Living in fast forward.

So, I'm horrible at this blogging thing, and I'm pretty sure I noted that when I started. Let's see if I can sum things up, as if everyone doesn't know whats going on with everything and everyone on "The Facebook". (Which I would have deleted my facebook if my awesome friends hadn't gone and started a cool group to keep up with each other on!)

Well, last post was in January.. which was really just catching up from the post before. So, since that post.. Evrett is walking, and has turned one.  We have MOVED!! to the BEAUTIFUL state of Montana. Everyone is adjusting well, and we live in an awesome apartment. Love love love. And Mavrick is almost 5. LiFE IS GOING TOO FAST!

I don't think I can honestly sit here and type in every detail and little thing since the last post.. though the ride to Montana was rather LONG and a few bumps in the road. I just need to work on posting as things happen and do it more often.

So... lame update.. but thats it ;)

playing' catch-up!

In my last post, I saw where I said something along the lines of "Thanksgiving will be here before you know it"..and well..it has come and past, for a couple of weeks now.  Now we've passed Thanksgiving, Trevis' bday and Christmas!
For Thanksgiving, we always stay in Texas. I say always, but for the past 5 years that we've lived here we've just done things at our own home. Jakes parents, and brother and his wife and their young son Jordan came and we had Thanksgiving and also went and celebrated Trevis' birthday that weekend since everyone was in town. Thanksgiving is my FAVORITE...well, one of my favorite. I love turkey and dressing and just eating in general :) Jake was half the day before and was off all of Thanksgiving but had to go back to work the day after. We all (-Jake) went to ITz Pizza in Pasadena. It used to be called Incredible pizza, but its a pizza buffet place that has themed dining rooms and you're given a debit card type thing and can load money onto it to play games and ride rides. Trevis and Mavrick road a go-cart for the first time this trip! Trevis road with Josh and Mavrick road with PawPaw. They really loved it!

That following week we had a SUPER HERO playdate at our house for Trevis' bday! His teacher came and friends from school, they all had capes and made masks. It was a hit and Trevis felt so special for all of his friends to come over to his house. Also, my mom and grandma (Nanny and MawMaw) came to town and brough Trevis' cousin Ethan! Trevis and Mavrick absolutely love it when he comes to visit.

As for Christmas, me and the 3 boys and the dog..drove to Mississippi, on Monday before Christmas. It was quite a ride, but they all did suprisingly well. I was nervous since it was my first trip alone with Evrett that was further than an hour. We stopped at a place along the way to use the restroom and stretch, and there was a spot to pet baby alligators. The boys loved it! And even more than that, they loved seeing a pretty green tree frog on the coke machines before leaving, they talked about it more than the alligators! We spent the week at my moms, and seeing family and cousins from each side and just enjoying time in Mississippi. Jake was suppose to fly in Friday night..but..

He surprised me! Thursday night after I put the boys in bed, I was up online chatting with a friend about old stories and things and how much I missed Jake. Well, Jake called and said he was getting ready for bed and talking and all that then all of a sudden, the talking gets louder..and he is INSIDE my moms house! The stinker knew he was going to be off on Friday, so instead of waiting all day and flying out that night, he paid to have his flight changed and flew out a night early. What a great surprise it was for the boys the next morning!

For Christmas the boys got tons of toys and great things from everyone, and Santa brought them alot of different and random things they had said they wanted through out the year. GlowCrazy, Jenga, Cars2, an 18 wheeler full of cars, Connect 4, tshirts and just toys. Evrett got a playtable, a push walking toy and a spinning toy that says numbers and letters when you land on it.

For Christmas I received and awesome new camera:) So, there should be plenty of great pics to come in following posts.

Now we are in the middle of January.. 2012! Where has time gone? January has been a sort of slow month for us here. Jake is working out of town and comes home every weekend, Trevis has been out of school alot due to the Christmas holiday and today is MLK. I have started working out at the YMCA and Mavrick loves to go to the gym (except when he hurt his foot a few weeks ago and we had to take a week off for it to heal). I am not trying to be super strong or lose crazy weight, not even a certain number. Just the healthy BMI and weights for my age/height and to just be fit and healthy.

Evrett, goodness! This fella is just GROWING! I can't believe it..he is almost one.. ONE!! I can remember being pregnant with him this time last year. Ahh.. he is justa jabbering, and plays this "HEY BABY" game.. where he'll lift his hands and then bend over to the ground any time someone says Heyyyy Baby!. It's adorable:) He also has taken his first few steps.. he'll stand up or let got from holding onto something and he's taken a step or two at a time and then squat down. He will be really walking so soon! Trevis and Mavrick are so excited watching their baby brother grow up.

Well, I feel like I've caught up enough..Hope everyone is having a great New Year so far!

Timesa flyin'

October went by SO fast, and now it will be Thanksgiving before we know it! Mmm..Thanksgiving. Anyways, trying to reflect on what everyone did during October. I'm glad I didnt update every week about every tiny thing that happened, I was looking for a way out of that and I guess being busy helped!

Well, Jake and I took a quick trip the amazing beautiful state of MONTANA!

I can not even begin to describe how CLEAN the air smells, how friendly the people are and how just perfect the weather is. I mean, it was cold..but it wasn't freezing. I think there is way less humidity.. pretty sure. We took this trip around the end of October, so still before real winter hit.

We only stayed a weekend in Billings, MT. It was perfect.

(yes, those are non photoshopped real time pictures taken from Jakes iphone! looks like a postcard!)

October... oh, Fall parties, festivals and trunk n treat! We had a Halloween playdate with our amazing playgroup. Lots of cute kiddos running around in their costumes. Trevis had a Pumpkin party at school and Mavrick was invited. They dressed up for it too. We don't really celebrate Halloween or do Trick or Treating, but every year we do attend church festivals and Trunk n Treat.

Here is MY Ninja, Venom (the bad spiderman) and our friends cute little girl, Bella. They all had a great time and stocked up on lots of candy and goodies!

The weather has been pretty enjoyable lately.. not too hot and not too cold. We'll see how long that lasts. (the boys seesawing on the see saw daddy built them!)

 

Here, the boys remind me of their daddy. They made a stationary bike. They found a small hole in the ground where they could properly set up the training wheel tires so it would hold up the back tire. These boys are so smart. Really.

And, incase you're thinking I forgot the "tiny" one (I say "tiny" because he is not tiny..at all but he smaller than the other two).

 

YES! He is CRAWLING! Caught in the act! Ughh, can't believe it! Ha, I'm so happy though, he's such a big boy and meeting all his milestones! So, now he can crawl, roll over, babble and ..lucky me, he can pull up. He's started practicing it in his crib.. Joy! =)

Well, another year has passed for me and I am now 26. Boo for getting older! Just kidding, it's not that bad. I'm loving the things that are happening and this adult life I'm growing into. To celebrate the big ol' 26.. I had some friends over Friday night and talked and watched movies. More talking than watching though! Saturday we spent the day at the boys last soccer game and end of the season party. They've really enjoyed it again. Sunday, just spent the day with the family and got a much needed hair cut!

Our behavior chart.

We've started this today. It's been made and hanging on our fridge, but we just starte using it. I don't use it for things they know are unacceptable and things they do on the regular. But they move up for doing something really kind, picking up toys without asking, helping, being nice to Evrett or getting him toys. They move down a color for calling names, having to be told more than once to do something, and other little things like that. They will still go straight to time out if they do something worth it. Hopefully this will reduce the yelling (among all), the having to say it more than once..for me:) and hopefully make things happier all around! And no I didn't come up with this, http://kimboscrafts.blogspot.com/2010/03/its-paper-week.html

Sunday afternoon after taking the boys to Awanas, me,Jake and Evrett made a quick trip to Baytown's new Academy Store. Its really nice! It's going to take away alot of business from the one about 20 minutes away that we..and everyone on this side of Houston used to go to. It rained almost all day Sunday, and praise God, because we needed it! Monday, was a no school day, and since it was muddy outside, we had an inside lazy day with video games and movies..and just taking it easy. Tuesday, hm..well, besides my car breaking down on the way home from taking Trevis to school, it was just a regular day! Yes, my car decided to break down and just stop going about 2 minutes from Trevis school..and after being stuck at the end of someones driveway for about 20 mins, right after I found someone who would come rescue me,Evrett and Mavrick, I decided I would try to see if it would crank..and it did, and I just drove us home! Had to miss Evretts 6 month appointment (even though it was already a month late..bad mommy! HA) but reschedule to have it done afterschool. So, picked Trevis up from school and headed to the dr. Trevis didn't know until we were in the room that Evrett was getting shots. He saw the nurse who does them and immedietly knew what was going on. He say "I am putting my foot down, my baby brother is NOT getting shots." LOL, needless to say she thought he was a hoot! She left, and the Doctor came and saw Evrett...a big 30inches and 22 and half pounds!! EEek!! My big man!(Already in 12month clothes!) So when the nurse came back, Trevis was in the play area and so the nurse quietly closed the door..and gave Evrett the first shot. Well, when let out his big yelp, Trevis came running in.. "NoOo! I said noo!". LOL My sweeeet hearted child. And, during all of this Mavrick was in the room and didnt bat an eye. They're SO much alike and so different at the same time. LOVE all of them. Wednesday, Trevis came home with his first ever Fund Raiser! I think I was more excited then he was, buut.. if he sales over $100, his name will be in a drawing for free December tuition, so yea.. this Mama is on a Popcorn selling mission! I sent out a text and email to our family in Mississippi, and just from them he is halfway to that $100 goal! Yeah!Friday, was my MOPs class. LOVE it. Todays topic was about Breast Cancer awareness and a survior spoke. Its crazy the things a woman can go through and overcome and put all her Faith in God and never think twice. Amazing! Saturday, Trevis and Mavrick had a soccer game. Their games are about 30-40 minutes away, but I don't mind the drive. Its worth it to be able to watch both of them score, and them be goalie and for Trevis to be equally played as much as the others. They're both great goalies. Mavrick likes to charge at the player bringing the ball down while Trevis goes back and forth blocking in front of the goal.

Sunday after church I made a (delicious) red velvet cake...from SCRATCH...like All the way! Martha Stewart recipe;)i also tried to make a frosting from scratch, but 3 tries and half A bag of sugar later..gave up and Jake got me some pillsbury icingfrom the store :) took the boys to their awanas class they LOVE (Trevis learned John 3:16 in 3 hours..he wanted his big book!) and they got their little vests and look so so soo adorable.

Wednesday Trevis had school pictures and I can not wait to get them back. I know his single shot and class photo are going to be adorable. AND as of today, our house is ON THE market! There are a few houses for sale in our neighborhood but we have the advantage of being able to sale a little cheaper than most.

Thursday Trevis had his first school field trip! We went to the newest firestation in Baytown. They saw where the firefighters rest, eat and play. Then they got to spray the water hose, listen to the siren and see some tools and watch a fireman get geared up in only 2 minutes. After that the class had a picnic at a nearby park. Trevis and mavrick had fun playing with all the class mates. I'm blessed to be able to do and go on field trips and spend the days with the boys. Shout out to Jake for making that possible! :0) Trevis got his site words test this day and he got all his words right!!!

Friday we met our playgroup at the park and decorated trick or treat bags, and then played at the park. We didn't stay long, WE all needed to go home and rest.

Saturday, the boys had a soccer game. We rushed out o the house, I had one blue sock and one Black sock for mavrick and half way there I realized I forgot Trevis AFO boots. I normally just grab all socks and shoes and put them on when we get there. Anyways, barely made it on time and I forgot it was a scrimmage game...kids vs parents! But I wasn't the only mom in flip-flops. Haha. The kiddos won and we all had a great time. We sold their train table a few days so (you know, the one we JUST got themfor Christmas and they no longer play with it), so I told them they could buy a new toy with the money the made from sellin it, because it was their table and they made the choice to sell it(it was either that or their toy bin haha ). Mavrick got some big ninja set with tons of tiny guns and Trevis got a hunter se with a big rifle...gotta love the dollar general! And found out, dollar general guns have a trigger that Trevis can pull..unlike some other toys where he has a hard time. Tonight, I'm making the boys fall shirts. I ordered appliqués offline from etsy and just have to iron them on. And how crazy, I just randomly searched on etsy for appliqués the person I ordered it from is from my hometown.

Month 7

This handsome hunny is now 7 MONTHS OLD! Man, does time fly!

Well, Evrett as of now..

2 teeth (and working on more)

saying Dada, blahblahblah
rolling EVERYWHERE

sitting totally unsupported

trying to pull up!

jumping exhaustingly in his jumpy.

and if he's being held standing up he does the jumping/wanting to crawl motion.. so exciting!

He is also starting to play at his little play table, we're working on waving bye..he will rotate his wrist and then just get too excited start bouncing around.