Andy's updates...

So last we left you I believe Andy was still working full time for the City of Mesa and part time for Costco. Well both of those are now done and over with. :) Andy is now working as a lab manager for Eyesmasters and back at Fiesta Mall. He is also now ABO and NCLE certified, and goes in about a week to become a licensed Optician!!

He has seemingly put his real estate business on the back burner for now and is focusing on building his new "baby" CRASH ministries.

We all have enjoyed having so much more time with him, and it would seem that Zeke finally realized who that man that occasionally graced our presence was. :D

If I am missing anything else (which I'm sure I am) I will have Andy come in and add.

OK, time for some serious updating...

So, its been a while, a long while. :) There have been so many changes its ridiculous, so I am going to go through a do a post per family member. Hopefully I will get a chance to give the blog a good face lift too. Happy reading!!!

WOW!!! Its been awhile!

So things in our house have been CRAZY for the past little while, hence the reason I have not been back in to update. So here is a little rundown on everyone:

Andy, is still working his butt off and has an interview tomorrow morning that I would love if everyone would pray for! We want so desperately to get him down to one job, and this would make that possible. :)

Kim, still loosing my mind. The business has really picked up (at least in my eyes) and I am constantly either sewing or in communication with customers. It is so fun to actually see my carrier talked about on forums. Unfortunately, everything else in my life has been put on hold, so my house drives me insane it is so disorganized!

Elli, is 2.5, fully potty trained and still the crazy monkey girl we all know and love. We have found a preschool for her down the road that she will start this fall. It is only a couple days a week for a couple hours, but I think being able to socialize with kids her own age will be great!

Zeke is 5.5 months old now and has had a busy month! He rolls both directions now (which means ALL OVER the place). He is sitting up, eating cereal (although he wishes he could have what we have!), drinking water from a sippy, and has 2 teeth now! He is back to his normal happy self since pushing those through, so the stress level in our house has dropped!

So there is our little update. I will be back with more pictures sometime soon ( no promises when) but until then here are a few.

Yep. Definitely my child.

This is where Elli decided to crash this afternoon.

BIg News!

At least in this house. Zeke is 4 months old now, and Elli has hit the 2 and a half mark! We took Zeke to the doctor yesterday, and he was just an ounce under 16 lbs and 25 and some change inches long! He has begun scooting across the floor, and finally yesterday evening (he must have heard the doctor talking about it) ROLLED! Elli is still doing really well with her potty training, and still has not been in a diaper since Thursday morning, and I think I can say with certainty that she will not ever wear a diaper again! My business is getting a little crazy over here as I enter the official testing phase for my water version. We are beginning to talk insurance and incorporating! All a bit scary, but makes it seem so official at the same time. Well, I have been the typical 2nd time mama, and have forgotten to take Zeke's picture on his actual 4 month birthday. So, I will take some pictures of the kiddos this afternoon and update with them later on!

Big girl!!!

So, we have decided that Elli is no longer wearing diapers- started Thursday morning. She wakes up DRY in the morning, and is getting pretty good at going in the potty (when we take her). Baby steps for sure, but NO MORE DIPES!!! Such a big girl!!

Cousins!

I have to say that I am loving all the time I am getting to spend with Lynnette, and consequently that Zeke and Sydnee get to spend together. They are definitely going to be best buds growing up. Zeke will be there to defend Syd, and Syd will be able to introduce Zeke to all her hot friends. lol Ahhh... good times to come!
Then (Their first meeting, Zeke 1 day old Syd 6 weeks)

And now (Zeke 3.5 months, Syd 5 months)

Filling water jugs..

This is what Elli has learned to help Papa with in the garden...

Magic Mountain and ROAD TRIP!!

All things considered, Zeke did really well. We left so darn late on Friday that he only woke to eat once the entire drive over, and then dream fed upon our arrival at 2 AM. Got up nice and early, and got ready for our super fun day!!! It was an awesome day, aside from the fact that the X was closed! What kind of crap is that?! But we purchased flash passes, and were able to get on the Tatsu twice! Only having to wait about 40 minutes each time instead of the 3+ hour wait everyone else had! The babes did really well in the park, and had a lot of fun hanging out with Grandma. The trip home, while seemingly quicker, was not so entertaining for Zeke. Since it was daylight he preferred to be fed every couple of hours, and wasn't digging being stunk in his seat with no one to entertain him. Here are a couple of pictures of our trip.

It's April!!!

So, April has been such an exciting month so far. NOT! No one likes going to the dentist, seriously! Although, I do like going to the office and socializing with other adults, and who hates having their kids gushed over? But having to go back the next day for cavities... boo. Not to mention it was also our 3rd Anniversary. We aren't big celebrators when it comes to things like that, so that wasn't a huge deal. Now the fun... We are headed to 6 Flags tomorrow!!!! I am so over the top excited to get back there. It has been 3 very long years. But at the same time, I am right in the middle of trying to figure out this new carrier and how I what materials I want to use that I am kind of stressed about leaving. But it will all still be there when I get back I guess. So happy April!! I'm hoping this month just flies by so it can be my birthday!! Woohoo!!

Random thought:
Why do police think they are so cool? Seriously. In the past couple of weeks I have seen cop cars do some very unlawful things, with no apparent need. The first was in a left turn hand lane, but decided he wanted to go right. Instead of doing what everyone else has to do (turn and then take a U) he turns on his lights so he can just turn right in front of everyone. As soon as he was turned the lights went off. Lame. The second one, a cop was coming up to an intersection that was red and there were other cars already stopped. So, instead of waiting for the light so he can turn right, he drives ON THE SIDEWALK, so that he can turn. This time the guy didn't even use lights! UMM HELLO!!! Just because you drive the car doesn't mean you get to do crap like that! Double lame.