He's so dreamy...

It just occurred to me tonight that I spend a lot of time posting about my kids, and an equal amount of time "gettin' my scrap on"... you know... the hip new way of digital scrapbooking. In doing both of those things, I just realized that there is one member of our family that often gets the short end of the stick in the "attention" department... my sweet hubby. So tonight I'm going to compose my "ode to Jonathan" as my attempt to give him some digital attention. I'll start by sharing my top 8 list of things I adore about him: (I know, 8 is a weird number... but I don't think I can come up with 10)

1. I love how he asks me to hold the wheel when we're driving so he can scratch two places at the same time.
2. I love how he tries to sneak out of the shower without me knowing so I won't corner him with the tweezers and start picking at his back.
3. I love how he occasionally buys me a new pair of fitted jeans because he thinks I've got a nice can.
4. I love how he makes me chew my calcium supplement each day because he doesn't want me to break all my bones as an old lady.
5. I love how he chooses to watch HGTV when we're sitting on the couch together. You know that intense look in a deer's eyes when they are staring into the headlights? That's how his eyes are, so I know he's really focused on the show.
6. I love how he frequently does our grocery shopping by himself at night, and how he always buys me a pack of Oreo Double Stuff's because he says it will take double the effort to stuff myself into the new jeans he just bought me.
7. I love how he frequently does our laundry and how he lifts up his shirt and scrubs my clothes on his "washboard abs" because he wants my clothes to get really, really clean.
8. I love how he always lets me know when we are passing a smelly dairy farm. He must have really good eyes because I've never seen no dairy farm!

I love you sweetie!

I Tag...

Jonathan!! It is your turn to post on OUR blog!!
I love you!!
Andrea

Our first home!!

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Everyone has been asking to see pictures of our new place. Here they are. We are just finishing with all of the contract signing, and we will close the middle of May. We hope to move soon after. I am just beside myself with excitment. It is such a great home, in a wonderful location.

House Hunt

Jonathan and I took this weekend to make a visit to Arkansas. We have such wonderful friends and neighbors, and we were able to leave the older kids with them. It is so nice to have such amazing friends to rely on. It is hard when we are away from family, and such a comfort to know that our friends are our family in Kansas. We got a lot done this weekend. It feels so good to have those things crossed off the list. We met with two great real estate agents. We couldn't have asked for two cuter women. They treated us like their own children, and helped us make some wonderful decisions. I have decided to call them the agents with "attention to detail." They picked up on things that I just wasn't in the right frame of mind to notice. It really helped.

Jonathan and I spent the first day scouting out neighborhoods and window peeking. On our search we looked at homes that the agents had sent to us to look at through email. We wanted to check out a neighborhood that had many of the listings. When we got there, we knew immediately that we wanted to live there. Jonathan picked right up on this adorable house. We both new that we wanted to look at it.

The next day, while with the agents, we were able to get inside these homes. We fell in love with the home that Jonathan had his sights on. It is amazing. We are hoping that we will be able to secure it. There are so many steps to take. Who new there would be so many I's to dot and T's to cross. I am grateful for agents, their knowledge, and all their hardwork. It is fun for the two of us to be pursuing this next step. I loved how excited Jonathan got about all of the things he wanted to do the yard, and the extra upgrades. What a fun step in our journey. It may or may not work out with this house, but I had an enjoyable day. It was so fun to think about all of our hard work, and all the change we have gone through in the last five years. This is just another change, and we just hope to be spending the next part of our life in this great new home.

What's in my Purse?

My Friend Amber tagged anyone who needed to clean out their purse. I fit that description, and thought this was kind of fun.

From Left to Right:

Lipgloss: I never leave home without it. When I have puke on my clothes from the baby, and ratty hair from running my kids around, I always turn to the lip gloss. It can make anyone feel better.

Sunglasses: Now that I wear contacts, I can't stand the sun. This is my third pair in two months. Stella loves to try them on and then break them.

Hand Sanitizer: Can you say germ freak? I fit in that category.

Cell Phone: which is a miracle it still works. I drop it almost everyday.

Check book: Checks aren't of much use anymore, but I just can't get out of the habit. I need it just in case, and yes it has come in handy.

100 calorie pack, slimfast bar, and goldfish crackers: A treat from me, and a treat for the little ones.

Wallet: Whoever invented the wallet needs some recognition here. I love just how many important things in my life it holds, and protects for me.

Changing Pad: Once again can you say germ freak. The doctor commented that he had never had anyone use a changing pad on the doctor's table before. I said, "that is why I use it."

Baby Spoon: This is something that I always use. With Isaac being number three, he needs to eat on the run.

Wipies, Diapers, Diaper cream, and notice the purse is not some fancy thing: It is a diaper bag. I am in that stage of my life. I need everything to be functional. Need I say more?

Burp Cloth: Isaac spits up more then any child I know.

Dental Floss: There is nothing more annoying then having something stuck in your teeth, and not being able to remove it.

Gum: My favorite, light blue extra. Jonathan doesn't prefer this kind. It stays in my bag, just for me.

The essential ziplock bag: With a new outfit for Isaac, and underwear for the other two. Just in case we have a blowout or an accident. The ziplock bag comes in handy to put the mess in.(does it seem like my bag is full of poop proof, and puke proof items)(what kind of life do I live?)

Water Bottle, and K20 protien water drop in: I love these things. They flavor up the water, and because of the added protien they help me feel full.

Well there is some insight in to my life. This bag goes everywhere I do. It has been wonderful with the three kids, and I have to thank the girls who bought it for me. Thanks girls.

I am excited to start carrying a nice purse again. There is a season for everything.

I tag anyone who fits the description of messy purse.