7 Random Things about me.

I got tagged by my cousin Tara, so I think I will tag, Robin, Darlene, Kristal, Nichole, Rachelle, Michelle and Jennifer.

#1. I am a perfectionist about certain things, especially if I am doing a project for someone else.

#2. I make my bed every morning, I was just trained growing up and it has stuck with me ever since.

#3. I am addicted to chocolate and Diet Coke, not that I need it by any means but I still like it and could have it everyday if I had it in the house. Curse that darn candy machine in the teachers lounge. :)

#4. When my laundry is done, it is always folded and put away, never left out or in the dryer until I can get to it. I dislike ironing so the faster I can get it out of the dryer the better.

#5 I am married to a wonderful man who would do anything for me or his children. He never wants to leave his kids with anyone, his feelings are we didn't have kids just so someone else could watch them.

#6 I love to sing in the car, especially to Marcus to keep him awake. I do a mean Wheels on the Bus and Itsy Bitsy Spider, as well as Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. I sometimes think I can sing better than I really can, that usually gets me in trouble. You know breaking glass, howling dogs, etc... :)

#7 I love my family & friends more than I can say, and sometimes I do not say it often enough. I tend to get lost in doing things for others and not for myself or my family. I am working on being a better wife to my husband and mother to my children, they need me too and I have to remember it is ok to say NO sometimes to outside things.

Ok, so there are my seven random things, kind of a random post but fun at the same time, Thanks Tara.

Love that wonderful weather

We have all been enjoying the wonderful spring weather. But none more than Marcus. He loves being outside. He screams bloody murder when we have to go in. He loves to chase bubbles, I bought a $8.99 bubble machine a Target 2 weeks ago. He loves it. He can turn it on and off and he runs around in circles and chases them all over the yard. I do have pictures of him, but I am not by my home computer to down load them on here.

The school year is slowly coming to a close. It is hard to believe that in about 6 weeks it will be summer break. I can hardly wait to just be at home and take walks and the kids to the park and hang out. Michaela will be playing softball again, so we will have that and she is doing a volleyball camp at school before the end of the year and a softball camp in June. Have to keep her busy.

Steve is keeping busy at ConAgra/Lincoln Snacks. They keep saying they are going 24/7 which means he will be working 12 hour shifts. Nice but, not at the same time. He will work, 3 days one week and 4 the next. I do not know what that is going to do for my daycare. I have been scared to ask, why I don't know. Marcus loves going there and I don't want to upset her, but at the same time if she would let us pay for only the time he is there, that would be much better. Save us a little money anyway.

Everyone get out an enjoy these next few days and chase a few bubbles and think of Marcus. Oh the life of a toddler, so carefree and fun.

Love to all,
Lisa

Happy Easter! A little late!

Ok with Easter coming so early, I just didn't have time to update this. But I wanted to put a few pictures from our weekend out there for you all to see. Marcus attended his first official Easter Egg Hunt at the Madden's Farm on Saturday. He liked walking in the field, but didn't like the tall grass and weeds he had to pick up eggs out of. Of course his favorite thing to pick up was the candy.

We cam home from the hunt to color eggs at Grandma Pat's house, Marcus liked it but thought they were balls and he should throw them. Typical boy! He wasn't too sure about getting his hands colored either.

On Sunday afternoon the kids had their hunt a Grandma Pat's, in the words of one of my Niece's or Nephew's-It looked like the Easter Bunny blew up in Grandma's back yard. There were plastic eggs everywhere. Thanks to my sister-in-law Michelle for stuffing and hiding. You are awesome!!!!!

We went to Steve's folks for awhile too. Marcus got close to his Cousin Garrett, actually he liked his phone. They were buddies as long as Marcus could have his phone. My Boy and Cell Phones, I don't know what I am going to do.

Jason and Carsyn loved taking turns with Marcus and his new bubble mower that the Easter bunny brought for him. That night Michaela and Marcus played some hoops in the basement. Steve and I got him that for Easter. The Bunny brought Michaela a High School Musical sing-a-long doll and we gave her a game for her DS and a High School Musical wipe off board.

So a busy and exciting weekend for us. We hope you all had a blessed and lovely Easter.

All our love,

Update on Marcus

Just wanted to let everyone know that Marcus is doing well. We took him to the Doctor on Thursday and he is now in a removable splint. He has gone all day today without it and is doing very well.



The Doctor didn't see a reason to re-X-Ray it and said he appeared to be moving it well and with some time he should get his strength back in it. If he has problems we are to call, but he really thought a couple of weeks in the removable splint, just like when he is outside or we can't watch him closely, should be great.



Otherwise, things are going well. We have been busy with work and church. Keep praying that Marcus continues to heal well and that we as a family grow stronger each day.



To each and everyone we want to say we love you and thanks for all your love and support.

Lisa Gets Mom of the Year Award!!!!!

Ok, not really, Marcus fell sometime last week and hurt his arm. I took him on Thursday and they checked it and said it wasn't his shoulder. So the poor little man went all weekend with it hurting and I took him back in on Monday. After 4 x-rays and 3 hours with our pediatrician, and then another 2 hours with the orthopedic doctor, he is the proud, ok not so proud, owner of a soft cast which we can not remove. Can you say makes bath time fun. We will see the Doctor again next week and have it re-X-rayed to check it out. I will let you all know what comes of this. You can tell by his pictures he isn't too excited about this. And finding clothes to go over it, has been really fun. Needless to say I have no idea what he did, so therefore, I get the Mom of the Year award.

Please pray for a quick healing and that nothing more than this lovely cast has to be done. The Doctors can not agree if his elbow is broke or not, so we are hoping the orthopedic doctor wins and it is not broken.

Everyone else is doing fine, Steve is working lots of hours at work, and enjoys his Sundays off. I have been busy with School and Sunday School and the kids. Michaela is loving Middle School and could pass for about 16 at times. NOT something her mom wants to see.

Thank you all for your prayers for Marcus and all of us.

Love you all!

Long time! NO Posts!

Ok, so I have not posted in a while. We have been busy getting back into the swing of things at school for the new year. I have been at a conference for the last 3 days, getting some good info on Autism.

We did take Marcus and Michaela to see Seasame Street Live, Marcus loved the music. I think Kayla enjoyed it as much as he did.

We are looking forward to Ernie and Michelle getting back to Nebraska soon. We have missed them terribly while they have been in Michigan.

Steve has been busy at work, working many weekends, not a lot of family time right now, but hopefully things will slow down soon.

Hope everyone is having a good New Year! And is staying warm!

Marcus walking

Ok, I know this has been a long time coming. But I finally think I got a good piece of video I thought I could use. He was chasing me up and down the hall last night. We are doing fine, took pictures of the kids for Christmas cards, and some of Michaela by herself, her school pictures are terrible. Have a great week.

We love and miss you!

Lisa