Tagged by Leah McLean

At least I think I was, it said Melissa B. I'll just take any excuse to write about myself...

8 of my favorite shows: (I don't know about favorite, but for the time being here is what I watch)

1. Biggest Loser- I just love it! Nothing like watching people work out, while I stuff my face full of snack food!

2. American Idol- Only issue is that this is on during BL, so I have to switch back and forth during commercials.

3. Dancing with the stars- I am going to learn the venetian tango if it kills me!!

Seriously that's it right now!

8 Things I did Yesterday:

1. Running!! My new thing lately is running I am three weeks in and loving it! I love that I have someone to run with- That helps me to get out of bed before 6! Thanks Ciara!!

2. I did my homework for the Beth Moore bible study that I have been doing.

3. Took Aaron to get his 1 Yr. pictures at the Mall.

4. One of my favorite things- I snuggled up with Paige and Claire and sacked out!!! Must be the 6am run!

5. Went to the in-laws for a fabulous Salmon dinner!!

6. Dipped Strawberries in Chocolate with Grandma and my girls!

7. Got all the little ones to bed....

8. Enjoyed my husbands company!

8 Things I am looking forward to:

1. I am going to Utah to see my sister Graduate from College! Woo hoo!! Go Danielle!

2. Driving there with my sister!! I've missed hanging with her since I started working.

3. The Twins starting school!!

4. Moving! 4 more months, 4 more months, 4 more months 4 more months

5. Sleeping out on the trampoline this summer with my girls!

6. My husband being all done with going back to school... Love you babe!

7. Having good health insurance... Although Praise the Lord we have all been very healthy!

8. Jesus coming back! Self explanatory!!! :)

8 of my favorite Restaurants:

1. Chen Mai- Oh my I love it I love it! Green Curry, Mmmm, and the peanut broccoli spinach one!

2. Cotton Wood Grille - It's been far too long!

3. Mai Thai- I like Thai

4. Sawadee- I like Thai

5. Chapala - The chips keep the children busy for hours

6. Smokey Mountain - Brie Kiss here I come!

7. Angell's - cause sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name... (or use to)

8. The Griddle - I eat here the most because I work there! Because I work there I can't leave it off my list! Best Crepes!

8 Things on my wish list:

1. I wish I didn't get tired when I ran!

2. I wish my kids while brushing their own teeth, could do a good enough job so I don't have to help!

3. I wish that Todd and I could go on a long Vacation together!!!!

4. Heck I would take a vacation with the whole family right now!!

5. I wish that the budget I was just put on would go away (not really baby, I am loving it )

6. I wish I didn't own a mini-van, BUT I am thankful for a vehicle we can fit the whole family in.

7. I wish dinner would just cook itself!!! I think this one is my favorite!

8. I wish number 7 would come true!

8 people I tag:

How about anyone who reads this and has a blog! That should almost be 8 :)

Last but not least!

The youngest member of the Baker family celebrated his first birthday on April 10! I am the youngest, and growing up I use to love looking at family albums. I remember feeling bummed that I didn't have a baby book. I would look through my sisters, read the cards, touch the lock of hair, the bracelet and wonder why didn't I have one.

Now that I am a mother of 4, I know!!! I applaud my mother and all mothers who can complete one! This is a seriously difficult challenge for someone like myself who is not well organized, a procrastinator, and um let's see, freakn' busy!!!

I did try though! I have (somewhere), a record book with all the details from my first child, the hospital bracelet, maybe even a lock of hair...maybe! With the twins it was all I could do to write down what day or close to it, new milestones that occurred, with Aaron..... all I am really sure about is that at 4 months old he had the chicken pox! What kind of mother am I anyway!!!

What I do know about Aaron, is that from the moment he was born he has been deeply loved by all the "mothers" in this house, and also his father. He refused to stay little long! Being born at 7lbs 9oz. He lost a little weight before we left the hospital. When I went back for his 1st dr. visit, you know, they like to have them back up to birthweight, well he shattered that, weighing in at 9lbs!!! At 2 mo. he was already 26in. which was the max length for his car seat! He has been the most content baby, through all the situations we have had him in. Even with the chicken pox in 90% humidity! He has been a blessing and has completed this family, except for MAYBE a small dog that we MIGHT get WAY down the road when responsibilities can be shared.

Here is a brief look through the fist year of Aaron Paul...

Random

There is no particular reason for this entry today. No cleverly thought out story to tell, no big event to report on. Just simply writing today for the fact that I CAN!! After almost a year of living here we FINALLY have Internet... No cheesy imitation, like plugging my phone into our computer, or picking up our neighbors very weak wireless signal, providing that he has paid his clear wire account for the month...(don't judge me), I was desperate! Do you know how long it takes to upload pictures that way!
Well my dear family and faithful follower... all things of the past, because yesterday the cable guy became my best friend! I wish I could remember his name, because this act of his deserves recognition!!!

Anyway with all that said, get ready because this blogger can't wait to catch up all that we have been doing!!

Forever

Olivia has been six for a whole 5 days now. Today it has just sunk in for her that she is growing up.

We put the kids down early tonight and I decided to take this opportunity to play some games on my daughters webkinz account. Real grown up I know, but really I did it for her. She is a big spender and was all out of webkinz cash. So really I am doing what any loving caring mom would do by building the bank, right? Anyway that is beside the point. So while I am raking in big bucks on Cash Cow, I hear crying. My concentration was immediately broke and just like that game over. Somewhat annoyed I head to the weeping sound to figure out what is going on.

Olivia is sitting on the toilet, lid I might add... wiping tears as they continue to roll down her beautiful face, "mommy" she sobs looking up at me. Seeing my irritation she quickly says "never mind". I soften up, sit on the tub and say "what's going on?" In between sobs "Well now that I am six, I can't stop growing and I am almost a grown up... and" big breath "I am going to have to Leee-eeaaa-vvvveeee you!!!"

I scoop up this precious little girl into my arms realizing the moment we are having and hold her close. I say to her "baby you never have to leave" (taking full advantage, I know.) Let's not even think about you leaving until you turn six two more times. In twelve years Olivia, I think you might change your mind."

"Mommy" Olivia says looking up at me, "I will stay with you forever!"