The Big Nine!

Tomorrow Arie will be 9! Where has the time gone? It doesn't seem too long ago we were celebrating her 1st birthday with a really big party! She had her oxygen on, her new pink dress and a new pair of shoes. The years have flown by. The oxygen is gone and the getting up several times a night for "Bear Milk" are gone. Some things have not changed though. Arie still loves parties, loves new dresses and shoes. She wants me to wake her up early in the morning to open her presents. (She already knows what she is getting.) Arie makes our home complete. She is always excited and animated about everything. She tells you every detail of the day. Today's big event was that the computer lab teacher was the devil today! Most days she loves school. She loves to ride motorcycles, her bike, go snowmobiling, go sleigh riding and play with anyone who will play with her. She is a great helper and likes to tend her cousins. Arie will try to carry them even though they weigh as much as she does.

Arie started playing basketball this winter. Of course I worry. She is one of the best defenders! She told her coach last week that she gets the offense and the defense. After last weeks game she sent a text to Shane saying: "the other team was hitting, scratching, and biting us. I dribbled the ball down the court 2 times and Ken was there." I love how confident Arie is. She is not afraid of anyone or anything! I love how Arie loves to snuggle, if she beats you awake in the morning, you can bet that she will be in bed next to you! She loves animals, even though she has been praying for Riley to die! (So she can get a new puppy!)

I love you Arie and hope that you have a Fantabulous Birthday!

Jace is 13!!!!!!!!!

13 years ago Jace entered this world and our lives have never been the same! He was 8pounds 15 ounces, with a really big head. He was often called the Michelin Baby! He is the source of great entertainment in our family! He has many talents, like contorting his body, doing origami, playing soccer, and the best talent is figuring out how to not work too hard! He is so smart, he is fearless. He has a few quirks. He has been known to be funny about food. For awhile the only foods he would eat was chocolate milk and instant oatmeal. He has since expanded his foods. (Just don't try and feed him fast food.) Jace has a kind heart, you can often find him playing with a younger cousin or a younger neighbor. He is quick to forgive (forget). Over the years as I have gone to parent teacher conferences the teachers would all say just how cute Jace was.....being cute does not help the bad grades! Jace has been known to strip down to his underwear and swim or shower in public. He loves to be with JT, it is fun to watch them. Ater they have been apart for awhile and they see each other, they can't stop talking to each other. And often they stay awake in their room talking. Jace gets excited to tell Shane things, especially things that have to do with explosives! Jace makes my heart stop every time he rides wheelies up the road. He rides some of the best wheelies I have every seen! He has been known to come down with sudden cases of paralyzation and an occasional case of amnesia. His future hopes for a occupation are always changing, some include; homeless, working and McDonalds, pyrotechnician and the latest was a exotic dancer. He told me that he would give me free lunch everyday when he works at McDonalds. He can dance a mean "lawn mower"! As you can see he keeps me on my toes! Jace, thanks for keeping me on my toes! We love having Jace in our family! Happy Birthday!