Keelie Update :)

I realized that in all my posts of the kids, I never post any life updates.

Corey and I have been looking for part time work to supplement his income. I had applied for a Census Bureau job and finally got a call and was hired for 4 weeks. I was so excited to have something...anything! Actually, I'm at my job right now as I type this - yeah, it's real difficult!:) This is the first year that the Census Bureau has set up Questionnaire Answer Centers in areas where they've had a low return rate so people can come in and get help filling out their form. My center has not gone over so well...I think I've seen about 3 people. I work two, eight hour days a week, and as boring as it is to sit in a room all day by myself, I'm getting paid and right now that matters! Plus, I'm getting lots of blogging and reading done!:)

Shortly after I was hired for this job, I saw a sign in our local coffee shop's window saying they were hiring, so I applied. I was hired 15 min after I turned in my application! I start training in a couple weeks.

I'm so thankful that my job will be right in town, flexible, and I know the owners and people that work there. I'm thankful that Corey's work is flexible so one of us can be with the kids - if not for that, an extra job wouldn't be feasible 'cause it'd cost more for childcare, and I wouldn't want to go that route anyway. And I'm very grateful for the extra income!:)

Kaleb's Visit

My youngest brother stopped on his way through to Wisconsin for spring break and spent the night. This was the first time he's seen my children and the first we've seen each other in three years! It was great to spend some time with him.

Thanks for visiting Kaleb!

She's not crying...neither is she sure what she thinks about him

A beautiful afternoon for a walk to the lake

Kaleb with his sis, nephew and niece

playing with the kids

Somebody was serious about their block building!

And of course Caedmon got some reading time in!

Their First Basketball Game

A few weeks back, I went to a high school basketball game to support a friend in the cheerleading squad and had a blast! Boy did I ever feel old; the high schoolers looked like kids out there, which is what they are of course, but back when I was a peer, they seemed so old looking!:)

We decided to attempt the whole family going. The kids did really well and Corey and I enjoyed a nail biter of a game! I love high school basketball!

Trying to keep them occupied - it was past bedtime.

Already a Casanova - the girls kept him busy with popcorn.:)

Every time I'm in that high school, I start thinking about my kids walking the halls one day...agghh! Glad I have awhile, although I know how time flies!

A Rare Sight

My poor little girl was sick a few weeks back. She ran a high fever for about two and a half days. I called a nurse and she thought it might be a GI infection, which my nurse friend visiting at the time had thought as well. The evening after I called the nurse, I also discovered a tooth coming in. Anyway, she was so sedate and not like my daughter at all! I would never wish her to be sick, but the calm was kind of nice. And the cuddling!:)

Fresh Air!!!

On Lake Bellaire

Moola moola!:)
(My grandma used to rub her nose on our nose as little kids and say "moola moola")

Almost home:)
(walking backwards)

Christmas Eve at the Moka

We couldn't pass up a chance to hang out at the Moka on Christmas Eve.

Carys and Mommy

I realized the other day that we really don't have any pictures of just Carys and me, so I figured we'd better remedy that since I have plenty with Caedmon!:)

We're even matching - can't quite tell here,
but her dress is green and white checkered.

(Thanks Mikaela for the adorable outfit - it was finally hot enough to wear it!)