Snuggle time

My boys are such snuggle bugs and I love it. My boys love sitting with me and watching TV. Kaiden is always playing with my hair and Zachary is snuggled up in my arms. Check out Zachary's bump on his head from where he hit the corner of the baseboard, had a big goose egg. I LOVE MY BOYS!

Rodeo Day

Last week we had Rodeo Day at school. Kaiden was very upset because we had no cowboy hat, no blet, and no cowboy boots. But I came up with a great solution. I dressed him in overalls, plaid shirt, and his rain boots and told him he was a farmer. Farmer Kaiden! We also had a stick horse and I had a bandanna at school. He borrowed the red cowboy hat from my coteacher, Mrs. Kristan. Is he not the cutest little farmer/cowboy?

At school they had pony rides for the older kids but since I am a teacher there I was able to get Zachary to ride the pony. I missed Kaiden's class on the pony rides but I am sure his teachers got pictures. Kaiden's class also did rodeo races and had a really fun time that day!

Zachary was a little scared at first but then he did good.

Like my shirt? I found it at Ross last year and I only wear it for Rodeo day at school since I own nothing western

Talking Marriage with Kaiden

So Kaiden and I had a conversation this morning that he started again about marriage. The way this boy thinks is hilarious!

K: Mom, I'm just thinking about who I am going to marry one day

Me: Ok, who are you going to marry?

K: I just dont know it is too hard, so many girls think I am cute.

Me: Well Kaiden it does not matter that they think you are cute it matters how you feel about them.

K: I just have to think, think, think. (with concerned look and hand on head)

Me: Why do you like to play with the girls?

K: Because Boys marry girls and girls marry boys

Me: Yes but why do you like playing with them?

K: I already told you that boys marry girls.

Me: You still need to be a kid and have fun and not worry about marriage right now, you have a long time until you get married.

K: But I think about it all the time.

Me: When you get older you will meet other girls so you may not marry the girls that you play with right now.

K: WHAT?

Me: You might meet someone in college or when you get a job

Me: I dont want you getting married anytime soon because then you will not be all mine anymore.

K: AH mom I will always be yours, I will love you forever and ever!

Well at least he got the part about how boys marry girls right!!! That's what the bible says! I dont know why he is so concerned about getting married at the age of 4 but it is funny to me. He really did have a concerned look on his face like he had to decide right then and there but just could not make a decision.

My favorite part was at the end when he told me that he will always be mine and that he will love me forever. Talk about knowing how to melt a girls heart! He is going to be a great husband one day and make his wife really happy. I just pray that he will continue to open up his feelings to me even when he gets older. I love our talks and I cherish them.

Peek a Boo

Our ZackZilla playing peek a boo with a tunnel. He was carrying it all through the house!

Kaiden and his balloon mom. Dont I look pretty?

Finally Our New Stove

We finally got our new stove! About a year ago we bought a new fridge, dishwasher and microwave made by Frigidaire professional series for a great price, but could not decide on a stove so we waited and continued to search. My dad works at Lowes and so anytime there was a good deal on a stove he would let us know. My older brother Chris bought the one we wanted about 6 months ago, but we were not financially ready to buy it so we let him take it. Well this past week right before we left for our cruise my dad told us about a great deal on a stove where we saved almost $500. We finally got rid of our nasty 1995 white stove that had a small leak and traded it in for a brand spanking new stainless steel oven with a 4 burner plus a griddle burner in the middle. I dont know all the cool things it does yet but I will find out soon when I start cooking!

Looks nice with our microwave. Now we just need to update the rest of the kitchen. The cabinets are the next thing on our list of things to do.

Cooking sausage on the new stove and preheating the oven to cook our homemade pizza. We even have a pizza button and a chicken nugget button! By the way the pizza came out yummy!

My Valentine

Here is my sweet Kaiden at his Valentine party at school. I wish I had a picture with both my boys and my husband because they are all my valentines. I love them all!