Another Week...

Well, we made it through another weekend. Alex had her first day of Sunday School. She loves it. She really did not even want to leave when it was time to go. She wanted to stay and play with the toys. I am happy that she has found this exciting. After Sunday school we went across the street and saw Alex's Great-Great Grandpa. She was a bit shy at first, but then I could not get her to be quiet. It really brought a smile to his face. Saturday night Jerold and I went to a Delta Waterfowl Banquet. It was pretty neat. We got done there and then went out for a little while. It was nice to have a night out.
This week looks like it could be busy. The kids are starting to adjust to school. Once they get into their new schedules things will be getting a little more calm. The younger kids are starting to get into the new routine also. About next week things should start to become normal.
Jake seems to be adjusting well. He is still not sure about the kids, but he seems to be doing well. He definitely likes all of the attention that he gets from them. He had his first doctor appointment on Saturday. Alex and I took him. I wanted Alex to understand that Jake has a doctor also. Other than that, things are going well here in Chenoa.

What a Week...

Well, we made it through Alex's birthday party. She was spoiled once again. Now the trick is to find a place for all of the stuff that she got. She was very happy though. Alex got a lot of clothes that are well needed for this fall. She also got her very own mini golf course. Uncle Rod and Aunt Nikki got that for her. I am not sure who wants to play it more, Alex or Jerold. She also received a few cool toys and Barbies. I am doomed as far as Barbies go. All of those shoes and outfits. I think Alex really enjoyed riding around with her cousin though. I was able to take a picture of them riding Alex's 4-wheeler together. They always have a great time together. Autumn started school this week. I think that she will really enjoy it too.

As for the daycare this week.....It has been crazy, but interesting. School started here in Chenoa today. I now understand why my mom was always happy for school to start. I am very happy that school is started. The kids really need to get back to their routines. In about 2 weeks things will be getting back to normal. I have had my niece Paige this week. It has been fun. She is just such a sweet little girl. Alex thinks the world of her. She is always checking to make sure everything is alright. She is very protective of her cousins. As far as the rest of the week...I am hoping that things will go smoothly. I have actually had my neighbor coming over and giving me a hand in the afternoons. It is a little extra money for her and a little bit a assistance for me. She has been a big help.

Jerold is still working in Bloomington. We are so patiently waiting to find out what Mitsubishi is going to do with their contracts. It is just so much fun waiting to see what they are going to do every couple of years. I believe that they have 9 more days before the contract expires or however you put that.

Jake is adapting well. I am not getting much sleep though. It is almost like having a newborn. The only difference is that he barks and cries when he needs to go outside instead of crying when he is hungry. It could be worse. He is not so sure about the kids right now. They want to play quite a bit more than he does right now. He is more interested in playing for a little while and sleeping a long while.

Well, I have posted a couple pictures from Sunday. One is of course Alex riding her 4-wheeler with Autumn and the other 2 are pictures of Alex's birthday cakes. Grandma Peg made them of course. Alex had to have Swiper the Fox and Dora and Boots. Well, I believe that this is enough of a catch up for now. Until next time....

A New Addition to the Family

Well, Jerold went and got the puppy today. Alex is excited about the new addition to the family. I have taken some pictures of them, hoping they will turn out on this. I would like to introduce everyone to "Jake." This is the name that Alex picked out for him. Luckily it is not Boots or Swiper. I am hoping that the puppy works out for all of us. Jerold is hoping for a hunting dog and a guard dog. I am hoping for a dog that won't eat everything. Wishful thinking. Alex is looking forward to her birthday party tomorrow. She is all excited about the presents. Hopefully it will be a beautiful day for it. Well, hope everyone has a great weekend. It sure is beautiful today.

Alex is 3

Today Alex turns 3. She has not quite figured out that she does not need to tell everyone else Happy Birthday, but that it is her day. She is excited. It is all about the party. We are going to take her to McDonald's tonight to play in the play land and then go for a ride. She loves going for a ride. Jerold and her get on the goose calls and start honking up a storm. She loves to do that though.
We are picking up the puppy on Saturday. Jerold is going to go and get while Alex is getting her eyes checked. I was informed that it could be a long day afterwards. The puppy will definitely be a good distraction. We are still trying to come up with names for the puppy. We are a little reluctant to have Alex pick out the name. The puppy will probably end up with the name of Swiper or Boots. We are not going to tell her about the puppy until Saturday after her appt. This way she will go to her appt. and be excited when she comes home.
It is a full house today. The daycare is going well. I am still looking forward to school getting back in session. I am trying some different things with the older children while the younger ones are down for naps. That seems to help with keeping everyone happy.
I should get things going for lunch. It is such a beautiful day today that we will be outside as much as possible. Burn energy burn.

Let's see how this works....

I have seen a few different blog sites and thought that I would try it also. This way everyone can be up to date on the happenings of our lives. I hope that everyone enjoys the blog. There really is not anything exciting going on this week. Jerold is back to work in full swing and the daycare is going well. I have a full house most days. I am waiting for school to get back in session. The kids really need to get back to their routine in school. Alexandra turns 3 on Monday the 11th. She is excited to have a party. It is all about the party. We are going to have a party for her on the 17th. She does not know it yet, but she is getting a puppy for her birthday. She has been wanting a puppy or baby brother. I believe that the puppy will be coming before the baby brother. The puppy is a black lab. I really hope that it works out. Jerold is hoping for the puppy to be a good hunting dog. The parents have good hunting blood lines. Hopefully it works out.

Well, I hope that this is a good start to a home page for the family. This should be itneresting to see how it works out......