Julian's 7

Happy birthday to my special Big boy!! Mommy and Daddy love you sooo much.

Julian has some pretty exciting weeks. His new weekend hobby is snow skiing. I took him the weekend before is birthday and he had a great time. It was so wonderful watching him try something new. He did a great job, and always makes lots of friends. I got to spend the day in the lounge watching from the window. It was a nice, relaxing day. Chris was wonderful and stayed home on baby duty. He entertained them all day so that I could spend some quality time with my big boy.

Then came the 12th, Julian's 7th birthday. He is getting so old, I can't imagine he's been in our life so long. He makes every day wonderful, and a blessing that I was able to become his mother. I remember when Chris and I were trying to have Julian. We tried for a year, and then got pregnant. I was starting to wonder if it were going to happen and then it did. I can still remember every part of the day he was brought into the world. It was one of the best days of our life. I knew the day he was here what an incredible responsibility this was to be his parent, and I was going to devote my life to him. I know he is growing up to be a fantastic person. He has such a great heart and personality.

For his birthday, Julian asked for a party at home an have someone bring reptiles. So that's what we did. It turned out great, and the kids had a wonderful time. We had 10 kids come over and they had a great time playing in the basement and then our reptile man came. he brought many different animals, including a python, lizards, turtles, and an alligator. We then finished with cake and presents. The 2 hours flew by and my house looked like a bomb blew up. That many kids running around really showed. But, if Julian had fun, then it was a success.

We were so thankful that my parents, chris's parents, my sister, Anne, Lorena, Joey, and Steven were able to come for a visit to enjoy the party. I wish we could live closer to our family. I would love to be able to have much more days like those.

Managing the winter

This winter is becoming harder and harder as the time goes by. Having to entertain a 6 yr old and 2- 1 year olds in the house day after day is a challenge. They are itching to get outside and to enjoy some fresh air and exercise outside. I want that also. The day would go by so much faster with some more activities to entertain very active children. My children have the attention span of an ant and the babies don't watch any TV yet to give me a little break. It is constant entertaining from one activity to the next, always trying to find something to do. Thank goodness we are lucky enough to live in this house and have room to expand to put activity centers around the house. We have turned the basement into play center for the kids. It gives them the chance to run, jump, and play to exert some built up energy. Here's a look at our outside activities inside

We have had one day in the longest time that has actually been above freezing, so we took advantage getting the kids outside to play. They were loving being outside and it only makes me more ready for summer.

Alex's favorite game to play is peek a boo and hide and seek.

Lilly can be so sweet sometimes. She loves to cuddle up with daddy in his office.

I just got home from the gym with no make up on and looking rough but love picking up my babies when I get home. Julian was the cameraman for this picture.