Can't Deal

I tried to make my blog all cutesy the other day with one of those free blog templates. It totally messed everything up. I lost all my lists on the side. Of which I was most sad about the quotes from my kids, because I don't have that written down any place else. Oh well. And now, I am too stressed with my real non-blogging life to do anything about it. So one of these days I will give my blog a new look. Until then, I hope all my readers (all 2 or 3 of you) can handle the bland look I am currently sporting.

You must try this pizza

The Tuscan Meats Pizza from Papa John's is sooo delicious.

"It is loaded with Spicy Italian Sausage, Italian Salami, sliced Roma Tomatoes and features Papa John's traditional sauce covered with a blend of Mozzarella, Parmesan and Romano cheeses and topped with Italian herb seasonings."

My kids ate just as many slices as the adults! I was very disappointed because I wanted another slice, so we will definitely be ordering this little treat again.

Things I Love

In honor of Valentine's Day, here is a small list of things or people I love...

1. Alec. He has a nice, logical, calm response to all my rantings and ravings about life and things I can't control. And he's so thoughtful, always trying to think of the perfect gift or some way of surprising me. This is what he gave me today for Valentine's Day:2. Abigail. She's sweet to her brothers, loves creating things, and seems to say something profound everyday. Abigail wanted to make her Valentine's this year. Since I pretty much forgot about that little project until yesterday afternoon, we had to make do with what we had. Of course, to the five-year-old they were the most beautiful things ever, and she thoroughly enjoyed assembling them and signing her name with a silver marker. And she didn't even care that she was going to be handing out the Costco fruit snacks we happened to have in the pantry instead of candy. I'm glad my kids are still young enough that I can get away with my lazy ways.
3. Owen. He's just so hilarious, and cuddly, and enthusiastic. I also love that when I put him down for a nap everyday he says "I love you." (albeit in his poutiest tone)
4. Nate. He's really happy and kind of scrawny (at least compared to his cousin Will), and I love it when he "sings and dances." Oh, and I'll have to put a video up soon of him in the bathtub. He loves the water, and looks like a little frog in the tub. Here's a few pictures of Nate, since I feel like I never really include him in the blog.


5. Blue eyes. Most of the people I love most have blue eyes. No offense to those of you who don't, I still love you anyway. This is kind of a strange picture, but I thought it was kind of cool.

6. Blogs. Even though I haven't been very attentive to mine lately, I love this easy way of keeping tabs on people.

7. Chocolate. It can get me through so much.

8. The Office, American Idol, and Lost. I miss you, Office.

9. Magazines. I love to read magazines because the articles are short and I can come and go from them easily.

10. Sunsets. They can be so amazing sometimes, and they remind me of my mom. She loved them, too.

I'll just stop at 10. Hope you all celebrate the things you love today!

Just some random pics

For Christmas the kids, with the help of their Grammy, gave me this apron. Alec's mom snagged them all a couple of days before Christmas and helped them put together this surprise. The cutest part about it was how excited Abigail was to give it to me. That was the first package she wanted opened on Christmas morning--even before any of her own. She had definitely caught the true spirit of giving...thanks, Grammy!

The stockings were hung on the sofa with care.

I don't have a picture of the actual gift, but the classic Owen moment of Christmas morning was when he opened his new Ikea train set and exclaimed: "HOLY SMOKES!! A train, a train, a train!" Although that was his most enthusiastic response, he still was so thrilled about every little thing he received. If only we could all be as excited as a two-year-old when we open gifts.

Nate chillin' with Pops

Alec's awesome shelves he built in our garage. (He hung some on the other side, too. But I don't have a photo of those yet.)

New Year's Eve fun....or not fun, depending on who you are.