the news is out

I thought this was too cool to not share (and I know Kristi is way too modest to post this on her blog). A few weeks ago when a group of us gals were on our way to a dinner, Becky let us have a sneak peek of one of her new products out to market. To even Becky's surprise, Kristi's family photo was chosen as the wrapping for this product!! I thought it was SO cool!! The product is out so I can now spill the beans!! :) The product is called The Crafters Cube.

music

Lately we have been listening to XM radio on the TV. Logan and Addi have always liked music; all genres. They'd actually prefer listening to the radio then watching TV; I'm so glad they do because I do too. I am amazed at how many modern songs they know.

Today Logan is home from school again. He's been running a fever and has a real red throat. Poor guy, he just can't stop coughing.

Tomorrow morning Logan has a bball game and then we are off to the new office for carpet installation. Finally!! Our heating bill is high because the office stays so cold with the cement floors.

Next week my in-laws are coming for a visit. The kids ask every morning, "how many more days?" They are looking forward to seeing Grandpa and Grandma Schlegel. We are planning a couple trips. We want to take them to Williams and go on The Grand Canyon Railway to The Grand Canyon. Logan will LOVE this ... and it's a surprise for him!! The boys want to take a road trip to Tucson to visit the Pima Air & Space Museum, which I have to admit is actually fun for me too, but I think Elaine and I will find something fun to do with the kiddos. Should be a super fun visit!!

Happy Friday!

a little bit of hound dog

tired hounds

Rufus was so tired after a long day of playing with Regale

We are doggy sitting again! This time for our friends, The Cook's. They have a miniature Beagle named Regale. PS - if you need a good Realtor here in AZ, I'd give JP a call, he's great!! The dogs are getting along great and are so cute together.

Yesterday was soccer practice for Addi. She just loves it and I hate to see it end in March. I have fun chatting with Kristi and Becky for the hour. Not that I don't see them almost every day anyway, but it's just always fun to hang out with them. I'm definitely going to have to sign her up again or pick another sport for her to participate in. Last night we went out to dinner with David & Becky and their friend from Iowa, Jen. We had fun and so did the kiddos. We met at Streets of New York and had some yummy pizza.

Today is volunteering in Logan's class, basketball practice and then a baby shower for a friend who just had her third boy. I still need to go get a little gift for Lisa and then make a treat for the shower. There are lots of friends having babies lately, it's so much fun becuase it's really just an excuse to get together and buy cute baby clothes!

weekend

one of my little creations

Addi in the dress my mom made her

This weekend was AWESOME and so relaxing!

On Saturday morning, Logan had team pictures and then a game. The basketball cookies we made went over well with the kids. After the game, we ran some errands as a family and then headed home. After some lunch, I decided to take a run. We had left my car at the school Logan's bball game was, so I grabbed my car key and ran to the school to pick up my car. It was a 9.8 mile run. It was a really relaxing run and I'm feeling really good today. Saturday night we went to Firebird's with Michael and Amy. They have THE best Turkey Club sandwich; it's on jalapeno bread ... yum!!

Today is a beautiful day here in Arizona. Church was wonderful, the kids had a great time in their classes. When we got home from Church, Logan asked if he could go outside to play basketball on his new hoop. I said yes, not realizing he didn't change his church clothes and went straight outside with his flip flops and Sunday clothes on. I think we really lite a fire with the basketball hoop; he's LOVING it and getting really good at it. Addi looks so cute today. She let me do her hair and she put some makeup on. She wore a dress my mom made her.

My Adobe Elements 5.0 came on Friday. I am addicted! I'm having fun making little creations!

This week is fun-filled with school, soccer practice, basketball practice, Tues & Thurs 5 mile runs, a baby shower and visiting teaching.

Have a wonderful week!!

fun pictures from today

Addi's Lego men and Oreo creation

, Logan noticed the TV needed dusting before me (can you see his name?)

productive day

Yesterday was a super productive day, I couldn't believe how many things we knocked off the "to do" list.

We cleaned up the house in the morning until it was time for lunch. We ate a big, healthy lunch and then took Logan to school.

Addi and I first had the post office to mail some packages for Mark and get 400 stamps. The line was out the door and Addi provided the entertainment while we were in line. She's a ham!

Next to the library to get a membership. We hung out for a little and picked up a few DVDs.

Then comes the bank to do some biz banking ...

Next ... "the makeup store" (that's what we call it), Ulta. I was in need of some advice on colors. The gal asked Addi if she wanted some makeup on too. OF COURSE SHE DID, she's a girl!!!! Addi sat so still in the makeup chair and had some makeup applied. She looked SO cute and loved being pampered!

We came home to pick up Logan from school and then back to the library. We spent 1 1/2 hours at the library; reading books, playing with puzzles, the train tables and picking up more movies! The kids LOVED it!

Next ... dinner. Mark was working late so the kids and I picked up some Taco Bell (their fave).

Sports Authority comes next for a basketball hoop.

Last stop ... home, for baths and bed!

I'm SO glad yesterday was so productive because today Addi is throwing up! She woke up around 2am with a fever and started throwing up almost immediately. We're just hanging out today, watching the movies we got from the library.

lunch with friends

Porter higgins

Trent rogers

Today I brought Porter and Trent home from Preschool for some lunch and a little play time. We ended up making a little craft for their mommies; they turned out cute and they had so much fun playing with paint.

A little quirk about these three ... they like to run around without shirts on. They also like to pee together in the bushes in the backyard and play games in the dark. If you can't already tell, they are great friends.

Tonight Logan has basketball practice. Mark hasn't been to practice yet, so he's coming home at 6 to take Logan. Addi and I will stay home and she's going to be early.

Addi has been sleeping from 8pm - 9am, sometimes longer. If she's going through a growth spurt ... HOW TALL IS THIS KID GOING TO BE??? She's going to be taller then me soon. Tonight we're trying an early bedtime of 7. Hopefully it will make it easier for her to get up for school tomorrow, at 8. Maybe a nap too, if I can convince her to nap tomorrow. I have to fight with her each morning to get up for school. She wants to go, but doesn't want to get out of bed. If this isn't a growth spurt ... I'm in DEEP trouble when she's a teenager!

Tomorrow is Pajama day at school for Addi. They are supposed to bring a blanket and a flashlight. I wish I would have gone to preschool when I was younger ... it sure sounds like lots of fun!

Next week Addi has a field trip to the Peoria Library. I think she'll love going on a school bus. She's never been on one before. In fact, she's never been to a public library ... I think she's going to have SO much fun!!