Friday Fill- Ins

1. It's cold and oh so delicious, a tall glass of beer...mmmm.

2. I think I'm starting to like tomatoes.

3. My favorite health and beauty product is somethng new from the MAC counter.

4. Going to Mom and Dad's is always a nice long ride.

5. Well, first of all I've had it with pee and poop. Potty training and a puppy is a lot of work.

6. Aiden and ants; those were the cast of characters in a recent dream and it was quite scary.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to Gary getting home, tomorrow my plans include scrapbooking and getting examples ready for the next Feeling Scrappy class and Sunday, I want to finish the kids swing-set area!

Guess Who Is a Big Boy???

AIDEN IS!!!!

Since Sleep Boot Camp has been going well we thought we would start Potty Boot Camp. I figured it was a good weekend to start, the weather would be nice so Aiden could be naked and I have a five day weekend. So far we've been doing awesome!! We've been telling Aiden as soon as he goes potty on the big boy chair we'd take him to Toys R Us to pick something out, so yesterday afternoon we headed there. Aiden picked out a new Wall-e toy and a little something for Owen too.

Dunk-A-Roos

Aiden and I were having a dunk-a-roo the other night after dinner, before I could throw away the package two little raccoons found them and started licking the remaining icing. It was cute watching Owen try to figure out how to get the icing out, he started with his finger and then followed Aiden's lead and just went for it with his tongue.

Friday Fill- Ins

1. Moving slow this morning, haven't had my coffee yet.

2. Aiden is nakey and free giving potty training a whirl.

3. My best quality is my patience .

4. Sometimes it's the little details that mean the most.

5. In nearly 10 years, I have graduated high school, attending college, got married, bought a house and had two wonderful little boys.

6. Coffee is what I need right now!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to family night, tomorrow my plans include cleaning this filthy house and Sunday, I want to head to the park with the boys!

Introducing Miller...

If our life wasn't crazy enough with a three year old a one year old, a dog, work and all the other household chores we thought we would make it crazier and add another dog. The McFarland Family would like to introduce our newest member, Miller. We picked up 6 week old Miller today and are already enjoying him, I'm sure I won't be thinking that in a few weeks when toys and shoes are chewed.

Sleep Boot Camp

We started sleep boot camp at the McFarland's. Anyone who knows me knows that cry it out is not a favorite of mine. Owen is not the world's best sleeper so after some encouragment from the doctor we are going to give cry it a whirl. This is how I found Owen this morning, bent completely in half, his head is resting on his feet.

Bath Time

The boys had a great time taking a bath the other night that I had to get the camera out. Owen loves to splash now and it sure does tick Aiden off, which of course cracks me up seeing Owen aggravating his brother already.

Happy First Birthday Owen

It's hard to believe that Owen is turning one already, time has really flown by this year. It's a bittersweet feeling to see my little man slowly becoming more of a toddler than a baby. He is crazy fast when it comes to crawling but still doesn't show an interest in walking. He loves his big brother more than mommy it seems and calls for him all day long. He has the bluest eyes that mesmerize everyone. Watch out major leagues, Owen has quite an arm and will sit and play catch with you all afternoon long.

We celebrated Owen's Birthday this past weekend so today is a quiet family night. This afternoon we took a drive out to see Papa at his new job and then off to Kutchey's to see PapaMom and pick up some flowers to plant. I think after dinner tonight we take a little trip downtown for a little walk and a stop at the Dairy Queen and let the birthday boy get as messy as he wants with his own cone.

Friday Fill- Ins

1. Apples are to oranges as Aiden is to Owen.

2. It's Friday and that's all I have to say about that.

3. I think I hear my coffee brewing.

4. Fertilizer flag, I'm so done with anything fertilizer related.

5. Do what you want to do, but today we are off to see Papa and PapaMom at work.

6. There was Aiden and behind him was a Radio Flyer wagon; in the wagon was a bucket filled with worms. (I asked Aiden for help on this one)

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to Celebrating Owen's first birthday, tomorrow my plans include laundry and catching up on Scrapbook things (Get Inked starts Monday) and Sunday, I want to enjoy my Mother's Day with my wonderful family!

Happy 1st Birthday

Happy First Birthday to my little man. Yesterday we had Owen's 1st birthday a little early ( seems both the boys have birthdays close to holidays). We had a fabulous time with family and friends, the weather was great and the kids had a blast. It's hard to believe that a year has flown by so quickly.


And the best part of the Birthday.....the cake smashing...



Thank You to everyone for making Owen's day for so special!!

Friday Fill- Ins

I've seen this on a few friend's blogs and thought I would give it a try. I can't guarantee that it will be every Friday but I'm going to give it a try...... here we go.....


1. The first rule of working in an office and getting along is don't rearrange my desk, leave my pens alone!

2. I'm not sure if I've ever had clams.

3. When I think of carnivals I think of that horrible smell of vomit and cotton candy.

4. I couldn't tell you my favorite spring flower, I think seeing those first little green leaves is more exciting.

5. Things on my desk include contracts, landscape proposals, Tiger's tickets and random parts to order.

6. Cleaning my house makes me wanna hire a maid.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to spending time with the family, tomorrow my plans include Owen's First Birthday Party and Sunday, I want to sleep in and do nothing (though I know that will never happen)!