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FRUIT-So refreshing! I love that my kids like it too. Most of the time I think everyone in the family will pick fruit over candy or sweets. James likes bananas the most and, Dantzel likes oranges. Brandon and I like all kinds. The only fruit we will ever turn down is papaya. Brandon thinks it tastes like barf. I'm right there with him on that one. lol

FOUR WHEELERS-We are now owners of a four wheeler. Actually it is the same four wheeler that Brandon and I decided to become more serious on (marriage talk serious). It is a lot of fun to have a four wheeler in a small town. My kids never turn down a ride. Yes, I trained them well.

(not our four wheeler but this picture will do)

FRUIT SNACKS-Not only do I like these to eat for a snack but my kids ♥LOVE♥ them. It is so nice to be able to throw a few in the diaper bag and go. Most of the time the kids are asking me for another package. One is never enough.

FRIENDS-I have been blessed with very good friends. You all know who you are. ☺ Some of my very best friends are my siblings. I love that I can call them about anything and they don't judge (well, I know they do but they get over it fast). That's the good thing about having good FRIENDS.

FAMILY- I know everyone thinks they have the best family but I KNOW mine is the best. I know I was sent to my family for a reason. I also know that my kids were sent to me for a reason. They teach me so much and I am grateful they are a part of Brandon and I's family.

FIRST AID- We have had to use our first aid kit more than just a little lately. James is always getting an ouchie. I can't imagine what it would be like if he didn't have good balance and such. He is my little climber, jumper and well lets face it dare devil. Thank goodness I have a mom who I can call almost weekly on medical questions. Thanks mom for always giving me an answer on how to handle my kids ouchies. This is what my kids call there hurts.

FATHERS-I have always been a Daddy's girl. Even though I have had my ups and downs with my Father...I still adore him. He has to be one of the smartest people in the world. Thanks Dad for being such a good example to me. Thanks for allowing me to be a Daddy's girl.
Brandon has to be the BEST Father to my children. I can see it daily that my kids just look up to there Dad like he is their hero. He truly is in their lives right now. I hope they will always appreciate everything he does for them and for our family in general.

(my Father)

FEET-I love to have my feet all pretty. I always have to have them painted. Pedicures are the best! Getting them is even better.

(my Feet)

FRESH SALSA-At our house this is a staple. I think we make fresh salsa at least once a week. Sometimes more. So YUMMY!

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ELECTRICITY-I am so grateful for electricity. It makes my life so much easier. My favorite thing that uses electricity right now is my Air Conditioner. I guess this is because it is summer time. Pretty soon it will be my heater. We really like it when our power goes out because then we get to get the candles and flashlights out. It can get old real fast though with little ones. In fact the last time the power went out at our house we ended up getting out our portable DVD player. Pathetic...I know. The kids really just wanted to watch a movie. It's a good thing we had that thing charged up cause it gave Brandon and I a little quiet time. Romantic, I know. It seems like we never get any time to just visit by ourselves. Kids are always wanting our full attention. Those of you with kids know what I am talking about. :)

EXPEDITION-This is our way of transportation right now. I ♥ my SUV! Not only is the color pretty hot (red) but it drives like a champ. Just the other day Brandon and I had the conversation about what color of car we would buy next. We both agreed that RED is the color. Funny that both Brandon and I drive red vehicles.
ENERGETIC KIDS-I would much rather have kids that have tons of energy then ones that are lazy and have none. Usually if my kids don't have energy than it means they are sick. I HATE sick kids. I would rather me be sick than them any day. This goes for Brandon being sick too. He doesn't make a very fun sick person to take care of.
EGGS-We like to bake around here. Well, I guess I should say Brandon likes me to bake him up a batch of cookies. It seem like we eat them a lot on the weekends or if Brandon spends more time and home than at work. I know this is not healthy but, it uses up our eggs right. Most of the time we always have a batch of warm cookies on a Sunday afternoon.
side note-Brandon wants chickens just so we can have them fresh every day. He is silly I know.

My SMART little girl

While I was doing Dantzel's hair this morning this is what she was telling me. Isn't she cute! I can't believe how smart these little kids are. She amazes me.

I know she had to of practiced this in her preschool class last year. Thanks goes to Mrs. Christy for being such a GREAT teacher to Dantzel as well. We miss you!!! ♥

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DANTZEL-I can't believe my little girl is 4. She is so big. She goes to preschool everyday. She is such a big helper and I love that she is such a good big sister. She loves to dance with her Daddy. She loves to sing songs and, lately she makes up her own words which is really fun and cute. She is a Daddy's girl. I LOVE HER TO PIECES!!!

(first day of preschool in the elementary school)

DUNCAN-My sweet little man. He is such a good baby. He is also a good eater, sleeper and poop-er. He is the funnest little guy to kiss. The part that is fun is he likes it. Most babies only let you slide 1 or 2 kisses in. Duncan will let you kiss him until you are blue in the face. I'm grateful he decided to join our family. What a blessing to have a little one around again. WE LOVE YOU DUNCAN!

(so sweet)

DINKY-Yes, I know it is silly to write about our dog but, I really am grateful for him. He is the best friend a kid could have. He isn't judgemental. He is a great listener. Doesn't talk back. He love attention from the kids even if they are playing ruff. He has been a good dog for our family.

(yes, these are Dantzel's glasses)

DADDY-I know I just wrote about Brandon. He is a GREAT dad to our kids. It always makes me happy when they hear the garage door open. That means Dad is home. They all go running to give him a hug. I think this is what being a Dad is all about. I think it makes it a lot easier for him to leave knowing the kids will be waiting for him to return home. I also have a good Dad who loves and cares about me. Thanks to all the Dad's I have had out their. I say it that way cause there has been many who have been good examples to me.

(having fun camping with Dad)

DRESS-UPS-Right now Dantzel and James LOVE playing in the dress-ups. Even James puts on his dress. Yes, it is one of Dantzels old ones. When they play it is fun cause we get to call James "James-ina" he doesn't really like it. He is such a good sport cause he just laughs it off and continues to play with his sister.(playing dress ups)

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CHOCOLATE-"I'd give up chocolate but I'm no quitter!" This saying in more like me than ever these days. You see, I was never really a chocolate lover until I had Dantzel. Ever since then with each kid I have it get worse. I LOVE chocolate now!

(makes me want some)

CHILDREN-I love being a Mom to my 3 cute kids. They are always so entertaining. I don't know what I would do without them.

(oh how cute)

CARTOONS-Yes, my kids watch cartoons in the morning. They love it and I like it cause it gives me a little time to get ready myself.

CELL PHONE-My cell phone is always (ok, most of the time) right by me. I love the color of it (red/burgundy). I also love that it is like having a mini PC. Blackberry's are the bomb!

CAMERA-I think I use my camera every single day! I currently have on my wish list to get a better camera. As for now, my camera works great.(this is my dream camera)

CRAFTS-LOVE EM'. I just wish I had more time to do them. I also wish that my kids wouldn't get into them when I pull them out. Someday I will be able to have everything out and leave it out.

COMPUTER-I use my computer everyday. I think I am addicted! I like to check the blog updates and my Face Book account. Not into all the games on their but, everyone thinks I am. One day maybe they will get the hint that I always ignore their farm town gifts etc... :)

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BRANDON-Yes, this is my favorite "B" word. I am so grateful I ran into, met and married this guy. We have made some great memories together. I plan on making many more. Some of my favorite things to do with Brandon are (just naming a few):
Going to the Lake-I would love on the water if I could. It is always fun pulling him behind the boat on his wake-board.
Camping-It is getting harder to pick up and go but when we do we always have a lot of fun.
Cooking-Brandon is a great cook! I always like to assist him in the kitchen. I guess it can go either way that's why it is so fun to cook with him. :)

(this was Brandon in his cooking class)

BLOG-I do love to blog! I think it is because it is a way of scrap-booking. Not really the kind I really enjoy but, this will have to do while the kids are so young. I HATE it when they get into my scrapbook stuff. One day I will print this blog and it will turn into the kids scrapbooks. I might have to add my own little touch when they all get printed.

BABIES-Since I have had little Duncan around, it is hard to not like having a sweet little spirit around. He has been the BEST baby. It seems like they get better and better with each kid I have. I don't know if I want to push my luck many more times. We will see.

(cute baby Duncan)

BLANKET-So far all of my kids have been blanket babies. I think it is the satin. Dantzel and James still have their favorite blankets!

(Dantzel and her blanket)

BINKY-In other words LIFESAVER! All three have liked/loved Binky's. I LOVE it because it is a plug when we are in public. I hate having a loud baby (crying) when you are in the store, church etc...

(James and his binky. This was one of his last pictures with this plug. He bit a hole in it and had to throw it away. That was the end to his binky sucking)

BBQ'ing-Brandon can cook up some mean BBQ meals. I think I like it because the heat is outside and most of the clean up work (in the kitchen) can be done while he is getting dinner on.