Monday, August 31, 2009

The Big 3 - 0!

All the anticipation, or rather dread leading up to turning 30 was washed away by my day of being spoiled by my truly wonderful husband - and boy did I need it! After packing up the family and moving, a yard sale, and multiple dump runs along with 3 bouts of the flu a day of pampering was what I needed!

Flo surprised me with an hour long massage and then lunch just the two of us followed by a mini version of "what not to wear" by treating me to a shopping spree for just me. Only two rules: I couldn't buy anything white or black and I couldn't buy anything for the kids. Sign me up!

Sounds bad but a day without my kids is just what the doctor ordered... a 30 year old lady could use a little time with her hubby to reconnect, hold hands and laugh about things other than spit up and toots. I missed the boys terribly but will forever remember how much trouble Flo went to to make this birthday special. I managed to make it 7 whole hours with no spit up, puke, dirty hand marks or bodily fluid of any kind from a kid on my clothes - I call that a success!

Following the shopping spree (I sadly think I got a blister or two) he had planned a surprise get together at my sisters with my favorite food and cake for dessert. This day will definitley make me a better mom and wife.

It was a great day. I wouldn't mind turning older every year if it was like this. Hands down the best birthday to date. Thank you Bissy for your time with the kids and thank you Flo for the memories.

Cooper enjoying my birthday cake a little too much...

Coops and Aubrey hanging out this week at John's going away picnic.

They boys enjoying some sun time in our back yard. Jack pretty much turned the hose on the two of us two seconds after this was taken!


Monday, August 24, 2009

Birthdays, Boxes and Brains

Due to the relocation of our family to a new home in Spokane I have been unable to write for quite some time. Packing in between naps and then the big move forced me to live and breath this move since I don't have much free time to start off with. We are now in the process of trying to unpack all those said boxes but the boys at least have a back yard to run around in. During this whole process Flo accepted a new job with Medtronic and now has a job in Surgical sales for Neurological devices (brain and spine)...just a little higher on the cool list from Ostomy products plus he is loving it too!

We just wanted to take a little time out of our busy chaos to wish Grandpa a HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY! The boys will give you two huge wet sloppy kisses when we see you next. We love you!

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

The Florence boys love their...

DILLY BARS!


Just beating the heat with a good ol' ice cream treat after dinner :)

We have a tooth!

After 3 loooooong days and 3 looooooong nights of 100 - 103 degree temps and an irratable baby, Cooper has returned to us and he has a tiny little tooth on the bottom of his mouth! 8 months old for the first one and I can finally get a good nights rest again tonight :)

Woohoo!!