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You know those phases in your life when everything feels out of control and you seem to get knocked down over and over again? Yeah, it's like that.

seth is comming!

Unfortunately Seth's coming to our house for a few days is due to a tragedy in Don's (Seth's dad) family. His mom died yesterday and he is going to go to Paris Texas to make all of the arrangements. He is also in the process of moving to another town and the movers are coming tomorrow. I'd say that qualifies as a little stress. Allison and Matthew have school and work so I asked if I could pick him up and keep him for awhile. I'm sorry for Don and Seth's loss but glad that we get to spend some time together. We are going to make cookies! Now I just need to pick up 'kid friendly' food and Seth. He doesn't eat bread or cheese... weird. But I'm sure he is not an alien. Will post pics soon :) Love you all!

cold, cold, cold...

We are expecting an ice storm to start this afternoon so I, along with most of the other people of Bartlesville and outlying areas, went to Walmart and Aldi's to get provisions. The drinking water is all gone (it's the first to go) but I have enough of that unless we are stranded for a week... which we wont be. Dan and I can't stay cooped up that long. We will brave the streets on the second or third day for sure. Missing you all, love you :)

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Seth's 4th Birthday!

We celebrated Seth's birthday a bit early this year. Dan and I went to Stillwater to Allison and Mathew's apartment and had a great time. I didn't remember how many parts there in a Power Ranger toy... and to put 24 stickers on it too! Seth was your average 4
year old boy who yells, throws things, and will wrestle anything at all including me. I also didn't realize that the movie Power Rangers was an interactive video. Being the yellow Power Ranger I jumped out of an airplane, free falling and landing, roller bladed and morphed all while doing sound effects. That was only in the first five minuets! I can't express how much i love my family. And Matthew is pretty great too :)

ninja cat

It's hilarious to watch Henry (the 63 pound puppy) and Tiger (the 4 pound cat) play. I tried to get a picture but was unable due to the fact that Tiger started ninja training durring early kittenhood (thanks to some intense training from my son) and has since reached full ninja status. Therefore, he now has a keen sense of when he is being watched and can dissapear (and attack you in some way) in the blink of an eye.

flying free

'Whether it's her hair or the wings on her back, Erin will always be flying free!