day off of school

So far today has been a great day!  I was able to go to the gym before John left for work and then I got to play with my boys for the morning.  Jacob is taking his name and Andrew is watching a lil TV.  Once Jakey wakes up we are going to meet daddy for lunch and do a lil shopping.  I love having the day off.  I wish the weather was nicer, but it is nice to be snuggled up with my boys too!

tulips and the park

Andrew playing on the equipment                       

First wagon ride of the year and Jacob's first wagon ride ever.

                

 Jacob enjoying the swing

Tulips April 4

Tulips April 17

still working on it

So I am still working on getting the motivation to put pictures on here.  I should do it now, but I got things to do.  Like watching a show with my favorite 3 1/2 year old and play myself a lil FB.  John is out on the motorcycle today and I get to hang with my boys!  Then tonight Andrea and I are going to dinner.  Not sure where yet, but its her choice :-)  Being that she is due in a month, she can pick wherever she wants.  I DID draw the line at McDonalds though...Anyway, I think now is a good time to grab a sammich and chips for lunch.  Peace out people.

spring has sprung

The weather has been absolutely gorgeous the past few days.  I just love being able to take walks and play outside with the boys.  I also got my bike out, which I haven't ridden in about 5 years.  Andrew thought it was pretty cool riding bikes with mom.  I also planted about 64 bulbs last fall, in addition to the bulbs I planted the fall before and I am amazed at the amount of tulips that are coming up and blooming.  I don't really feel I have a green thumb, but I surprised my own self! 

My next task with the blog is to start putting some pictures on here!

good news

I went to my second school board meeting this school year.  There was probably about 300 people + at NVMS.  The school boards task was to approve a tax increase or cut programs from the Ankeny school district.  Thankfully, they passed the tax increase and jobs were saved and education was preserved in Ankeny.  People complain about raising taxes, but that's what happens when we have public education!  Just wait until they get their "free healthcare"! 

questions

I have many questions in life.  Most recently, why did I decide to start this blog back up?  First off, is my life really all that interesting to share blatherings of it on the Internet.  My hubs would say no you're boring, (thanks dear).  However, I love reading other people's blogs and thus my decision to start mine back up was made.  I have tried to make it more eye catching, if you will, but I am still a rookie when it comes to this kind of thing.  Its like decorating my house, I am not too good at that.  I just don't do cutesy.  I would love to, but honestly, if I could, I would hire someone to implement cutesy, warm, fuzzy into my home.  However, with two small boys, I can't have things on end tables or within arms reach because it will be broken.  Bare minimum thank you.  So I will continue to admire from afar all the cutesy things people do in their home and someday, my cutesy will come. 

Finally spring

After a long winter and not posting to this in over 2 years, I figured it was time. We had a wonderful Easter weekend as a family of four. The weather was wonderful and we were able to get a lot done around the house. John entertained the boys and I cleaned all of the windows inside and out and the screens. It took majority of the day, but it was well worth it! I also organized our pantry and a few cupboards. On Sunday, the Easter bunny made a visit and Andrew was super excited about his basket. He also hunted for the Easter eggs that he left. We then went to mass at All Saints. It was so packed we got to sit up in the choir loft. We then came home, had breakfast and watched Andrew's new movie; Alvin and the Chipmunks, the Sqeekqual. We then had a delicious lunch and pretty much hung out the rest of the day. All and all a great weekend.