The road life takes...

It has been a long time since I have been here to post. A lot has come and gone since April, but first off where in the world did summer go? I can't believe we are sitting on September 1st already. But, what do you do.

Landon turned 4 on Sunday and man, he sure does think he is some big boy now. He is talking non-stop and he is a sports junkie. His birthday was all about sports this year. Baseball helmet, a real bat, baseballs, soccer ball, soccer net, real golf clubs, golf glove and balls. He is just not sure what he should do first. He is very into music right now as well. He received Lincoln Logs last Christmas and those now have become his drum sticks. Yep, he goes crazy when he hears Taylor Swift, Alan Jackson, and Chicken Fried, and yes my favorite, Sugarland. He can pick a song on the radio with one note being played. "Mom it is your favorite song." Needless to say we don't have a dull moment usually. He has started pre-school this week and is sooooooo excited. I can't wait to see what he brings home after learning a couple of days during the week. He got his backpack and markers, colored pencils and Kleenex and you would think he won the lottery. It is so fun to watch him get so excited. He will be doing pre-school this year and hopefully 4 year old Kindergarten next year as we are not sending him to Kindergarten until he is six. I think he will be ready next year, however; I have been told by a lot of people that we would never regret holding him back a year especially when it comes to sports and academics since he is a boy. So, I am taking their word for it and holding off. Keeping him my baby as long as I can. :)

With this lovely economy we are in right now, Luke and I are both not sure where our jobs may take us. He has been extremely slow this year, which is only going to make our winter harder with him being laid off so that will be interesting. I just got the news last week that our office has to eliminate one staff position by January 1, starting the 2010 budget. So, I am pretty sure I am on the chopping block for that. Can't wait to get that news thrown in my face. There is a chance though that it isn't me, but I am having my doubts that it will be anyone else. So, I am looking around and seeing if there are any other options internally. There is one option that I will have but it will be a pay cut and I will have to take it if no other positions open up. I guess it is a job and my benefits are still in tack, so that is a plus.

With that, we are trying to get all of our ducks in a row this fall. Such as new tires on my car, that is happening this week, we are re-shingling our roof this weekend, we are filling up our fuel tank for heat this winter. So, hopefully that will be all our fall duties and we will survive the winter.

Hope this finds everyone doing well and not hitting any big bumps in the road and life is doing you well. Hope everyone has a great fall and prepares for winter. I have attached a few pictures from our summer. It includes our trip to Miller Park in Milwaukee, Como Zoo, splashing around outside, Dentist, etc.

Here I am...

I thought I was going to get so much better at posting some blogs with updates and I think I have just proven that I was way wrong. It was almost March the last time I blogged and now it is almost May. Where in the world does the time go?

Well, we are in the spring of things... Luke finally got called back to work and that is fantastic. Now if the work load would just increase. Unemployment is no fun, but it is worse when you put in a full week and make less than unemployment, that is even more depressing. So, say your prayers that things turn around. :) Things for me at work are slow as well. It makes for some extremely long days, but I know I still have a job and it isn't going anywhere and I am thankful for that.

We have begun the good old summer projects list around home. We have purchased a new front door and we are in the process of painting that and getting that all up and make the house look a little better. Starting to work on the yard and getting the garden planted. Landon is soooo excited about the garden. He has been learning about planting seeds and watching the grow. For instance, his sunflower seed that was planted at school, and we have it sitting on our counter by the window and it is growing pretty rapidly, he gets sooooo excited when he sees the sprout sticking out of the glass. He wants to water it daily, he does not get the concept of too much water, so I have to pretend that it is getting water every day. Oh to be that innocent and excited over something so simple. I would kill for those days.

Landon never ceases to amaze us on a daily basis. He is really starting to enjoy "Mom and Dad" music meaning country. He picks up the lyrics so fast, it is just funny. He makes up his own names for the songs and wants to hear them immediately. Not grasping the concept of we are not sure when we are going to hear it on the radio. His favorite has been Zac Brown Band - Chicken Fried, Jason Aldean - She's Country, Brooks and Dunn - Cowgirls Don't Cry, and his all time favorite is Joey & Rory - Cheater, Cheater! Something to be so proud of.

Landon got a new bed and for the first time ever he has been sleeping in his bed nightly all night. He might wake up for some water or to be covered up again, but otherwise it has been a success. Yippee.

Our summer is gearing up. May comes the first parade of the summer in Woodville, and Landon is very excited about that as after the parade he gets to go to the tent and listen to music and dance away. And Memorial day we have the Twins/Brewer game at the Dome. Landon loves that. Then June comes birthdays and Luke and I are heading to Country Fest. That will be an adventure. July as of this point, is pretty low key, and then August is Milwaukee for a brewer game and the big boy turns 4. Man, then summer is over. Hopefully I will post more frequently now and get some more pictures updated.

Wow, it is almost March

Well, now that I haven't posted anything since December. I am getting worse and worse at this game. Where should I start....

1. We made it through Christmas. Luke did very well after losing his Father. There is still a lot of clean up to do, but we are working a little at a time.

2. January we had a benefit in memory of David and we were all just extremely floored at the turnout the people that donated and showed their support. We were beyond thankful.

3.February was a busy month with us doing many extracurricular activities, from a Euchre tournament to bar stool races. Oh, yes, bar stool races. Seriously was crazy. We had a BLAST. even the bruise that is just finally starting to disappear off my leg. It was a great time and we did it sort of a tribute to David as it was at Kyote's so it got us back down to that neck of the woods.

4. Now that my blog makes it sound as though we have neglected our son, I will tell you that he is growing leaps and bounds. Through all of this time, he spent some time with his Aunt Melissa and Uncle Chad as they are like his favorite people in the world. Not to mention Joe and Kelsie. We spent a Sunday afternoon sledding down at Wintergreen. Let me tell you I am not a kid again. Holy cow that was a steep hill to be climbing up with all the gear on.

5. A few new things Landon has been telling us are:

* He recites the months of the year. Struggles a little after August, but does know them

* Loves the Country Songs: Joey & Rory - Cheater, Cheater. Like recites it. Also loves Zac Brown Band: Chicken Fried. Recites most of that as well.

* Wonders how come his cousin Amaya is getting a baby sister but he isn't?

* Eats us out of the house with salad, veggies/dip, watermelon, spaghetti, and SUBWAY

* He has a Grandma Kathy and Grandma Sue (because we didn't know)

* He can do everything himself i.e. brush his teeth, get dressed, wash face, etc. Something so simple and it takes so long.

Well, that is a little glimpse of us in the last few months. Here are a couple of pictures of us sledding.

Mom, Landon, and I getting ready to head down the hill. What a full load on the sled.

Landon and Kelsie just chillin on the top of the hill as it was a big hike up.