Celebrating 17 Years with my wonderful husband.

I can't believe it's been 17 years!

I met Michael 17 and a half years ago. I had a long time boyfriend from high school and we broke up. Of course I thought it was the end of the world. (I was only 19...you remember those days, right?) My friend at work said "You are going to go out with this guy that my boyfriend works with."

Michael calls me on the phone, we had never met, but his friend said I was a brunette and I guess Michael liked brunettes. Our first blind date was on July 4, 1991. My friends laughed at us because we were already holding hands on our first date. Michael actually went home that night and told his parents that he met a girl.....and she was the one. He knew he was going to ask me to marry him. (I'm sure his parents were surprised!! As was his sister whom he talked to all the time and this was the first she had heard of me.----that's because we just met!)

So our first date was July 4, 1991. He asked me to marry him on August 16, 1991 just 1 month after we met. We were married 6 months later on February 15, 1992!

I have to say each year just keeps getting better and better. I thank God for him everyday. Michael is truely an amazing husband who continues to want to make me happy on a daily basis, is a wonderful Dad and the best friend I could ever ask for. Because of him I have 4 beautiful blessings and can honestly say "I live a blessed life."

Here's to many more years!

Catching up in February!

Kaila is taking a photo journalism class at school. Her first assignment was to take pictures of people. Here is 1/2 of our kids on the street! They are all great kids and have fun playing with Kaila. Kaila babysits them all too!

Next is the 100th day of school for Sean! February 5th. He had to create a board that had 100 things on it. So I took him to the craft section of Walmart and he decided on "googly eyes". I decided on the black with orange (Michael was happy with it too...GO POKES!) Pictures below are of Sean and his favorite teacher and his favorite school friend!

Then on February 9th the school had a 50's day. This is my little Fonzie!

Valentine's Day parties at school...Happy Early Valentine's Day! I have always sent in treats for each special party the kids have at school. They just love being able to give things to their friends. I was trying to keep the cost down since all 4 are in school now!! After Christmas I found "Spree" candy canes. (they were colorful and sweet, not peppermint.) I bought 144 candy canes total to make Candy Cane hearts! Cost to make 72 candy canes was $2.47....can't beat that!

Sean and Brett took enough for the class and teachers, and Kaila got a few too. Brandon took fun dips. Everyone left the house happy campers today and came home with a ton of new candy and treats.

Sunday the 15th will be Michael and I's "17th" Wedding Anniversary! WOO HOO! Still going strong. I'm looking forward to many more with him.

Alright that wraps up half of February.

Kids Favorite Hoodies

I have been meaning to share this with everyone for awhile!
For Christmas Sean and Brett each recieved two hoodies from their Uncle Steve, Aunt Bethany, Cousin Anna who live in PA and Cousin Mason who is in OK.

They are the cutest things ever! I have had so many people ask me where did they get them. They both love wearing them to school and to the store (hood fully zipped over their faces too....we get alot of stares and giggles.) Look closely...You can see Sean's eyes in the correct spot in the Red jacket. Now look at where Brett's eyes are in the blue jacket.

Q and A session:

I was tagged by Heather at Cheatham Chat!



Step 1: respond and rework—answer the questions on your own blog, replace one question that you dislike with a question of your own invention, add one more question of your own.



Step 2: tag—eight other un-tagged people.



1. What were you doing before you started this post? I was at a birthday party for my youngest sons friend.

2. What is the last thing you read/are currently reading? The Twilight series....yes I'm addicted to them.

3. Do you nap a lot? I wish I had the time but I'm always running taking someone or picking someone up from school! (Looking forward to when they are all in school, then the answer will be YES.)

4. Who was the last person you hugged? My 6 year old. He is the hugger. Wants a hug everytime he walks pass me.

5. What is your favorite TV series? Grey's Anatomy

6. What was the last thing you said out loud? Go Brush your teeth!

7. What websites do you always visit when you go online? my email, www.imnotobsessed.com, tmz.com, facebook, check my favorite blogs (how sad is that?)

8. What was the last item you bought? A birthday present for today's party. Nothing like last minute, right?

9. What is your most challenging goal? Showing patience when it comes to my kids.

10. If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished- anywhere in the world, where would it be? The one I'm in now. So far no complaints! (well except for our builder....never, never again.)

11. Favorite Vacation spot? Anywhere with my husband and sometimes with the kids : )

12. Say something to the person who tagged you: My neighbor Heather tagged me. I have been addicted to reading her blog because it's nice to know that she and I actually have alot in common. Heather is so funny, extremely nice and her family is wonderful too.

13. Name one thing you just can't resist no matter how bad it is for you: Pepsi

14. What is your favorite item of clothing? Jeans. I wear them year round!

15. Whis is your favorite beauty product? My Sheer Cover pore smoother. It just feels like silk going on.

16. Name one thing you can not live with out: my husband and my kids.

17. Has a celebrity's haircut ever influenced you on your own hairstyle? Yes, Courtney Cox.

18. What is your drink of choice? Pepsi or Sweet Ice Tea

19. What is something you do every day? Check my email.

20. What are you wearing right now? Jeans of course and a short sleeve sweater.

21. What's your favorite room in your house? my craft room....when it's clean. It's usually a mess because EVERYONE uses it!

22. What word or phrase do you say way too much? Knock it off! (the kids here that all the time.)

OK, I am tagging my momsrock clan!
Marge
Mandi
Denise
Tracee
Kris
Semalee