Phelps Family

Just a little famous

2012-02-21T20:10:00.002-06:00

The Starbucks in our town got voted best coffee and drive-thru by the people of Grand Forks!! Pretty Awesome! We had the paper come in and take our picture for the big section they did on people choice winners!

A Night Out

2012-02-18T08:22:00.004-06:00

Parker and Lilah got to go to a Lock-In last night at our church. Games, friends, junk food, craziness that lock-in had it all! But little Collin was not old enough to go. We were trying to think of something we could take him to do. Then my friend from work ( Thanks Ashley) asked if I wanted hockey tickets to the UND game. Not just any tickets but 7 rows from the ice tickets. So last night Bryan and Collin got to go on a daddy and son date (as Collin called it). Our friends Lindsey, Luke, and Jack let Collin borrow some gear so he would fit in.......

Isnt he so CUTE!!!!
They had a great time. Afterwards he got to sleep in the middle of our bed and he chatted our ears off about how much fun he had. Im slowly getting up this morning to go pick up Parker and Lilah who Im sure will be wanting to go straight to bed :)
Some of you may be wondering what I was doing during this kid free/husband free time. I was hanging with the BEST small group anyone could have. I love the ladies in my group so much!!!! Our conversation was full of laughs and you know never had a dull moment ;)

ITS COMING!!

2012-02-05T16:19:00.003-06:00

My dearest most beautiful should have been my daughter/sister is coming to visit!!! MARCH!!! I cant wait!!! Im so EXCITED, I just cant hide it!

TOP TEN REASONS Im so happy Brittany is coming to visit:
1. I have missed her!
2. I wont have to sleep in my big bed by myself while Bryan is in Fargo
3. My husband and kids are just as excited as I am
4. We are going to have so much fun doing girls night (say yes to chick flicks!)
5. I will laugh so much while she is here I will probably have a stomach ache or pee my pants
6. She loves food as much as I do.
7. She is fluent in "Terra Talk"
8. I get to show her all there is to N. Dakota (shouldn't take long)
9. Long chats about everything and nothing all at the same time
And the Top Ten Reason Im so happy Brittany is coming to visit...........
10. I LOVE HER SO MUCH!!!!!

Just Say No

2012-01-25T21:22:00.003-06:00

Bryan and I are working on getting out of debt. We really have been feeling called lately to be smarter with our money and get out of debt. Our goal is to be finish with grad school with no debt but Bry's student loans (car's and everything included). And all I know is it is so hard to say no. My little brain thinks I need more then I am already blessed with. I walked into Target yesterday for a bag of skittles Collin needed for school. Before I knew it my cart was filled with coffee(really I get this free at my work)for $2, a shirt for Lilah for $4, a shirt for Parker for $4, and a pair of socks for $1.50. Did I need any of these things...No but because they were so cheap I felt I did. I did some deep breathing exercises and put all of it back. Walked out with only the skittles. I want to become more content, joyous, complete with what I have. I want to start to say no to my flesh and mind that tell me I need another pair of boots or a night out not cooking dinner. To free myself! To be able to give even more to help others! To live the life Christ called me to live!

1 Timothy 6:8
But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.

1 Timothy 6:18
Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others.

One of my favorites...

2012-01-18T15:56:00.002-06:00

Dancing in the kitchen with my husband. Bryan will tell you he cant dance. I will take him out and he wont touch the dance floor. Ill beg and plead and he just shakes his head no. But for as long as I can remember in our marriage my husband will dance with me in the kitchen. He picks nice slow love songs and guides me all around. It is one of my favorite things and one of the reasons I love him so much.

New Blog Post

2012-01-14T14:20:00.002-06:00

Hey Everyone. Recently I was contacted by a woman about her sending me post to put on my blog. I get to choose which ones I share with you guys. You will probably see these on my blog from time to time. If I can make a difference in any way I want to help.
I've always wondered what my faith would look like if I had been in the Holocaust. I took a class in college and all we did was study the Holocaust. It was very eye opening and spoke to my heart. That is what caught my attention in this post.

Have you ever wondered what you would have done had you been alive in 1940 and was one of those who knew about the Holocaust?

Would you have been a person of action or a person of silence?

It is perhaps one of the most important issues to wrestle with. More than once in our lifetime we will find ourselves at a crossroad, one where the decision we make will reveal as much about our character as our convictions.

There is a genocide happening right now in Northern Sudan. The government is eradicating their own people. If we don’t speak up and help, no one else will. Each time North Sudan launches an attack to kill their own people, and we in the Western world remain silent, we give our permission to continue.

It is easier to overlook what is happening to our brothers and sisters in Sudan because the task feels overwhelming and thinking about it can make us feel helpless.

The truth of the matter is that one person alone cannot save the Nuba People. But a community of people acting in unison can.

One of the most extraordinary acts found in mankind is when a member of the human race deliberately goes out of his way to help another. It is love in action. It is loving your neighbor. It is doing unto others, as you would have them do unto you.

This month, The Persecution Project Foundation has launched a campaign called Save the Nuba. In order to prevent another genocide, they need the help that only a community can offer.

For those who can afford it, the need for food and medicine is desperate.

For those who have little to give, they’re asking for petitions signed, for awareness to

be spread through social media (Facebook, Twitter and blogs.)

For those who are passionate about this cause, they need your help raising awareness.

Will you join us in speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves?

Please visit www.SavetheNuba.com to learn ways you can help.

Winter Trend

2012-01-05T21:01:00.003-06:00

I am in love with this winter trend. I just got myself a new pair of boots and some leg warmers. Im super excited!! Bought them online so I cant do my own pictures yet but here is what Im shooting for...

Second Phase

2012-01-03T16:36:00.001-06:00

Today was the day we started the second phase of our journey with Grad school. Bryan left today to move down to Fargo for the weekdays. Im already missing him and he left about 10 minutes ago. Atleast I will have more time to catch up on calling all of you who have missed me since I started working :)

Happy New Years!

2011-12-31T22:55:00.003-06:00

We made a snow man today for New Years! He is Tim Tebow. Lilah says he is really a she so she is Tim Tebow's girlfriend. Whoever he/she is we had fun making it! Hope you guys have an amazing blessed wonderful new year!

Not being mean being sweet!

2011-12-27T16:44:00.004-06:00

I worked yesterday from 6am to 5pm. Had a short break in there but by the time I got home I was exhausted. Bryan really wanted to take down the tree and I didnt want anything to do with it. It could wait till my day off. After avoiding him by taking a bath, drinking coffee (in my new awesome mug), and reading my book Bry was still insisting I take down ornaments. I have to say I got pissed off...pissed off. Really Really!?! I grabbed the one box and started putting all the gold ornaments in. Bryan kept looking at me funny which was only making me more of a crazy angry woman. Then I grabbed the next box and starting in on the red ornaments. Good thing my ornaments are shatter proof! Bryan is still looking at me like I have gone crazy. What What What!?! Then I look up in the tree to see a envelope with "you missed one" written on it. Inside was a hour couple's massage for us this Friday. Oops, he wasnt being mean he was being sweet. And I didnt have to put away any more tree decorations :) Love you Bryan Jacob!

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-15T09:48:00.001-06:00

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Snow Babies

2011-12-15T08:35:00.003-06:00

You probably already know this but I did not want to do Christmas this year. I know being busy is not an excuse but I am using it. I have lots to do with little time to do it these days. So I wanted to skip doing a tree this year. Of course I got out voted quickly on that but it was worth a try. We drove down and spent an arm and leg on a tree (not joking), Bryan pulled out all the decorations, we made hot chocolate, started the music, and I tried to enjoy it for the kids. Then Bryan carried in a box I had completely forgotten about. My snow babies!!!! The Christmas spirit fell full force into me. I was so excited!!! Jumping all around. Bryan's Oma (and I believe greatly also my Oma) passed away a few years ago. Last year when we went home for Christmas we stayed out at her house. Bryan's mom (and I believe greatly also my mom) took me downstairs to go through some of Oma's stuff. I was so grateful and humbled to get these snow babies. I proudly put each one up this year in my house. And I have to admit Im crying right now on how happy and blessed I feel to have these snow babies up at my house. I will cherish them for many years to come and hopefully pass them along to Lilah. I look at them and remember how much I loved Oma and what a wonderful grandmother she was. I thank God and Oma for giving me my holiday cheer this year through these snow babies :)

Merry Christmas

2011-12-12T17:40:00.003-06:00

I know this is very disturbing but try to not smile!

I know Im not the only one...

2011-12-12T17:25:00.003-06:00

but Im in love

and Im a fan.
I never in my wildest dreams thought I would love the Broncos. They have been Bryan's team for so long and my rival team for just as long. With my poor Peyton Manning and Colts out this year I thought I would relax and not be my usually CRAZY football self but then all of a sudden this man steps in. Im totally NUTS over him! After so many years of hearing me bash the Broncos Im not quite sure my wonderful husband knows what to do with me screaming at the TV for the Broncos to pull out another win. Oh Tim Tebow keep loving the Lord and playing great football :)

Christmas Elf

2011-12-09T08:05:00.003-06:00

Today at work I was the Christmas Elf. I had fun holding my sign and waving to the crowd. People were actually upset that I was outside though. They wanted to yell at my manager about it being too cold until I told them I was crazy and had volunteered. It got so bad that I had to come inside and worked the window instead. Then all was well and the VIA buying took place. As a side note thanks to my wonderful friend Sarah who made my tu-tu. I loved it!

Nerdy Cutie Pie

2011-12-08T20:12:00.002-06:00

Collin has started sporting these glasses. They are 3D glasses he popped the lens out of. I dont know but I think he is pretty darn cute in them!

Certified Hunter

2011-12-08T20:03:00.003-06:00

I have so many blogs to do that you will probably be sick of me soon. Forever ago I did hunter safety and I was actually scared I wasnt going to pass. Not only did I pass but I got a hundred percent on my written and practical test :) Oh yea I killed those 12 year old boys!haha!

This year was so busy for me that I only got to go hunting twice and didnt get any birds, which is very depressing.

Thankful

2011-11-28T18:47:00.002-06:00

Thanksgiving has come and gone. We had a Thanksgiving this year full of blessings. Bryan made a yummy ham and we went over to the Pells house. It is nice to have friends that are family to spend the holidays with :) I could name a million things I am thankful for this year but I wanted to share what Lilah wrote at school for me.
I am thankful for.....
My mom because she is always there for me. She makes me laugh all the time. I love how she never breaks a promise. And when I have something to say she listens. We have so much fun together. I love my mom so much. When she goes away I get so upset. I would never change my mom.
Lilah Phelps
With this comes a little story I have to share. Growing up my mom use to make promises and with where she was in her life she never came through on her promises. It was something that broke my heart all the time. It is one thing I never wanted my kids to experience from me. I struggle with it all the time. I ask the question, "am I doing all I can to follow through on what I promised them." This thankful letter had me bawling from that one line. It was nice to get confirmed from Lilah that I do follow through on my promises. I am thankful for my children and the God who gave them to me.

What I love

2011-11-12T08:41:00.003-06:00

I got a new kindle.....I love it!! If you have any books I should read please let me know. My deciding factor was that you can now get free books from the library!!! My kids are wanting a chance at it but I have been hoarding it.

Breve lattes....which are so so so bad for you. I only get it as a treat but it is a bit addicting once you try them. I love it with hazelnut :)

Lilah lost her two front teeth and I have to say she is simply adorable.

Free UFC tonight on Fox. I am really hoping this is leading to no more pay per view so I can see all the fights but I still think it is a long time coming.

My Parker. After we drop the two little ones off at school we have about a five minute drive till we get to his school. I love that time with him. He is growing up so fast!

Once Upon a Time. Im totally HOOKED!! If you havent seen this show yet you are missing out. It is on Sunday nights and our whole family loves it

Collin's hugs. No one on this planet can give them better then my bubee.

Lazy Saturday mornings...Im enjoying one right now :)

Happy Halloween!

2011-11-01T17:13:00.002-05:00

Playing Hooky

2011-10-20T13:37:00.004-05:00

I skipped work today to spend the day with these cutie pies! I love them so much!

UFC

2011-10-20T11:13:00.003-05:00

In a months time I was able to meet two UFC fighters. It was fate :)
When I was in California my sisters and I were driving from my dads up to see my mom. We stopped at a gas station and Tanya took all the kids in a taco shop to go the bathroom. After I put gas in the car I went in to also go the bathroom. While we are waiting out of the bathroom steps Chuck Liddell! It was so awesome. He was not the friendliest guy but I doubt I would be very happy to have someone ask for autograghs after I came out of the toilet either :)
Then when I was down in San Antonio coming back home my plane was getting ready to board and I was getting all my stuff together. I happen to look over and in some seats a few feet away from me was Matt Hughes! Now Matt Hughes is my favorite fighter since I have become a fan so I was a little more over the top with him. I would rather not say all I said to him (I think I love you was said) However he was very friendly and talked for a while.
I actually had both of them sign the same gas receipt.

A new Name

2011-10-11T14:17:00.004-05:00

A while back I gave Lilah a journal and told her to start writing to God. Yesterday I picked it up and was flipping through it. (Dont worry Lilah said I could read it!) I had to share one of the things she wrote.
Dear God. Do you every wish you had a different name? That everyone didnt call you God. Well I am going to give you a nickname. Im going to call you Big Daddy!
I love my baby girl. She is so sweet but still so funny :)

Life

2011-09-26T19:17:00.002-05:00

The Phelps have been living life and my poor blog has suffered from it. However we are all happy, busy, and thankful so life is good.
Bryan has been busy with school. He is now at the hospital doing his clinical stuff. It is interesting to hear his stories each night when he gets home. His free time has been used bird hunting. Not a great season so far. The birds are hard to find :(
Parker is surviving junior high. Some days seem to bring all the emotional crap that junior high brings. Man I hated junior high! He is liking his teachers, can open his locker, and thinks he eats the greatest food for lunch.
Lilah is hating piano! What! We are making her finish out her books. Then she can quit because I hate making her practice. She is doing awesome in school. Her hair is finally long enough for me to put up and I love piling it all on top of her head in a messy bun!
Collin has a count for how many days he has been in school. Every time he grabs his backpack and jumps out the car I think he is too little to be going to school. I love his teacher and he doesnt get much homework which is even better :)
My Mon-Fri 8-230 schedule has been great. It is nice to be home with the kids each night as a family. My house is suffering because I can never seem to find time to clean but I have decided I dont really care.
We have new friends that we cant seem to get enough of. Friends that have already become family. It is hard to find another family were everyone gets along and enjoys each other. God has blessed us many times with amazing friends and Im so happy to say He has done it again. They taught us how to play pinochle and Im hooked.
Our weather has been gorgeous and I hope it stays for a while longer. Im not ready for winter yet.
I thank God for all He has done and is doing in our family. We are truly blessed.

New Friends

2011-09-05T17:42:00.002-05:00

We have meet some new awesome friends! Im so thankful for the people God puts in my life. The Pell family is a perfect match for the Phelps family. You know those people you meet and it just clicks, this is one of those times. Last night they had us over for a movie night. But not just a boring sit on the couch movie night. NO Way. A projector screen set up outside, sleeping bags and pillows, individual popcorn bags (kettle and butter), real coke in glass bottles, plain M&Ms, and red vine licorice (one of the reasons I know we were meant to be friends...someone else who thinks Twizzlers is plastic licorice!) kind of movie night! Thanks for an awesome night Pell family :)

First day of School

2011-09-04T07:31:00.004-05:00

A 6th Grader
A 3rd Grader
And A Kinder
We are now in the stage of being parents of only school age children. I cant believe it! I really miss the days of being a stay at home mom and spending time with each of them before they had school to worry about. Time seems to fly by. My babies are growing up. First day of school went great though. Lilah did an awesome job becoming the leader and taking care of Collin. Collin loves school and does a count of how many days he has been going. Parker went to junior high and seems to have made it out alive :) Attitude of a teenager has set in but I think we may make it.

Does a picture ever make you sad?

2011-09-04T07:27:00.003-05:00

My dad and I took this picture at the airport right before the kids and me got on the plane. It was suppose to be one last pict of us from the trip. This picture makes me sad. Every time I look at it I think about him driving home in an empty car and us leaving to go back home a million miles away. Ive never really had a picture make me feel so sad :(

Happy 6th Birthday

2011-08-31T21:33:00.005-05:00

Collin James turned 6. I cant believe my chubby little baby with the pacifier in his mouth is now 6 and going to kinder. He is so grown up sometimes but still such a baby. Collin loves to be outside. Anything boy and dirty is where you can find him. Sports, climbing trees, riding his bike, digging holes, etc. Collin is the little cuddle bug of the family! He loves kisses, hugs, being carried around, laying down with you for a nap. He follows his brother Parker everywhere and wants to do everything Parker does. Lilah is his best friend and they are always getting into trouble together. Collin is the first to ask what he can do to help out. He is a sensitive soul and loves God! His answer to anything bible related is "Jesus" haha! He is my little bubby and always will be! I love this picture of him. When we were visiting my mom we let him ride the 4wheeler by himself. At first he was slow and timid and then all of a sudden he shot off!! We looked over and he was spinning circles in the sand as fast as he could.....this is Collin

2 days 3 Parks

2011-08-27T21:42:00.003-05:00

My dad loves Disneyland! I mean loves it :) This year he will be turning 50 in September...which by the way he doesnt look 50 at all! So the 3 of us girls decided to take all the grandkids down and do Disneyland for his birthday. In two days we conquered Disneyland, California Adventures, and Knott's Berry Farm. We also got to meet up with one of my cousins that I havent seen since I was little. All the grandkids were the perfect age this year for the trip. Lilah, Collin, and Jacob were the little dare devils of the trip though. I was amazed at the rides they went on. Roller coasters that made my stomach flop all over the place and Im the one in the family known for riding any ride! It was so fun to watch them do these rides I thought they would be scared to death of. Space mountain and The Tower of Terror were some of their favorites. This trip was crazy, busy, loud, exciting, exhausting, full of walking, laughter, joy, and worth all the money in the world. Happy Birthday Grandpa RAY!!

My beautiful sisters

Our picture while riding the Tower of Terror

All the kids closing down Disneyland at midnight with Pluto (Ella was the only grandkid that didnt come on the trip)

My family!

The oldest of 7

2011-08-26T16:29:00.003-05:00

I havent been with all my brothers and sisters for almost 3yrs. It for sure has been way way way too long! I missed all of them so much. It was great getting to just chill out at the beach and spend time with each of them. Im one lucky lady to have them in my life. Love you guys!!

Family Photos!

2011-08-26T16:22:00.003-05:00

We went with one of our teens from youth group to do family photos. Cassi is going to be a senior in high school this year and God has given her an awesome gift. She is amazing with her camera! These pictures are some I will cherish forever. They are priceless to me :)

New Hair!

2011-08-10T17:16:00.001-05:00

Big Problem

2011-08-09T08:40:00.003-05:00

Lilah came running out of her room the other day screaming " Big Problem! I have a big problem here! " This is what we found waiting for us

Food and Bulls

2011-07-30T19:28:00.003-05:00

Last night our family went out and enjoyed the fair. It is so funny to me but our family is ALL about the food and bulls. The first thing everyone wanted when we walked through the gates was food! We pigged out and enjoyed lots of deep fried stuff :) The kids had fun riding a few rides and Bryan won some stuff animals in the baseball throw. Then we went to the rodeo and the whole time the kids just kept asking when do we get to see the bull riders! They even went out and did a calf scramble(a bunch of kids chasing baby cows that have a ribbon tied to their tails) but as soon as they sat back down they wanted to see some bull riding. It was a fun night and great memories!

Hit me over the head with a frying pan

2011-07-22T10:10:00.003-05:00

Pride and Stubbornness.
Words that God has been trying to teach me about lately. I was reading in Daniel and I was amazed someone(King Nebuchandnezzar) could be so prideful and stubborn...... and then God says "um just a minute, what about you Terra Jean, listen to what I am teaching you?!!"
King Nebuchandnezzar took 3 men and tossed them into a blazing furnace. He then watched them walk out not even smelling of smoke. He threw Daniel in with lions and watched him walk out unharmed. He had a dream and was told he would be driven from society and become like an animal if he did not change his ways. God then gave him 12 months to do something and still nothing. To see and know all of this and still be so prideful and stubborn, what were you thinking King Nebuchandnezzar!!!
Then God hit me over the head with a frying pan! Half the time what am I thinking in my life. So Im trying to listen to His voice and learn. Im humbled before my God. This is a message I do not want to take lightly and not listen to. To Him be all the glory!

Friends

2011-07-22T08:39:00.002-05:00

No matter where I go in life God gives me the most amazing people to be friends with. I crave friends!haha! No really I do. I love my husband and he is the friend I can always count on but I really just need a close female friend in my life at all times :) Im so blessed to have so many wonderful woman be my friends. A million miles away to right down the street. Today I want to thank God for all of you who are the bestest friends a girl could ask for!

Happy Birthday Princess

2011-07-06T11:55:00.004-05:00

Lilah turned 8 on July 2. I dont think this little girl could be any more like me! She makes me laugh everyday. Grampy and Nana left the day of her birthday but before that we got to have a nice lunch together. Then just us girls went and saw Monte Carlo and pigged out on popcorn. Lilah as a baby had big brown eyes and a little bald head! She would suck her thumb and throw huge fits! But she always had everyone wrapped around her finger. Lilah is a story teller of big tales, actress, piano player, great middle sister to her brothers, a cook, daddy's girl (finally), crazy hair, laughter, not afraid to tell people about Jesus, stubborn and hardheaded, attitude, beautiful, little girl. Im glad God only gave me one girl because I dont think I could have handled two of them. I love you Lilah Phelps!

Naps

2011-06-22T09:59:00.003-05:00

I take a lot of these now. Getting up at 4:30am atleast 4 times a week is for the birds. But for this nap I got to snuggle with my Collin. :)

Fishing

2011-06-22T09:32:00.003-05:00

This has been a big part of our summer this year. Pk was sick for this trip but the rest of us went. Bryan and I could not get one single fish but Lilah and Collin were catching them right and left. We tried fishing in the same spot as them, stealing their pole and giving them ours, fishing with them while they held the pole. You name it we tried it but they were the only ones to bring in fish. It was at the point were I gave up and was walking back to the car with Lilah. Bryan was trying for a few more minutes and Collin was with him. I hear Collin screaming I got one I got one. Bryan had to go the bathroom and had given Collin the fishing pole to hold and of course that was when they got a fish :)

Parker Phelps

2011-06-21T13:56:00.003-05:00

Today my son turns 11! I remember when he was a baby and would suck his thumb. He was such a mommy's boy. When he was first born all 3 of us were laying in bed watching a movie and I thought life doesnt get any better then this, thank you God. Parker is still my sweet, loving, caring boy. He is a great big brother and loves his brother and sister. He is now in charge of mowing the lawn and it makes me realize he can do that, he isnt a little boy anymore. Parker loves to read and go to the library! He loves the Lord and is great at memorizing scripture or songs. We played kickball the other day and he did a perfect slide into first. He is like his dad in looks and personality. We have been taking bike rides together in the evening and I love spending the time with just him. Im so proud of him and love him so much!

I wish....

2011-06-21T13:47:00.002-05:00

Lilah-I wish I was a dolphin
Collin-I wish I was a shark
Lilah-Would you eat me
Collin-No way
Lilah-Ok this will work then

Summer

2011-06-08T14:43:00.004-05:00

Our summer so far as been full of outside activities. Tennis, Disc Golf, New Rollerblades, Swimming, Fishing, Camping in backyard, and Hiking have been big on the list. I love that our family loves to do things :)
Here are some picts from our last fishing trip. Lilah was the only one to catch a fish but I found a frog, Collin found a huge mussel shell, and Parker found the cutest turtle!

Graduate

2011-06-08T14:41:00.001-05:00

A dream

2011-05-18T09:35:00.003-05:00

Bryan and Lilah had a conversation the other day....this is how it went

Lilah: Dad did you have a dream when you were younger
Bryan: I guess I wanted to be a baseball player
Lilah: Well Uncle Josh took that dream from you.... And you got stuck as a nurse!
Bryan: Yes but one day Im going to be a rich nurse and Uncle Josh will be a poor baseball player.
Lilah: That sounds about right, he did steal your dream from you!

Dinner

2011-05-17T08:36:00.004-05:00

Step by Step this dinner was created by something you probably would never think to eat. But I have to tell you the meal was so good!

This is the yummy pot roast that Bryan made

Done in the crock pot

Cooking on the stove

Starting to cook

On the cutting board. Do you know what it is yet?

Cow Tongue?!!? What?!?!

Fashion Designer

2011-05-07T09:56:00.004-05:00

Lilah got a little doll set last Christmas from her Aunt Lena that she loves! You put different clothing on a wooden board, fold it down, and your doll is all dressed up. The other day Lilah came down and showed me a whole book of drawings she had done of different outfits she had created on the wooden doll set. Then she went back and created all of them for me again. She was very detailed in her work which was the really cool thing :) Future fashion designer in the works?

Lets go fly a kite

2011-04-29T19:07:00.002-05:00

I dont cook

2011-04-22T11:16:00.002-05:00

Last night our family went and participated in the Passover dinner. (which by the way is an awesome experience if you ever get a chance to do it) Each family was asked to bring a dish to share. My husband made lemon pepper zucchini and eggplant. By the end of the night I had several women walk up to me wanting my recipe for the wonderful dish. Should have seen their faces when I said, "I don't cook, go ask my husband!" :)

Proud Mommy

2011-04-19T08:35:00.002-05:00

Parker had an art piece at school get picked to be in Art Wise. I dont know much about Art Wise but I guess it is a big deal. His art will be put in a calendar that they are selling and only 14 kids from all the school districts were choosen!
Parker also is on student council and gets to help with the year book.

Lilah heard a kid at school say that there was no God. She told him didnt he believe Jesus died for him! They started to get into a big discussion about this. The teacher broke it up and told them to get back to their homework.
Lilah has started a book club that meets everyday. Ok it is only her brothers and her but I think it is super cute.

Collin makes me laugh everyday! His answer to every religious question is Jesus. Right answer or wrong answer to the question, Jesus is coming out of his mouth.

Gotta See!

2011-04-13T21:11:00.003-05:00

We took our Youth Group to watch this movie tonight! It was really amazing!

Tennis

2011-03-24T10:28:00.002-05:00

The kids were watching tennis with Bryan on the TV.
Collin-Im going to do that when I grow up
Bryan- You want to be a professional tennis player?
Collin- Yeah, I'm already pretty good at it on the Wii (duh)
Bryan said Collin gave him the look like how hard could it be you idiot I already rock on the Wii

Staycation

2011-03-24T10:20:00.002-05:00

Our little family went to a hotel with indoor water park here in town for a night. Bryan called it our staycation! The kids loved the "kid theme" room we had. They had bunk beds, their own door (they thought this was awesome), and a playstation 2 in their room. We got to do the water park, mini-arcade, pizza dinner, Bryan and me went and got to play black jack (which by the way we rocked!), and just relax as a family. We spent the next day down in Fargo shopping and eating some yummy food. It was a much needed break for us.

My Texas

2011-03-20T14:26:00.003-05:00

This free digital collage personalized with Smilebox

My heart will always belong to Texas. Going back to visit feels like putting on my favorite pair of sweats, comfortable and just right! God did some amazing things on this trip! Wow! It was just so much I cant even put it into words! I also loved waking up to the sun shining in my window. Putting on summer clothes and eating YUMMY food outside. Believe me I always had a drink or food in my mouth during this trip :) Loving and being loved by all of my friends who are my family. I am thankful for all I got to experience and do on this trip. I love you San Antonio!

Oz and Camp

2011-03-01T08:55:00.002-06:00

Wizard of Oz
I took the kids this last week to this play and it was lots of fun. 3 hours long but they were into it the whole time. Their favorite was the lion and Toto.
I have been working on doing dates with each child once a month and then going on a big group date. This was our group date. During February Collin and I went to McDonalds and Starbucks for hot chocolate. I pulled Pk out of school to go get pizza and a Orange Julius. Lilah and I went to watch Justin Bieber's Movie. Im hoping to continue this because they love it so much.

Camp
Bryan and I packed up this last weekend and took 12 teenagers to camp. It was one night and was so amazing. We made a camp video and I really wish I could post that but it would take forever. Our theme was how to have a real faith. We had really cool cabins, had swimming, messy games, worship, quiet time, Pizza hut, tubing at a ski hill, and tons of laughter and love. The teens are already asking if we will be going again in the summer. :)

Update

2011-03-01T08:34:00.003-06:00

The Phelps family is alive and well. I just havent blogged in forever. Today I will update.
Collin: Doing great at school. He is a little fish in swimming class. Has a head cold right now. Does a count of how many days it has been since he got to play the Wii. Is the most helpful little guy. Always asking us what he can do to help.
Lilah: Is struggling with math right now. Ugh who likes math anyway :) Still as loving and funny as ever. Has been getting into reading chapter books and has borrowed her brothers Wimpy Diary series. Doesnt care if it is -20 outside she wants to play out there!
Parker: Growing like a weed....wont be long till he passes me right up. Had a musical at school and he did awesome (he had two small lines) Still doing the mini-sport program they do after school and loving it. Is very excited for his new books to come in the mail from Nana.
Terra: Im still loving Starbucks. Getting use to being a Shift Manager now. Been doing a lot of 40 hours plus the Youth program at the church so it has been busy. In May Im going to Mon-Fri 8-230 at Starbucks and Im so ready for that. Havent cleaned my house in over a week :)
Bryan: The word to describe his life right now is STUDY :) But he is doing great in school and A's in all his classes so far. He does all the cooking for the family which I cant even describe how awesome that is.
Everyone is ready for Spring to come. It is freezing today with a horrible wind. I cant wait to be in San Antonio in 8 days!!!!

Rock and Worship

2011-02-18T08:19:00.002-06:00

Last night we got to take the youth group to the Rock and Worship Roadshow and it was so AWESOME! Lilah and Collin went to stay with friends but Parker came along and I was glad to see he had an amazing time. We got to see Anthem Lights (a new band that was full of energy and great with the crowd. I fell in love.), The Afters (Im not a big fan of them but they had great stories to tell), Matt Maher (this was Bryans favorite and I must say the guy sounds just like he does on the radio), Thousand Foot Krutch (I could not understand a word they were saying but they put on an awesome show and had the fans going CRAZY) Jars of Clay (I was really looking forward to these guys but they didnt do one song that I was in love with), MercyMe (the whole reason for going and they did not disappoint) We had the BEST seats, right next to the stage. Our youth group had a great turn out and it was fun to rock out for the night and worship God!

Woud you?

2011-02-09T08:38:00.003-06:00

Laying in bed this morning I was thinking about people I love who dont believe in God. People who have not yet given their life to Christ. I know as of right now they will not leave this planet and go to heaven. While I was laying there I thought would I die for them to believe. If I had to go through something horrible like cancer or just the simple fact of trading in my life for their chance to believe would I do it. Seems like an easy question but if I am really honest it makes me sit and think. I love these people so much and because of that I want to say yes I would do that. I want to say I would do whatever it takes to make them believe and accept. But then I think about what I would go through if I had to die or have cancer. Not seeing my kids grow up, going through chemo or all the pain you are in, losing the time with people I love, leaving Bryan behind, not being about to do things in life I still want to experience. So Im thinking and praying for God to work in me and teach me what I need to learn. To help me with what it means to lay it all down to help someone else experience what I have with Jesus. From the littlest thing of putting others before myself to the biggest thing of giving up my life. And who better to teach me this then Jesus who did it for me.

I hope

2011-02-04T12:22:00.002-06:00

That all the people who mean so much to me know that I love them so much
That my kids grow up loving the lord with all their hearts, souls, and minds.
That Bryan and me get to grow old together and neither of us forgets how much we love each other
That when I get to heaven the Lord wraps me in his arms and tells me He is proud of me and loves me
That I never forget who I am
That I make a difference in someones life
That I never hold back and enjoy all I can about this life I am called to live

John Wayne

2011-01-28T08:51:00.002-06:00

Our family is into old John Wayne movies right now. All of us squeezed on the couch together to watch one! I love it! So far we have done
McLintock-the kids love when the girls get spanked
John Chisum-Parker and me got obsessed with billy the kid and have been reading books on him
and we have Red River to watch next.
I love Cowboys and cant wait to find that one for them.

Right now I love...

2011-01-27T13:46:00.004-06:00

Iced soy caramel macchiato's
And the way people say them when they order at Starbucks :)
That my kids make me laugh and smile
A new Journal that says Believe on it
MacBook
Steaks for dinner tonight made by Bryan Phelps
Zac Brown Band
That I can skype with my mom now!
That Im going to San Antonio to see all my awesome friends in March
It is 26 out today instead of -40
And that Im loved!

Men

2011-01-19T09:07:00.002-06:00

My story:
Bryan saved up some money to get a new computer for school and his traveling. We did not plan on buying a Mac Book and was not even 3 minutes inside Best Buy before we both wanted one! Bryan for three days plays around with this thing. Whole days of trying to figure everything out. He finally gets all the Itunes up and running but can not get our internet to hook up by our wireless. I have told him lets call some one, lets go to Best Buy and talk to the Geeks, can you look it up somehow but men are too stubborn for this kind of thing. He wakes up this morning before heading to school and asks me if I can figure it out. Today I am playing on the Mac Book, writing this through our wireless internet, drinking coffee, and listening to my Itunes :) It is a wonder what a ten minute conversation with your internet provider can do for you :)

Great Book

2011-01-15T11:14:00.001-06:00

I loved this book. A must read!

Never thought...

2011-01-14T08:53:00.002-06:00

Just a few days ago I was switching through the channels on tv and found Sarah Palin's Alaska show. I was hooked. If you know me I dont do much with politics so I did not decide to watch it because of that. I didnt even know much about this family besides what I hear from other people and watching Dancing with the stars :) But I loved this show. It was so cool to see Alaska and the awesome stuff to do there. I want to go really bad now and visit. Plus I loved the family. They just seem to be so laid back and real. Sarah Palin really knew her stuff about the state, history, and resources. Parker and me spent the day watching all the re-runs they were playing and the last show. We were very bummed we missed the beginning part of the season.

A Stranger

2011-01-08T11:28:00.004-06:00

Bryan went from this...

to this...

It was a little bit like having a stranger in the house. Parker said he couldnt even look at Bryan. Lilah was devasted and told me I should never have made her father do that! Collin told poor Bryan that he should not have shaved his face because his face was ugly! I think we are all getting use to it now but Bryan is back to growing facial hair.

Christmas

2011-01-08T11:08:00.004-06:00

We did a laid back small Christmas this year and it was a good way to remember what Christmas is suppose to be about. No Christmas tree, decorations, one gift each for the kids, etc. It was a great Christmas filled with lots of family and friends!
Our youth group did a live nativity scene for the Christmas Eve service at our church and it ended up being the highlight of the service. It was awesome to touch so many people with it! We also had a killer Christmas party with the youth, ugly sweaters and white elephant gifts included of course.

The brave ones who sported ugly sweaters!

Bryan and the kids drove over to Idaho. I worked Christmas Eve and Christmas and then flew over. I got stuck in the airport on Christmas night but then was able to make it over the next day. We had so much fun and here are some pictures of the highlights:

Many dinners, gifts, love, and laughter with the Phelps family

A fun filled day with the cousins. We went to the jumpy castles, ate at McDonalds, and played at Chuck E. Cheese. I think my sisters and me were more worn out by the end of the day then the kids!

Ladies night with some of my favorite people. I love all of you so much! It was fun!

Everyone single person in the fam enjoyed this. We set up the four wheeler to pull the sled and it was a blast! On New Years Eve we had this going, a bon fire, and an awesome fireworks show by the Phelps boys. It was too much fun :)

Best White Elephant Gift!

2010-12-18T10:44:00.002-06:00

Snow Forts and Below Zero

2010-12-12T14:34:00.003-06:00

The kids have been working hard and building snow forts to play in-

Lilah customized her with a slide to go down.

Parker and Collin have a built in rope swing!

And when it is below zero you have to sport the fuzzy warm hat....

Lilah Phelps

2010-12-12T14:29:00.003-06:00

Lilah's new thing is to climb up in here and read a book or write in her diary.

Baking

2010-12-12T14:26:00.001-06:00

When it is too cold to go outside you must bake yummy cookies!

15 Youth

2010-12-10T19:50:00.001-06:00

We had 15 youth kids this week :) Awesome! From 2 to 15...god is great!

Moving up

2010-12-10T16:10:00.001-06:00

I am now the new shift supervisor at Starbucks! Im very excited! Got a nice little pay raise to go with it :)

Circumstances

2010-11-29T16:28:00.002-06:00

In starbucks the other day I heard two guys talking. One was an older man the other was a man in his 20's. The older man asked the younger man if he would be able to say he will follow and believe in God till his last breath. The younger man said he was not postive he could say that because he never knew what circumstances may happen in his life. He went on to explain that he may have a child or spouse die, that he may have a life or death choice of proclaiming his faith, something tragic may test his faith, and so on. Right away I was quick to think I would never say that and how could this man who says he believes in God say that. But that little voice in my head said dont be so quick to judge. Really think about that question and all that it entails. Think of all the circumstances that could happen in someones life. Think about how strong your faith in me really is. Think about what it really means to follow me until I come back or you take your last breath. I had to say a prayer right there not only for that man to find his faith in God and not lose hold of it no matter what the circumstances but that I will and would be able to do the same thing. I want to follow and believe in God till my last breath no matter what circumstances I am dealt in life.

Thanksgiving

2010-11-24T20:46:00.003-06:00

Im working ten hours tomorrow but I am very thankful I get to come home to these guys (PS.Plus Rocco who somehow got left out)

Happy Thanksgiving!

Sad but true

2010-11-23T18:01:00.002-06:00

I dont really blog anymore. Cant seem to find the time! But I will get on here and give you an update on life at the Phelps house
-Bryan and me went to see Dane Cook this week. We also went to see Miranda Lambert and Eric Church in concert. The first was ok, the second was so AWESOME!
-We now have snow and lots of it! Shoveling is here to stay.
-Bryan is cutting up a deer as we speak in my bathtub. Im pretty upset by this since I wanted to take a bath tonight when I got off work.
-Parker had the 5th grade video about puberty last week. He didnt really enjoy watching that...go figure.
-We are staying home for Thanksgiving and Bryan is making his famous ham...I can not wait for that :)
-Lilah was the star of her class last week at school. I got to go have lunch with her and the whole week the class did something that she was the center of. She loved it...go figure.
-Bryan and me went out hunting one last time this year. Snowing, windy, 9 degrees out, and we saw 2 birds but didnt get any. It was not the ideal time. However he gave up and wanted to leave before I did :)
-Collin came home with 6 turkey art projects today. Guess they want us to really know it is Thanksgiving.
-Family went and watched Harry Potter last night. Of course we LOVED it!

Miss all my family and friends! I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving! Love you

Youth Halloween Party

2010-11-01T20:50:00.004-05:00

Bryan was me but I think he looked more like a hippie Barista. I was Bryan but looked more like a warm hunter for the night!

Our Youth Group ROCKS!

Halloween

2010-11-01T20:39:00.003-05:00

With Bryans Grandparents who are visiting

Trick or Treat

Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach

The CREW

STUCK!

2010-10-19T15:28:00.001-05:00

What the Heck!

2010-10-18T19:21:00.002-05:00

Victoria's Secret now has NFL wear! It is so darn CUTE! But what the heck...no Colts gear! I was so tempted by the adorableness that I almost was willing to bear the clothing of the Broncos. Of course I would never do that but still....
I hope they expand to better teams.....GO COLTS!

This Song....

2010-10-13T14:20:00.000-05:00

Sanctus Real - “Lead Me”

I look around and see my wonderful life
Almost perfect from the outside
In picture frames I see my beautiful wife
Always smiling
But on the inside, I can hear her saying...

“Lead me with strong hands
Stand up when I can't
Don't leave me hungry for love
Chasing dreams, what about us?

Show me you're willing to fight
That I'm still the love of your life
I know we call this our home
But I still feel alone”

I see their faces, look in their innocent eyes
They're just children from the outside
I'm working hard, I tell myself they'll be fine
They're independent
But on the inside, I can hear them saying...

“Lead me with strong hands
Stand up when I can't
Don't leave me hungry for love
Chasing dreams, but what about us?

Show me you're willing to fight
That I'm still the love of your life
I know we call this our home
But I still feel alone”

So Father, give me the strength
To be everything I'm called to be
Oh, Father, show me the way
To lead them
Won't You lead me?

To lead them with strong hands
To stand up when they can't
Don't want to leave them hungry for love,
Chasing things that I could give up

I'll show them I'm willing to fight
And give them the best of my life
So we can call this our home
Lead me, 'cause I can't do this alone

Father, lead me, 'cause I can't do this alone

Thankful..now I am

2010-10-13T14:12:00.004-05:00

Things I am thankful for but thought I didnt like:
-being called Terra Jean. Those who do this love me the most and I should always remember that!
-being told I dont call enough anymore. I miss all of you too. Having 2 jobs, a family, and just life keeps me so busy. I know you guys just love me and are complaining because you miss my beautiful voice and advice :) Im a very lucky lady.
-Veggies. I really do love them now and Im thankful to my husband for making me eat them all these years. The more you eat them the more they grow on you.

Football

2010-10-07T18:30:00.002-05:00

The season is here again! I love football. I have been working on Sundays after church so I only really get to catch the Monday night game. This Sunday I have off!! Im excited to relax on the couch with my game on....that is if I cant get Bryan to go Bird Hunting with me :)

Need a book..

2010-10-01T14:15:00.002-05:00

to read. I really recommend a series. The first book is called Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Second book is Catching Fire. And third book is Mocking Jay. So very GOOD!!

Awana

2010-09-26T16:04:00.002-05:00

The mission of Awana is to help "churches and parents worldwide raise children and youth to know, love and serve Christ." The kids are doing this program through a local baptist church. They love it so much. They get to have dinner, do fun games, there is a theme each night, they are coming home with bible verses memorized, and growing in their love for Christ. It works really nice for us because it is on the same night Bryan and me do the Youth group so we dont have to worry about them being at home killing each other :)
The theme for last week was crazy hair night. Here are my 3 little hoodlums for the night!

Missing?

2010-09-22T12:55:00.002-05:00

No Im not missing. Im still a blogger. Im finding time to blog today. Here is what is new:
-Working 9 days in a row is tough work
-I have a headcold. YUCK!
-Lock-In with the Youth on Friday....EXCITED!
-Parker had Cross Country this week. First race he got 6th. Second race he got 5th!
-Lilah has not been sucking her thumb! Unbelievable I know. She has us tape her thumb every night before bed....its working.
-Collin is up to his usual stuff. I told him to crawl under my bed the other day to get the remote he dropped. He replied, "Yep because you are too big to fit under there." I yell at Bryan to teach his son some manners or Collin will never have a girlfriend. I hear Collin under the bed mutter, "Dont ever want a girlfriend anyways!"
-Bryan is kicking butt in school. 2 tests = 2 A's. Not surprised...I know!
-Our espresso machines keep going out at work, makes for some really rude people. But I got to get off 2 hours early today because of it :)
-Bryan lost his wedding ring when mowing the lawn. This is BIG because now he cant make fun of me for losing mine. He has his old ring on again, the PAWN shop one. I guess he was meant to have that one!
God is GREAT! I miss all my family and friends! Love your life!

The Big Day

2010-09-15T09:39:00.003-05:00

The skinny version....Field #1: walking walking walking! Finally one bird takes off and Bryan shoots it. Belle and him start searching because it fell in some high cattails. I take off to the left by myself for a short walk where I thought I saw some birds drop. One comes flying up and turns right toward some tall brush and I totally miss it. Fields #2, #3, and #4: walking walking walking. I start to complain complain complain......and (just for Bryan) one more complain. Field #5: I decided to sit in the car, eat chips, and listen to music. Bryan is gone 10 minutes...I hear shooting and see about 15 birds fly up. I jump out of the car, throw on all my stuff, and see Bryan waving me over. I get to him and while we are talking 3 birds fly up. He yells in front of you, I shoot the bird. Behind you, I turn and shoot the bird. On the right of you, I turn and miss the darn bird. All in all one of the funniest days ever!!!!

Doubled Up!

I had the biggest bird!

Belle did an awesome job finding our birds. And for the first time she got on point, held the bird, and Bryan walked up and shot it. We were super proud of her!

Two days off

2010-09-08T15:40:00.003-05:00

-went and got a massage
-cleaned my house
-caught up on phone calls
-read my book
-did laundry
-got a haircut
-went tanning
-updated my I-Pod
-watched a movie (Remember me)
-shopped and only got Pk a pair of pants
-took the kids to the library and my work for drinks
-Enjoyed myself!

Wrestling

2010-09-08T08:38:00.002-05:00

I do a lot of these but Collin just says the funniest things right now.
Mom: You going to wrestle this year with Parker?
Collin: Do I get to punch?
Mom: No
Collin: Do I get to kick?
Mom: No
Collin: Can I hit them in the privates?
Mom: No! No! No!
Collin: So what am I suppose to do?
Parker: You just grab each other and wrestle
Collin: I want to FIGHT not wrestle!

Characters at Starbucks

2010-09-04T08:43:00.002-05:00

-I only want 3 ice cubes in my drink

-A women when I go through the drive thru but a man when I come inside your store. I am the same person!

-I just want a black coffee. However when you pass the coffee off to me I want to add cream. When you pass the coffee again I now want sugar. And when you pass for the last time I would like a stir stick

-I never pull away till I take a sip of my drink first.

-I only give you a tip if you are "perky" at 530 in the morning and I tell you this

-Im a scary looking vampire chick and I yell at you when you ask how my boyfriends day is going

-I tell you I hit your sign outside when going through the drive thru. Your manager gets my license plate number and tells me that is all she needs. But I insist to you that you take my name and number from me. When you check the sign it is completely fine.

-I tell you I will be back for my coffee because I really have to go take a crap!

-I only want 1/4 of a shot of espresso put in my drink.

-Dont put too much foam on my drink. Dont put too little foam on my drink. Put just the perfect amount on my drink. Do you get that?

Lilah Rides

2010-09-04T08:42:00.001-05:00

Yesterday we took off the training wheels and Lilah took off riding. She is now a fast and out of control driver! Scared for when we give that girl some keys to a car.

BIG 5

2010-08-28T19:24:00.003-05:00

Yesterday Collin James turned 5! What....my baby is already five. Where did the time go?! Anyways we went bowling, had dinner at Panda buffet (the kids love that they can eat whatever they want and if they dont like it they can put their plate at the end of the table and someone takes it away!), took Collin to get a new yo-yo ball and some walkie talkies, and finished the night with "funny shows" (americas funniest home videos) All in all a great fun night with the fam.

Very Happy

2010-08-26T13:59:00.003-05:00

Im living and loving life right now. We finally have our routine down and it is going fantastic. Most of my days in a nutshell
Wake up at 4am to get ready for work
Start work at 5am
Get home at 1pm to chill for two hours by myself
Bryan gets the kids up at 7am and sends all of them and himself to school at 8am
3pm we are all home as a family doing our thing.
By the way Bryan is adjusting and doing well at school. He is meeting some really cool people and I see him making long time friends.
The kids all love their teachers and class this year! They are doing really well with me going to work.
Im really loving starbucks! The girls I work with are amazing, the time goes by so fast, and I just love all the free coffee. Our church has asked me to come on as staff to do the Youth group! It has always been a desire of mine to be a youth leader. God always has a plan. He has filled my hearts dream and is helping Bryan fill his. We have so much to be thankful for. I am so sad to have left San Antonio but God has done so much for us here. Im so glad we followed His will and not our own.

First day of school

2010-08-25T08:21:00.002-05:00

The College student, 5th grader, 2nd grader, and Preschooler!

Butterflies

2010-08-21T08:52:00.003-05:00

So beautiful. The kids and me keep finding these little guys all over the yard totally intact but not alive anymore. I love finding them because they are so pretty. We put them in little bags and the kids carry them around like pets (really gross I know). But it makes me sad that they are not alive anymore flying around. Eleanor had the idea of putting them in shadow boxes :)

Bryans last day

2010-08-21T08:46:00.002-05:00

at work. He is now a college student again. :) His work had a going away dinner for him. It was fun to have a evening out.

Fishing

2010-08-17T17:38:00.004-05:00

Our family is in love with fishing right now. We go up to the state park and fish the river. They stock it with trout. A day fishing with the kids looks like this:
-Hooking worms
-lots of crying if things dont go just right
-Catching of frogs, clams, and fish. Collin trying to take his frog home in his pocket. His mother however has seen Old Yeller too many times for that to work.
-Getting hooked in the arm OUCH!
-untangling line from around children
-trying to get the hook out of a tree or a bush
-Lots of snacks and drinks (too keep the wild ones happy)
-bare feet in the river :)
-Laughter and love

My heart

2010-08-16T20:21:00.001-05:00

Collin has a toy stethoscope that he has been playing with lately. He had it up to my heart the other day listening. After a few minutes he looks up at me and says, "mommy I hear Jesus in your heart!"

Homemade

2010-08-10T09:44:00.001-05:00

Slip n Slide

Collin

Parker

Lilah

Bryan

Working Lady

2010-08-10T09:40:00.003-05:00

Great first day of work. A lot of learning each area of the store and reading. When I got home Bryan cooked me an awesome dinner and pampered me. Heck I only worked 6 hours but I will take it. He is a sweet man.

Princess for the day

2010-08-10T09:36:00.002-05:00

Our church put together a super cute mommy and daughter princess lunch on Saturday. Lilah enjoyed herself tons!

Mr. Todd

2010-08-10T09:27:00.003-05:00

Todd came to see us this weekend and we had a great time. We did a grown-ups only dinner on Friday night. Lets just say we had a little too much fun that night and I was paying for it the next day. The guys did lots of golfing. We went and watched Inception (a must see) Lots of coffee, football, dogs, yummy dinners, shopping, and fun! Then on the last night we went bowling and I kicked some major booty 2 out of 3 games. The first game went to Bryan but then I monkey stomped Todd and him after that....its the little things in life that make me smile :)

Todd is trying to make little Viking fans!