Disneyland Trip

Disneyland Trip

Savannah, Mike Justice, Jon, Ben, Matt, Austen Trent, Bill, Me and Sam

Disneyland was a blast....the boys had a blast and wore us adults out!!  We met up with Sam, Scott and the boys and spent 2 days in Disneyland and 1 day at California Adventure.  We got into town and just had to laugh at the room that we had reserved.  It was very close to Disneyland and that was nice but boy the hotel was horrible.  They would give us 4 towels for a two room suite...I mean really?  After watching too many horror shows about hotels, my skin was crawling.  On the other hand, I was spending quality time with my family and my sister and her family...so nothing could ruin my vacation. 

The kids had a blast though on almost all of the rides.  Matt was glued to my side the whole time and had to ride all of the rides with me...no exceptions.  Well we felt bad, Bill and I both sat out for Tower of Terror and the boys rode it with everyone else.  Well they were scared out of their wits poor guys.  This was my first time with the boys and getting to actually ride the rides so I was super excited as well.  All the kids loved the characters, no one was scared of them.  The boys loved getting to see their cousins, not as much as I enjoyed getting to see my sister though. 

 This is Micheal, Savannah and Ben's pirate faces before we got on Pirates of the Caribbean. Kids loved it....this is one of my favorite rides as well.

This is the whole crew...Bill, Justice, Michael and Jon, Austen, Sam, Me and Matt, Ben, Jacque, Bill and Trent in Radiator Springs.

This is the first character that we saw and got a picture with.  Jon kept an eye on him and Matt didn't want a picture with him but he was pretty cool.  Love how much into their character they get.

This is Sam and Me with Mickey...felt like a couple of kids again...

This is Michael and his girlfriend Savannah.  Michael almost lost her to us during this trip.  The boys absolutely loved her and she is a very sweet and wonderful girl.  We were very happy we got to see her.

This is Jon's first ride at Disneyland and he loved it...he loved it so much that we bought him his own turbo blaster that he adored the whole trip...this smile is what taking the kids to Disneyland is al about.

So proud of my boys and happy to have four healthy and wonderful boys.

Can See A Little Difference...

Well...I am still here and still keeping up...got into a little rut for just a couple of days...but thankfully I have a wonderful husband who told me to get my butt to the gym.  Sometimes it is so nice to have someone who is honest with you and will lift you up no matter what.  I have to say I have the best husband in the whole world...hate to break it to you other girls out there...but he is by far!!  No matter what he is just always there for me and I can't thank him enough for all of his encouragement.  I know I will get through this and I know I will be happy with myself soon.  I don't know how soon but I will get there.  The workouts always feel phenominal and I hate missing them or going to the gym. 

One of the boys today told me that they are at the gym all the time.  It really made me feel bad...I feel like a horrible mom...even though we are really not there that often and when we do go...we aren't there for very long.  We do hour workouts and then sometimes take them swimming.  So it isn't that bad usually but it kills me a little.

This week I will be doing some overtime so I have to figure out a different work out schedule for a couple of the days.  Looking forward to something different though so not too worried about it.  Going to be taking the kids to the pool a lot since the heat is starting up.  Oh yah...I also used our beautiful treadmill, the thing is like the Cadillac of treadmills so I love it!! 

Another thing I am very grateful for is the example Bill and I are setting.  When Justice is home, he has been working out with Bill and that to me is pricesless.  I am so proud of both of them spending time together and enjoying it...makes me so happy.  It has been hard finding things that Justice enjoys that we enjoy and have time for as well.  Ben has been asking to run on the treadmill everyday too, that could be a good alternate since it is so hot outside.  It will also get him ready for basketball...if only I could stick them all on it and let them go.  I want to take a couple of pics and post them...so you all can see the differences...we will see though.  Love you all....

End of the School Year Already...?

It is kind of sad but at the same time I am so happy and proud of my boys...they are truly great kids that are just so wonderful and smart.  We have been busy rewarding all of them for their accomplishments. 

Justice was inducted into the National Honor Society, got his letter for grades and Robotics and got almost all A's in his classes.  He is a great example for his little brothers.

Benjamin has been doing great in kindergarten too, I can't believe how much these kids learn in kindergarten anymore.  Ben memorized the most site words in his class...he learned 159 and some were on a 3rd grade level.  He also got three 2nd place ribbons for the hurdles, 4x100 relay race, and 100 yard dash.  We then ended the week with his graduation from kindergarten as well. 

Then onto Matthew, our quiet one...we were so concerned with him because no matter how much we worked with him he wouldn't give us any idea on how much he was retaining.  It has been so frustrating, so when the teacher showed us his report card with all high marks...both of our jaws dropped!!  She exclaimed that Matt has showed them that he excelled in all areas and that he was more than ready for kindergarten.  What? Matt...we are talking about Matt right??  Matthew Sibole?  Well come to find out...he actually is the type that doesn't talk too much at home (God knows how hard it is to get a word in with Ben around.) but will express himself more at school.  The teacher said that it is good that he isn't too shy at school to talk, makes is rough on them so I guess we are doing something right? 

Jonathon...well he has survived another year with three older brothers.  He has definitely reached the terrible twos though.  He is testing and trying our patience pretty good lately.  He is also a walking recorder and repeats everything.  He is still pretty little...only 3% weight and 17% height...that's ok though.  He has some pretty big brothers to protect him if needed. 

Me and Bill are surviving...between the boys, work, summer heat and trying to get into shape we are worn out!!  Still hitting the gym and now I am starting to keep a food and excercise journal.  Hoping that will help me see what I am doing wrong.  We couldn't be more proud of our boys though, not only smart but they all have big hearts and take care of each other for the most part.