This was funny. This past week Corbin was learning about the Constitution in school. As one of his homework assigments (I mean, MY homework assignment) he was to write a family constitution. So, I looked the constitution up and tried to format it the same. Basically Corbin told me we had to write the "Rules" of our family. I chuckled to myself and wondered what the RULES were! I let the kids tell me what they thought. Here's what they came up with. Granted, they are not all enforced, nor are they followed - but a mom can always dream!
We the members of the Brandon and Dixie Williams family, in order to learn to work together, establish fairness, insure peace in our home, provide for the growth of each person, and secure the blessings of love and unity to ourselves and posterity, do write this family constitution.
Article I. No whining.
Article II. No climbing or jumping on furniture.
Article III. Eating is allowed only in the kitchen or outside.
Article IV. Finish work before play.
Article V. Wild and roudy behavior is allowed outside only.
Article VI. No television before school.
Article VII. Clean up after yourself.
Article VIII. Talk kindly to one another.
Article IX. Obey parents.
Article X. Be honest and take responsibility for your actions.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
School is in Session!
This year Audrey entered third grade, and Corbin is a kindergartener! Corbin has been excited to start this chapter of his life, but you can tell he is a bit relieved to have Audrey showing him the way. Both of the kids are attending Caprock Academy, a local charter school here in Grand Junction. They started about a month sooner than the public schools, however, they only go Monday thru Thursday and enjoy three-day weekends all year long! Summer break has flown by this year with only seven weeks off. But we enjoy the long breaks throughout the year.
Here's Corbin all ready in his uniform - just a little big :)
The kids wanted to show off their backpacks.
And of course, Drew had to be in the pictures. He was sad to see them go!
Audrey’s teacher is Mrs. Miller-Forrest and Corbin’s teacher is Mrs. Hecht. Corbin is attending full-day kindergarten rather than the traditional half day. Because the kids go to a charter school, the bus system does not take them to and from school. Consequently, we are responsible for taking them to and from school. I do have a carpool group worked out, but if Corbin attended half day, I would be spending another 40 minutes a day going to and from the school, right during Drew and Jake’s nap time. So, we decided with our family circumstance, and the Corbin’s development, full-day would work out well. Attending half day would mimic the schedule he maintained last year of ½ day pre-school two days a week and then a full day he spent at the babysitter’s with Drew. The time he was home he would complain, “I’m bored, what can I do? Who can I play with? Is Audrey almost home?”
We are a month into school and aside from the separation anxiety that has existed since BIRTH, he seems to be doing well. He is even sleeping better. I think he likes the structure and routine. As far as the separation anxiety, he often complains of a belly ache or headache and asks if he can stay home, but once he gets to school, he loves it.
I personally have some concerns, but I think I have recognized that they are just that, MY concerns – not the kids. Corbin has so much homework for a kindergartener! His teacher is new this year, but overall, the school is more demanding than what we are accustomed to in the public school system. He has already had to give two presentations and has tests on his sounds and letters daily. Audrey is learning Latin and Spanish this year and seems to be doing fine. Craziness if you ask me! But we felt good about this option when we moved to Grand Junction last year. Audrey really has flourished and has caught up in her reading and spelling where before she was a bit behind. I was told a lot was due to her young age for her grade, and eventually she would catch up, but I want my kids to feel successful. Some struggle is fine, but I don’t want to crush their self-esteem, especially when they are so young! This school does group reading and math, which is great. When it is time for reading/writing and math, they break into ability groups. The entire school does it at the same time, and all the students go to different classrooms. So it’s not a big deal to have 5 different levels of readers in one class. The kids don’t seem to mind that they are in groups with kids who are younger or older than they are. But mostly, I appreciate the character building that is taught. It seems values are a big part of the school, which to me, reinforces what we are trying to teach at home. However, I do not like how strict they are with absences. It’s a big deal to be gone. I can understand the reasoning behind it, but we are travel bugs!!! I’ve had to relax a bit and not care if my kids get unexcused absences because the headmaster doesn’t think a family trip should be excused. Overall, it’s working for now. We’ll see how the year goes.
Here's Corbin all ready in his uniform - just a little big :)
The kids wanted to show off their backpacks.
And of course, Drew had to be in the pictures. He was sad to see them go!
Audrey’s teacher is Mrs. Miller-Forrest and Corbin’s teacher is Mrs. Hecht. Corbin is attending full-day kindergarten rather than the traditional half day. Because the kids go to a charter school, the bus system does not take them to and from school. Consequently, we are responsible for taking them to and from school. I do have a carpool group worked out, but if Corbin attended half day, I would be spending another 40 minutes a day going to and from the school, right during Drew and Jake’s nap time. So, we decided with our family circumstance, and the Corbin’s development, full-day would work out well. Attending half day would mimic the schedule he maintained last year of ½ day pre-school two days a week and then a full day he spent at the babysitter’s with Drew. The time he was home he would complain, “I’m bored, what can I do? Who can I play with? Is Audrey almost home?”
We are a month into school and aside from the separation anxiety that has existed since BIRTH, he seems to be doing well. He is even sleeping better. I think he likes the structure and routine. As far as the separation anxiety, he often complains of a belly ache or headache and asks if he can stay home, but once he gets to school, he loves it.
I personally have some concerns, but I think I have recognized that they are just that, MY concerns – not the kids. Corbin has so much homework for a kindergartener! His teacher is new this year, but overall, the school is more demanding than what we are accustomed to in the public school system. He has already had to give two presentations and has tests on his sounds and letters daily. Audrey is learning Latin and Spanish this year and seems to be doing fine. Craziness if you ask me! But we felt good about this option when we moved to Grand Junction last year. Audrey really has flourished and has caught up in her reading and spelling where before she was a bit behind. I was told a lot was due to her young age for her grade, and eventually she would catch up, but I want my kids to feel successful. Some struggle is fine, but I don’t want to crush their self-esteem, especially when they are so young! This school does group reading and math, which is great. When it is time for reading/writing and math, they break into ability groups. The entire school does it at the same time, and all the students go to different classrooms. So it’s not a big deal to have 5 different levels of readers in one class. The kids don’t seem to mind that they are in groups with kids who are younger or older than they are. But mostly, I appreciate the character building that is taught. It seems values are a big part of the school, which to me, reinforces what we are trying to teach at home. However, I do not like how strict they are with absences. It’s a big deal to be gone. I can understand the reasoning behind it, but we are travel bugs!!! I’ve had to relax a bit and not care if my kids get unexcused absences because the headmaster doesn’t think a family trip should be excused. Overall, it’s working for now. We’ll see how the year goes.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Boating at Ridgway
One of the perks of living in Grand Junction, so close to Uncle Jared and Janet, is their generosity! They have been so nice to let us use their pool and ski boat - even when they are not around to join in the fun! We took the boat out to Ridway, about an hour and 45 minute drive. The water was a bit chilly, considering we were braving a mountain lake, but the scenery was awesome and the heat made the chilly water easier to handle. We went with our cousins, Chris and Jesss and their little girl, Hannah.
Brandon got himself a scurf board and bought me a cute white and pink wakeboard.
All the kids loved boating. Audrey takes after me, loving the wind blow through her hair as she sits at the helm of the boat. That is one of my favorite feelings. No worries or cares.
At two months old, Jake was a dream! He slept most of the day lulled to sleep by the water. We tucked him underneath the steering wheel compartment in the shade and even gave him a break from the life jacket every now and then.
Brandon tried teaching Audrey how to ski. Fortunately I took the picture before she had her panic attack and refused to release her grip around Brandon's neck as he lowered her into the water. Needless to say, waterskiing lessons will have to be resumed at a later date.
Tubing was a much better success. Although, Drew continues to show no fear. He insisted on standing up in the tube and jumping like it was a trampoline. He loved it. Nervous Nelly (Audrey) kept trying to get him to sit down. In fact, while Drew is in the front of the boat, he has several mothers tugging on his life jacket to sit down while he screams at them. Finally, I gave up. Told everyone to leave him alone. If he falls out of the boat, maybe he'll be more cautious.
I know my husband is not the only one who does this, but I would still like to believe the behavior is crude. And to top it off, he's teaching Corbin the ways of a boating man with a full bladder and not enough guts to jump into the water and pee politely.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
2009 Summer Wrap-up
Well, considering summer break was only seven weeks long this year due to the charter school schedule, and Jake was born the last day of the school, this summer has flown by! The day after Jake’s blessing we were back on the road. Me and the kids caravanned with my mom and dad in our new BIG car. We bought a Ford Expedition EL. (That stand’s for Extra Long!) I was sad to say goodbye to our small Explorer, but we had definitely outgrown it!
Our first mini-stop was in Delta, UT at my grandparents. It served as a great pit stop on our 13 hour drive (should only take 10.5) while we let the kids run around. As a little girl, my grandpa would take me and my cousins on tractor rides. Fortunately, he's still at it. Here's the kids with Grandpa Great.
We headed to Fallon to see Grandpa and Grandma Anna and their new business. In the downturn of the economy, my parents thought they had better reinvent themselves and their livelihood rather than depend on the real-estate market. The business has done well for the few months they have been in business. It is a wellness center and woman’s exercise gym. They have colonic beds, steam shower, infrared sauna, Meagan bed, jiggler machine (I don’t know what it’s really called), an inversion table, a toxin removing foot-bath, and other sorts of alternative health stuff. The kids had fun trying out all the equipment.
And of course, a trip to Fallon would not be complete without playing in the “lake” in Grandma and Grandpa’s backyard when they irrigate. Grandpa tows the kids around on intertubes and gets his workout for the year!
The other tradition is the wagon rides. My dad hooks up a wagon to the riding lawn mower and the kids take Roxy captive (my parent's teacup poodle) and away they go.
Once Brandon arrived for the weekend, w headed to Lake Lahontan for a little bit of jet-skiing and sun.
From there, we all drove to Idaho and stayed in Burley for a couple days. Brandon continued on to Oregon for business while me and the kids headed to the cabin! We were joined off and on by cousins and had a great time floating down the river on the big blue island and whales (grandma’s latest purchases in the way of float devices).
One of Drew's favorite play spots at the cabin is on the four-wheeler. Even if no one is giving rides, he's up on it playing around - helmet and all.
Jake liked his first trip to Island Park. He says he can’t wait until he’s big enough to go fishing on the river and Henry’s Lake. As always, when it was time to leave Island Park, it was too soon.
Grandma Sam drove us part of the way to Utah, and then we continued on solo until meeting up with Brandon in American Fork. We spent a couple days in our old stomping grounds and had a great time visiting with friends from our old neighborhood. The kids were delighted to play with Grace and Hallie and were even more thrilled when we got to stay with them a couple days. But, sadly, our trip was cut short when Corbin came down with a stomach bug. All through the night I alternated cleaning up throw up, changing sheets, feeding Jake, the six-week old babe, and comforting Drew, who had finally hit the wall after 2 ½ weeks on the road. When we got up the next morning, I decided it was time to go home.
We made a quick stop at Raelene’s and got together with the cousins and sister-in-laws. Fortunately, Natalie was in town visiting from Arizona the same time we were there so a lunch and play date worked out nicely for everyone! Natalie and Ryan had their third little one, Ryalie, three weeks before Jake was born. It’s crazy to see so many little kids all at once! Considering Audrey does not turn eight for another month, we had 11 kids ages seven and younger, posing for a picture. Haha.
We made it home in time to recoup for a couple days and finish last minute school shopping. Let the madness of early mornings, school lunches, homework, and carpooling begin.
Our first mini-stop was in Delta, UT at my grandparents. It served as a great pit stop on our 13 hour drive (should only take 10.5) while we let the kids run around. As a little girl, my grandpa would take me and my cousins on tractor rides. Fortunately, he's still at it. Here's the kids with Grandpa Great.
We headed to Fallon to see Grandpa and Grandma Anna and their new business. In the downturn of the economy, my parents thought they had better reinvent themselves and their livelihood rather than depend on the real-estate market. The business has done well for the few months they have been in business. It is a wellness center and woman’s exercise gym. They have colonic beds, steam shower, infrared sauna, Meagan bed, jiggler machine (I don’t know what it’s really called), an inversion table, a toxin removing foot-bath, and other sorts of alternative health stuff. The kids had fun trying out all the equipment.
And of course, a trip to Fallon would not be complete without playing in the “lake” in Grandma and Grandpa’s backyard when they irrigate. Grandpa tows the kids around on intertubes and gets his workout for the year!
The other tradition is the wagon rides. My dad hooks up a wagon to the riding lawn mower and the kids take Roxy captive (my parent's teacup poodle) and away they go.
Once Brandon arrived for the weekend, w headed to Lake Lahontan for a little bit of jet-skiing and sun.
From there, we all drove to Idaho and stayed in Burley for a couple days. Brandon continued on to Oregon for business while me and the kids headed to the cabin! We were joined off and on by cousins and had a great time floating down the river on the big blue island and whales (grandma’s latest purchases in the way of float devices).
One of Drew's favorite play spots at the cabin is on the four-wheeler. Even if no one is giving rides, he's up on it playing around - helmet and all.
Jake liked his first trip to Island Park. He says he can’t wait until he’s big enough to go fishing on the river and Henry’s Lake. As always, when it was time to leave Island Park, it was too soon.
Grandma Sam drove us part of the way to Utah, and then we continued on solo until meeting up with Brandon in American Fork. We spent a couple days in our old stomping grounds and had a great time visiting with friends from our old neighborhood. The kids were delighted to play with Grace and Hallie and were even more thrilled when we got to stay with them a couple days. But, sadly, our trip was cut short when Corbin came down with a stomach bug. All through the night I alternated cleaning up throw up, changing sheets, feeding Jake, the six-week old babe, and comforting Drew, who had finally hit the wall after 2 ½ weeks on the road. When we got up the next morning, I decided it was time to go home.
We made a quick stop at Raelene’s and got together with the cousins and sister-in-laws. Fortunately, Natalie was in town visiting from Arizona the same time we were there so a lunch and play date worked out nicely for everyone! Natalie and Ryan had their third little one, Ryalie, three weeks before Jake was born. It’s crazy to see so many little kids all at once! Considering Audrey does not turn eight for another month, we had 11 kids ages seven and younger, posing for a picture. Haha.
We made it home in time to recoup for a couple days and finish last minute school shopping. Let the madness of early mornings, school lunches, homework, and carpooling begin.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Jake's Blessing
Jake is such a special little boy that we are blessed to have him join our family. His spirit is so sweet and gentle and I know he has a great mission and purpose here on earth to have made it into our ranks. I fondly recall to others that Brandon and I were done having children after two. So the fact that Jake is our fourth child born at full-term means he's been through a lot to get here. Early on in the pregnancy when Brandon was visiting his family with the three kids, I had a few days to myself. In the rare quiet moments, I came to understand we may have another little boy join our family. I had believed I was pregnant with a girl, and thought "this boy" would come later. But nonetheless, I was so excited I had to write in my journal and call my mom to share the news. The feeling was just as real as if I had read a positive pregnancy test. We did not learn that our little boy was coming sooner rather than later until we had the ultrasound at 20 weeks. I cried and felt heartsick because I was so confused. I had professed with 99% certainty that we were having a girl. I literally felt as if I had lost a child. And yet, I was grateful to have had the experience to expect another son, confirming that all was as it should be.
Brandon did a great job blessing Jake in church, July 5, 2009, assisted by his dad, Garth, my dad Dell, my Grandpa Bishop, brother-in-laws Matt Cook, Pablo Silvaz, and Josh Christopherson, his Uncle Jared, and cousin Chris Williams. Of special note, Brandon spoke of the importance of Jake's name, "Jacob." Again, this was a matter of confirmation to us, since Brandon and I favored the name "Fisher" and only accepted the name Jacob after much persistance from feelings and listening to our more sensitive children who thought that is what his name should be. Everyone has welcomed him with love and excitement. Brandon and I are so grateful to have such awesome family members who support us through our family's life events. We didn't expect anyone (besides grandparents) to make the haul and we were pleasantly surprised by the turnout. We know not everyone was able to travel the distance but we felt your love and thank you!
Grandma and Grandpa Sam with baby Jake. They live in Burley, ID. Jake is the 14th grandchild.
Grandma and Grandpa Anna with baby Jake. They live in Fallon, NV. (Because my maiden name is Williams, it didn't make sense to call the grandparents "Grandma and Grandpa Williams." So, because Brandon's mom was already being referred to as "Grandma Sam" by her grandkids, we started calling my mom "Grandma Anna". Consequently, the grandpa's are referred to as their female counterparts.) :) Jake is the 11th grandchild for my mom and dad.
Uncle Jared and Aunt Janet with baby Jake. They are our resident grandparents in Grand Junction and we are so lucky to live close to family! We miss them when they are spending time in California with business responsibilities. 
Grandma and Grandpa Bishop with baby Jake. They live in Delta, Utah. I don't even know how many great-grandkids they have. Considering this is both their second marriage, they have over 60 grandkids, most of whom are full grown and started their own families. For my grandpa, I'm guessing Jake is somewhere around the 30th - 32nd great-grandchild.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
4th of July
We had a great weekend visiting, hiking, golfing, swimming, lighting fireworks, and EATING way too much yummy food with lots of family in town. We opted to bless Jake on the 4th of July weekend since traveling to Grand Junction for family members was a bit of a haul. This way, everyone was able to be in town long enough to stretch their legs and take in some sun before piling back into the cars. Brandon and I feel so blessed to have so much family support. Jared and Janet hosted everyone at their house on the 4th for an all-day pool party that we hoped would wear the kids right out. But, they still had energy for fireworks and a late-night slumber party.
I would post a slideshow of all the pictures but I don't know how. So here are some of the highlights from the day. Anyone know how to do a slideshow and post on your blog...let me know.
Kids wearing their 4th of July shirts ready to go on a scavenger hunt/hike.
Some of the kids on the wall ready to jump into the pool.
Grandma Anna studying for her physiology and anatomy class and taking in some rays while Audrey warms up in the kiddie pool.
Grandpa Bishop and Grandma Lana watching all the pool activities.
Zander lighting fireworks.
Janet, Jess, and Hannah watching Fireworks.
Brandon and Drew lighting sparklers.
Me with one-month old Jake on his first 4th of July.
Corbin and Grandma Sam watching fireworks.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Grateful to be a Mom
I am not proud to admit that most days being a mom is not at the top of my "What I want to be when I grow up" list. Most people who know me understand that motherhood is a big time struggle for me. It is getting easier, but still, I'm pretty sure I am not alone when it comes to "Man, my day sucks, where's my replacement? ?" Fortunately, today was not one of those days. My day was so good that I am recording it for future reference on those days that the art of motherhood escapes me and I need a fond reminder of why motherhood is the greatest calling. I really am in awe.
Today started like any other as I was awaken to the sounds of a hungry newborn and a 2-year old staring right in my face (since his height is exactly at my bed level) and shouting "Eat! Mom! Eat!" I really wanted one more hour of sleep, but I got up and forged ahead. I have found I am a creature of productivity. And when I am productive, my self-esteem is a little better. Don't ask me how it happened, but today, productivity was off the charts. I can tell already it's going to have to last me all week. I got everyone fed and dressed, I GOT A SHOWER, cleaned my neglected bedroom, dishes done, kitchen cleaned, floor mopped, laundry going (7 loads), husband home for lunch, little ones down for naps, normal reffing between Audrey and Corbin as they argued and worked on their chores, and then a fun little Fourth-of-July craft because they were BORED! Nursing even went better than it has in the last few weeks. Anyway, I think I felt a little chipper because I tried to ignore the whining and crying and fighting. We even made it to the park for an hour before Brandon came home and we went to Chuck E. Cheese.
I'm still wondering why today was better than others when all I did was mom stuff and the kids were their usual selves. It may have been that my expectations were low. Or that I had nothing else on my agenda than to care for a home and four children. (HA!!! Couldn't have been that. caring for four kids and a household is HUGE.) Maybe it was finding humor and appreciation in my family and life.
For example, Drew was so exhausted and ready for a nap at lunch, he had his eyes closed, heading bobbing, and mouth pursed as he sucked up ramen noodles. Everyone was laughing at him and I caught a bit on video.
Audrey offered (or rather pleaded) to help with the mopping because that's still fun for her. (If it's a chore that I would rather get done quickly and don't let them help that often, they think it's a big deal to get to do it. Funny that this tactic is still working for cleaning the bathrooms and the first attempt is done all by Audrey and Corbin. I still go back afterwards due to my own need to really have them clean. :) She also has been a big help with whatever I need if my hands are otherwise occupied with Jake or Drew.
And Corbin says some of the most random funny things when he is not so focused on teasing or feeling victimized. I love when he is motivated to do what he is asked and I don't have to listen to the WHINING!!! He really wanted to do the craft and then go to C.E.C. so he did pretty good to keep at his jobs until they were done. While we were at the park, I really had a good laugh over his "I can hear Disneyland" and "That pole gave me POLE STAINS." (See "From the Mouth of my Babes")
And the appreciation for Jake...he is such a good little guy and can usually be calmed by the normal stuff - feeding, burp, change diaper, holding, or allowing him to sleep. But I've got to say, baby slings and carriers are great inventions for moms who need two hands.
I even enjoyed having Brandon home for lunch. He didn't stay long, but it was nice that he took the time because the kids love when he comes home.
Shockingly, even Chuck E. Cheese was enjoyable. The kids had a great time. And we found that Monday night at the Big Mouse in Grand Junction, CO are so manageable we didn't stress that they were running all over the place. Drew loved this one ride that either took him on a mock roller coaster, flight, or car race and he rode it over and over and over again. The funniest was when the ride would shake and his cheeks would jiggle. As we left and the kids got their prizes, all Drew wanted was a lollipop so Audrey got his extra tickets to buy more stuff. She was so kind to buy something more for Corbin and Drew.
I really do have great kids and a great husband. And I know I don't express that enough to them. I have been so blessed and today feel grateful to be a wife and mom.
Today started like any other as I was awaken to the sounds of a hungry newborn and a 2-year old staring right in my face (since his height is exactly at my bed level) and shouting "Eat! Mom! Eat!" I really wanted one more hour of sleep, but I got up and forged ahead. I have found I am a creature of productivity. And when I am productive, my self-esteem is a little better. Don't ask me how it happened, but today, productivity was off the charts. I can tell already it's going to have to last me all week. I got everyone fed and dressed, I GOT A SHOWER, cleaned my neglected bedroom, dishes done, kitchen cleaned, floor mopped, laundry going (7 loads), husband home for lunch, little ones down for naps, normal reffing between Audrey and Corbin as they argued and worked on their chores, and then a fun little Fourth-of-July craft because they were BORED! Nursing even went better than it has in the last few weeks. Anyway, I think I felt a little chipper because I tried to ignore the whining and crying and fighting. We even made it to the park for an hour before Brandon came home and we went to Chuck E. Cheese.
I'm still wondering why today was better than others when all I did was mom stuff and the kids were their usual selves. It may have been that my expectations were low. Or that I had nothing else on my agenda than to care for a home and four children. (HA!!! Couldn't have been that. caring for four kids and a household is HUGE.) Maybe it was finding humor and appreciation in my family and life.
For example, Drew was so exhausted and ready for a nap at lunch, he had his eyes closed, heading bobbing, and mouth pursed as he sucked up ramen noodles. Everyone was laughing at him and I caught a bit on video.
Audrey offered (or rather pleaded) to help with the mopping because that's still fun for her. (If it's a chore that I would rather get done quickly and don't let them help that often, they think it's a big deal to get to do it. Funny that this tactic is still working for cleaning the bathrooms and the first attempt is done all by Audrey and Corbin. I still go back afterwards due to my own need to really have them clean. :) She also has been a big help with whatever I need if my hands are otherwise occupied with Jake or Drew.
And Corbin says some of the most random funny things when he is not so focused on teasing or feeling victimized. I love when he is motivated to do what he is asked and I don't have to listen to the WHINING!!! He really wanted to do the craft and then go to C.E.C. so he did pretty good to keep at his jobs until they were done. While we were at the park, I really had a good laugh over his "I can hear Disneyland" and "That pole gave me POLE STAINS." (See "From the Mouth of my Babes")
And the appreciation for Jake...he is such a good little guy and can usually be calmed by the normal stuff - feeding, burp, change diaper, holding, or allowing him to sleep. But I've got to say, baby slings and carriers are great inventions for moms who need two hands.
I even enjoyed having Brandon home for lunch. He didn't stay long, but it was nice that he took the time because the kids love when he comes home.
Shockingly, even Chuck E. Cheese was enjoyable. The kids had a great time. And we found that Monday night at the Big Mouse in Grand Junction, CO are so manageable we didn't stress that they were running all over the place. Drew loved this one ride that either took him on a mock roller coaster, flight, or car race and he rode it over and over and over again. The funniest was when the ride would shake and his cheeks would jiggle. As we left and the kids got their prizes, all Drew wanted was a lollipop so Audrey got his extra tickets to buy more stuff. She was so kind to buy something more for Corbin and Drew.
I really do have great kids and a great husband. And I know I don't express that enough to them. I have been so blessed and today feel grateful to be a wife and mom.
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