Happy Birthday, a little late

Someone had a birthday this week! Chad turned 32 and of course he spent his birthday at the ball field. (they did win!) Unfortunately the kids only saw him about 15 minutes that morning, so we celebrated yesterday. I cooked his favorite meal and we celebrated quietly as a family at home.

The kids insisted Daddy had a birthday cake, so we got his favorite!

When the weekend hits, I no longer matter and they literally never leave his side

Busy is not the right word....

We are all still here and surviving. This is our crazy time of year. As soon as January hits baseball season begins for Chad. Many people don't understand what all is involved with being the head coach of a high school sport. I will spare you all the boring details, but Chad is basically responsible for over seeing three different teams. Therefore,  he is gone every night of the week and almost every Saturday. Luckily we have an amazing baseball family. The coaches he works and their families have quickly become our second family.

Evan is now playing T- Ball!  He has been looking forward to this day since he stepped on Chad's field. He of course absolutely loves it!!

Sara is back at soccer and in love with it! This has truly become her thing. Since no one in our house has ever played we are learning with her. 

So needless to say I'm trying to become super mom. I've  quickly learned to get organized. Somehow I manage to get us to practice on time after work, get homework done, and dinner.   

As a dear friend always says "this is the life we choose". I would not have it any other way. 

Over It!!!!

Well, we are home today along with everyone else because of this extremely cold weather..  I am officially over it! I am not a fan of winter to begin with and 8 degrees is entirely too much. I am tired of being stuck in the house.  I can handle it being cold through the holidays, then I am ready for spring by then end of January.  While the kids and I are stuck at home watching movies again today, I am dreaming of the flip flops, summer, pools, and the beach. (Yes I know we still have a long ways to go.)   I am very thankful we never lost power and have plenty of food in the house. Until Spring arrives I can keep dreaming.

Happy New Year! !

Happy New Year!!

It's been a long while since I have hit the blogging world, but now that a new year is upon us I've decided to pick it back up. We had a busy but wonderful Christmas. Since Chad and I both have blended families it takes 5 celebrations to get it all in. Some people think it's crazy but we have grown so used to it. I really can't imagine it any other way.  We then rang in the new year a lot quieter this year. We spent the night with some of our closest friends.  I'm looking forward to what is in store for 2014!!

Here are some pictures of the past few months.