8 Weeks...

Today is our 8th week of not smoking!
We of course have cravings from time to time but nothing that we cant deal with and get over.The cravings can be strong but we are stronger.Every time I think I want a cigarette I just think about my kids , they are my motivation to stay healthy.I was watching Dr.Phil one afternoon and he was telling a drug addicted Mom that she did not have the right to treat her body that way because she was a Mother and her kids depended on her and she has to keep her body healthy in order to be around for her kids.I often use that line when I get a craving. I tell myself that I do not have the right to smoke and harm my body.It works!
Shawn is doing just as good.He has even stopped eating as much!!!
So that is it for now just wanted to update those of you who may have been wondering.

Another Life Lesson..

Shawn was not expecting me till after lunch so he sprayed the house for insects.Well I got home way before it dried so we were stuck outside for awhile.Luckily the day was beautiful then so we had a picnic lunch in the back of the truck!The kids thought that was way cool.
After we ate I decided to wash my truck.I know we have a chance of rain all week but I could not stand my new truck not shining!
The twins helped me for awhile and a good time.
Daddy decided that it was a good lesson for them to wash their 4 wheelers they had gotten muddy a few days ago.We talked to them about taking care of their things and they had a blast doing it!!

Weekend With The Grandparents..

Saturday night the twins went with Nana and PawPaw and Gage spent the night with Gran and Papa.
Needless to say not one of them were happy or even interested in seeing me today!
Papa and Gran reported that Gage did great.He had a great time being the center of attention.
He was even the hit of lunch with Papas Harley group.Plus Papa was proud to report that he likes the sound of all the bikes! When Gran tried to take him in when the bikes started and he was not having it , he wanted to be out there to see the bikes.
After one time of trying to pounce on Papas sore tummy Papa quickly swept him up in the air.Well that signaled play time to Gage! Papa said Gage made a game of trying to pounce on his tummy so he could fly!!
After the Harley lunch today Gran and Papa brought him back and it actually took a few times of me asking him to come to me did he reach for me while being in Grans arms!!

The twins had a blast with Nana and PawPaw too.Their night started at the movies as soon as Nana picked them up! She took them to see Rattatouie(excuse the spelling!) where they had popcorn , Dr.Pepper and Sprite.After the movie they went back to Nanas and swam all afternoon.Austin was of course a little fish but Alex is still pretty stand offish of the water.For dinner Nana treated them to McDonald's! Alex was so wore out from her big day that she fell asleep on the way.
When Mom called me this morning I heard her tell the twins to get in the truck so that they could come see me and at the same time they both cried out "Awe , No"!!! The only thing they said to me when I saw them was that they wanted grapes and a cheeseburger!
It is great to have such wonderful loving grandparents that really enjoy keeping the kids.It makes it nice for Shawn and I to get a break but also for the kids to get that special time with them.Thank you to our wonderful parents for being such awesome grandparents..

Grown Up Time!

Last night Shawn and I went out for the evening.The kids stayed at their grandparents , it was a welcome break.We took a few of Shawns customers to Dave and Busters.Jason and April met up with us later that evening.We do not get to see them as often as we would like so it was great company.We played a ton of midway games! I felt like a teenager!
Shawn and the guys got themselves into a basketball shooting tournament and Shawn is paying for it today.Unfortunately Shawns phone fell out of his pocket and was picked up by some thief.We knew we were in trouble when we called his number and the phone was turned off! Not a good sign. Its sad that there are people in this world who don't have the morals to turn a lost item in but rather pocket it.
Other than the lost then stolen phone the night was great fun!

4th Of July!!

We had a wonderful day! We started with lunch at McDonald's so the kids could play on the playground.Afterwards we went shoe shopping , which is one of Alex's favorite things to do.We finished the afternoon at the fireworks super store!We gave the twins each a basket while we shopped and they were in awe of all the craziness.
After dinner we joined Aunt Taryn , Uncle Kyle , Kyler and Mandy at Braums for ice cream cones.The kids were all excited about the upcoming fireworks!
We drove around for at least half an hour looking for the perfect low key spot outside of city limits to shoot off the fireworks.We ended up on the access road! We put on a show for the people driving!
We put all the kids in the back of the truck to keep them away from the street and fireworks.
They had so much fun watching Daddy run after he lighted each fuse! The fireworks were a hit too.Austin always asked Kyler if he saw it after each firework , it was really cute!Mandy loved being with the big kids in the truck and squealed every time they laughed! Gage was really tired and had been woken up for the show so he was not as enthused.All I got from him was pointing at the sky with some serious confused expressions!
On our way home we saw a group of people in an elementary school parking lot shooting fireworks! And to think we searched and searched for a legal place!
All and all the night was a big hit!

3 Year Check Up..

Today I took the twins to their 3 yr. check up.I'm happy to say they passed with flying colors!
Alex did not cry as much as she usually does.Every time she sees the Dr. she starts crying and climbs in my lap.She will not stop till he leaves the room.Its weird because the nurse is the one who gives all the shots and she loves her! They both took their shots like big kids.
Here were their stats:
Alex
34.5 lbs
36.5 inches tall

Austin
44 1/4 lbs!! Big Boy!
39.5 inches tall

Wow! 3 Already!

I can not believe my babies are 3 ! It seems not so long ago I was bringing them home. Time sure does fly.
They had an awesome birthday. We started with pizza then we had cake.Austin decided to eat his cake like it was his first birthday! I had to stop him from just leaning down and eating the corner off the cake! It was chaos opening all the gifts! There was no organization at all.Finally I gave up and just let them open and do their own thing.Thank you to everyone for their gifts , although I'm not sure what came from who!
Nana and PawPaw bought the twins their very own 4 wheelers to use at the pond.After the rain we took them out to the front and let them ride in the street and through all the water and they had the best time! Especially Austin , he is a pro now!
Daddy decided to get a poker game together that night and the twins played with their friend Brianna and their cousin Kyler who spent the night for their birthday.All and all their birthday was a success.Thank you to all of our family and friends for making it so special!