Summer is Finally Here!!

It is officially summer in our house. My best helper Hayden put up the trampoline this week-end. Autumn, Marah, and Jack were sooooo happy they couldn't wait to jump. I spent the last week painting our family room and I must say I absolutely love it. Once again it was Hayden to the rescue helping with the little kids so that I could tackle my 3 day painting project. There is just something about a new coat of paint on the walls that makes your whole house seem fresh and clean. I'm hoping for sunny days this week since I spent all the sunny days last week painting!!

My Husband

What is his name? Ken
How long have you been married? 18 years
How long did you date? Since I was 14- we did have a few break ups but always made it back to each other
How old is he? 41
Who eats more? Depends on what we are eating
Who said I love you first? He did
Who is taller? Sadly, we are the same height-short!!
Who can sing better? We are both equally horrid
Who is smarter? Ken in some areas and me in others
Who does the laundry? I do
Who pays the bills? I do, but he provides the cash.
Who sleeps on the right side? Ken
Who mows the lawn? Ryker and Hayden
Who cooks dinner? I do- on a good night
Who drives? Ken
Who is more stubborn? Ken for sure
Who kissed who first? Ken kissed me
Who asked who out first? We never had an official first date we were just kind of together
Who proposed? We both did in letters when he was in basic training
Who has more friends? Me- and they're fabulous
Who is more sensitive? Me- and that's a good thing contrary to Ken's opinion
Who has more siblings? We have the same 1 brother and 1 sister each
Who puts the kids to bed? Ususally Grandma Joan with one of us reading books
Who wears the pants? I like to think we both do maybe just at different times!!

Mother's Day, Birthday's, Anniversary's OH MY!!

Well, Jack is one year old. I can't believe how quickly his first year went by as crazy as it was. We celebrated his birthday this Sunday but his actual birthday was on Thursday. Ken called me at about 3pm to ask if it was Marah's birthday which led me to remember it was Jack's birthday-oops. When I told Hayden this he told me he thought we should be done having children. Have I mentioned Hayden is a very smart boy. We had a lovely anniversary dinner at Simon and Seaforts. We had a window table and rose petals scattered on the table. Thank goodness for Grandma Joan or we would never be able to do these things. It was so nice to be out in a nice relaxed atmosphere and just talk about all our memories of the last 18 years. We've grown so much and realize that marriage is hard work but anything that is so rewarding is worth all the effort. I feel so blessed in our family life- we have our trials that's for sure but when push comes to shove it seems we all find our way to each other. Okay, enough of this sappy stuff- I'm thinking about cancelling our cable am I crazy??