The funny things kids say ....

We were leaving a craft show Saturday in separate vehicles. Katie & Jacob decided to ride with Patrick, and Emily was going with me.

Emily: Why are the kids going with Dad?

Me (teasing): Because they love dad the best.

Emily: Well, I love Dad the best too. But I don't want to ride in the truck.

I Got Tagged!

I Got Tagged !!

1. (4th Picture Taggng) This is what you're supposed to do: Go to the place on your computer where you store all your pictures and open the 4th folder. Open the 4th picture. Post the picture and give an explanation of what it is. Tag 4 people. DO NOT CHEAT!! You cannot edit or crop the picture!! Okay, here are my 4 blogs that I tagged: 1. Jen 2. Laura 3. Wendy 4. Julie This picture was taken 8/8/2008. We took tons of pictures of the construction process of our new home. This room is what is now Patrick's office/den. I have to say, it looks a lot different now!

This one's for Laura!

This past weekend I was scolded (rather harshly, I might add) by my friend Laura for not keeping up on my blog. So, Laura ... this is for you!! I really did not realize how long it had been since my last post. I have good intentions, but time always seems to get away from me. So, here's what's been happening since the last post. Christmas came and went. That quickly, I think! Christmas Day was celebrated here in our new home. Both the Kay and Parker families were here to enjoy the holiday. We all truly enjoyed spending the day together, and I am really looking forward to more holidays at the Parker home. Since the first of the year, we have pretty much been cooped up here in the house. The snow, and the cold ... and more snow, and more cold. I'm so over it!! We have really liked the warmer temperatures the last few weeks, and are hopeful that spring will be here very soon! It was a rainy, gloomy weekend, but I'm loving the sunshine today!!! Happy, Laura?? I will make an effort to post a little more often from now on. Promise!!

Time to catch up!!

I don't even know where to start! It has been almost 2 months since my last update, and there are so many things to catch up on! I hardly know where to begin ....

The big move took place on Halloween weekend. Overall the move went ok, and the unpacking went pretty quickly (I think). We are still working on a few things, but overall we are settled in nicely, and very happy with our new home! The kids were able to Trick-or-Treat in Eldridge and then got to spend the weekend with Grandma & Grandpa. They had a good time, but all were anxious to get into their new house & their new bedrooms.

Katie & Jacob are now riding the bus to school. They just walk down the hill a short way to the bust stop. They get dropped off in the same place in the afternoon. Both of them think it is fun, and luckily it's only about a 10 minute ride.

Emily is now attending a preschool here in Clinton. She's having a great time, and is so excited to share her day's activities with everyone. She has watched the other kids tell us about their days for SO long, and she is bubbling over to tell each of us what a great day SHE has had. It's priceless!!

We spent Thanksgiving in Eldridge & Davenport visiting both of our families. We just were not ready to host our first holiday at that time. That night we made our annual trip to the Festival of Trees where we all had a great time. It has turned into a tradition for us, and it always helps get me into the spirit of the season. Not that it's hard for me, since Christmas is my favorite time of year, but it sure helps!!

December has been full of activity already. My dad's birthday, Christmas shopping, our 13th wedding anniversary, Christmas decorating, more shopping, baking, planning, parties, etc.

But today was the biggest for our Katie. Today is Katie's 8th birthday! It is so hard to believe that our firstborn is now a very grown up eight year old girl. Yesterday we had a party for her friends & classmates at the bowling alley. Overall I think it was a success, and a great time was had by all. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SWEET GIRL!!

Pumpkin Patch

Today we took our annual trip to the pumpkin patch. Here are a few photos ... I have also updated the gallery album with more pictures of the house. We are moving in October 29th! YAY!! I will be in Clinton every day this week, so I should be able to get more pictures up as things keep moving along! Click HERE to view the photos.