I have to apologize ahead of time to whoever reads this post, Rich is working his first 7:00pm-7:00am shift at the hospital and I'm missing him. I am in a sappy mood! I am dreading having to climb into bed alone tonight. We will usually watch Everyone loves Raymond in the evenings together, it's our favorite show. I tried watching it tonight and I'd start to laugh and then I look around and I'm by myself!
Our 6 year anniversary was last Saturday. It feels like we've been married longer than that. These past 6 years have been wonderful. Rich is my best friend and I feel lucky to be his wife. He's a good dad, our kids adore him. He's always been very involved with our kids, he doesn't just sit back and let me change all the dirty diapers he's always felt it's his responsibility as a dad to help out as much as he can. One of the first things that attracted me to Rich was his ability to work hard. He's works hard at everything he does, he gives everything 100 percent. This year Rich decided he wanted to change careers and go into the medical field. We both thought we were done with the school phase in our life after he got his degree. I was looking forward to going on more family vacations and not always having to eat off the dollar menu at Wendys! It was probably a year after he graduated, he realized that he wasn't happy working in construction. Rich does love to see buildings go up and realize that he had a part in it. He just worried about the stability of his job and he didn't see himself moving up in his field like he thought he would. It took a huge leap of faith for us to make this move. It's a scary thing to make such a big change, but it feels right. I hope our kids can realize how special their dad is, that's he's sacrificing his time with them now so they can have a better life in the years ahead.
Our past anniversary's we don't usually go all out and spend too much money on each other. Most of our marriage he's been in school, so all are money went to tuition and books. Without fail, every year Rich would write a a coupon for a 1 hour massage given by himself. He knows that my favorite thing. I always know I'll get a massage on our anniversary, valentines, mothers day and my birthday. We are a very cheap couple! I would always cook Rich his favorite meal, which isn't hard to do. Meat and potatoes and chocolate cake. I assumed this anniversary would be the same as our past ones. Instead Rich cheated and spent money and got me a running skirt, running shirt and some shoes. I thought it was very sweet he went shopping for me. But I was also a little bothered he spent money. Then he proudly told me he got all three of those gifts for 20 dollars at Target. He was very proud of himself for getting such good deals, and that he got me a gift. I love my gift, but I would have been just as happy with his homemade coupon for a massage!
This kids got lots of candy tonight. It rained a little bit while we were out. Brooklyn was excited for her cousin Kodi to come trick-or-treating with us!
Rich dressed up like his friend Sam who sells insurance. You gotta love his sweater, tie and briefcase. And Sam dressed up like Rich, wearing tight pants, tape measure on the belt loop, cowboy hat and boots.
Weston couldn't smile for this picture because he still had his dinner in his mouth that he refused to swallow.
Pretty in Pink!
I had a coupon for a $8.00 dollar hair cut at the new Cookie Cutters in AF. This is such a cute place for kids. They let Brooklyn pick out a movie to watch while they cut her hair. Then the stylist asked Brooklyn if she wanted a princess up-do. My camera battery died, so I didn't get a picture of her up-do. When the kids leave, they give them a balloon with a cookie cutter and lolli-pop attached to the balloon. It's very nice of them to hand out balloons, but I HATE balloons!! Weston and Brooklyn fought all the way home about who got to hold the balloon. Thankfully, the balloon popped when we got home so there was no more fighting but there were two sad kids that wanted another balloon. You'll have to try this place out, your kids will love it. I think the prices are $13.95 for a hair cut. You can sign up to get coupons emailed to you.
We had our niece Kodi over last weekend for a sleepover. Brooklyn probably asked me every 10 minutes all day when she was coming over! Brooklyn and Kodi are just a couple months apart, I can't believe they'll be 5 next year! We love to have Kodi over, she's a sweet girl! She is really good about including Weston when they play, sometimes he gets left out because he's a boy. As soon as Blake grows up a bit, Weston will have a buddy to play with. They have already started to wrestle with eachother, it's pretty cute.
I was crying at the end of this book! It was a good reminder of what Christmas is really about. I definitely want to make this a new Christmas tradition in our house. I think the lesson taught in this book is a great one for our kids. You have to read this book! Here's a editorial review of the book:
Blake will be 9 months old tomorrow. I cant believe how fast time goes by, I seriously feel like I just brought him home from the hospital. Blake is a sweet little boy. He is so GOOD! I remember when I was pregnant with him, I prayed like crazy that I would have a good happy baby, I didn't care if it was a boy or a girl. My prayers were answered, because Blake is an angel. I can't believe he'll be one in a few months. I wish time would slow down a bit, because I'm enjoying him way too much right now!
My Mom, Ethan and Parker
My sister Kelly
Brooklyn loves her new cousin
My sister Holly, she looks GREAT for just giving birth!
Our street has a road! Shiny new black pavement!
This home wasn't there before, maybe we'll be good friends with this family?
Our street sign is up: High Willow Lane!
Nice bum Weston!
I wish this was my backyard!
Fish Pond
