Easter Eggs and Kissing Power

We had a fun week-end decorating eggs and preparing for Easter. Of course the bunny came and we tried to instill the real meaning of Easter along with goodies from the bunny. I hope they got the important part of the message. The girls now have prayer pillows to remind them to pray at night- they are fleece Cinderella and super cute. We watched the movie Enchanted for family night last night. It was really good- enjoyable for all ages. Now onto kissing power. The other night when I asked Marah for a kiss goodnight she got very serious and informed me that she couldn't because she didn't have anymore kissing power because Jack took it all. She is quite humorous except when she is telling me she has no more cleaning up power when it is time to pick up the house!! Jack is officially walking now and has 2 more teeth. He is growing up so fast. Hayden has been having fun teaching him new words and Jack loves when Hayden plays the guitar for him. We are all enjoying longer and sunnier days and are looking forward to summer. As for the oldest child in the house we will save his stories for another day!

Ryker's New "Plan"

Okay people, how does this sound? Ryker's new plan is to get a full-time job and get his GED because colleges really don't care if you have a GED and then he can earn money for school since he doesn't want to be in debt when he graduates. Oh and Hayden has decided he is not going to play baseball this summer. Shocking news to both Ken and I since he has played since he was a little boy and he is good. I think I'm missing something. I cannot understand why children who are good at things decide that they don't want to do them!! It is really such a good thing that I don't drink- if I did I may never stop. Well, at least it is a very sunny day here and the little girls had a great time this morning playing with playdough that they helped make. They both have a bit of a runny nose and Jack is working on his walking skills- very fun.

Obama needs to be our President

I watched Obama's speech this morning. He seems to be a man who sees things for what they are and a man of integrity. I hope that he will be able to lead our country in a new direction. If you don't know much about him I would suggest taking a look at his website and start getting a bit of hope for the future. I went to work out this morning at church. I think there were more children than adults- it's pretty amazing that we can get in a good workout with all those kids but we can. The girls are so excited to go to the Arctic Oasis with their dad tonight, they've been talking about it since they woke up this morning. It's going to be a long time until five o'clock!! Just curious what books are any of you reading?

These are the nights of our lives...

Here's how it goes. Ken and I plan to see the movie Vantage Point at the Diamond Mall- the only theater playing this movie in all of Anchorage. The movie starts at 7:05, Ryker calls for a ride at 6pm, Ken picks up Ryker and is back at the house by 6:45, we head to theater, arrive 7:01, standing in line for tickets when out comes the sign Vantage Point sold out, short discussion about seeing other movies all ideas vetoed, head to GCI store to use their internet to see what movies are at other theaters, come to conclusion best to stay at the mall and see the 9:25 show even though it is past my bedtime, walk around mall, get Jack some new pajamas, spend what seems like very long time roaming around Best Buy, finally arrive at theater, get popcorn, walking into theater, a call from Grandma Joan that Hayden is not home yet and his phone is turned off, ugg, mother worry sets in and I am calling Hayden repeatedly to no avail, Hayden finally calls right after movie starts, rush out of theater so as not to disturb others and run smack into door that was not closed just a few minutes ago, Hayden very sorry and is on the way home- he went to a later movie than expected, mom does not yell just tells Hayden we were worried about him- good job mom, finally settle down to watch the movie, movie is so dumb have thoughts of leaving before it's over but after all this how can we, arrive home to find big kids already home and settling down for bed and all little kids asleep in Grandma's bed, mom finally gets to bed at 1am and is woken promptly at 7:30 by little cutie pie Jack. I think today will be a long day!!

We're bloggers!!

Hello family and friends,

Well since we are terrible about staying in touch I thought we should try this blogging thing. It's a beautiful, sunny day in Anchorage and we are happy. Ken just got back from a two week trip to Florida and Chicago. We missed him a bunch and are glad he is home. Ryker is back at home and having a pleasant attitude and we are happy he is here. I have some wonderful friends who helped me paint my bathroom and bedroom while Ken was out of town and I must say I think it's some of my best work yet. The best thing was that all involed felt inspired to do some painting at their own houses and we helped each other. I love my friends!! Although, Ryker did tell me he was finished with painting which I found somewhat curious since he didn't even lift a paint brush, until he clarified that it was all the projects that went along with the painting he didn't like!! Oh, the joys of teenagers! Well now that Jack is roaming all around the house he is causing all kinds of havoc but luckily his sisters are great about keeping him safe from all the hidden dangers like choking hazards, stairs, pencils, and toilets. My time is running out so I better go figure out how to get pictures on this thing!!