My Treats and Tricks

My life is full of things I am happy about, my mental treats. Yet often these treats come with a downside, the little tricks in life. I was just thinking about some this morning as I hold John and type with one hand. Here are a few of the treats, or happy moments, along with the tricks or sad moments that are yoked together.

Treat--I am thankful my family has SO many things to wear. We all have lots of clothes. Trick-- the immense laundry I need to do.

Treat--I’m happy for my friend Christelle. Her husband just passed the Nevada Bar. He has tried a few times and had lost hope. I’m glad he will be able to get a job making more money. Trick--I’m sad my friend Christelle will be moving away this summer because her husband passed the bar. We will try to enjoy the time we have left with her.

Treat--I am glad my children got to play soccer this season. I am also glad soccer season ends this week. No tricks here, just happiness all around.

Treat--I’m happy for my mom; she has retired from the State of Nevada. She will be moving in with us on Friday. I am thankful she will be here to help drive kids and read to my precious babies. Trick--I am sad that I no longer have a play/guest room and that I have had to clean it out. As a side note, Christmas presents have been cancelled this year. We will never need another board game, card game, stuffed animal, puzzle or toy ever again. Now I have to tell the kids and Santa….Do you think Santa will bring us gas cards instead?

Treat—reading your blogs. I love hearing about you. Trick—I miss you all!

It's My Birthday

John celebrated his first birthday with his cousins while we were in Florida. He did make a mess and enjoyed himself. Daddy picked out the cake. Thanks to the Georgia Webb's for taking the pics!!

His brothers and sister can't wait to see where we go for John's second birthday!!!

I can't wait!!!


pics to follow in a few weeks...maybe

Just for Grandma

We took two trips to Lake Tahoe this summer.
Grandma wanted pics,so here you are Grandma!!

Jake, Katie & Justin


Justin loved working like the big kids.


Here are pictures of John's first steps...he looks like he is paying more attention to the camera then his walking.

A final pic ...John saying, "Bye, Bye"