There are certain moments in time that stand out as really good memories. For me, most of the time, they are not anything that would look special to someone who doesn't know me or my life. I just had one of those moments with Zadie. I got Phoenix down for a nap (not the easiest of chores) and had ordered a pizza to be delivered. Pizza is one of Zadie's favorite things to eat. Once the pizza got here Zadie and I sat in the rocking chair and ate pizza and watched "Finding Nemo". We even had a burping contest. During moments like this I not only really really enjoy my daughter (or whatever kid it is) but I look at her and really wonder what I did that I deserved to be blessed with her. The answer is "nothing". I don't deserve them...God's just cool like that!

So Brett just informed me that last night at about 11pm I marched into the living room (I had been sleeping), woke him up in the chair and angrily informed him that Phoenix was fussing and he needed to come take care of him. I don't remember any of this. After he got up, made a bottle and came to our room he realized that Phoenix was not fussing and was in fact SOUND asleep. So who knows if I dreamed that he was fussing or if he actually fell back asleep by the time Brett came to bed. I'm not typically a sleepwalker/talker but sometimes when I'm overtired I guess I do! I used to do it a lot more when I was younger, but haven't done things like that in awhile. Guess I'm starting back up...lol!

"Smell dat fower."


The "Bunny Rat" that we feed carrots to...

our 4th in pictures

So for the 4th we went to a friends house for dinner and to watch the fireworks. It was nice to have a relaxed holiday! I'll share some pictures with you and in the process tell you about our night.

4th of July babies



at dinner...daddy and Zadie



Little Miss Can't Sit Still


attempt at a family picture


Daddy and Phoenix


My little man is getting big!



a few more attempts at a family picture



She has no idea that half her butt cheek is hanging out...


Mommy and Nick


our first picture of just the two of us in a long time.



My friend Stephanie holding Phoenix


Zadie has figured out how to climb out of the pack and play. Which means that even though we tried to put her to bed (for over an hour) she just wouldn't stay in the bed...which also means she was up LATE.
She decided that dad needed MORE pillows.

The terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.

Yes. That would be yesterday. I had a 9am appointment at the dealership to get our car looked at because the AC isn't working. (Do you know how hard it is to get me and the kids somewhere by that time in the morning??) I asked how long it would take and they told me 45 minutes. Needless to say it took a little more than two hours. So while we are at the dealership Zadie was horribly naughty (due to boredom most likely) which made the wait very stressful. Then it cost $200 and they are not even SURE they fixed it. They told me to drive it for a week or so and if it started blowing hot air again to bring it back in. PLUS they found another repair (a leak in the power steering something or other) that is going to cost about $1000 to fix. WHAT??? We've only had the van for 3 months and it's only 2 years old!! It was also supposed to have been totally looked over before we bought it...so really I feel like they lied to us about the van. Grrr. To top off the day Phoenix hasn't been sleeping. Literally...he sleeps for 5 minutes every time I lay him down and then starts crying. He's done this All. Day. Long. Which also means that he's crabby the rest of the time because he hasn't slept. Which also makes for one crabby Mamma. I'm just glad it's almost the weekend. I think I need a Mamma vacation. Maybe I'll go to a movie by myself one night after the kids are in bed or something. Of course as frustrated as I am with the kids I would still miss them too much to be away for more than a few hours. Sick isn't it?

Pics from the last few days...
Laughing baby


My sweet boy




cute girl





Thumbs up


My kitties

We've had a bit of a hard week here so far. Phoenix has been really fussy for the most part. Laying him down at all causes him to cry. He's usually ok if I'm holding him. Needless to say I'm not getting much done around here. I'm also not feeling good. Probably because of the Lyme meds, but I'm not sure. This morning I am SO tired and even feeling sick to my stomach...although I can't tell if that's just a by-product of being so tired. Phoenix was up several times last night (3 or 4) so I feel like I didn't sleep at all.
Ok, in spite of all that I really have enjoyed the kids this week...they've both been really sweet.

She loves holding him


kisses


Yesterday my friend Stephanie came over and we went to the pool for a little while. Phoenix fell asleep all wet and in his swimming trunks...so cute!


Zadie in the bath




This is what Harley looks like while he watches Zadie take a bath


Half smile


Phoenix looked so sweet sleeping on my bed last night

"My Dad Rocks!"

Yesterday Brett had to leave early (6:30am) for church since he plays in worship band. When the kids and I got there for the 10 am service Zadie was wearing this shirt. Brett got a kick out of it



Yesterday's worship service at church was really good. First of all the music was really great. Zadie cried when I tried to drop her off at the nursery (which she never does)...so I ended up bringingher back with me for the music. She loved it. I held her most the time and she clapped her hands and sang along in her 2 year old way. I told Brett that if she falls in love with a rock star some day it's all his fault. The sermon was really good too. It was on Men (dad's mostly) and leadership...really a wonderful sermon. if you are interested in hearing it you can get the podcast on iTunes. Just look up 'Plum Creek Community Church'. Really, our pastor is a wonderful speaker. It's so great to wake up on Sunday mornings excited to go to church.

The rest of the day was relaxing and good. Sometimes it's just really sweet to spend time together as a family.







Hold me?




Phoenix loves kisses