jump rope anyone?

So, Paul and I went to the gym the other day. We worked chest. Why? I don't know. Me, work chest, not making sense to me either. But I did and that was fine; I was even stronger on one of the exercises than one of Paul's friend (to remain nameless). Once we were done doing our chest work out we went over and he handed me a jump-rope. "No problem" I think. I haven't done this is 15 years but that doesn't matter. Oh, it mattered! I couldn't go around 5 times without messing up! "What was wrong with me, I'm coordinated, I should be able to do this." So me being the comical person I am starts cracking myself up. Paul looked at me, "what in the heck are you doing" with a smile cracking. "You've never seen anyone run and jump rope?" I asked him. "No" he says with a smile. Now, I didn't think it was that funny since that was the only way I could do more than 5 arounds at a time. (arounds at a time? whatever)

So, my challenge to all of you. Go try it. I know you are sitting there saying, "what a dork, I can still jump rope". My friends, I bet you can't! And even better, you'll be sore!!! Yes, from jumping rope!!!

strange situation...our situation

This weekend we were blessed to have Ethan, Anna (Ethan's step-sister) and Hallie (Ethan's other half sister) stay with us for a day and night. Ethan's step-dad is an ultimate fighter, and had a fight this weekend so a few weeks ago Stefani asked if we would watch the kids. Of course we would! Courtney and Hallie are 4 months apart and have been best friends since they were born pretty much. They are both such well behaved babies and it was so much fun to have them all. Anna is 10 and such a helper. She is a sweet girl and loves doing 'girly' things though Paul did get her on Ethan's motorcycle and she was fearless! Going from 1 (sometimes 2) children to 4 was quite a shock but for just one day, night and Sunday morning I think it went quite well. Here are some super cute pictures from the weekend.

did i make this?

Yep. It's not perfect, but I like it! :-) Everyone has fancy wipes boxes and I just couldn't handle it any more. Why would I not have one too? Well, now I do. Blaine thinks I should put "Courtney" across the front too...good idea, Bud!

busy times, little posts

It's been so long since I've had time to post! I can't believe it but it's the truth. We've had a busy week I guess. Doing what, I do not know. I am finally home just hanging out though and it's so nice.

I have really tapped into my photography lately and am having a blast! I take so many pictures of Courtney anyway, I figure I may make them nice.

Here are some photos I've taken recently, there will be more I'm sure.

side note: Courtney is growing so much and is such a sweet little girl. I am trying to get her to say "love you" but when I tell her to say "love you", she returns a "quack quack quack". I don't quite get that, but it is cute.

Grandma and Grandpa sent Courtney these super cute boots the other day. Courtney loves them, puts them on and says 'woo woo'. (sorry, dad, another no shirt shot)

Such a handsome boy, isn't he?

Courtney and her kitty kitty, bff!

My hot husband.

Ethan's Party

Kate and I are both bad moms but she isn't as bad as I am. I read her blog today which made me remember that I never posted pictures of Ethan's birthday party. He turned 8 on the 19th of September! I can't believe he is 8 already! He had his party at the Boys & Girls Club in Fayetteville that has an indoor pool and water slide. He had a great time of course and quite a few of his friends showed up...here are some pictures.

Kate (future Mrs. Ethan Pursley), Wesley, "Trevie" and Ethan playing in the 'warm' water.


Blue lips = water too cold for me!

BFFs


Admiring her older brother...

I LOVE this little boy.

That's icing, not a booger.

the secret mind of a husband

So yesterday Paul wanted deviled eggs. He called me and asked me to make deviled eggs. I said ok and made hard boiled eggs. I was in the kitchen after dinner and was putting the hard boiled eggs away wondering why he did not eat them when I realized that he wanted DEVILED eggs, not just hard boiled eggs! My mind was just not together I guess. I felt so bad and asked him if he wanted me to make them but we'd already eaten dinner and he said not to worry about it. I couldn't believe what an idiot I was. There I was thinking I had made him proud and done what he asked and I'm sure he was wondering when the heck I was actually going to turn those boiled eggs into the deviled eggs he had asked for...sooooooooo, this morning I see this waiting for me.

courtney saying names

Courtney and I have been working on names the past few days. As the holidays approach, I want her to be able to say her family's names...here is our first go-round. Some will be happier with her progress than others. :-) She actually deoes a little better but was kinda busy shoving hot dogs in her mouth during this shooting. (pause the song on the right before trying to play this)