Missing Leah

The house is quieter than I thought it would be when I packed Leah a suitcase and sent her off to Montana with her Grandma, Aunt Chellie and cousin David. She has been gone since Saturday (technically Friday night, as stayed over at Grandma's so they could leave early on Saturday) and is not due home for one more day. Every time I talk to her she is having so much fun I can barely get her attention to say "I love you". Of course I knew we would miss her but I had no idea how much of the noise level around here was due to her. I am looking forward to her getting back.

We took the boys out to the drive-in on Sunday night to see Indiana Jones 4 and that was the biggest mistake ever. Owen was either wreaking havoc in or around the van or screaming his head off because we would not let him have free reign. Matthew tried to sneak in and out of trouble while we were distracted with Owen, but I don't think he did anything real bad. It was of course a good movie (well the parts I got to see anyway, I'll have to watch it again to see what I missed).

Jeff got pretty sick on Monday, what a way to spend the holiday, huh! This was, of course, made worse when he hit his head on the corner of a shelf in Leah's room while chasing Owen. I made him get in bed and stay there after that. He was feeling better yesterday and even more so today.

I was supposed to be off work this whole week, with the exception of Friday, but they called yesterday and asked if I could go in as they were short-handed. I did go in for about 6 hours to help out, but they still had a lot to do when I left. Otherwise I have been busy around the house and playing with the boys.

Happy Mother's Day!

To all the mothers of the world, especially our own, Happy Mother's Day! We love you!

So...it's been a long time since I last updated. (Whooops!!!) I guess for times sake I will just give the super shortened version. Since Owen's birthday we took a vacation to California and went to Disneyland and California Adventure. Jeff's' Aunt Pearl passed away while we where there so it was a bittersweet trip. Shortly after we got home Jeff headed back to California to help Grammy around the house for a bit, so I temporarily became a full-time "single" mom. Thankfully Mom was able to help me out a bit and it was certainly a relief when Jeff got home. Most recently we just got home from a quick trip to Utah. It was a jam packed weekend but we got to see a lot of people and help celebrate Hailee's (niece) 7th birthday and watch Larry (Jeff's Dad) receive his Bachelors in Business Management from University of Phoenix.
Through all of this Leah has been enjoying her classes at The Little Gym. She is currently suffering a slight sprained ankle from vigorous jumping on a trampoline in Utah.
Matthew is doing really well aggravating his siblings and parents, but every so often has a moment that just melts your heart.
Owen is perfecting the art of temper tantrums and loves to "jumpy jumpy" on all the furniture. He is talking better every day and loves to sing "Yo Ho, Yo Ho, A Pirates Life For Me!"
Jeff and I have been busy working and taking care of the kids and the house. We did get to have a date a week or so ago when we went to a Mariners baseball game. It was a lot of fun and I hope we get to go again this summer.
We are looking forward to quite a bit of fun things this summer and I will do my best to keep you updated in a more timely manner.