Yeah for Dad!

As we speak one of my most favorite things is happening. Joey is reading to Josiah. And not just reading, READING. He uses a British accent and different voices for the various characters. It is so much fun. I could sit and listen to him read all day, and I think Josiah could too! There is nothing quite like having Daddy read you a book.

what to say, what to say...

I've been struggling to know what to write, there is so much that has been going on and I am not good at just sitting down and writing what is up. We've had the sickies like everyone else. Luckily I didn't get them the same time as everyone else and I was able to take care of those that needed it. The boys are growing up and changing so quickly. I just can't keep a handle on it. When did Josiah start saying "cracker" and "doggie"? Seriously how does it happen so fast? And Benson is getting so big. He is laughing and responding. He is pretty happy these days cuz we've finally moved him out of his bassinet into a crib. YEAH! It took long enough, but its happened, finally.

Right so lots is happening and life goes on. Maybe I'll figure out how to write more often about the funny little things that happen. There are so many. Life is good, really good. I am so thankful I can say that. Praise the Lord for each day, for each moment...even the ones that go flying past.

Uhg...

I keep trying to make my blog look the way I want it to look in my head, but time, knowledge and lack of ability seem to hinder me. So here is a new design I'm trying from one of those free places. maybe someday I'll finally make my own personal look. Meanwhile enjoy the variety.

Valentine's Day

This was one of my most favorite valentine's days ever. It was just plain perfect! One of Joey's most favorite things to do is surprise me. So all he told me was to be ready to go to dinner at 4:30 and he'd do the rest. So he came home and I finished getting ready and asked if he needed to go get a babysitter or something. I was so confused. He just smiled and said "are you ready to go?" I was so he said "first surprise, I'm the babysitter" which confused me even more, was I going to dinner by myself? Then he said "you're off to get a pedicure!"

So I jumped in the car and went to see Elena, my brother-in-laws fiance! She is going to beauty school and does hair, pedicures, manicures, etc. If you're ever in the Tacoma area you should have her do your hair or nails, cuz she is good! Anyway, we got to visit while I got pampered. It was fun. Then I headed home. I knocked on the door like I was suppose to and Joey met me. He was running a bit behind and needed me to chill for 20 min. or so. See while I was gone he was making dinner. Isn't that cute! He rarely cooks and really only ever makes eggs, but he had gone online and gotten recipes that he thought I would like. Then he slaved away while watching the two boys - no easy task - and created a masterpiece.

Finally he came and got me. He had set up a little table, lit candles all over the place and had nice music going. There was even a yummy bottle of wine. He had made onion rings - so incredibly good, chicken fettuccine and green been casserole that was to die for. The food was so good. I was beyond impressed and so blessed! He even made a yummy salty/sweet dessert - caramel apples rolled in salt.

We wrapped the evening up by watching a movie, it was just plain wonderful. I sure do love my husband! Like I said it was the perfect valentines day!

my guys...

Since it is valentines day I thought I might give a shout out to the guys in my life...

The newest addition is Benson. I am falling more and more in love with this little life. He is so cute and little. I love watching him smile and he is starting to giggle too. Oh, it is too precious. I am beyond blessed to have this little guy.


Josiah is so dear to my heart. I love watching him explore the world and figure out what it is all about. He makes me laugh so hard sometimes, especially when he is telling me a story in his own language. I have no idea what he is saying but it makes my day that he wants to tell me about it.



And to my true valentine, Joey, the most incredible husband and friend.

When I was a little girl I use to tell the Lord what sort of things I'd like in my future husband. Over time I gave up thinking I would find someone who really fit the bill, but then the Lord blessed me with Joey. Seriously he is such an answer to prayers prayed long ago. He is a man of godly character, with a heart that desires to follow our king 100%.
He is an incredible father. He loves our boys so much.

He is a man of purpose and hard work. He works incredibly hard to provide for us and to care for us in big and little ways. All of this and he is handsome too!! Am I blessed or what?! There so much more I could say, but I'll save it just for him...I really am the luckiest girl ever. Praise the Lord for his blessings!

Did I mention he makes me laugh?!

6 Random Things

Well, my good friend Jodi tagged me for this little thing over a week ago and here I am finally writing things out. Every time I sat down to write I couldn't remember a single thing. See, I don't think of myself as too quirky so its easy to forget what is quirky to other people. My wonderful hubby helped me take stock of what might be considered quirky to others :-)

1. I am addicted to Google. Seriously, its almost that bad. I love to sit down and Google any subject. I'll find out all you want to know about anything, and stuff you didn't want to know too. From what to do for a fever to who won the 1987 world series (The Minnesota Twins by the way). So if you're ever wondering, let me know I'd LOVE to look it up.

2. I make stuff up. This one is related to the one above. Everything I read on my Google searches I like to share with anyone I can find. See thats the problem with being addicted to Google, you believe what you read! Then, since I believe what I read, I can tell you the information in such a way that you believe me too, even if its not true! I am learning to communicate my sources on these things so that not too many people are led astray.

3. Call me "Paula Planner". I am always planning things out. I love calenders and getting them all color coordinated with various events highlighted. When I was in school I would remake my class schedule multiple times throughout the semester. I also love to make lists, mostly to do lists. I will plan out an entire project with a list only to move on to the next thing. The Lord knows these things about me though because he put me together with my amazingly "fly by the seat of your pants" husband. Together we balance each other out pretty good.

4. Pass the bulk Cheerios please. I love plain ol' cereal. No sugars, not too sweet. In fact my favorite it the bulk cheerios that you get at WinCo. Unfortunately there isn't a WinCo here in Washington, so I'll just have to dream about those amazing cereals. Yum! And as Joey pointed out, I'd pick cereal for breakfast over almost any other breakfast choice. Shoot, I'd have it for dinner if I could! Lets say it again, Yum!

5. I'll have a slice of Cheese Cake with a side of salt. Strange but true, when I eat sweet things I like to follow them up with something salty. The classic story goes like this: Joey and I are at the Cheese Cake Factory enjoying some incredibly yummy cheese cake. Well the couple next to us was having dinner and they had some amazing looking French fries. I desperately wanted some. But Joey wasn't about to ruin his cheese cake with French fries. So I did what any "normal" person would have done. I licked my finger and then dumped some salt on it. Then I proceeded to lick the salt off my fingers. Not as good as a French fry, but hey it hit the spot. This strange quality is genetic just so you know. I have on many occasions found my mom enjoying a bit of cake with a couple chips. At least someone understands me!

6. "A gun rack?! I don't even own A gun..." I am always quoting movies and songs. Beyond that I actually understand life situations, conversations and even scripture based on movies I've seen or songs I've heard. Most of the time I keep these little quotes in my head, but sometimes they do slip out. "That's like that one movie I saw where the guy runs into the burning building..." The strange looks I get are enough to fill me in on the fact that my brain runs in a whole different direction than a good chunk of the world.

Well there are my 6 random/quirky things, there are quite a few more where these came from! Lets see now I am suppose to tag a few peeps for this... how about Kati, Laura & Amy. Have fun, but no worries if it doesn't happen!