Explain to me...

why it is so difficult to get an 8 year old to tie his shoes?  I think it is an epidemic because all his little classmates seem to be the same way and run around with their shoes untied.  They are going to have a hard time if they don't tie their shoes today as they are headed on a school-wide field trip to the local skating rink.  Of course, my Aidan just needs to argue with me and tell me that it is not a field trip.  Yes, it is, I had to sign a permission slip for you to go.  Argue with me, what is up with the 'tude!  Have a good weekend everyone!  I am going to sleep, go to soccer and hopefully paint my entryway.  What do you have planned for this weekend?

Celebrating Aidan...

Tuesday was my Aidan's 8th birthday.  Monday morning Aidan was very upset that Dad would not be making it back in time for his birthday.  I ended up planning several things for him just so that he would feel special even if Dad could not be with him.  First we made chocolate and vanilla cupcakes to share with his class and a few extras for teachers and principal.  I find it sweet that Aidan wanted to share his cupcakes with the principal!

We bought a cake from a local bakery to share with some after school friends.  Yummy!

Aidan also received many gifts from our generous family.

I just can not believe my boy is 8!  Where has the time gone?  I will try to post some more tomorrow.  My formatting is causing me problems today and I don't have the time to continue to sort it out.  Anyway, busy busy busy times for our household. 

Sicky blogger

I am sick but my hubby is on his way home.  He sent me a text that he actually made it on the plane.  Now if only I could breathe and get some sleep.

Stuck in Germany...Updated

Well, it looks like B's Monday flight was cancelled.  He is booked on a flight that should arrive in MKE Thursday at noonish.  Cutting it too close for my trip to Houston.  I think I need to looking into changing/canceling my plans.  I am just waiting to see if the corporate travel agent can do any better.   B can't get through to them until 8 am tomorrow.  Aidan is most upset as Tuesday is his birthday.  Poor buddy...

Stuck in Germany...

B and his travel companions are stuck in Germany because of the volcano erupting in Iceland.  Argh.  Now he is booked on a flight out on Monday and we are hoping that one will be able to go out.  He was going to check with the corporate travel agent to see what they could do to get their flights rerouted to get them back sooner.  Prayers for all the stranded travelers overseas!

The Little Man and His New Wheels

We got Aidan his birthday present a bit early since we had such beautiful weather over spring break.  His birthday is actually next week so that will be another post, but this weekend I was able to get a shot of him on his new wheels.  He loves it and will be able to keep up with the big kids now, and maybe Mom and Dad.  Got to build up his endurance a bit so that we can go on some good bike trips this summer up and down the lake trail.

Feeling better today finally.  Very tired as I am not getting enough sleep.  I have a hard time falling asleep when the hubby is not home plus I stayed up a bit later than I should have watching a movie.  What can you do...I should have turned it off and gone to bed, but it was just getting to the good part.  Ah well.  B will be home Friday so in case I don't make it on here tomorrow, everyone have a wonderful weekend.  Later peeps!

Not well...

I have been meaning to post once again, but I am not well this week.  I had a Dr appointment Monday morning for which I needed to be fasting and I was very stressed.  I have been feeling the after effects ever since.  Migraine city!  Stinks!  I am tired, feeling a bit better today but I have been unable to accomplish the things that I have wanted to accomplish this week while my husband is away.  Yes, the hubs is traveling once again this time to Germany and Italy but he will be back on Friday.  I have been trying to take it easy as much as possible since Monday and the kids have been great about helping me out. Still, my extra projects are on the back burner.  I did get my upstairs hallway painted before the migraine set in.  My hubby will be so surprised when he comes home to see that!

I also finished a large project this weekend that I have been working on since my sister told me she was pregnant.  A gifty for her and baby S!  I have pictures, but I will not post them until after I give the gift to her.  I just hope she likes it!  She is one of my readers so I hope this note leaves her in a bit of suspense!  I get to meet my nephew next week and I am beside myself with joy.  I will put the bug in their ears to come visit me soon, once the European/Austrailian contingent leaves mind you.  Wink Wink Nudge Nudge!  M are you listening...heehee.  Think of the fun we would have!

I did get some pictures of Mr.  Aidan on his new wheels this weekend and when I feel better...hopefully by this afternoon, I will get them posted.  I did take a second Excedrine a bit ago so I am going to lay down and hope it kicks in soon.  Have a nice day everyone.  I have to say we are having a beautiful day again and I wish I could enjoy it more.  Soccer starts this weekend and more pictures to come I am sure!

What I woke up to this morning...

So this is living in NE Wi.  Snow in April.  Ah well, I have a feeling it will all be gone by this afternoon from the sunshine and them temperatures we are expecting.  I pulled out boots and snow pants for the kids once again today in case they went outside at recess at school.  Can you believe in was nearly 70 degrees here and in the 80s in some places only on Monday!  Warmer temps and sunshine should be back on its way this weekend I believe.  I guess I just needed a reality check as I was getting spoiled by our gorgeous weather of late.  So much good weather that we got my Aidan his birthday present early so that he could enjoy it during spring break.  A new bike!  Pictures of that soon.

Easter Weekend...

I hope everyone had a blessed Easter weekend.  We finally were able to take our weekend visiting a resort in the Dells!  We have had to reschedule twice because of work/or school related activities.  We had a great time and I was the only one who seemed to feel waterlogged after the adventure.  We had a nice week prior for spring break and a fun day off on Monday spent enjoying much of the day enjoying the nice weather in our back yard and as well as a local park.  Once again I should have taken my camera, but alas, I did not.  Not much else to report.  B heads to Germany on Friday for 8 days.  I will single parent for the week, which typically is not so bad, but I find the weekends difficult.  I have plans though.  Saturday I was thinking of taking the kids to a movie as well as a local park if the weather cooperates for that part.  Sunday we are attending a luncheon to celebrate a friends first communion.  Anyone familiar with the gifting for an event like this?  I did not grow up Catholic so I am not familiar with any traditions.    Any suggestions for a gift would be appreciated, otherwise, I am thinking I will just give the boy a little money in a card, plus home made cards from the kids.

So I will leave you with this photo of my howling little wolves.  They were waterlogged and tired here as we were just leaving the resort after spending about 3 hours playing at the various pools/slides.  Fun times.  Wish it was less expensive so we could go more often, but then again if we went more often it would not be a nice a family time for us.  Once a year is good then.