and get a little goofy, like us!