make my monday.

this made my day.

sick.

my baby is sick.

this is where we spent most of today.

he will not let me leave his side.

this is him at 7:30pm...he finally fell asleep. and i couldn't resist taking a pic.

i love my buddy.

race #2...

another fun day at the races...february 12...i am just getting to posting...it was a super fun day...the sun was shining & warmer...@ 30 degrees and windy...i'm starting to get in the groove of where to park, what to pack, what to wear...but NOT HOW TO VIDEO TAPE :( ...

doug had THE BEST RACE I'VE EVER SEEN....it was SO unbelievably CLOSE - a total nail biter...everyone was seriously standing up and freaking out it was so close...and i was video taping the whole day...my dad and dad-in-law (along with everyone else) couldn't wait to watch it on tape...especially doug.

it was only 2 sleds...doug was racing a sled with a bigger motor...i dont think it was supposed to be that close - BUT IT WAS!!! in the last straight-away, doug blew a belt and lost by MERE INCHES.

and....it didn't record. i did something wrong. i blew it. i've got nothing. so sad. i felt sick. it is only a memory.

ugh.

dodge trying on daddy's race vest. wow, he is so cute!

i love how after a race, dodge has "pointers" for doug.

doug got a 1st place here...so fun

cool pic...this is doug & jason...it's jason's sled...thanks jason!

trying to quick replace the belt before the next race...thanks to amber for these sweet pics!

we end each race day with the trophy ceremony at the cozy establishment nearby...ok, warm bar-restaurant that serves food and has a real toilet...

always a lot of fun & such a cool thing to do with our family...its been fun for the grandparents too...and we've met some awesome people along the way...can't wait for this weekend!!

happy valentine's day

valentine's day is always just a special day at home...taking care to make it special, with candles and fancy dishes...well...fancy glasses anyway! i love that the boys get so excited by a table that is set extra special, they make stuff so fun!

packaging paper makes a great table runner...and the candles were from around the house...and my 3 favorite boys got a special sweet from me with a note for them

xoxoxo

chicken and rice...doug's favorite and the boys like too...so it was a very peaceful meal...everyone is happy!!

doug had the boys say something they loved about me...so sweet...

dodge: "i love it when she snuggles with me"

dawson: "i love her cuz she is always trying to make things special for us & doesn't even care if she gets anything or not"

LoVe.

snow fun.

yesterday, i could see grass everywhere...i didn't need my snow boots...i was starting to dream of spring.

today we got more snow. michigan.

 doug plowing himself out after the 'big blizzard' a couple of weeks ago...i thought it was fun...if it's gonna snow...please dump on us...yay snow days!

 dawson...wet, cold, and never enough dry snow stuff between 2 boys!

 path out to the barn...

 doug pulling the boys on 3-wheeler...

 february fun....winter in the woods...3 boys who LOVE snow...and a momma who is kinda missing the beach right now :)



following the call...

check out my friend's blog...amazing young family whose lives on the mission field in africa dramatically changed last week when their 5 year old daughter lola was daignosed with leukemia

http://followingthecall.org/

praying for matt, lindsey, lola & kia

really?

i know i did laundry this week.

i know i did. i know i did.

ugh.

delish.

wow!! we had REAL food a couple times this past week....you know its a big deal when i take a picture of food...it made my house smell like sundays at my grandma & grandpa beld's....mmm mmmm!

no, there was no gravy kirk.