Introducing . . .

We made it safely back from Reno - the weather was terrible coming home and we hit several areas with lots of slush - but we made it safe and sound, with a mountain lion that was still in one piece! He's found a home in the living room and will probably stay so we can keep a watchful eye to make sure no small child (especially the five boys living in my house) try to climb aboard! This has been two years in the making and Jared was very anxious to see and admire him! You have to admit - it really is cool - okay, maybe not cool in your living room - but I don't seem to mind. Years ago, I swore I would never have a dead animal anywhere in my house - now I have the smiling antelope that resides downstairs and a huge mountain lion that will sing while I play the piano!! How things change!

We took Cannon on our trip and he was amazing - except for his lame parents forgetting to bring a porta-crib with us and having no where for him to sleep except with us! He definately liked sleeping with mom - he wanted to eat every couple of hours. I can't wait to put him in his own bed!! I missed having uninterupted sleep!

It's almost here . . .

Our mountain lion (who really need a name - since he'll be a very large part of our living room for a while) will be here on Sunday! We'll be renting a U-haul and driving to Reno to pick him up. He's being proudly displayed at the Safari Expo - Jared is so ready to see him and bring him home!! We will see how it all goes - and how the kids adjust to an animal that shouldn't be touched!! I'll post a picture as soon as we get home!

Cannon is definately- as the saying goes, "save the best for last." He is the most amazing baby. He is sleeping at least 9 hours each night. Most morning I have to wake him up to get him ready to go. He sleeps through anything and is always content! The only time he cries is when he's hungry and most of the time it's a growl or a coax. It's very cute and adorable. If he would have been my first (minus the pregnancy) I would have had at least 12 - well, maybe not that many - but he is putting the rest to shame. I guess it's a good thing since my life is absolutely crazy! Here are some pictures over the last week or two - it feels like forever since I've posted. January is always busy for me at work and it's bled over into home life. Does anyone ever get caught up on laundry? Let's just hope the cleaning fairy will come and visit sometime soon!!!
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Ryker and Junie (our very loving cat)


Cannon can sleep anywhere!

Christmas Question

How long can you keep your Christmas decorations up - including the Christmas tree - before it becomes tacky?? --Maybe I can make them year round decorations.

3 Months Old

It's hard to believe that Cannon is already 3 months old. He's starting to smile frequently and he started laughing on Tuesday (for Bonnie) - he wouldn't laugh for me until Wednesday. I love to tell him I should be the first one for a smile, laugh, word, etc - after all, I did give birth to him. He usually just smiles at me and it's hard not to melt! I've sure enjoyed this baby - oh, did I mention he slept 10 hours last Friday night! He usually sleep around 7 or 8 - but it was absolute heaven when I got to sleep in. He definately is my baby!! Jared was out hunting and I would have had to get out of bed - not my favorite thing on Saturday mornings if he had woke up at his normal time - but we didn't get up until 10! Let's hope he has a few more extra hours in him tonight!!
Jared went up to Canada for his Grandma Romeril's funeral - so I've been a pretty lousy single mom. I'm sure it was great to spend time with his family - but we sure missed him here. I just barely found the bottom of my sink - it was a must - the smell was torture!! The kids were late yesterday, my house has clutter from one end to the other - I let Jerrick stay up last night (yes, a school night) playing the Wii with Jaxon. It's just so hard to have total control when it's 6 against 1. I'll be glad when he's back!!