Just Me & My Boys

Surprise Grady!

2011-03-28T05:28:00.003-05:00

Yesterday we took a day trip to the Children's Museum at Indianapolis. It was well worth the trip. We were there looking at dinosaurs alone for 2 and a half hours before we ever looked at the clock. I would reccommend a visit to anyone with curious kids.

I held out one little piece of info from Grady about the museum. They recently put the Bumblebee Transformer in the Welcome area. As soon as you came in, you not only saw two giant dinosaurs peeking in the roof, you saw one of the 'stars' of the Transformer movies on a rotating platform. It's size was something else! Of course, my little man was left open-mouth stunned!

I would add more pictures, but for some reason I cannot get pictures to upload on Blogger very quickly. If you have a free day and a kid that would love to see all that this place has to offer, I would say GO!! Maybe a weekday though, the place was packed on Sunday!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

2011-03-17T16:14:00.001-05:00

Hey Mom!! Look at This!!

2011-03-08T20:06:00.002-06:00

I MADE PAUL BLART MALL COP!!

I CAN SIT UP!!

Happy Valentines Day

2011-02-13T10:30:00.003-06:00

Hope your day is as bright as mine will be with these two big smiles!!

Holy Icicles!!

2011-02-02T10:04:00.003-06:00

What a storm we have rode out in the last 24+ hours!!!

We lost electricity about 7 pm on Tuesday and didn't get it back until 430 am today, Wednesday. Grady got his wish to be able to camp out in the garage. Not so pleasant for Momma, but Thank GOD for our wood stove out there. Otherwise, we would have frozen in our house. The thermometer in the house read a crisp 57 degrees when we came back inside. Brrr!

Chris had bought some cots for he and Grady to take camping, so that was my luxury bed last night. Isaiah got to try out his playpen for the first time too. He did pretty well for his first camp out. I have to say that this is not how I had envisioned letting him go camping.

I hope and pray that anyone affected by this storm is safe and warm by now. This winter has been brutal. I am not going to say I am ready for spring, but I am ready for this winter weather to go somewhere else!

Going out on a Limb

2011-01-15T07:32:00.002-06:00

I am trying something I have never done before. I signed up online for a quilt swap. The quilt is called an I-Spy. You've heard of the I-Spy books and game.....'I spy with my little eye....' This quilt is along the same lines. Printed fabrics sewn in any pattern you want. I chose some really fun fabrics to send and can't wait to see what ones I get in return!! To see some sample I-Spy quilts, click here.

6 Years!!

2011-01-08T12:35:00.008-06:00

It is so hard to believe that my little bitty baby boy is 6 years old today! This past year has been a whirlwind for me and I'm sure for Grady too. Especially the last 3 months!!

This year Grady has:

Visited Florida for the first time
Played T-Ball
Learned to ride his bike without training wheels
'Graduated' Preschool
Started Kindergarten
Rode the big yellow school bus
Made new friends at school
Learned how NOT to wreck his 4 wheeler (i.e. don't speed up when turning!)
Lost his first tooth
Learned to spell, read and write lots of words
Played Soccer
Last, but certainly not least......Became a Big Brother!!!

Grady, your mommy, daddy and baby brother love you to pieces!! I sure hope your next year is as exciting as the last one has been!!

My Newest Hobby

2011-01-01T10:59:00.003-06:00

It seems that after becoming a mother of two, I have been overly ambitious. I don't know how I am going to keep up the act, but I fully intend to.

For starters, the Christmas after I had Grady, I asked my mom and dad to buy me a sewing machine. I toyed with it, but never really did anything with it. After five years of the sewing machine being hidden in a box and me getting pregnant with Isaiah, I had an epiphany. I was going to make a quilt.

I found a pattern and some really cute fabrics at Wal-Mart for a baby quilt. Since I wanted him to have something of his own and not all hand-me-downs from Grady, I decided this is where I would begin. This is the finished quilt top for Isaiah. It is at the quilters now and will be done sometime early 2011.

Then, I signed up for a quilting class with Anthea Zumbahlen that started one month after having Isaiah. Crazy, right? Well, I thought so too, but was ambitious and knew with a little help I could do it.

I intended on keeping a secret from my mom that the quilt class project was her Christmas gift, but that didn't happen. It was actually easier knowing that she knew and liked the fabrics I chose and the pattern I was making. With Anthea's guidance, Mom's babysitting services, my Grandma Ferguson's knowledge and help on some of the cutting and binding and the grace of GOD I got the quilt done in time to be quilted and wrapped for my mom to have a finished quilt for Christmas.

To fan the flames of my ambitions, I decided with 20 days until Christmas that I would make my one and only niece a rag quilt. She is 13 and is hard for this mom of boys to buy for. She loved it and I think another rag quilt (probably for Grady) is in my future.

Next was the idea for a gift for my mother-in-law. She loves chickens. I found this fabric and couldn't really decide what I wanted to do with it. This started out a table runner, but I ran out of time with the impending holiday season and it became a pillow.

I hope to add some more quilting projects to my resume in 2011. That is if my ambitions aren't bigger than my free time slots!!

Merry Christmas!!

2010-12-25T02:45:00.000-06:00

Another Redhead

2010-12-15T15:03:00.007-06:00

1st redhead....

a 2nd??

Sorry Jill Bierman....I know you hate me!

Just in case you forgot what Chris and I look like. Not that we matter so much anymore with two cute kids to blog about instead!

2 Months & A Double Chin

2010-12-06T13:09:00.002-06:00

Isaiah is now 2 months old. He eats like a pig and weighs in at 11 pounds 7 ounces.

What is everyones opinion? Do you think he is a clone of Grady??

And Now 2 Months Have Passed

2010-12-05T12:10:00.002-06:00

Seriously, where does the time go anymore?? Isaiah is 2 months old today. These last 2 months have been a whirlwind.

I'm afraid it is only going to get worse. Christmas is 20 days away. Grady is a little over a month away from being 6 years old. That is unbelievable!!

The last month has had quite a bit going on including my return to work, Grady having a puke fest and a visit from Chris's brother.

As always, photo highlights for your viewing pleasure should be included. However, blogger is not letting me. When, and if I can upload them, I will.

Where Did the Month Go?

2010-11-04T15:47:00.004-05:00

The first season of soccer is over. It was a great experience. I have to say that the positive experience was probably due to the great coach Grady had and how well he did with the kids. His team got to play 2 games in the tournament last weekend. They won the first game after overtime (or whatever it is called in soccer) and lost (really lost) the second. I'm pretty proud of my little man for playing and having a good time too!

I don't know how, but my newest little man is a month old tomorrow! The past 30 days have been a blur, but I really don't know how our household could have been more blessed. I really wonder what we did with all the time we had free before.

I finally caught a grin!! The camera wasn't nearby when he went to sleep, but the laptop was beside the chair. I turned on the camera and clicked just in time to get this one. Gas, Ha! I just know he was dreaming of his momma!

On a side note, I go back to work in 8 days.

Happy Halloween!!!

2010-10-31T20:41:00.005-05:00

Isaiah's First Halloween, Grady's Sixth.....crazy how hard it is to get two kids in and out at houses compared to just one.

If you would like to see some professional photos of my little cowboys, check out Terisa's Country Road Photography at http://www.countryroadphoto.com/ . Thanks Terisa!

Just Photos

2010-10-24T11:38:00.002-05:00

Grady's last regular season soccer game was Saturday. He was tickled pink to get a trophy. Thanks for making soccer a great experience Coach Bob!!

Grady has to read to Isaiah a lot. You can tell Isaiah enjoys it, most of the time.

My little monkey cannot stay out of the trees in our yard. We went out and enjoyed some of the nice weather and kept our fingers crossed he didn't fall and hurt himself!

Isaiah got his first real bath. I don't think this picture shows how much he really did like it. He sat up with me with his butt in the water and was content for the longest time. Guess that just goes to show that kids always want to make a liar out of you!

1 week Already?

2010-10-12T20:54:00.006-05:00

Hard to imagine life without 2 little men in my life. Even harder to believe that the littlest man has been here a week already. We have been blessed with two beautiful, healthy and happy baby boys. You can tell that big brother isn't very happy to have little brother around. Ha ha!! I have been a little camera happy, but will only share a couple.....for now anyway!

He's Here!!

2010-10-06T21:30:00.002-05:00

Isaiah Parker Bergbower

6 pounds 7 ounces

20 inches long

October 5, 2010

5:19 p.m.

Our first picture as a family of four

All is well so far, THANK YOU GOD, and Big Brother Grady is the proudest boy of his new baby brother!

IT'S TIME!!!

2010-10-04T15:54:00.002-05:00

I go in at midnight tonight to get induced. Sometime tomorrow the picture of Chris and I in the delivery room will probably look something like this!

At this point, I don't know..

2010-10-02T14:53:00.000-05:00

It fits so well....

2010-09-22T06:24:00.000-05:00

Fall Has the Best Sports of All

2010-09-11T17:34:00.003-05:00

Not only does fall mark the beginning of football season, the youth soccer league begins now as well. Grady has been really excited to play soccer. I have to say, it is much more interesting than t-ball. He seems to like it a lot more too.

The first game for his team, the 'Blueberries,' was this morning and his team won!

Grady's New Smile

2010-08-29T21:21:00.001-05:00

Grady lost his first tooth tonight!!! He was not scared to have it pulled, but super excited. A little freaked out at first since there was some blood involved, but he cannot wait for the Tooth Fairy to come tonight!!

The Kindergarten Kid

2010-08-20T11:18:00.000-05:00

Eagle Challenge 5K Fun Run/Walk

2010-08-17T21:31:00.003-05:00

Willow Hill PTO is sponsoring the Eagle Challenge 5k Fun Run/Walk will be on Saturday, September 18th at 8:00 a.m. Registration will begin at 7:00 a.m. on the square. The race will begin and end on the square. That is fall festival weekend and the parade is at 10:00 a.m. that morning. The Eagle Challenge will include a 5K Fun Run/Walk as well as a 1 mile kids run. T-shirts will be available for children and adults who register by September 3rd. Click on this link to download your registration form.

http://www.newtonillinois.com/downloads/downloads/Eagle%20Challenge%20Entry%20Form.pdf

Glasses????

2010-07-27T14:26:00.002-05:00

No, not really. Just goofy ones Grady had to wear for an eye exam with Dr. Sanders today. He thought they were pretty cool, but I think he may want to reconsider!

Proud Dad Moment

2010-07-21T17:25:00.002-05:00

I guess this was the next on the list for Grady to have. He is officially a sharp shooter. Chris helped him and he was able to shoot BB's at an aluminum can and hit it three times.

Guess he will be big enough to go hunting with Dad when the new baby comes this fall ;)

Latest Additions

2010-07-21T17:02:00.002-05:00

I couldn't find two exact matches for Big/Little Brother shirts, but I think these will do.

Weekend Highlights

2010-06-28T20:48:00.002-05:00

The Bergbowers took a little trip across the Mississippi this past weekend to let Grady have some Momma and Daddy time before the chaos starts. I'm starting a part-time job and then of course, new baby in a few months. We had a nice trip and enjoyed our time away.

Didn't notice the word at the bottom until after I took the picture, but kinda funny.
The view of the city from our hotel window was really pretty.

City Museum was a big hit with Grady. We had taken him there a few years ago. He only gets better at the monkey business. Yes, that is Grady and his Daddy way up there in the air.

Grant's Farm was a good stop too. He loved feeding the goats and said he would feed his baby brother a bottle just like those goats. Ummm....well, maybe.

Grady bought and stuffed a puppy at Build-a-Bear in the Science Center for his baby brother too. He's gonna be wonderful at this big brother stuff!

T-Ball Season is Here

2010-06-05T21:30:00.004-05:00

Grady's team has their first game in the books.

T-Ball has sure changed since I played eons ago. No one gets out, no one wins or loses. It is basically practice against another team. Not complaining, just weird.

The final batter for the inning gets to hit a home run. Whether the ball goes to the outfield or the pitcher, it is a home run. Grady was lucky enough to make the last hit of the game and get his first 'home run.'

Even with the playing in the dirt and not paying a whole lot of attention, I am proud of my little man's effort tonight. Hope he sticks with it and enjoys ball as much as his momma!

Slip n Slide

2010-06-01T21:49:00.002-05:00

I think summer has finally gotten here.

Wow...is it hot!

Before I got the energy to set up the pool...I remembered I had purchased a Slip n Slide on clearance last year. Good thing I found it, because Grady loves it!

A Little Happy, A Little Sad

2010-05-20T08:49:00.002-05:00

I'm a little happy today for many reasons.

Today is Grady's preschool end of the year program. He has been singing all the songs and doing the motions for them at home all the time.

Last night was his first T-Ball practice. He picked a lot of grass when he was supposed to be learning about being a right fielder. But, he came home and called his Papa and said it was the bestest sport ever.

Another happy feeling is because of the fact I am (this close) to being 19 weeks pregnant. It is becoming a lot more real that we are half way to being new parents again.

Then there is the sad. No bullets necessary. Just straight to the point. One year ago, I was told that the child I was carrying no longer had a heartbeat. I never thought in my wildest dreams that miscarriage would happen to me. But, it did. And I have survived the year, never forgetting what might have been with that baby. Seeing babies that are the age ours would have been hurts so bad. Yes, it has gotten easier throughout the past months due to the baby I am currently pregnant with. This pregnancy is not a replacement though. It is a new life that will know about the angel watching over them.

Boys Will Be Boys

2010-05-15T22:21:00.004-05:00

2 Boys + Fake Teeth + Mud = One Momma Who Wonders What in the World Will Happen When Another Boy Gets Here and Joins in the Funny Business

Love It!!

2010-05-04T13:20:00.003-05:00

Our little pumpkin is already getting some new items. How exciting!!

Thanks to Sarah for this awesome onesie that is so very true and for providing such a good selection of diaper bags too. I'm sure baby boy will appreciate that the bows came off.

75 - 80% Sure

2010-04-29T17:48:00.003-05:00

I had a doctor's appointment today. Didn't figure it would be anything more than hearing the heartbeat and asking any questions I had. I was in for a surprise.

The doctor said he thought I was measuring a little bigger than I should be and wanted to know if I was sure about my last period. I said yes and he said he thought I should have an ultrasound. YIPPEE!!

Everything measured right on schedule with my due date and baby's heartrate was 158. Since Chris or Grady wasn't along, I asked the ultrasound tech to put her guess as to the sex of the baby on the picture of her proof and put it in a sealed envelope. That was the longest trip home from Effingham I have ever taken.

When I got home, Chris and I opened it together and the tech was about 75 - 80% sure that Grady will be getting a baby brother!!! We are very excited (with the exception of Grady who wanted a girl so he wouldn't have to share his toys) and happy to say that 4 months has passed without incident and are looking forward to the next 5 going just as well.

Rain is a Good Thing

2010-04-22T20:55:00.002-05:00

Being from the 'sticks,' it should not come as a surprise that my family is a country music loving one. Chris and I recently went to see Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan in concert. Great show, but that is not the point of my post.

Grady has become addicted to singing along with the radio. One of his favorite singers is Luke Bryan. Luke has a new song called Rain. I found the video on youtube so everyone could enjoy. You're welcome. Still not the point.

My point is...while driving to school this morning, it was raining. Grady and I started singing this song.

♫Rain makes corn♫

♫Corn makes whiskey♫

Me to Grady: 'What does whiskey make?'

Grady to Me: 'Whiskey makes the baby in your belly!'

Holy Moses!! I was laughing so hard. If only he knew that it absolutely could have played a part in the baby making. I sure wasn't going to tell him that though. All his class would have thought whiskey is where babies come from.

Welcome

2010-04-17T18:04:00.003-05:00

My babycenter email update for the week says:

Welcome to the second trimester!!!

Yeah for me! I made it this far. Thanks to everyone for any prayers that have went up for us during this pregnancy. I think they have made all the difference in the world.

Next appointment is the 29th. Keep those prayers coming and fingers crossed for good news.

And, Christina....no pictures yet. I think I still just look bloated. ;)

10 years

2010-04-15T09:57:00.002-05:00

Ten years ago today, Chris and I were married. Sounds like a long time, but I really think it has flown by. Honestly, I don't really remember not being married (or not having Grady).

Happy Anniversary Chris!! I love you!!

Anxious

2010-04-10T07:20:00.002-05:00

It is not a secret. I am anxious to find out if this baby is a boy or a girl. I am currently 13 weeks along and at my last doctor visit the baby's heartrate was 160. The PA I saw said that they may wait for another month or two to do the next ultrasound because of the fact I had one early and my insurance only covers two without additional certification. That got this impatient girl all kinds of anxious.

I have always heard if a baby's heartrate is high (above 140s) it is a girl. Low (140s or below), it is a boy. Grady was always in the 140s. So this got me awful curious.

I did the ring on a string thingy. I thought the whole time...hold still, did I move that, is the back and forth for a boy or is the the circles, does this tell other baby's sex. So not convinced on gender there.

A friend said her stepmom mixed crystal Drano with her pee to tell boy or girl. It was right for her. I'm sure if I went out and bought the stuff, it would be another color debotchery and I still wouldn't know.

Another friend sent me an email with a little math equation to tell me boy or girl. It was a definate answer. Girl. The Chinese gender predictor calendar is a definate answer. It said boy.

This morning I went out on a limb. I boiled red cabbage and mixed the water with my pee to see if it was a boy or girl. Yes, you read that right. I saw it on the internet! It should work, right? Red/pink for boy, purple for a girl. The colors were not as distinguishable as I would have liked them to be. Again, not convinced.

At this point, I can hardly contain my excitement for this pregnancy. I want to know SO BAD if there is a baby boy or baby girl in there! Because, you know I could be buying some girl stuff if that was the case. Or, I could be dragging out Grady's things if I knew this was a boy. I guess I need a hobby or another job or something to keep my mind off of it.

I really don't know how the people who go to the delivery room not knowing do it. I would have to be on some crazy pills if I didn't find out. I want everything done and waiting on me and this baby to come home with gender specific colors ready.

Hopefully, now that I say I have to wait for an ultrasound, this little booger cooperates!!

More Vacation Highlights

2010-04-02T18:27:00.003-05:00

Last week seems so long ago. Sunny Florida was a great getaway for us with only one big downfall.

We left on Thursday morning and planned on making more than half our trip that day. We were successful and ended the day on a great note....Waffle House!!
Apparently you must ask for napkins at McDonald's drive thrus.
Some people think it is safe to take 6 kids in the back of a truck down the interstate.
Grady thought it was so cool to see the airplanes going over at the Atlanta airport. WOW...that is all he said until he couldn't see anymore.
Friday, we arrived at Chris's brother's a lot earlier than he got off work and Grady raided the old toys to keep himself entertained. A Batman trike from 1990 got quite the workout. And leave it to my child to find the only mudhole in Florida.
Florida convenience stores are sticklers for license checking when buying alcohol. Chris had no valid license since his birthday in September (I guess I should have reminded him to renew). No valid license even though you are of age = no beer.
Chris drove the whole way to Florida on said license.
Great hospitality by family and friends while we were there. BBQ and sightseeing = happy visitors.
Chris's brother is pretty newly engaged. Meeting the fiancee was great...she's a keeper!
Grady's first trip to the ocean was so much fun. It was really cool by the water, but he splashed and played without goose bumps. Mom, not so much.
Rain on Sunday made for an upset Chris, because we couldn't go out in the boat on the St. John's river. I was okay with it since only walking on a floating dock made me queasy.
'Creepers' decided to nab my car in Chris's brother's drive. They stole the DVD player from the headliner, the GPS that was borrowed, my last cell phone I had just quit using, and some change from the ashtray. On Sunday morning. Geez. How lucky am I?
We left at 5 Monday morning. 5 am. Home by 10 pm. Very glad to be here.
Vacation = laundry.
I don't think I have caught up yet. And it's a holiday weekend. I may never catch up.

Although there was a downfall, we did have a great visit. Next time, with 2 kids, I think Delta or Southwest Airlines may get our money. We're kinda over the long ass drive.

Vacation Highlights

2010-03-31T07:45:00.002-05:00

Photos only this post. More commentary on the next.

And tomorrow....doctor appointment!!

Where Did Spring Go?

2010-03-23T09:26:00.002-05:00

Guess I spoke too soon on spring springing, huh?

But, we still had some fun while it lasted.

Signs of Spring

2010-03-11T16:28:00.003-06:00

With temperatures in the 70's yesterday, I have the spring fever!!! Hopefully, the weather will stay for awhile!

Grady grilled his own hot dog...over the grill...in short sleeves.

I have some crocus coming up in my flower bed!! Can't wait for more!!

AND.....by special request.....a baby update.

Grady and I went to the doctor last week and got to see and hear the baby. I had an ultrasound to ease my mind about any miscarriage concerns. The baby measured right on schedule for my due date and had a heartrate of 162. Very positive results and a great weight lifted off my chest. April 1st is my next appointment, so I won't have any more to share doctor wise until then.

T-Ball Ready

2010-03-03T09:22:00.003-06:00

Last weekend, we bought Grady a new baseball bat and glove for his upcoming T-Ball debut. With the weather being so nice, he had to go out and give them a try.

Not to mention, posing and saying, "Mom, wouldn't this be a good picture?"

5 Year Old Antics

2010-02-25T05:27:00.002-06:00

One night this week, Grady was an absolute bear. He ate his supper and didn't want to listen the rest of the night, so he was told to go to his room. About 10 minutes later this is what his dad found when he checked in on him.

Yesterday morning, he told me his lips were on fire. He needed his chapstick. He can't use mine, it's too hot (it actually works, not just something good tasting to lick off). I hope those lips feel better....kinda looks like clown make-up to me.

Thoughts to Ponder

2010-02-22T15:21:00.002-06:00

I have such high hopes for the next few months that I decided to look up some hope inspiring quotes. Thought I would share.

Don't be afraid your life will end, be afraid it will never begin. ~ Grace Hanson

There are times in our lives when we are on narrow roads. At those times, we are fools if we try to maintain our usual speed. ~ Unknown

To love a person is to learn the song that is in their heart and sing it to them when they have forgotten. ~ Thomas Chandler

When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us. ~ Helen Keller

Just What We've Been Waiting For

2010-02-18T20:58:00.002-06:00

That's right!! 2 Pink Lines!!

Hopefully things will go much better than they did last year. So far, so good.

Momma, Can I.....

2010-02-08T10:09:00.002-06:00

...paint your toenails??

I opted for clear. Good choice, I believe.

Did you notice the Band-Aid? 3 or 4 days after the injury, it is still 'ouchy' and needed a cool Band-Aid. Cool Band-Aides are not on my list, so a little artwork seemed to do the trick.

The Senses Game

2010-01-27T19:59:00.003-06:00

Thanks to Granny for intoducing the boys to this game. Close your eyes, or get blindfolded, then smell and taste foods and see if you can guess what you're eating. Grady wanted to try it out on his Dad. He had some really good ideas for his Dad to try; ranch dressing, pickles, pineapple yogurt, cinnamon/sugar. Unfortunately for Daddy, there was an open container of Gerber Green Beans in the fridge!!

Isn't it funny, I thought only adults opened their mouth to try and get babies to eat, but apparently it works both ways...check out Grady's face!!

Grady had the tables turned on him too. Daddy got him to try (or at least put in his mouth and gag on) mayonnaise, chocolate syrup, ketchup and lemonade mix. Grady got his own medicine with Daddy doing the feeding too though....Baby food Bananas.

On a side note.... a friend of mine had a blog post about her son drawing shoulder pads or puffy sleeves (can't remember which) on a girl, but she thought he had drew boobs. Grady used a magnet to make an easel on the fridge last night and drew 'shoulders' on his person. When Chris asked who he drew he said it was me. So I am guessing all little boys this age draw girls with boobs, but just say they are shoulders to save themselves from having a lot of explaining to do.

Say Ahhhh.....

2010-01-21T09:02:00.003-06:00

Dawson and Grady talked me into popsicles at the grocery store on Tuesday.

Looks like Grady didn't get as into his as Dawson did.

They took a picture of me too, but I refuse to share it.

Happy Birthday Grady Sawman!!

2010-01-08T06:30:00.002-06:00

Today my little boy is 5!!

Grady,

This has been the greatest 5 years of your momma's life. It is always an adventure and I never know what funny things you are going to say. You make me laugh, you make me smile, you make me cry sometimes. You always know when I need a big Grady hug and can say just the right thing to charm my socks off. I love you so much and wish for you one of the happiest years ever. Have a great day little man, even if we're snowed in!

Love,

Your Momma

Snow Much Fun

2010-01-03T10:11:00.002-06:00

Cheesy title, right?

It's only took me 2 weeks to get these pictures posted. I'm slacking big time lately. Oh, well. Better late than never. I seem to be saying that way too much over Grady's Christmas break from preschool. I will have to get back in the swing of things soon. Like, as in tomorrow. It has went by very quickly.

Grady and his dad were the only ones to venture outside that day. Much too cold for me. I am glad that Grady did get to play in the snow at least once while he was off of school. And Chris was home so he could play in the snow with his toys too!

Today

2009-12-30T20:24:00.003-06:00

I thought today would be a lot harder than it really was.

Today I should be the mother of two children.

Today I should be happy for what I have, not what I don't.

Today I wish for the future to hold more than I hold right now.

Thank you to everyone who called or asked or just let me know they were thinking of me. You made my day a little brighter.

Christmas Funny

2009-12-23T23:35:00.001-06:00

Merry Christmas

and remember....

If you don't get what you want, it's better to be pissed off than pissed on. Especially by Santa.

Letter From Santa

2009-12-19T23:33:00.003-06:00

Holiday World posted on their Facebook page that any child wanting to write to Santa could do so and mail it to their address. The child would also get a return letter from Santa. I thought we would give it a shot. Grady mailed his letter on Saturday, the 12th. Today, when the mail came, this is the face he had on after seeing what he got.

The boy was, excuse my redneck description of emotion, tickled shitless!!

Mommy thought it was great too, but....

The letter was obviously generic in format and told him to think of others less fortunate this holiday season and share love, peace, etc. All of that is well and good, but all Grady wanted to know after having me read the letter was if Santa thought he was on the Nice list and whether or not he was getting what he had asked for. Might have been better for Holiday World Santa to put something like that in his letter. Maybe they should consult a mommy or two when writing their return letters next year.

Happy Birthday T-Bone!

2009-12-17T05:59:00.003-06:00

3 years old....time sure flies when you're having fun!!

Aunt Aubbie, Uncle Spank and Grady love you buddy!!

Did You See the RACK on That?!

2009-12-15T11:28:00.002-06:00

I posted a couple of these pictures on Facebook, but Chris asked me to blog about it since he never gets any attention on my blog. As some of you might know.....Chris got a big buck during shotgun season. 14 points with 2 drop tines. He was beyond excited and of course, it is going on the wall.

Generation Y

2009-12-07T18:06:00.002-06:00

I got this as an email and thought it was good for passing on a laugh or two. Thank you Kelly for making me laugh.

The Baby Boomers... people born between 1946 and 1959.

Generation X... people born between 1960 and 1979.

Generation Y... people born between 1980 and 1995.

Why Generation Y?

Now You Know!!!

Sweet!

2009-12-01T16:51:00.001-06:00

Crocs.com has some awesome deals!! I get an email with the specials and found these sweet little sandals for $8.99....plus I found an online coupon code for 20% off!!

Makes me want summer to get here so I can wear them somewhere besides the kitchen!

Good Enough to Eat?

2009-12-01T09:29:00.002-06:00

Grady, Dawson and I made new crayons out of our old broken ones a few weeks ago. Grady thought the darker colored ones looked kinda like Reese's cups. It kept them busy on a rainy cold day. Hopefully, I can come up with some more of those kinds of ideas to last through the winter months!

Football 101

2009-11-21T07:14:00.006-06:00

November 3rd was probably one of the best days I have had in a very long time! This was the day that my friend Amber and I traveled to Chicago for Football 101 at Soldier Field. I might add this trip to Chicago was WAY better than the last trip I had there.

First, and foremost....Thank you Amber for asking me if I would like to go with you to this awesome event! It was truly an experience I will never forget and am eternally grateful to you for allowing me to be a part of it with you.

Waiting to get in the United Club....that line was HUGE...Thank God we didn't leave late or get into a traffic jam!

Next......OMG OMG OMG OMG!!! We had the chance to take a tour of Soldier Field, including the Bears' locker room, walk through the tunnel that the players take to get onto the field at home games, stand on the sidelines of the field, get some wonderful goodies to take home, eat some delicious food and most importantly, meet the players who were in attendance, get autographs and chat it up with them. I told Amber if I became a blubbering starstruck idiot to just slap me. That could have came back and bit me in the butt...We met Robbie Gould on the escalator and I said hi, and he said he liked the Ditka jersey Amber loaned me. You couldn't have wiped the smile off my face with a Brillo pad!

Again, kudos to Amber....she won an online auction for us to be able to sit at our very own table (everyone else just had chairs) in the absolute front of the crowd. This honor also allowed us another swag bag, being escorted to the front of the line for locker room tours, and the aforementioned meet and greet. This girl rocks!!

Inside the Bears' Locker Room

On the sidelines of Soldier Field

Staley Bear, their mascot. I see I didn't hide my food very well. Those were some kind of chicken teryaki stuffed dough balls (for lack of better words) that they threw at us on the escalator. Delicious!

Our hero...Robbie Gould. Photo courtesy of Nick Roach.

The actual program informed us on their view of the game. They went through play reviews with each of the players in attendance and talked about what the plays were called and what their job was in each of the plays. Then it was the audience's turn to ask questions, most of which really got the guys going. Some women had some good questions pertaining to football, some not so much. One woman even got up to the microphone and asked, "Boxers or briefs?"

Our view from our seats...and no, I didn't zoom in!

The players in attendance were Brett Basanez and Caleb Hanie, both backup quarterbacks, Nick Roach, linebacker, Earl Bennett, wide reciever, and our favorite.....kicker Robbie Gould! All of the players we got to meet were very gracious and didn't seem to mind the endless autographs and photo ops. And Robbie totally remembered Amber from her previous meeting with him and can't wait to golf with her next year. I haven't mentioned yet, but that Caleb Hanie.....complete hottie!! Agree?

I don't think we got back to Newton until after 1 am. Totally worth the late hours! I can't say it enough, but THANK YOU Amber!! I had an amazing time....and would love to do it again next year!

Subway Goes Green

2009-11-19T12:43:00.007-06:00

Aren't these adorable??

Instead of letting your child tote a wonderful plastic bag with their kids meal....you now get one of these!!

I heart Subway. I know it's only a lunch meat sandwich, but you just can't duplicate that toasted lunch meat taste at home.

Another Series Started

2009-11-14T13:30:00.004-06:00

Some of my readers might remember the series of books by Janet Evanovich that I reviewed a while back. I have another series to reccommend.

If you liked the Stephanie Plum books, Hannah Swenson is another character you might enjoy. Kind of the same plot lines, but so far no Lola or Grandma Mazur stirring the pot.

All of the books are dessert related. Chocolate Chip Cookies, Strawberry Shortcake, Blueberry Muffins....makes me hungry now. Each of the cookies she made in the first book has the recipe included. Just an added bonus!

Check them out if you need a good who done it read.

Bergbowers from Where?

2009-11-13T16:50:00.002-06:00

This is going to be an odd post to some....to one person in particular, not so much. Bear with me people.

If you're a Bergbower from Texas (you know who you are!) and left a comment on my blog....... please, please, please leave me another one with your email address. I tried to connect with you, but it says you're profile on blogger is not a public one. My email address is aub79@hotmail.com. I would love to find out if, in fact, our families are related!

Gluttony

2009-11-13T07:31:00.002-06:00

After waiting for my turn (not so patiently), I finally got to go to Moonshine with Chris this week. DEEE-LISH!! Nothing beats a mom and pop griddle cooked burger. Add cheese and bacon and I'm in love! Of course, later on that day I was in love with Rolaids.

And then, we have the other end of the universe...Puerto Vallarta. OMG! We love this place.

Chris ordered the special.....Molcajete. How ever the hell you say that!

It came out boiling. I kid you not. Boiling. There were some ladies across the aisle who would vouch for me on this one.

Our dinner conversation went something like this:

Chris: I have never ate out of a cauldron before.

Grady: The Mexicans ate out of those?

Aubrey: Are you really gonna eat all that?

Chris: I better take a Prilosec when we get home.

Grady: (after being told to be quiet) Do the Mexicans not talk when they eat?

All of this while Chris wiped sweat from his forehead and snot running from his nose. A very pleasant meal out to say the least.

Family Photos

2009-11-06T09:40:00.002-06:00

The Bergbowers got new family photos taken last week...Click over to Photo Graphics website to check them out!

http://www.photographicsgallery.net/p39597054

Kudos to Amber for awesome photos of Grady.... You did what you could with his parents! Ha Ha!

Persistence Pays Off

2009-10-27T10:02:00.004-05:00

You would think with a husband that is a welder, I wouldn't have had to beg for and threaten to purchase clothesline poles. But, the fact is that yes, I really did. It seems that after working so much overtime and well, apparently not having me beg or threaten nearly enough he didn't think I was serious.

I am happy to report that the clothesline poles were finally welded up, painted, set up and are ready for use!! I know, such a ridiculous thing to get excited over. I am trying to save some energy here people!! After 7 loads of laundry, only one went in the dryer over the weekend.

Oh, and I am not the only one enjoying them. Grady has decided that they double as a fire pole.

What We've Been Up To

2009-10-22T12:28:00.003-05:00

We're officially farmers. Chris bought a new-to-him tractor from his friend Matt. I'm sure Chris is just as happy to have it as Kara is to not.

Grady got another bunny. This one my mom and dad couldn't butcher because they thought its hair looked just like Grady's. So now it belongs to Grady. Oddly enough, it's name is Briar Bunny. That is what Grady's name would have been if he were a she. Just Briar, not Bunny.

Last weekend was our trip to The Great Pumpkin Patch at Arthur. Always a good time. At least this year Grady wasn't sickly and enjoyed it.

Thank you nice lady for taking our picture.

What a cheeser!

Of all the cutouts to get photos at, this was my fav.

Our Pumpkin King Grady! Grady took a picture of Chris and I at the Pumpkin Prince and Princess, but I won't share that one becase Chris was tired of photo opportunities by that time.

I think this is my favorite of the day. He crawled behind their wall of mums and peeked through at me. What a stinker! But the cuteness more than makes up for it.

1st Bus Ride

2009-10-16T16:23:00.004-05:00

Mr. Grady Sawman was super excited for this day to come. He and I went with Aunt to a band competition in Robinson. He just couldn't wait to get on that big yellow bus. Of course, being the mother of only one child, I had to do a photo documentary of the whole process.

Probably took 5 times to get him to look at me. He said, 'Mom, just let me get on the bus!'

Now it was, 'When are we ever gonna leave?'

And like you all suspected, he was asleep by the time we got to Oblong.

Apple Picking

2009-10-16T16:06:00.003-05:00

A couple weeks ago, we ventured north (all the way to Greenup) to Grissom's Lost Creek Orchard. Chris wanted cider and Grady wanted to pick apples and I wanted out of the house.

The apple of my eye for sure!

Not quite tall enough, but being a good climber helps.

After making absolutely sure it wasn't a 'snapper' Grady decided he might want to touch it.

Can't you just hear him? LOOK AT......

THAT!!!

After much consideration, Grady had to pick out a gourd or two also. He chose this one because it looked like a swan. I thought so too.

Pretty nice little place to go to that wasn't too far from home. They have a few corn mazes and you can walk through the orchard and pick your own apples to bag up. Or you could do like my husband and pick one just to try. (Please don't turn us into the Orchard Police!!)

Party!

2009-10-11T19:55:00.002-05:00

I LOVE PAMPERED CHEF!

So much in fact that I sold it for nearly 4 years.

Now one of my friends, Janelle Kuhn, has decided to start selling it and loves it.

So.....I'm having a party for her!

This Thursday night, 6:30 p.m at my house. Come hungry and bring a friend!!

If you would like to come or place an order, leave me a comment or send me an email.

She has a great deal for hosts .... she would love to do a show for you too! Check out her blog for more details.

http://thekuhnfamily3.blogspot.com/

50 Years

2009-10-04T17:00:00.002-05:00

This year the NCHS Class of '59 was honored at half time of the Homecoming *very sad* Football Game.

My father-in-law was a part of that class. Here is one of his partners in crime, Ed Schafer (and his wife Carol) before the announcing of their class.

Hope you had fun Papa Johnny!! It sure looks like you two are up to no good though!

3 of these things belong together...

2009-09-29T15:21:00.002-05:00

3 of these things belong together

3 of these things are kinda the same

But one of these things just doesn't belong here

Now it's time to play our game.

Does anyone else remember this song from Sesame Street days?

It's very fitting to what I found in the chicken barn this past weekend, don't ya think?

Weekend

2009-09-25T06:31:00.000-05:00

I CAN'T WAIT!!!

Right to the Point

2009-09-23T09:09:00.002-05:00

Bullet point that is, in no particular order:

Chris is still fuming over the stolen camera.
Grady had to take his favorite apple today to school. I was informed last night red apples were not his favorite.
My mom and I have been walking at Sam Parr while Grady is at school. We have worked up to 5.7 miles. Today is our day off. I needed it.
Chris and I have a big (much needed) date weekend planned. Yeah!! It involves a road trip and bands and alcohol. Sounds good to me!
I witnessed an absolutely horrible sight last Friday night as the Eagles got beat up on hard core by Effingham.
We now have pumpkins growing out of our ears.
Fall Festival was probably one of the nicer ones I have been to in a long time.
Grady was in a pedal tractor pull. Somehow the little booger didn't get it to move. He could have cared less about the pedaling, just fixated on the goodie bag for participating. His best buddy, Dawson, pedaled 70 feet. Way to go DW!
I rejoined Netflix and took the cheap way. I am thinking I should have been a little less tight. I am patiently waiting on my new month to start so I can watch Gran Torino.
Our yard looks horrid. I think, unless Mother Nature decides to bless us with a shower, that I will make it look more presentable this afternoon.
Finally Grey's Anatomy starts, tomorrow night. But why do they make it a cliffhanger at the end of the season, when the DishNetwork guide tells you who dies on the season premier?

Don't that about take the cake?

2009-09-17T17:52:00.002-05:00

With yesterday being Chris's birthday, you would think I would have something on a happier note to post about, right?

Wrong.

He went to the woods to retrieve his hunting camera in hopes of finding more good pictures. And there is was. Gone.

So, if anyone out there in blogville knows someone who just happened upon a trail camera by sheer luck, please inform them of their misfortune when my hubby hears about it.

Tacky. That's what it is. Just plain tacky to be a thief.

Birthday Ride

2009-09-14T12:30:00.005-05:00

I got my first Harley ride this weekend from my brother-in-law Gary.

AWESOME!! That's about all I can say.

Thanks Gary...I will probably take you up on the offer of going again sometime!

What a Game

2009-09-12T04:48:00.003-05:00

Last night's Eagle football game was a nail biter! In the end, the boys pulled through and won in overtime against Olney and I have a very sore throat from cheering (louder than the cheerleaders I believe).

I want to give a shout out to my nephew, Mitchell Stanciu #25, for having an awesome game!! For me to still think he is the little man ring bearer in my wedding, he sure can play some football! Congrats!

(Sorry this is from the Robinson game, but I liked it better than any I took last night)

What the....

2009-09-08T06:50:00.002-05:00

I have found way too many little gray hairs on my head this week to count.

When did I get to be an old lady with gray hair?

I have a birthday in a week (a big one I'd rather forget about, mind you) and this is not helping matters.

One Week

2009-09-04T06:24:00.004-05:00

After 10:45 today, we will have survived a whole week of preschool. Seriously we, because I think this week has been way harder on me than it has on Grady actually putting in the time there.

Chris and I told Grady if he had a good week and did his best we would take him bowling. (I kinda thought about what I should get if I had a good week too, you know since I didn't just fall in a heap bawling in the floor everyday.) He said that he would rather have a bowling trophy. Don't know where that came from, but he is going bowling tonight before the football game and he will probably be pissed not winning a trophy for his efforts.

I don't hear much about school other than the kind of snack they have and playing outside. I guess that is the highlight of his day. He does try to sing me a goodbye song with the cutest little smile with your eye bit, kinda squinty and pirate-ish at the same time. Oh, and one boy is going to have to have his hands tied up if he doesn't keep them to hisself.

First Day

2009-08-31T17:26:00.005-05:00

Here are highlights from my mini photo shoot with Grady this morning before his first day of preschool.

Right before his alarm went off. He insisted he get his own alarm clock so he could get up on time.

Doing his own hair.

Checking to make sure he brushed good.

Now hairspray.

Tim McGraw cologne

Waiting patiently on mom and her camera.

My favorite picture of the morning.

Can't you see it on his face, "NO MORE PICTURES!!!" Seriously, that's what he was telling me. I didn't stop though.

I had to force this one on him. At least he smiled.

The best buddies together. Forget about you mom. I had to ask for a kiss.

I had the hard time leaving. I kinda wanted him to want me, you know? He says he had fun, but won't tell me anything they did. I know they had cereal for a snack and played on the playground, but couldn't climb the rock wall unless their mom or dad was there. All of this I learned from the moment the boys got in the car, but it was from Dawson. Grady said he didn't want to talk about it. And he doesn't want to go back tomorrow. I have a feeling I could take the same type photos again in the morning and he will be more than happy to stay and maybe he'll leak me some preschool gossip tomorrow.

My Baby's Going to School

2009-08-31T06:41:00.002-05:00

Not just Angie's with Miss Staci. He's going to big school. His words, not mine.

Either way, I'm sad today. I can't believe my little 4 pound 13 ounce bundle of joy that I just brought home from the hospital yesterday is big enough to be going to school. I always heard they grow up so fast when I was a kid. Sorry Mom, I guess they do. I can only imagine how it feels looking at it from your perspective. Your baby's baby is going to school!!

If I can fight back the tears and accompanying snot, then I will post pictures later today.

A Giveaway

2009-08-29T15:46:00.004-05:00

One of my blogger friends, Christina, is having a giveaway on her blog. It is a new background template for your blog...FREE!! Very fall looking and did I mention it was FREE???

Here's how you enter:

1. Leave a comment on her blog. http://www.christinagblogspot.blogspot.com/
2. Give her some advertising love on your blog via a post. Afterwards leave her another comment.
3. Visit her website: http://www.sugarsweetdesigns.net/. Find her button on the website and add it to your blog for a third chance to win!

Good Luck!

Playdate with Miss Lillian

2009-08-27T16:39:00.002-05:00

Grady's old girlfriend Lilly and her mom and baby brother joined us at the park today for a playdate. We had so much fun! Socializing all around!

Don't they make the cutest little couple?

Sneaking up on kids when they are least expecting it makes for priceless photos!

All tuckered out!

But they still had some energy to play in the fountain

And don't forget Baby Dalton!

Thanks Karla for coming in town to join us....we have to do it again...when it cools down!

1st Trip to the Dentist

2009-08-27T16:26:00.003-05:00

Grady's first trip to the Dentist went way better than my last! He was super brave and I was super proud! It also helped that Grady had someone who helped clean my teeth when I was little cleaning his. She couldn't believe that was possible!

Waiting on the fun to begin

Counting all his teeth...sorry Jhonda, I couldn't get his picture without you in it!

He loved Mr. Thirsty!

All smiles and showing off those pearly whites, not to mention he was a walking billboard for Matt Poss!

Where did the time go?

2009-08-24T12:42:00.001-05:00

Can you believe this little boy will be going to preschool next week?

I am in denial.

Shedding a New Light on Litter

2009-08-21T09:38:00.002-05:00

If you are part of the population who is having sex in our state park, please throw away your wrappers. Oh, and the dead soldier you happened to whip off a foot from the trash can might be a good one to throw in too. I feel sorry for the park rangers who have to clean up after you and am in hopes that the state provides them with rubber gloves. My 4 year old is very curious and does not like having the palms of his hands scrubbed repeatedly because of the fact he wanted to know what kind of balloon it was you had left lying there and picked it up to have me inspect it. That is just plain out disgusting. Not only that you had to either have sex in or on your vehicle or the very publicly available picnic table that I will never again use without a tablecloth, but the fact that you left the evidence for God and everyone to see. I hope the sex was worth it, since you obviously wanted the world (or at least Sam Parr) to know you got some.

It's Here

2009-08-20T13:17:00.002-05:00

Grady's caterpillar became a beautiful butterfly this past week. It wasn't a monarch like we had hoped, but still an amazing thing for my 4 year old to watch happen.

He, however, was not too keen on the idea of letting it go. He said he wanted it to stay in our yard forever so he could come out and say hi everyday.

I think he's already forgotten about the poor thing.

More Manly Photos

2009-08-19T10:42:00.003-05:00

Finally....Chris says the camera has paid for itself!

It caught it's first deer with HORNS! And a momma turkey and her babies (guys I know that is not correct terminology, but it's my blog and I'll call them what I want!). You might have to click on the photos to get zoomed in on them to see how big the one buck is.

Finally a G

2009-08-12T08:21:00.003-05:00

While blog stalking one of Sarah D's friends, I found a wonderful picture of her last name that had been done with photos of different letters out in the world. Like a tire being an O, a railroad sign being an X and so on. I have become obsessed!! Do you know how hard it is to find a G out there?? Well, finally I found one!! After I print these in black and white and either find a mat with 5 spaces or a floating frame I like, this will be hung in Grady's room.

Grady's Find

2009-08-06T16:56:00.002-05:00

While 'helping' pull weeds on Tuesday, Grady found this caterpillar.

As luck would have it, one of his 'prizes' at Chuck E. Cheese this past weekend was a bug box you could decorate. I figured it would be full of dead lightening bugs at most. Today, the caterpillar made its chrysalis (Grady knew the word from watching Miss Spider, I had to look it up!) and will be in it for 10 days before becoming a beautiful Monarch Butterfly! We can't wait!

One from the Hubby

2009-08-03T18:33:00.003-05:00

Here's one for my male readers, if there are any!!

Chris is super excited to finally get some good pics from his trail camera. I am a little shocked to get more than deer and blank screens. I think this is a good location for another round!

Our Weekend Getaway

2009-08-03T06:53:00.004-05:00

Thursday evening we headed south to Evansville for the weekend. We stayed at our favorite hotel, Drury Inn. Gotta love the free drinks of an evening and wonderful breakfast in the morning! Our fist stop was Chuck E. Cheese. Grady had never been there (could have went last year, but threw a fit so I kept on driving right past it). To say the least, we had fun.

After seeing these cups at the register, Grady thought he needed one.

He would have rather played in these tunnels than anything....and they didn't take tokens...go figure!

Chris and I got a good sketch of ourselves done. Grady wouldn't hold still long enough to have him in it too. And he kept putting his face right up to the camera and rooting us out of the picture.

Grady and The Big Cheese...he was a little skeptical....so was I.

This man probably deserves his own post altogether. I had to sneakily take his picture. While we were playing skeeball, he was sitting and watching his child/grandchild play games and as we turned to walk his way.....he let the grossest sounding fart I have ever heard in my life!!! He just sat there all sprauled out in this plastic booth and cut one! At Chuck E. Cheese with a gob of people around!! I said EXCUSE YOU and he looked at me like he didn't even know what he had done! Maybe I shouldn't be so hard on him....that pizza did a number on my stomach too!

Day 2...Holiday World
Grady did get to talk to Santa this year. He was much braver than last. Don't know if he told him a wish list or that he just wanted to ride the log ride.

First ride of the day....Bumper Boats. He was the very first rider of the day so he thought he was hot stuff!

Ahh....the log ride. Grady loved it!! However, I was too tight to pay 7.99 for a photo of us on it, so I took a picture of their picture! I thought buying the 40 dollar tickets stimulated the economy enough.

After the river rapids...he was the wettest person on our boat! He walked like he was gaulded until he dried out a little.

The last baby ride he was on. He said he didn't mind that he wasn't tall enough to do a lot of the rides, but seeing his face while the little rides were going....I'm thinking he's outgrown a lot too. Don't get me wrong, he liked it, but I think he was a little bored with the constant circles. Maybe dizzy too.

I think he could have spent all day in the little playground area. We couldn't hardly get him out of those rope climber things.

It was a fun weekend and it was nice to go away without anyone (ME) getting sick and having to come home. I think we are gonna skip Holiday World next year and try somewhere new. Then maybe in a couple years Grady will be tall enough for us to have a little bit more exciting rides. Any suggestions?

Hey, do you remember me?

2009-07-29T12:43:00.003-05:00

It's me, Grady Sawyer!!! I'm coming to see you this weekend Santa!

Maybe this year I won't be too shy to tell you my wish list,

'cause you know I already got one!

Hey Momma

2009-07-27T20:19:00.003-05:00

If I wear these shoes can I ride everything at Holiday World?

I think I will take these along.

I think not.

Finally Some Summer Weather

2009-07-27T20:16:00.003-05:00

I was beginning to wonder if I would ever get pictures of my child outside this summer!!

Really???

2009-07-27T06:42:00.002-05:00

Have I been missing something? Is it really the in thing to put fake toenails on?

I think I would rather be out of that loop.

Operation Kitchen Countertop

2009-07-24T16:37:00.005-05:00

Today was the day for my new countertop to be installed.

My new countertop my daddy made for me!

Yes, folks, the man has talent!!

(You might remember another post showcasing his skills when he made a plaque for Chris's deer this winter.)

Grady is all ready for action.

No one else was able to get their arms in to help hold the L brackets, so Grady to the rescue.

An overview of the countertop.

The whole island.

I do believe I have finally told him often enough that he has talent. He is finally saying that he might show off his stuff at a home show. In the past few months, he has also made window and door trim, base boards and new stair treads and risers for his house.

I hope in the near future I can get another countertop added to that list!!

THANK YOU

DAD!!

Congratulations!

2009-07-23T15:15:00.003-05:00

To Tim, Karla and Lilly Rauch

Baby Dalton Robert

He weighed 7 pounds 1 ounce

and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Maybe We Will Rethink This

2009-07-19T10:35:00.002-05:00

Grady's not quite sure about Mister Kitty today....He thinks he should be send to 'Badwill' (You know, like GoodWill Momma) because he scratched him on the forehead.

I'm sure the band-aid made it all better and Mister will not have to be priced at 'Badwill.'

Grady's New Pet

2009-07-16T07:01:00.002-05:00

Meet Mister Kitty....

.... who is not supposed to be inside. Everytime you open the door, in he comes!

Mister used to live with Aunt. After ripping up Uncle Gary's Harley seat, he had to find a new home fast or else! Grady to the rescue!

Can you tell he just loves this cat?