The Boys are Back in Town!

We went to the Oak Ridge Boys concert last Saturday and it was so fun!
Check them out here with their cover of the White Stripes hit Seven Nation Army.
We decided to eat a late supper after the show and shortly after we ordered our food, the entire group (minus Duane Allen) entered the restaurant!! We got to talk with them for a bit and had a great time!

Wes vs the Doghouse & Jack vs the Puddle

He wasn't looking and ran into the doghouse, I don't know how this stuff happens, maybe its just a boy thing. I had to save him yesterday as his foot got stuck in his play set steps and he was dangling off the ground, upside down. He wasn't hurt either time even though the pics below look pretty bad

I caught him admiring himself in the mirror a few times : )

Jack loves being outside and he especially loves a good muddy puddle.
Yesterday I think he spent about 20 minutes finding rocks and throwing them into the ditch. Sometimes I wish I could find joy in the little things in life like a toddler does!

The Big 5

Happy 5th Birthday Wes!

He wanted to go bowling for his birthday, we all had a great time. Afterward we went to Gramp and Grams for cake and presents

Wes loving his monster truck birthday cake

Who wants to open presents??

Wes with cousins Val and Elizabeth
He had so much fun playing with the girls!

Thanks to Jessica for taking birthday photos : )

Hi Wes!

Don't you miss coloring all over your brother?

Or snuggling on the couch?

We miss you Wes!! Hope you are having fun with Grandma, Grandpa and Aunt Molly! See you Friday! XOXO
Love,
Mommy, Daddy and Jack

Visitors

Now that we are without our dogs we have been getting alot of visitors at our house. They like to stay behind the house but have been getting bolder and moving toward the front and in the driveway.

We still have our house up for sale. Had a few showings but no offers yet. We are still looking for new jobs in the Nisswa/Baxter/Brainerd area and are hoping to get moved down there soon!

Dress up

Lunch time! Wes didn't want Jack to be in the picture.

Wes found his old Halloween comstumes and the boys decided to try them on for some fun.

Jack got the kitty costume and was a little unsure when he saw his reflection. I thought he looked adorable! Wes donned his NASCAR uniform and had a good time also.

For some odd reason Jack has been into wearing hats. He finds them and puts them on and wears them most of the day.

Of course Wes had to join in and wear hat too, he hates when his brother 'beats' him at things. He is a very competitive kid!

In other news, I had my gallbladder taken out this past Monday. All went well but I feel like I've been punched in the stomache a few times. I'm glad it came out as it was very painful so now, hopefully, I can resume eating normal food without getting sick!

Mmmmm

I have a new food addiction....sushi!!
I love it with raw veggies in the middle! I'm not brave enough to try it with raw fish yet (known as sashimi) , maybe someday :)
Red and orange bell peppers. Normally there would be avocado and a crab stick but our small town grocery store doesn't carry these items.

Nori (seeweed)

Sticky rice coated with rice vinegar and sugar.

Yummy, I LOVE sushi!

Random picture taken New Years Eve; the sky was a beautiful shade of blue.