Happy Halloween! Yes, yes, I know its a little late.

Here are a few pictures from Halloween. Jackson wasnt feeling very well Halloween night. You can tell by his excited expressions. Jackson was a storm trooper. Sam was a butterfly. Mitch was Mike Ditka.

I Hope you Dance!
Samantha has started ballet. She loves it. Come on whats cuter than 10 three and four year olds dancing. Good thing pink is her favorite color!

First Day of school!
So I know its a little late. Better late than never right? Anyway this is Jackson and Samanthas first day of school. They look so big. Jackson is in first grade and loves it. Samantha goes to Jens preschool (my sister) and by the way she's the best preschool teacher ever! Good thing i'm related to her. She's so hard to get into. I only cried a little after I dropped Jackson off. Sam on the other hand isn't always the most pleasant to be around. I was glad to sent her away for three hours. I do still like her just nice to have a break. We are in the swing of school and the kids are happy. Thats all that matters right!

I looove this picture of Jackson. He is such a good kid. He is sweet to his sister. He loves me even when I am not the best mommy, lets face it this happens quite often. I miss him when he is at a friends house playing. He is a very fun kid to be around. He is very sensitive and smart. He could tell me how to get home from the store when he was two. He will be in first grade this year. WHAT! How did he grow up so fast?

Happy Birthday to my sweet girl. Three years old . . . can you believe it! Her favorite birthday gift this year was "Lip Smacker" lip gloss (thanks grandma)! Samantha's got quite the personality. She is a typical girl -she fights me on everything, loves drama! She was born in Chicago at about 1 in the afternoon, scheduled c-section. She loves her brother, she has a hard time sleeping if hes not here. I love you baby!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MITCH!

5 reasons why I love Mitch

1. He loves me no matter what!
2. He loves our kids, he's an amazing father. Jackson loves him more than life itself.
3. He works soo hard for our family. He had two jobs at one point while in law school.
4. He's soo patient with our kids and me. He quietly ignores me when i'm acting crazy.
5. His friends are everything to him. His friends often say they would never see each other if it weren't for him keeping in touch.

Mitch, im so glad that we are married, you bring out the best in me. I love you!

Happy Birthday Melissa!

Today is my little sisters birthday. Here is five reasons why I'm glad she's MY sister.

1. She is soo smart. Much smarter than me.
2. She is so fun to be around, she makes me laugh.
3. She sticks up for me.
4. She will tell you how it is. I like that.
5. She's the best little mommy and wife, her house is always spotless.
we love you Melissa!

Why my Mom is the best!
1. She had nine kids! need I say more.
2. She is so patient. I only have two kids. How did she do it?
3. She has taught preschool for 37 years. Luckily Samantha was able to attend even though she is two.
4. She is the best teacher i've ever had -ever-
5. She is a great example of service and unconditional love.
6 She loves my kids! Sometimes I think they like her more than me.
I know that everyone thinks their mom is the best. My Mom really is. Thank you for being such a great example to me! I love you!

Sooo was motherhood suppose to be fun?

Today has been spent loving my sick little guy Jackson. My younger girl Samantha(terrible two's) has been so upset because I have been giving all my attention to Jackson. This is when I say to myself "Mitch where are you? Can you leave work yet? Heeelp Meeee!