Wedding part one

So finally the day came to leave for Chicago! All the preparation for this day kept me pretty busy for a while. The kids needed winter clothes, Jake needed a suit etc. I look back and to me it was fun putting everything together to go. The kids were very well behaved and excited to go on a plane, this was Jessica's second time to Chicago but felt like her first because she was too little to remember. When we got in the terminal we grabbed some food and let the kids run for a while. Jake stopped a local shop and bought the baby some hot wheels that was a lifesaver, so now he has 50 million and 1 cars. On the plane Jake got out the IPOD, IPADS and phone and the kids were entertained to whole way there. Baby Jake was so excited that he was screaming a lot of "OHHHH's" and "Wing, mama's" for the first half. The kids fell asleep and so did we, the flight was only 3 1/2 hours long but went by fast. During the time Talia got sticker crazy on her dad and decorated him haha

November happenings

The holidays are always so busy for me and my family.I think I try to cram so much because it is such a great time that I can go over board but it is so worth it. Talia had her Thanksgiving feast at school where they put on a little show then had food after. She was so proud of her little outfit and looked super cute. Jessica is now in Activity Day girl and she made this cute wreath that is proudly hung in my kitchen. Tonight we had a "Friendsgiving" that I hope continues every year. The kids had a blast and the house was absolutely perfect. My friend Rachels mom lives in Acton in the most amazing house ever. Defiantly an entertainment home! Some of our close friends came and it really did feel like Thanksgiving when I was a kid, everyone hanging out playing games, kids running/crying. Such business it made me tear up. I was bummed that Jake was not there but I have a yummy plate waiting for him in the fridge. Jessica had a soccer game today and it was in the rain, holy muddy batman. Baby Jake decided that the puddle of dirt and him had to play and he was nasty dirty by the end of the game. Jake is now working for Hampton Tedder and I LOVE IT. It is a mom and pop shop company and they take care of their employees. The girls and I went out to see Twilight, never a dull moment with these woman. I needed the laughs and company, oh and half dress vampires and wolfs helped out as well haha. Last but not least, baby Jake licking the shopping cart at Kohls was gross but picture worthy. Lets hope he doesn't get sick!

Happenings

so much has been going on lately and I have to say that I'm enjoying the craziness of it all. My cousins wedding is a week away and I can't wait to celebrate with her. She was in my wedding 10 years ago and finally her day is here. My mom found some old pictures of me and my cousins and they are cracking me up, especially the one where my cousin wet his pants; yes that is me in the red. Last night I got to see one of my closest friends Morgan. She was my brothers ex girlfriend, one of my bridesmaids and I can't even express how much she means to me. It took alot for me not to cry when I saw her because I miss her fun personality. My sister and her "friend" went along too, I was able to see another friend that I worked with and met some pretty cool people. They had music and fire dancers, I got to see some cool pictures of studio work and have a good time laughing. Today I headed to my moms for a bit because my niece Katie was there, she is so cute and I'm determined to make sure she knows who I am regardless my differences with my brother. She had fun running after the girls and I got to cuddle with her and kiss her like crazy.

I'm discusted

I don't get it and I don't think I ever will. I didn't vote for Obama and I still stick to that. Facebook is blowing up with people who just have no clue and I don't think they voted with really thinking this thru. I didn't put my vote out there because so many people are ignorant and don't understand or want to understand that everyone has an opinion and they are entitled to that. My husband works his rear off for us and is taxed so much that after a while it's not even worth it for him to work. I get people are in a rut but we need a president that will get them jobs and better our lives. I don't feel that taking from the middle class is the answer. Jake was not happy as well, he had just walked through the door from YM and I told him. He said that middle class is screwed. I pray for our country, I don't trust this president.

He's going to kill me

Jake was going to do a Triathlon on the 3rd of November but it all didn't work out for us to go. In the process of getting ready to do this event Jake bought a bike, shoes and helmet with dreams of winning big. Well when we decided that the trip was not in the cards for us at this time he was left with a bike, helmet, shoes and no place to go. Until.....Willy, a friend from high school told Jake that he rides for fun and invited Jake for a ride today. 38 miles to be exact! I thought he was crazy but at 8am this morning my crazy husband and 2 of his friends set off for an adventure. When he got home he could barely breath and was complaining that certain "parts" hurt on him. haha But he loved it and is going to make this a habit to go. His friends wife texted me to make sure Jake was okay and we discussed where to get Jake a nifty riding outfit for Christmas. Yes, he will be that guy on the bike in tight shinny shorts one day.

Just stuff

Every once in a while when I see something funny that the kids are doing I will get my camera and capture the moment. The first picture is Jake with a plaque from Edison that say congrats on your one year with Edison....and that day he quit! He is now back with the outside construction and that is exciting. The second picture was from a couple nights ago where the boys are watching movies on the iPad, Jake is trying to get the boy to sleep and it was not working. And last but not least, Talia put a split kit kat bar next to baby Jakes face for him so when he wakes up he can eat them. When I came back in the room they were gone and baby jake was still sleeping. I guess Talia needed to help a brother out and eat them for him haha.

Amanda's baby shower

Today was Amanda's baby shower and it felt like the morning flew by. I made the baby shower cake so all morning I was rolling fondant and going crazy to make it perfect. I seriously don't get how people like doing cake decorating,,,,,it gave me anxiety!! I wasn't able to go to kaelyn's game and Jessica had a by so she stayed with me. Around 1 we headed to the shower, this was Jake's first co-ed shower and you can tell he was excited haha. The shower was great and it was nice to catch up with old friends and   meet Amanda's family. They had a game where the guys had to drink beer out of a sippy cup and whoever finishes it wins. I was busy doing something and all I hear is "Kaelyn, nooooooo." She wanted to play the game and had no clue what was in the cup. Still cracks me up! The kids were very sugared up and baby Jake was wired for house. I can't wait to meet my nephew!