Birthday Boy!

Teegan wanted to smash his face in his birthday cheesecake...so I let him.

A birthday card from his big sis...they really do love each other!

iFly was incredible!!

It's the big day! Teegan is offically five...that's crazy! I tell you what, I think raising a boy is just the funnest thing ever. Teegan is the coolest little boy I know. He does things that are way beyond his league and never looks back. He has been begging to go to the skate park forever and to be quite frank, those skater boys scare me! I didn't want to take my innocent baby to play with the big boys. I finally gave in and took my boy to the skate park. As we were driving there, I gave him a quick speech about never wearing girl pants, never piercing body parts and never swearing. He promised me he would never do anything like that. I've documented this forever, right? So he got out there with the big boys with no hesitation and much to my surprise, the skater boys were great. They called him, dude, and thought it was cool that he was there. I was grateful and really enjoyed watching their cool tricks. It makes me want to sing the Avril Lavigne lyrics..."He was a skater boy, she said see you later boy...."

I hope he enjoyed his birthday....he chose to go do iFly instead of having a party with friends. I know that was a tough choice for him to make but we sure had fun together as a family. I'm glad he still wants to hang with us occasionally and hope that continues. Trent and I will always be Teegan's biggest fans and enjoy watching him grow. We love you, Teeg. Happy Birthday!!

Anticipation

Teegan's 5th birthday is tomorrow and he finally realized how close it was today. He was quizzing me this morning about his presents and asking for some hints. First hint....Teegan you will get something that you really want. So he started rattling off things like a real rock guitar, a TV for his bedroom, a go-cart....these were all news to me! I started getting a little worried that maybe he wasn't getting something he wanted. Finally after getting nowhere with that one, he asked for another hint.

Second hint...it starts with the letter "S". I thought I was safe because he's not really reading yet. So he guesses a video game, a gun and then says a skateboard ramp! His big present was the skateboard ramp. Luckily his ride to school showed up and I conveniently scooted him out the door.

Later that evening, the whining began...it didn't help that I had his presents already sitting on the fireplace hearth. I thought he had better willpower, but I was wrong. He begged to open just one present. I stood my ground and said..."You know, I had to wait 9 long months for you to come out of my belly to even be able to celebrate your birthday. I don't think waiting one more night is too much to ask."

The anticipation was almost too much for an almost 5 yr. old to handle, but he made it and tomorrow will be worth the wait.....it was worth it for me.

PS...I really wrote this last night, but lost my internet connection before I could publish.

We're not in Kansas anymore...

When Trent and I decide to take a much needed couples getaway, we don't need sandy beaches, sunshine or tropical drinks in our hand. We opt for the great state of Kansas! Now you ask, why Kansas? Well, beggers can't be choosers and it just so happened that Trent was asked to compete in the International Lineman's Rodeo which is held each year in Kansas City. The company pays for it, so I tagged along and enjoyed 4 days of adult time.

Trent and I had a great time hanging out with our power co. friends, eating BBQ'd everything and jumbolaya (however it's spelled). In between all of that, Trent competed against 200 or so other apprentices from across the country and even some from Canada. He did really well and even came away with a 3rd place plaque in one event. He was kicking himself because he had a few minor mistakes that prevented him from being within the top 5 overall. Oh well, you live and learn....plus he came away without injury so that is a bonus.

The kids couldn't wait for us to leave and enjoyed every minute at the grandparents. Gpa and Gma Meyer had them the first few days and said they were angels. Teegan scored brownie points with Grandma by telling her that her lasagna was the best in the world and that his mom doesn't even know how to make good lasagna. (Traitor!) Kate was my worry, but she takes 3 hour naps for Grandma which is unheard of around home.

Gpa and Gma Meyer handed the kids over to Gpa and Gma Humphreys for the last couple days. They got to go to the corn maze and out for pizza...so they were happy. They got royal treatment and are already asking when we are leaving again. Gotta love 'em!

An October fright!

A few weeks ago, when it was warm outside, Trent and I were testing out his new binoculars in our backyard and looking for deer on the mountainside. Trent had some spotted and was handing over the binos to me when all of the sudden he lets out this girlish scream! Ok that's not true, but it makes the story better. Anyway, he points down to the ground and there is a hairy, eight-legged spider walking across our patio like it owns the place. I couldn't believe it....a taranchula in my yard. I swear we have the craziest creatures come down from that mountain to visit. So what do we do....we scooped it up and made it our new pet. There I was the next moringin in Petco buying ten dollars worth of supplies and food for a spider. In a weird way, I was kind of intrigued by this hairy creature.

Well, Larry the Taranchula, got a new home. We sent him to Jaysie's 3rd grade classroom to officially be the classroom pet. I am waiting for the day when word on the street is that there is a taranchula on the loose in the school. I claim no responsibility....