Jude is back

Finally my son is a boy again. I have begged Daren to let me cut Jude's hair for a couple of months. He was very firm. That is when I threatened him with the dress and bow. It didn't matter to him. He did not want me to cut it. Finally I said, "I am making an appointment and that is that." Daren finally agreed the time had come. All that drama and I think the lady only took 1/2 inch off. I wanted to buzz the back and sides and spike the top but maybe in a cut or two we can go drastic. My husband and mom might have disowned me if I would have done that today. I think we are just afraid he won't be a baby anymore. He is growing up. What a sweety!

Our daughter Judy

Twilight trip

I was so excited and so sad all at the same time. We were headed to a place called Ocean Shores in Washington when we went to Daren's family reunion. On the way I saw this sign. I was so excited. I thought we were really close and we were. Only about 30 miles away was Forks. We were headed for the beach though and were caravaning with family. Otherwise I so would have made Daren take me there. So close yet so far away. Bummer.

Over the river and through the woods...

To Grandmother's house we go. We went to the beach and mini golfing and wading in the mini pool. The kids all seemed to have fun.

I need a dog like a need a hole in the head...

Daren had been bugging me to get another dog for over a year. I finally caved and I don't know what I was thinking. It has caused all kinds of drama. He still isn't potty trained. He is on probation. If he can't behave we will have to find him a new home. We have had him for a couple months now so we will see how the next little while goes. His name is Einstein and he is 6 mon. old.

Fourth Family Fun

We skipped the official fireworks this year. Nothing can compare to Omaha. I think it will all be anticlimactic from here on out. We didn't even do sparklers. I looked everywhere for them and I finally found them at one stand but the line was at least 20 min. long and there were 6 people waiting in the car for me. I guess I should be glad, then Daren can't try to make any sparkler bombs. What party poopers we were. The kids had a very bad day with lots of tears and every one went to be early. There is always next year. Hope you all had a great fourth.

Happy Birthday Jude and Lily

I can't believe it has been a year already. I think the fun has just begun. Jude and Lily keep us on our toes. They are into everything. They eat more than most grown adults. They smile almost all the time. They love life and discovering new things. So far they are sweet to each other and do not fight or show jealousy. We will see how long that lasts. We love them and can't imagine life without them. Happy Birthday my babies.