Jan & Feb Update in Pictures!

With this blog post I have a disclaimer:  Adelynn has been completely obsessed with the camera and has walked around for a month taking random pictures and videos of all sorts of useless things.

 So, the majority of the photos are taken by her. Also, I realize I haven't blogged in awhile because it seems like I have been SO busy. But, I look back and wonder what I was busy doing and all I can think of is trying to hold everything together while Corey has been gone to Fayetteville doing clinicals. The kids have hated having him gone at nights, and when he comes home on Friday's they just attack him and are so glad to have their Dad home! But, it doesn't usually last very long because he has to leave to go study. :) We are counting down the days until Feb 24th, his last clinical in Fayetteville! Then, he will be home at night, even if he is studying.

Anyway, as for myself and the children a few pictures below should describe what we've been up to:

 Had the LDS missionaries over for dinner and Addy dressed them up and took their pictures.

 Elder T

There is almost always a pile of clean laundry to rest on around here.



 Addy put this on her head and called herself Lady Gaga,

 not sure how she would even know who she is?

 I bought Corey (or us) a rice cooker/steamer for Valentine's Day,

I don't think he was actually this excited, but we've really needed one.

It's hard to live on beans and rice without a rice cooker!

 Little Miss Addy taking pictures of herself!

 What I deal with ALL day, Addy teasing her brother and he goes around the house screaming!

 Since we have been in Raleigh Adelynn has taken a few introductory classes in gymnastics, swimming, and karate. I just want to channel her energy and get her familiar with sports. So far, she says she hates Karate and LOVES gymnastics. So, she may have found her niche.

Jack cries a lot. We are all healthy, kind of! Jack still has an ear infection in his right ear. So, is it bad that I'd rather deal with the ear infection than go to the doctor? I just HATE hot waiting rooms with germs oozing out of every corner. I know he needs an antibiotic AGAIN, I've just been putting it off.

 I was so grateful to have my kids to spend Valentine's Day with!

It's my favorite holiday, and they were extra fun to be with.

We got to eat a wonderful rice lunch (from the rice cooker) with our Dad in-between his classes.

LOVE them!

Addy got the "Barbie, Princess Charm School" movie from us for Valentine's Day,

 but lets be honest I bought it for myself.

It's a great movie and it keeps her busy watching for over an hour. ;) 

I have been teaching Adelynn preschool at home this year, until she starts preschool in the Fall. She is SO self motivated that she is asking me tons of questions and works really hard to learn about EVERYTHING. She is very crafty too, something she must get from her Dad. Anyway, today I found these on our bed. It's a his/her crown!

This is my NEW BEST FRIEND! The plan is that it is going to work magic for me: reduce stress, get me in shape, reduce anxiety, help me enjoy nature, get me and the kids out of the house. You get the idea, and so far it is just as great I as I thought it would be, maybe even better than expected. Can't beat that! Meet me on the Greenway and we'll go walking ladies!