Bean Jars

So for family home evening tonight we did good behavior bean jars. When the kids are good or do good deeds they get a scoop of beans in there jar. Or if they misbehave a scoop can be taken out. When the jars are full they each get to pick what there prize is. Katelynn wants to go to the movie theater and I'm not sure if Trevor really understands the jar thing yet. They each got a scoop after making there jars. And after a crazy bath time tonight a half scoop was taken out. So we will see what tomorrow brings. I will keep you updated on the jars.

Happy 23rd Birthday Little Brother

Happy Birthday Jason Cody!!! Today you would be 23. You old fart. I cant believe another birthday has came and gone. When mom told me that she went out and sat by your graveside for 3 hours today. It ripped me up inside. No mother should have to sit by her child's graveside. I have so many emotions going through my mind. They are hard to put in words. I'm so grateful that I had you for a brother. Also grateful that I have my 3 wonderful children to remind me of you all the time. Katelynn and Zachary and there big blue eyes. Zachary with his light blond hair. Trevor with his smart, busy and wild personality that you always had. Katelynn and her thoughtfulness to everyone. You were always so thoughtful. Everyone always says that the lord will only give you trails that you can handle. Some days I wonder if I can really handle this one. Other days I know that I can. I pray for strength to take care of my children and mom. I'm so thankful for a wonderful husband and great friends and family to help me everyday. I love you Jason and I think of you everyday. Happy Birthday Buddy!!!

Many Faces Of Zachary

Zachary Cody is so sweet. I love taking his picture and he loves the camera. I just wanted everyone to see how sweet he is and how big he is getting.

Rock Stars

Here are my rock stars. The kids love playing guitars with daddy. They play all the time. They sing church songs to save a horse ride a cowboy. Its so cute. Here is Jim's dream his own little band. I'm so grateful for Jim's talent of playing the guitar. I know that the kids are too.

Rockin Roll

We were getting ready for the day and Katelynn never wants me to curl her hair. This morning Katelynn ask "Are you going to curl my hair today mommy"? I told her "Yes" She said "I don't want you to curl my hair because you cant do rock in roll with curly hair". I had to laugh and explain that you CAN do rock in roll with curly hair. She says the funniest things sometimes and I love it.

Many Ballet Outfits

So Katelynn has had many ballet outfits. She always gets ready for ballet and I tell her to put on shoes and a coat. So the first picture is what she put on today. She made me laugh. So thats why I had to post these. The other picture are some other outfits she has had to wear for ballet. She loves ballet. I'm so glad that we have found something that she loves and is great at. The very last picture looks like it came from the little rascals movie. With the little girl Darla (Katelynn) and the boys that like he. Katelynn loves to go and do everything. I love you Katelynn Dawn!!!

Little Rascals

Clapping

Zachary started to clap yesterday. It was sooooo sweet. We were all so happy that we were all clapping and saying yyyyaaaaa Zachary. He keep looking at us like we were crazy. But he keep on clapping. He is getting so big. We love watching him grow and learn new things.

Amish Friendship Bread

YES, I made 2 loafs of friendship bread in my oven NOT in the bread machine. And it was soooooo good. The whole family loved it. Thank you to Jessica for getting me started.

LOOK A LIKES

I THINK THAT THE BOYS LOOK ALOT A LIKE. LOOKS LIKE TREVOR EAT MORE THAN ZACHARY. THEY BOTH LOOK SO MUCH LIKE THERE DADDY.

Trevor and Shoes

Trevor James loves his sisters shoes. Here he is with he wild purple boots. Lower picture with her sparkly pink shoes. I love it. Trevor wants to do almost everything his big sister is doing. We love you Trevor.