past due

Really, I haven't given up on blogging not even close.

My intentions and things to get accomplished list always seems much more do-able at night

but then come the next morning I don't know what happens or where my day goes.

So since I have no new pictures to share, here's a blast from the past.

This picture screams 1989'ish

The perm, the New Kids on the Block t-shirt, friendship bracelets,

stone washed jeans, un-waxed eyebrows and bandanna headband.

Anyway here is another little recap of what's been happening with us.

We found out the great news yesterday that Matt and Summer will be having a baby GIRL! We of course would of been happy with anything but we haven't had a girl in our family since Hailey-16 years ago, so this should be fun and even up the numbers a little. Girls {three} Boys {four}

Last week I attended a Veterans Day Program at the school which I was happy that I went to.  I almost didn't go but it felt good supporting our troops and seeing all the past and present military members stand up and be applauded, it really makes you feel proud to be an American. It always makes me wonder if the boys will follow in Heath's footsteps and join too.

Also at the program they handed out awards for the first quarter and Cody and Luke both received one (in Ryan's defense they didn't hand out awards to the Kindergartners).  I had to laugh though at the awards that they did receive.  Luke received Most Disciplined Student which is a great thing but I can't believe the self discipline and control he can show at school and then fly off the handle at a moments notice here at the house with us.  The teachers always tell me how well mannered and good he is in class and I just have think (wow, are we talking about the same Luke? Luke McMullen right?) Now Cody on the other hand received Most Improved Student which is just hilarious because you wonder what he had to improve on because he is such a smart kid, he should be getting straight A's. Well halfway through the quarter I found out Cody had a little problem turning homework in on time or turning it in at all and was getting an F in reading (an F in reading coming from the kid who reads everything just doesn't make sense). Anyway he has since worked hard on being more responsible and has his grade back up to an A.  I really am very proud of my boys and think that they are wonderful kids and I was happy to be there to see them be acknowledged with an award, I hope they keep up the good work!

Over the weekend Heath and the boys Luke and Ryan hung up our Christmas lights (Cody once again opted to help me with some yard work and then hurry and sneak back in the house as soon as he could).  Luke was all talk to Ryan about getting up on the house and getting to help but once he got up there it was a different story and he was a little scared (which I would be too).  The funny thing was that when Ryan made it up there he showed no fear and kind of put Luke in his place for always picking on him.

Today I almost did what I swore I would never do (just ask Amanda): take our pet lizard to the veterinarian. We've been a little worried about Desert the last few days, he stopped eating and pooping which aren't good signs but just last night he finally pooped so we were able to celebrate and cancel the appointment.  Hopefully the little guy is doing good now because we had one little boy and his momma who was quite worried about him.

Lastly, it feels really good to finally have started some Christmas shopping.  A few things have been bought, mostly online, but I at least have a plan in place and a list of ideas to get me going. My goal is to keep it simple and have fun-no stressing.

I'm so happy that the kids have all next week off and we have a wonderful holiday to look forward too!