2012 Preschool Photos.

The boys had photos at school last week, and while I didn't order any because of we had just got all our portraits, I did order this memory keeper. But it turns out, the photos were so good, especially Ryan's, that I'm going to go ahead and order 5x7s of each. Turns out, they are actually cheaper when placing a re-order than during the original order. Odd.

Nine.

We celebrated Jason's 9th birthday today with a secret, simple surprise party! This year he just wanted to have 2 friends sleepover and go to The Wow Zone. But since we aren't able to schedule that anytime in the next few weeks, I thru together a party for after school today. I had Becca pick up Jason, then we surprised him when they got here.. He said, "I can't believe you guys did this for me."

Jacques was unable to be in town today. So we took Jason to dinner last night to Famous Daves and they came out and sang with a desert and candles! He was also able to open his gift last night.. a huge 1,254 piece Lego set. He had been talking about it for weeks.. and was convinced he wasn't getting it. But Momma Bear (with a few extra shifts at the Y) came threw..

It's been an amazing nine years.

Love You Always, Momma

Twelve Days of 2012

Zachary's already had an ear infection. He was sick for 4 days and on antibiotics.

Ryan started preschool. He has been for 3 days now. He is thriving and loves it.

I love the 5 hours a week to be just me, even though it just flies by. Today I came home, climbed back in bed with a book, coffee and season two Tru Blood.

Jason will be 9 next week.

Tomorrow night is Date Night with Dake. We are going to see Mark Walhberg's new flick. I love that man. Jessica is watching the boys. (Side Note: Last time we went out, we got home at 8:30 and Zach was mad because Jessica wouldn't give him cookies, "because it was late at night." Daddy said, "You wouldn't give him cookies? Come on Zach, I'll get you some." And that's how we roll..)

My reading is really sluggish so far this year..

I hate winter. It's cold.

We spent New Years Day at Mall of America. Shopping, Lego land and Nickelodeon Universe.

Ordered Jason's spring soccer uniforms $110 plus enrollment was $185. Ouch.

And A Happy New Year.