Some thing's I've realised....

In the past few weeks.....
Since I lost a few daycare kids, I've figured out some things with my own kids.......
First... Even though Mason has asked me a few times for the money for Segment 2 of drivers training, and I've told him a few times that when I get a job he can take it..... He doesn't realize that money is tight now.......
Second..... When Mayla wants to get a new puppy, stuffed animal, or is making her Christmas list..... she doesn't realize that money is tight right now.....
Third...... When I threaten Jarrett with buying "girl" pull-up's because he wont (for whatever reason beyond our discovery) "poop" in the toilet....... doesn't realize that money is tight right now........
I know that things will be o.k. and back to "normal" before they know it.

But, then I think about when I was a kid. How on earth did my parents do ANY of the amazing things we did as kids????

1-Disneyland 2x including hotel and food.
2-Sports for any & all kids that did them.
3-Back to school clothes????? (Gotta be a bank breaker!!!)
4-Sending someone to France.
5-Eating out at least once a week with the whole family!
6-Road trip's
7-Camping trip's
8-The Navy trip to San Diego -including airfare. (how did that happen?)
9-YEARBOOKS!!!!!
10-Girls/Boys camp
11-Sending someone to modeling school
12-Raising & paying for a grandchild or 2,3,4,5,.....
13- So many other AMAZING things that are escaping my brain right now......

My parents are AWESOME!!! And have all of our "backs" any day!!! I can't wait to be just like them! (someday??) Let alone that they are so in love with each other even to this day that it's sickening, and you have to plug your ears or say "lalalalalalalalalala" sometimes when you hear them on the phone! God it's gross, but SO TOTALLY CUTE!!!! (still don't wanna hear it!).

However, I love you mom & dad.

And even if Mason wants to buy you Caesars Palace in 21 years. & I'm living in a shack....... compared to the magnitude of memories and love we were given as children, it will NEVER COMPARE!!!! And I only hope my children will understand that we did what we had to do when we had to do it, and only remember the memories that we tried to establish when we had what we had.

Thank you!!!!

Nuff said.........

St. Johns v Sexton Football

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ST. JOHNS V SEXTON FB

KEVIN W. FOWLER | for the Lansing State Journal

Mason Sauls (left) of St. Johns runs into the Sexton defense on his way to the endzone during overtime of their game Friday. Sauls' touchdown turned out to be the game winner as Sexton failed to score on their possession.

My heart is full!

I'm about to burst with excitement! Mason has his 2nd debut of Varsity football tonight. Last year after his regular freshman season ended, he got moved up to Varsity for the playoff's. Unfortunately, against Mt. Pleasant they lost on Halloween night. 3 days ago the Varsity coach asked Mason if he wanted to play some Varsity ball. He said yes (of course) and has been smiling ever since! I can't even begin to tell you how proud I am of him, as a sophomore, being moved up to Varsity. And, he's the only Sophomore to be asked. I know he wont get to play as much as he did freshman year and the 2 games of JV he played (the whole game!), but he will be on the kickoff, punt receive, and special teams. I'm not too sure what position he plays, because I don't know a lot about football, but I'll let you know when he tells me. I do know that he's #43. My mom's going, along with Dianna, & her.... "friend" Ken & his twin brother Jon (Mason's old basketball coach), Nate & Ashley, and Gordon & the kids. It's a warm and beautiful early fall day, and the low tonight is only suppose to be 50. AAAAAHHHHHH! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!

After the game, Gordon & I, and Nate, Ashley, Amber, Mike, Talia, & Kevin are going to Comedy Connections. Which is a comedy club in Lansing. I've never been to one before, and I don't know who's performing, but Amber got the tickets for free from work (SWEET!). Oh yeah, and it's Friday, and my paycheck just came in the mail. My hair turned out, I'm not on my period (for a change), I'm almost off of work, I got my new fridge last weekend, my house is clean, I'M NOT PREGNANT, and dinner is Pizza.

LIFE IS GOOD!!!
GO REDWINGS!!!

Dinner is Served!

In my family, we always make a spaghetti dinner to announce we are pregnant.

It was started by my oldest and most favorite sister, Beckie. So here it is!

I haven't been able to post blog entries because I've had

morning, noon, and evening sickness.

The good news is that I've lost 10 more pounds

which is GREAT considering I don't want to gain any of the weight I worked so hard to lose.

Gordon is SO excited.

He mentioned that he wanted another baby

and I surprised him by already being pregnant.

Our love is THAT strong!

Jarrett is happy that he will be a big brother.

Mayla can't wait to dress him/her up.

Mason can't wait to show off his pregnant mom at his football games.

It's a family event!

I've got to go rub Coconut Oil on my tiny tummy.

I'll post ultrasound pictures soon!

Just a tiny blog.

Hi Ashley & Amber!

The today show co-host's this week.

So far, Monday had Bethenny from N.Y. (LOVE HER!!), Tuesday had "Danielle" from Jersey, and Today was Nene from Atlanta, wonder what tomorrow holds....... I've heard Tamra from O.C. (LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, HER). Gosh I'm such a junkie for the housewives, but if you watch, you understand. They better have a new one starting when Jersey is over, and not that nyc prep crap!

The new edition to our family.

Gordon's new baby.


Mason's car in need of a little plastic surgery...


& my gorgeous baby. Ain't she purdy? Have I ever mentioned how much I LOVE my truck?