Our little prince sitting in the queen's chair. Oh my! Mom said that only Clark and Grampa could get away with that. You think she's kidding. 

This kid isn't right! He loves this. Clark and my brother Adam. 

Clark trying to walk in Adam's sandals, at one point he had them both on. Since he finally decided to walk now he wants to show off. 

Clark and his "crazy" aunt Abbey. 

Clark and Grandma. 

Clark and Grandpa. 

This dog is goofy 

Enough Rain Already!

Alright, I know that rain is good for the crops and flowers and all that stuff, but come on enough already! I think we all just got spoiled with the early spring weather so I guess I shouldn't complain too much. This nasty weather though has been getting to my allergies and sinuses. I see the specialist this Wednesday so I hope that he will be able to get me under control. This weekend was pretty relaxing for Jason and I. Friday night we watched Cinderella Man, a good movie, if you get a chance you should watch it. Saturday, Steve, Erin, and Seth came up. Always good to see them. Seth is walking around like crazy and starting to babble dadada, which of course Erin hates :) Erin and I headed to Kohl's (bad idea), haha but I did have a 15% off coupon. Sunday I was down again with the sinus problems in my head. So, it was a lazy day for me and Tressel and Jason just lounged and watched some television. Less than a week though and we are outta here for the Bahamas for 5 days! I can't wait, seems like forever ago we set everything up and here it is already. I just hope it ISN"T raining there! Hope everything has a good start to your week!

My lil bro traded in his Vibe that he pimped out for a grown up car. This is one sweet ride! 

The back end of Andy's new car 

Sick

Unfortunately, I have been under the weather the past few days. Finally broke down and went to the doctor and found out I had a pretty bad sinus infection as suspected. My head felt like it was the size of a hot air balloon. So yeah, I'm doing a little better today. I still am not up to my norm, but doing better. Tressel was glad to have me home for a couple of days, luckily he seemed to understand that I wasn't home to play and he napped with me for most of the day. I don't like missing work and I don't like being sick so I'm glad that I'm on the mends. I have been having so many problems with my allergies lately the doctor referred me to an allergist who I'm seeing next Wednesday so I hope that he can get this under control. It really stinks sneezing like 30 times a day while I take medicine too. Sometime isn't adding up, so I hope he can get to the bottom of it. Enough about my sickness I know boo-hoo for me huh? Well we are getting the rain that we needed but unfortunate though since we have been spoiled lately with the perfect weather. I hope that everyone is doing well.

The spoiled puppy took a roadtrip to Liberty Center to see is "grandparents" 

FLOWBEE! 

You can only see Tressel's eyes her but we were relaxing on the futon, well that was until he farted in my face, ha-ha! 

Jason had to mow our grass for the first time last week.  

Church Bulletin Bloopers

Have a great weekend everyone!

ACTUAL Announcements Taken from Church Bulletins:
found on this website: http://www.hopecc.com/humor/24_Church_Announcements.html
1) Don't let worry kill you. Let the Church help.
2) Thursday night-Potluck Supper. Prayer and medication to follow.
3) Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our church and community.
4) For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs.
5) The rosebud on the altar this morning is to announce the birth of David Alan Belzer, the sin of Rev and Mrs. Julius Belzer.
6) This afternoon there will be a meeting in the south and north ends of the church. Children will be baptized at both ends.
7) Tuesday at 4PM there will be an ice cream social. All ladies giving milk will please come early.
8) Wednesday, the Ladies Liturgy Society will meet. Mrs. Jones will sing "Put Me In My Little Bed" accompanied by the pastor.
9) Thursday at 5PM there will be a meeting of the Little Mothers Club. All wishing to become Little Mothers, please see the minister in his private study.
10) This being Easter Sunday, we will ask Mrs. Lewis to come forward and lay an egg on the altar.
11) The service will close with "Little Drops of Water". One of the ladies will start (quietly) and the rest of the congregation will join in.
12) Next Sunday, a special collection will be taken to defray the cost of the new carpet. All those wishing to do something on the new carpet will come forward and get a piece of paper.
13) The ladies of the church have cast off clothing of every kind and they may be seen in the church basement Friday.
14) A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow.
15) At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be "What is Hell?" Come early and listen to our choir practice.
16) Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM at the First Presbyterian Church. Please use large double door at the side entrance.
17) The 1991 Spring Council Retreat will be hell May 10 and 11.
18) Pastor is on vacation. Massages can be given to church secretary.
19) 8 new choir robes are currently needed, due to the addition of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones.
20) Mrs. Johnson will be entering the hospital this week for testes.
21) The Senior Choir invites any member of the congregation who enjoys sinning to join the choir.
22) Please join us as we show our support for Amy and Alan who is preparing for the girth of their first child.
23) Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles, and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children.
24) The Associate Minister unveiled the church's new tithing campaign slogan last Sunday: "I Upped My Pledge--Up Yours."

Now you know

Useless but interesting:
-It takes about 142.18 licks to reach the center of a tootsie pop.
-Kermit the Frog is left handed.
-Woodpecker scalps, porpoise teeth and giraffe tails have all been used as money.
-The U.S. Government will not allow portraits of living persons to appear on stamps.
-More people are killed annually by donkeys than die in air crashes.
-The sound of E.T. walking was made by someone squishing her hands in jelly.
-There are twice as many kangaroos in Australia as there are people. The kangaroo population is estimated at about 40 million.
-Grapes explode when you put them in the microwave. ( don't try it)
-Every citizen of Kentucky is required by law to take a bath at least once a year.
-It's illegal in Alabama to wear a fake mustache that causes laughter in church.
-On average, there are 333 squares of toilet paper on a roll.
-Christmas was once illegal in England.

Have a great Thursday!

Signs that make you smile

Wednesday is here, it is super nice weather out today! Can't beat it. Well I thought that I would post on here some of the signs that I have hanging up at home, that kind of make you feel good and make you smile. I was looking through a catalog last night too that had a few more I would eventually like to get. So here are some we have hanging up.
-Live Well Laugh Often Love Much
-Live Life Joyfully
-Live in such a way that if someone should speak badly of you, no one would believe it.
-Scatter Kindness
-Be Nice or Go Away
-Always kiss me goodnight

Some others that I would like to get sometime.
-There is always always always something to be thankful for
-Live Happily Ever After
-Home is where you story begins
-Do something every day that makes you happy
-Count your blessings

Growing Up

This isn't the first post with this title. Funny how things change. Jason had a revelation the other day that he is getting older as well. We bought a mower on Sunday and he mowed part of the lawn Sunday before the rain and finished it last night. Yesterday, he said he was talking to one of his customers about lawn mowers and they were comparing the mowers they own and had a good discussion on mowers. He realized at that time that things have changed, ha-ha. Well I told him that I took pictures of my flowers and posted them on here. Last night my older brother called and about 50% of our conversation was devoted to talking about our lawn work and different plants and flowers we have planted, amazing how things change, ha-ha. A couple of weeks ago my little brother came up and we went to Menards and worked on the yard and planted some things. I never thought I would enjoy yard work and gardening, but wow have times changed. I actually really enjoy it, even though it is hard work at times, it really can be relaxing. So, the point of this is, it is funny how our priorites change the older we get. Everyday I feel like I learn so much more. On a lighter note, Jason was mowing the backyard last night and Tressel with hovering close to me as I was grilling out some chicken. Well he ventured a little closer to Jason. Probably about 90% of the lawn was mowed and that darn puppy ran over where there were about 4 more lines to mow and he squatted to poop right in front of Jason and the mower nonetheless. So yeah it was pretty comical and pretty gross all at the same time. Hope everyone has a great day!

My favorite, there will be much more of these next year. I may even venture to get a few more colors! 

Out back, looks better than it did that is for sure 

Left side of house 

Right side of house, again pretty dark, will take more pictures later to show you exactly what we have coming up 

I know this is a little hard to see, it was getting dark out but wanted to get the tree in that is on the side, looking better 

This was my newest addition to the garden/yard, too funny to pass up!