Fun Times Ahead!!

We have been wanting a nice swing set for sometime. Each year when tax season is upon us we always say we would like to get the kids one of those nice wooden swing sets. Emma had the idea that Santa could bring all the wood and dump it into the backyard and Daddy could put it together. We told her that would be too heavy and to expensive. We told the girls that we would start saving our money and they could put in their birthday money that still had not spent. They agreed. I told them that I would be willing to put any money that I received for Christmas into the pot if they would. They really wanted the swing set!!! Long story short. We had some very generous givers in the money department this year, and we were able to get the swing set. Now getting it together is a whole different story. Todd in listed the help of his Dad and Uncle Randy to come and help get this huge thing together. They got a good bit done last Saturday, but there is still a lot to be done. Hopefully it won't be long and they will be able to use it!!

Side note: this swing set is Next Generation brand from Lowe's Home Improvement. It has been a nightmare to say the least. None of the boxes came with the correct stuff in them. NONE!! We have been back and forth to Lowe's several times.. SEVERAL... some even 3o minutes up the road. Spent more money that we didn't intent on spending because they didn't have more of the correct boxes, so we had to upgrade. As we they are putting it together, we are still finding more hardware that isn't in the baggies!! Very frustrating! Todd really wants to take the whole thing back and get our money back. Bare in mind that the girls are jumping up and down wanting to know when they are going to be able to play on it. We can't do it to them!! Lowe's has been very helpful, they are giving us parts out of other boxes if they have it, and even gave us a good discount on the upgrade, but it is still very aggravating!! I will never buy from this company again, their packing department stinks to say the least!!!

Checking the boxes for missing pieces. There were a lot!!

What's gonna work? Team work!! (sorry, to many kid shows in my head!!) We had to in list the help of Mr. Reed to come and help lift this part of the tower over the fence. The guys opted to build what they could in the garage with a heater. It was frigid outside!!

I am hoping the girls will have a lot of fun playing outside this summer on this swing set. I will post more pictures once more is added on!! Thanks Uncle Randy and Papa Red for giving up your Saturday and helping Todd. We wouldn't be this far if it wasn't for you. Uncle Randy, you can bring your kids and have free admission to our park anytime!!

Merry Christmas!!

3 Month Shot!!

Here is my 3 month shot. Mama couldn't get me to smile one time! I smile alot, but not when she is trying to get me too! You know.... it has to be my idea! I am getting bigger and bigger everyday. Mama is enjoying seeing my "little" rolls start to form. You have to take my diaper off to see them, they are up high on my legs. She also really likes to see the dimples in my knees and cheeks (the ones on my face people!). I am still sleeping in a cradle beside mama. Truth be told, sometime I sneek in the bed. I just like it there! If I cry long enough and loud enough, mama will snuggle me right in her arm and I will sleep sooo good. Mama doesn't want to move me just yet to my bed, she would have to get up and down a lot. She is hoping this month I will start sleeping a little better, and maybe I will be moved!! I am still holding out hope! My sisters were in there own room by now, so I think I've got their number!!

Enjoy this video if you have the time. It shows you how I like to move it, move it! I am real serious about it too!!

My hand!!

What is this??

I think I will try it!!

Here is a couple of pictures my mama took. She caught me one time when I spotted my hand. I decided to taste it. That thing is so good. It keeps me really busy. I always have something to do!! I don't realize that I have one on the other side yet!!

Sweet Girls

We are so blessed!!

2 Months!!!

Can you believe I am 2 months old already?? My mom can't!! I am growing soooo fast, getting more and more alert, and cooing and smiling a ton. I found my hand this past week and I love it. It taste so good, and I keep myself really busy making sure it is still there. I can't believe I am going to get to keep it. My sisters are still really in love with me and fuss about who held me the longest. They still want to help out as much as possible. They are great big sisters. They are asking to change my diapers, but mama won't let them. She said she is afraid they will leave some poopie on my butt!! I get so excited when they talk to me. They make me smile alot! We are going to have so much fun as I get bigger and bigger.

Well....... there is your update. Hope you are all doing well and can get your hands on me soon. I would love to coo at you. Love you all. Sara Beth

Halloween 2010

Here is a sweet picture of my 3 girls!! Leah was a cowgirl, Emma a bumblebee and Sara Beth wore a cute little pumpkin tutu outfit. They all looked so sweet. We went to a carnival Sunday afternoon, and then over to a friends house and trick or treated in their neighborhood. The girls had a great time and were worn out by the time we got home and in the bed. Hope you all had a fun weekend. On a side note, I can't believe Sara Beth is already 7 weeks old. It seems like yesterday that I was counting down the weeks until she was born. It has been crazy around here trying to keep the girls in their activities while getting into a routine with Sara Beth. We are slowly getting there. Some days I feel like I have done nothing but feed, change and hold my sweet baby. The house is a mess, but I am doing what is important. I can see her growing before my eyes. I am going to enjoy this time while I can.