MIA for a while. But here is an update of the fam and all things related.

Let's see, where to start?

Well, last year for Valentines day we bought a motor home. We used it a few times and found that it was just too small for us. So in September we sold it to a very sweet retired couple and it was absolutely perfect for them. Any who, guess what we got?

Personally, I think we should find a better way to spend our time in February then driving all over the country. Maybe next year. But hey, this trailer is here to stay, its awesome. Its a 32 foot Weekend Warrior toy hauler. We got a smokin' deal, we paid about half of what its worth. Even better, Allan and I got to drive to California and back all by ourselves and actually have a real conversation and everything. It was pretty fabulous.

And Valentines was particularly great because we celebrated it early and then I left town to have a quick scrapbook getaway with my friends Nat and Heidi. My niece Stacha came with me too. I dropped off my broken laptop to Nat's hubby Jesse, who is going to fix it and make it all better. I actually used some of my abundant scrapbook collection too, which is an added bonus. Too bad the weather sucked and we had to come home on Sunday instead of Monday.

And speaking of Valentines, here are our projects this year.

The 40 Valentines that I made this year. It was much easier after the kids were in bed and I finished them by myself. My boys just don't get the concept of crafts. They really are just like Allan. I guess my craftiness will never get passed on to anyone in my family!

The close up of my craftiness. Not as cute as I wanted them to be but they are just going to get thrown away, right?

The brownies Carson just had to have for preschool. I made them cuter with a cookie cutter. I really wanted to do cookies but I got vetoed. After all, they are for Carson, not me. I ate the cut out parts. YUM!

YAY! Mom did something right! Carson did help with the cookie cutter so maybe all hope is not lost on the craftiness gene yet.

And now, some random pictures of the kids!

And here are some pictures that I got from Carson's preschool. LOVE THEM!!

And finally, what in the heck would cause a praying mantis to do this?

Answer: A bunch of 3 and 4 year old preschoolers poking and prodding the poor thing to death!

Oh and by the way, Caleb passed his hearing test. He had a cold and they think that's why he didn't pass. WHEW! I also took Caleb to the orthodontist today and he definitely needs braces. He has an interesting set of problems and we will find out more at his next appointment. I'm hoping it doesn't get too expensive! His ortho doesn't think it should be too big of a deal so I'm not going to stress unless I have to!

Valentines Love Survey. If you ever wanted to know way too much about me, here you go! Mom, you might want to skip this one.

I just stole this off of Crazymama's blog because it is awesome! Feel free to participate!


It's valentines time. right? brings up some memories. and feeling of LURVE!(that's love in a lusty way) memories from back in the day when i was a lusty young thang. everyone has some memories right? wanna share? i have a little Q and A. answer yours in the comments. and read mine at the end of the post. AH it's always a good time here right?
please participate. you know you want to answer 9 questions.



LOVE SONGS!
1. WHAT IS YOUR FAVE LOVE SONG? NOW AND IN THE PAST?

Now: Nickelback-Savin' Me
Then: Shameless-Garth Brooks

2. WHAT Love SONG BRINGS BACK THE MOST MEMORIES FOR YOU?(from high school?)

Love Song-The Cure
Linger-The Cranberries
Can't help falling in love-UB40

3. did anyone ever make you a mixed tape?

Not that I remember. But I was so awesome at making mixed tapes that I didn't need some guy doing it for me.

4. what was the best song? (that made you swoon with love)
Shameless-Garth Brooks
In your eyes-Peter Gabriel
Somebody-Depeche Mode

5. what was the cheesiest song?
Oh where do I start?
Eternal Flame-Bangles
any song by Mariah Carey
Love of a lifetime-Firehouse
Achy Breaky heart-Billy Ray Cyrus

romantic movies?
Beauty and the Beast! Best movie ever made. Period.

6.what was the best most romantic movie you ever watched with someone?
The Notebook
August Rush

7. HOT Make-outs?!
Too many to tell about ;)

8. did you ever go parking?
You Betcha! Allan and I were young and in love!

9. have you driven by the location lately? or ever? how many people did you go parking there with?
Well, since St. G was a small town with lots of places with trees and forests at that time there are quite a few different ones. I went with Allan. A lot. ; )