A day at the fountain!

There is a HUGE water fountain not to far from my Mom's house that I have take the kids to a couple of times, since we've been here. I think it is one of there favorite places to go so far. It's nice for me too, because I get to sit on a shaded bench and just watch them run around in front of me. We usually spend, at least, two hours there. The last time we were there we saw a semi-famous person and I just had to get a picture of him and Jaed together. Jaed didn't think it was that cool but I did :). Here's some pics of our great day at the fountain:

Jaed and Mit Romney!!


What a beauty!! She makes me chuckle every time I see her in that swimsuit.


Here's the bikini sisters!


Kai was not being left behind when her siblings were running through the water. She was right behind them with her arms extended in front of her like she was going to block any water coming her way! She would come over for a towel snuggle every few minutes and then off she was again. She finally sat down when I pulled out the lunch. Here she is with her bag of chips!

New Do

I'm feeling OLD and wanted to do something drastic to feel a little younger so I got my hair done. I decided to wait until I got to my Mom's house because then I wouldn't have to hear "Wow, you change your hair!" about a million times. Anyways, I had the hairdresser lady give me strips. Black and blonde strips!! Unfortunately, I don't think the picture does it justice, but I LOVE IT, and that's all that really counts.......and Thayne likes it!! It does make me feel younger and I don't feel like an old lady that will have 5 kids soon!!

Got it together.....I think!

Well, we've been on our own (without Thayne) for almost two weeks and I think I've got things, somewhat, under control. I really have missed blogging so I'm here to start again. I need to back track a bit and tell you all about Thayne's Graduation!!

His parents, my parents, and my brother (and his family) came to see Thayne graduate. The day just went by so fast. We all sat by each other at the graduation and when Thayne's name was called we jumped up and screamed!!! Thayne said he didn't really hear us but I'm not sure how he couldn't have. When the graduates were first coming in to the auditorium Josie kept yelling "Daddy, Daddy!". Of course, she was yelling it in the ear of the person in front of her who finally turned around and said very politely, "I don't think your Daddy can hear you, Sweetie." Well to a child that just means that they need to yell louder, which is exactly what Josie did. She yelled as loud as she could right in the person's ear again. I intervened and helped Josie understand that Thayne was not going to be able to hear her. She was extremely disappointed and a little sad, I think. When Thayne was at his seat he looked around until he found us and we made eye contact. I tried to point him out to the kids but they just kept saying, "I don't see him, where is he!". I think Josie did finally see him because she started to wave and Thayne responded with a wave back.

The ceremony was very long but I was very impressed and proud of my kids. They were a little loud and wiggly at times but for the most part they were well behaved. When we met Thayne after the ceremony they each gave him a huge hug. I could tell Thayne was touched! It was a moment I don't think I'll ever forget. We were finally DONE! Our family made it and here Thayne was a graduate of Law School with the honor ropes hanging from his gown. I don't think I could have been more proud of him then I was at the very moment!

Thayne's parents were so proud of him as well. They both hugged Thayne for a long time and I could see them shed a few tears, as well. We never could have made it without them. I think Thayne and I will always be eternally grateful for their generosity and support.


Here's our handsome graduate!!


We made a great team!!


WE DID IT!!!


Here's Thayne with his parents!

We've made it!

Well, I think we're settled in and getting use to our surroundings. Thayne was suppose to go to work on the 12th of May but his boss called and said that he had to make a trip out of state and wouldn't be back until the 20th, and so he told Thayne that he could have a weeks paid vacation and come to work on the 20th! We hurry and changed his flight and we were able to spend a whole week together as a family. It was so wonderful!! We went to an indoor amusement park, the zoo and did other fun things. The week was amazing and worth any extra money we had to pay and to change his plane ticket. Unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures, though!

We took Thayne to the Airport a couple of days ago and it was very difficult to say goodbye. Josie didn't want to look at him and while she was looking away she said, "I'm going to miss Daddy!" and started to cry. Jaed cried most of the way home.....and so did I. I felt like these next nine weeks were going to be forever. We went grocery shopping later that day and by the end of it I was almost in tears. My constant thoughts were, "How am I going to survive without him?". He always knows what to do to calm my nerves or anger, and he knows when to take over with the kids when I've had enough. I am extremely grateful that my Mom is here to help me but nothing can take the place of your better half. I know with a lot of prayer and patience we will make it through. Time to get into survival mode!

I guess I should mention that I'm pregnant. Yes, you read it right. I am pregnant with number 5. Insane, isn't it? We found out right before we left Indiana. I'm feeling pretty good but the nausea peeks at weird times. It doesn't last very long, so that's a blessing. The only major change I can see is that my energy level is about at a "1", especially in the evenings. Hopefully things will change in the second trimester.

It's OVER!!!

Thayne's last final was last night and now we're official done! Now we get to plan the big graduation celebration for this Saturday. My dad flew in today and everyone else is coming tomorrow. I hope that Thayne feels so special and that he can feel how proud we all are of him. What a great accomplishment! It's going to feel so weird to say that my husband is a Lawyer.....because then I'll have to hear all of the lawyer jokes :). My dad is creating a list already!!

Ok, on to some funny stuff. Jaed and the girls were out in the garage riding their bikes when I told them to put the bikes away and come in for dinner. I left the door open and heard Josie ask Jaed to help her put the bike away, and Jaed responded "Look girls, I help you guys way to much. I'm tired of helping you!". I wanted to yell out loud, "Buddy, it's just beginning!". I'm not sure if he helped them put their bikes away or not but someone did it.

So, every time we take Josie to one of her preschools, we pass a lingerie shop with samples of lingerie in the window. Last week, as we were passing the store, Indi pointed and asked "Daddy, can I get one of those for my birthday!". Thayne and I just chuckled and Thayne responded, "Those are just for Mommies.".

Josie has been saying that she has a boyfriend at her Christian preschool, but when I ask her what his name is she says, "I don't remember.". I even asked her how she knows that he's her boyfriend and she responded, "Cuz I said so!". Well with in the last month or so, she has finally learned his name and chants it all the way to her class when we drop her off. Thayne said he ignores her when she gets in the class, hehehe. Today was Josie's last day at that preschool and when Thayne went in to get her, the little boy couldn't stop hugging her. I guess the feelings WERE mutual. How funny is that!