HMMM...what have we done lately?

We had our first ever Pinewood Derby. I'm really glad that Allan wanted to be in charge of this project because I'm really clueless about this scouting stuff. Maybe that's why they fired me from my scouting job (I really don't blame them, I sucked at it!) Caleb went online and picked out a design and then Allan and Uncle Anton cut it out and did whatever it is that you do to make a car. Then Caleb picked out the paint and decals and I just let him go for it! We helped him with the basics but he really designed the whole thing. He ended up placing 2nd in most of his races but he placed 1st in one of the races. He got the award for the best design for his car.

Yay for me! I remembered Easter again! I have forgotten Easter several times throughout my time as a mom but I was on top of it this year.

Caleb's random funny face....

LOVE IT!!

A boy and his dog...

Introducing Cooper!

OK so I think we hit the puppy jackpot! He is quite possibly the mellowist animal on the face of the earth, which of course I find completely endearing. We take him outside to play, he will play with the kids for a few minutes and then he's done. He lays down on the ground and just stops. We have to coerce him to come back in the house. Or he just gives us that pitiful puppy face and we pick him up and bring him in. Then he just flops over and falls asleep. For, like, HOURS! Then he's up and the whole process starts over. It's pretty awesome. I was praying for the most inactive, non-puppy-like dog in the world and it seems like I got him! The boys love him, they constantly are playing with him. He especially like to chase after the ball when Caleb's practicing soccer. He has Allan wrapped around his paw. Guess who's getting up at night with Cooper? Not me! Allan has been getting up with him. It kind of rocks, I'm not gonna lie! He is a great addition to the family, he fits right in!

Carson on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

The most halirious thing I've ever witnessed! And yes, the little girl screams that you are hearing are coming from my son....

Its official. I'm the coolest mom ever!

Just ask Caleb, that's what he would say (at least for today, anyway.) We just bought a puppy. He's an American Bulldog and he's pretty adorable, don't you think?

Now here's how I got suckered into getting a dog in the first dang place:

Allan: We need a dog. Boys need a dog. Our family needs a new member and we are not having anymore kids.

Amy: Duh, I would cry for the entire 9 months if I got pregnant again. Anyway, the only kind of dog I want is a Bulldog and they are like $2500.00 and I will NOT pay that much money for a dog. Besides, we just watched Marley and Me. How can you still want a dog? I will never be able to have that happen to me!

Allan: If I find a Bulldog that is affordable would you let us get one?

Amy: Sure (because I've looked for a "clearance puppy" before and bulldogs are all 2500.00 online)

That was on Saturday. Allan has done his research...

Allan: Hey babe! We're getting a puppy!

Amy: No we're not! I don't want a dog!

Allan: But I found a bulldog and he's not 2500.00. Hurry, come look!

Amy: Whatever!! We are not getting a dog.

So I went and looked at the pictures and guess what?! We're getting a dog!

I'm a SUCKER!

We pick up the dog this weekend.