We Love you Bryan!

We love you Bryan! We are wearing purple for platelets today! You are such a tough guy! We are glad to hear you are feeling better and we hope you get healthier everyday!

Keep being such a great big brother!

(Inspired by Kaylee's purple nailpolish :)

Jackson Funny

Jackson always tries to bargain for more time doing something fun. For example... he wants for 5 more minutes before bed. Every once in a while I let him play hot wheels on the Wii. I usually tell him he can play for 30 minutes. He just asked me if he could play for 30 minutes and I said "Yes, for 30 minutes." THen he started bargaining but in the wrong direction. He said, "No, how about 15 minutes, Mom." So I quickly agreed :)

More pics of Grandpa

Grandpa came by for one more visit! After I took the first picture, Jackson and Jacob both wanted to be the photographer. You'd think they were Megan's kids! We had fun with Grandpa and he will be coming back because his work has things going on in St Louis... I don't know exactly what, but I'm sure he could tell you why.

Chickens!

So remember how I said my house looks like a girls camp cabin? Well now it really does! We jinally have a neighbor, after 4 months without one... and our new neighbor has an ugly red trailer parked in their driveway... and I think it's permanent. :) So now it really looks like we are camping! A few new developments. My children are all the sudden scared of the dark! They never have been before, but they don't dare walk into a room without the light, or even into a hallway without the light. They even run to me and hold my hand when it's dark. Don't know what caused this, I guess it's natural. It's kind of funny though because Jackson will have go to the bathroom and will hold it to the very LAST minute because he is afraid to go in! I have to turn on the light for them now!

Grandpa's visit

We were so happy to Have Grandpa Gibson come over for a visit. Jake was a little grumpy when he first got there because I woke him up from a nap. Jackson was shy at first but warmed up really quickly. Grandpa brought them both 3 new hot wheels cars and some lollipops. He got this cool sling shot ramp that shot the cars but we waited til Daddy got home to open that one. We had pizza and we had a lot of fun talking. Jacob wanted Grandpa to do what he does best... read stories! He kept bringing more and more. It was cute. I wish I took more pictures! We are excited that Grandpa will be coming back frequently! Can't wait!

Soccer games

Jackson had his first soccer game last week.It was pretty fun to see all the kids. Some of them are actually really good. His group is ages 3-5... so some of the older kids have already played for 2 years. I'm glad Jackson is starting now, because he is a big kid, size-wise, but if he doesn't practice he will be behind in skills. He kind of frolics around the field... he has more fun watching the kids and not the ball. He also likes to fall on purpose... his coach is frustrated by that, I can tell. So this on his second game last night I made sure he understood that if he keeps falling he won't get to play. The coach does a good job at evenly rotating subs. Jackson is good at patiently waiting on the sidelines. He has managed a few really good kicks. I think if we work at the concept a little more he will be pretty good. He knows not to use his hands... that's for sure. Anyway, it was really fun to see him in action and after 3 games I already see improvement.

The secret to a good quesadilla

Is monterey Jack cheese! I bought some the other day by mistake, thinking it was mozzerella.We made some southwest chicken and topped it with the monterey jack... really good! But I've been struggling with how else to use it! Yesterday I made quesadillas for lunch and used half cheddar and half monterey jack. It was SO GOOD! Jackson even asked if I'd make quesadillas again for lunch today! What a hit! Try it! I just stole a bite! Jackson was not happy with me! Ok, now it's your turn to post! C'mon people!

Pick a pattern, any pattern!

The problem is that I like too many designs... and I'm a horrible decision maker. I can do so many things with half square triangles, I wish there weren't so many choices! Chevron, pinwheel, all going one direction... squares. What do you all like? I know what Megan will choose!

Quilting Casualty

This morning, at 6am... while I was making cinnamon rolls for Luis to take to work... yes, I love that man... I did some quilting while the dough was rising. I finished all the half square triangles for Jacob's quilt. I bought the ABC fabric specifially for him, but the other is just a leftover fabric I had bought before and then never used. At first I wasn't sure whether they would look good together, they are both kind of busy, but I really like it! They are 10 inch squares, and the triangles will cover the entire back of his quilt. I am not sure what design yet, but I will lay it out and then probably ask for votes later! I am not saving this quilt for a special occasion. As soon as I finish I am giving it to him... We aren't used to cold winters, so he will benifit to this quilt adding onto Mom's and some other little blankets he has. (It is officially long sleeve jammies time! It's been getting into the 50s at night! Loving it!) The front of Jacob's quilt will be very simple. Mom bought him a little road town panel that I will just frame with some awesome brown fabric called "chocolate with sprinkles". I can't wait to finish it. It will be simple, but really fun for the boys, I hope.

My owie... I have learned not to mix ironing with politics. I was ironing the seams of his triangles and talking with Luis about politics... apparantly I was getting really animated because I whacked the iron and gave myself a nice burn. Don't get me started on politics lately... it's very distracting!

Soccer Jersey

I didn't know that Jackson would be getting a shirt and shorts and socks! I am impressed! He is so cute in his soccer clothes. His first game is on Saturday. I will post pictures! Here are a few pictures. Jackson got to play PS3 for the first time this week. I think it was Need for Speed. Luis was impressed that he actually controlled the car well. Jackson was so upset that it didn't last long... and won't be happening very often! ANd lastly, Luis in his Express Scripts jersey!

I hate coming up with titles for posts. Just so you know. So, for the past few days I have obviously known that 9/11 was coming up. I felt bad because I feel like the past few years it has just been a regular day, like I have become kind of desensitized to what happened. So I decided today that I would watch a video timeline recap of that day. Well, I'm not desensitized anymore... let's put it that way. It has been probably about 4 years since I have seen the footage... pretty much since we have not had tv channels. So it was a little shocking to see again and hear the stats. It was hard to watch but it was good for me. I was considering Jackson and Jacob while I watched it... (Jacob came up to me and asked my why I was sad... what a sweetie). It is strange to think that for them it will just be something in history books, or stories their parents tell, kind of like how Pearl Harbor is for my generation. I hope they don't have to personally see this kind of thing. I am so grateful for our military and government agents that work so hard to keep things like this from happening. Thank you Dave and Lew for serving our country for so long. And of course, God Bless America!!! :) ***On a happier note, Luis participated in BikeMS this past Saturday. He was registered to ride the 40 mile loop, but at that point he felt really great so he decided to keep going on the 75 mile loop. They fed him lunch and shortly after that, around mile 52, he pulled something in his knee. He rode with 1 leg/coasted for the next 10 miles to the medical tent where a chiropractor worked on him. She did some kinda painful massaging/sinew separating on his hamstrings, popped things around in his knee... He did a little test ride but it was still painful so he decided to call it a day. He was shuttled back with another guy that was just pooped :) I am so proud of him! He rode 62 miles! And even had energy after that to come to the ward party! He has been babying his knee for the past few days, but I think it is much better. We are both excited for next year, where I think I want to join him in the ride. After the ward party we came home and watched the Lorax with the boys! It was a great movie... but I think maybe a little over the boys heads, but Luis and I really enjoyed it. So, way to go, Luis for a successful bike ride to support MS research!!! Love you!

FYI

My blog has been acting up lately and it is not notifying me of your new posts. So if I don't comment on yoour post after a while, that's why... cuz I don't know it's there! I am trying to periodically check the blogs anyway. Usually It will show up on my blogroll after I click on it. Just FYI!

new stuff

At Mom's request I will post again so you don't have to look at our nasty old faces :) A few funny things that my children have been up to lately... Jackson is very expressive. He adds "so very" to everything. I don't know where he learned that, but he tells me, "Mom, I'm so very hungry" or "so very tired". It is pretty funny coming from a 4 year old. Jacob is not having the best potty training experience. The first day he did great! no accidents except right before bed because I forgot he was still in underwear! Next day was equally as awesome. Then, he wet every new pair of undies I put him in. When I put him on the potty he refused to do anything. UGH!!! Then he messed in his underwear during Jackson's soccer practice, so that was fun. Next day, same deal, refusing to use the potty! So today I really talked up the candy reward and he has used the potty but still had accidents but just minor ones. It's frustrating because I thought it was going to be a piece of cake based on the first day. NOPE! But there's no turning back now! I refuse! I will just have to be ready to do a lot more laundry! Jackson did much better at soccer practice this week. I still had to reign him in a little, but not nearly as much as last week. He got a male assistant coach and I think that threw him off a little. He was a little rough with the boys, a litle more stern. Jackson ended up sticking with his coach Jessica, who he really likes. He was very affectionate during practice and was trying to hug everyone. Some of the boys on the team were not into that, but the girls were! Future player??? :)

Grandma Weger bought the boys a bunch of new ties. Jacob loves this blue one. Now, I know he has major high waters. Silvia bought him new church pants, thank goodness!

This picture and the one below were taken by Jackson! He is becoming a little photographer! He loves playing with the camera... which doesn't happen very often!

Spongebob beanie! Also from Grandma Weger!

Jacob, my salad lover. He didn't even wait for me to put some on a plate... he just dug right in to the bowl! Finally, Luis is riding in BikeMS tomorrow! He has officially raised $1000! If you would like to donate, go to www.helpingcurems.com! He is going to try to do the 75 mile ride! It is supposed to be great weather, in the 60s! Perfect for a ride. He has to leave really early because the ride starts in Columbia, MO at 7:30am!!! We are going to bed very early tonight! Say a prayer that all will go well and he will be safe!

We got old!

Snapshot of our futures! I think I look worst!!!! Makes sense... with having to put up with these 3 boys!!! Cool app, huh?