Pit Happens...

 A little gym/pit remodel= thousands of pit blocks needing to be vacuumed individually, Jude was very meticulous with his blocks.

 black pants was not a good idea, a hairnet, goggles, gloves and a mask probably would be more sanitary

 couple of gym moms putting in some serious hours of pit block vacuuming

seems overwhelming, but 

will be worth it when its finished. SUPER ecstatic about good changes and Jeryka as new gym owner, WOOHOO!! 

Mama's Boy

I tell everyone who is having a boy, boys love their moms. Not that girls don't it is just a different relationship that I didn't get growing up with only sisters.

Blissful birthday weekend

Roe had another awesome meet Friday night, getting all 1sts and one 2nd place on bars,  preparing for some tougher competition in Omaha in Chicago. 

 Kingston had to have a turn on the 1st place podium as well. I forgot how long 4 hours was sitting with a 2 year old, so thankful for my in-laws who have kept him many of meets.

Crocks had us over for games, here she is posing with her furry friend Hurley

 Jude and Meg in church. Jude lost a 2nd tooth, only swallowed it, instead of pulling it this time. Poop fairy is on the look out.Went to church and then lunch with friends after. It is bad when you go to pizza hut and take up 3 tables with just 2 families.

Got to get a run in with my sister, could have been about 30 degrees warmer.

Finished Sunday night off with a new recipe from Shannon, try it, you will like it!

A little Paula Deen Lasagna Soup  (I used real italian sausage and not turkey, I wasn't feeling the light part)

Hopefully my next 36 years will include lots of family, friends, food & wine as well:)

Can you text Santa?

 picture of this pearly white erupting at a few months of age:)

 hanging on by a thread...

Jude pulled his first tooth, and asked if I could text Santa he lost his tooth:)?

Say Cheese

After blaming Strudel because the big block of cheese was missing off the counter, I found a quiet Kingston with much of the block missing munching on it quietly in the chair. Think we may have to bust out the laxatives. 

Hoopin it Up

Jude is maturing so much and has been counting down the days for his first sleepover tomorrow night! Who would have thought that my late walker at 17 months would have mastered the hula hoop at 5, think he is taking after Grandma Susie. 

Let me remind you that not too long ago he  colored  scribbled every coloring page black,

now he is quite the meticulous coloring pro.   

The questions are absolutely endless and deep, he is my thinker, I really need to learn to listen and answer questions better, my older 2 were not so challenging, will have to save that for another post. 

PEACE

Here's to my one little word for 2013, sounds pretty easy with 4 young children right?:) I am excited about it,  enough so that I mailed the wish out to several of our friends and family members in our Christmas card this year. I got the joy and love part down, but am definitely lacking in the peace department.  Peaceful isn't exactly what I would consider myself, but I'm hoping to grow this year with some guidance from the Prince of Peace.

Some tempting words that were a close second...  sleep, balance, simplify, play, organize, flexible, content, obedience. Maybe I can incorporate those into my one little word,  for sure more sleep will definitely bring me peace.

I have heard a few of your words, any more out there, would love to hear what your feeling for 2013?