Back on the road again......

Look at those happy little faces. WE picked up the kids from school and headed out.  Note all the snow out the window!  Leaving chilly MN for a over night low of 27 in TX!  WAIT WHAT?

Yet, another happy face.  Let's see how happy this face looks in about hmmmmm I give him 3 days....TOPS!

So the sleeping arrangements which I am sure you are all curious about.....this is the couch that magically turns into a bed for FOUR!  Just kidding Sam didn't sleep there!  It was warm and cozy though!

This is the kids outside the RV- at least the ones that ventured the chilly morning air!  Lawrence KS, nice winter boots Gabrielle!  Very handy in an RV with people boating on it.  Side note- see the kid looking out the window on the door- Very weird.  That is just a picture...it has freaked me out more than once.

Yup - I got my turn to drive too.  I hate the wind!  The RV is a 30 foot.  The cab is the same as our van, just an older model.  Like my white knuckles?

Nate trying to make himself car sick.  Coconut and Tambourine liked the view too.  Sadie puked in OK...no wait it was KS.

Luke and Sadie doing what they always do....can't live without each other and can't help but beat each other up.   This is the overhead bunk.

Just so you know we are actually not hanging out in our back yard with a 30 foot RV here is the view as we crossed into TX.  Nice day in TX, tad chilly though.

Look a field where they grow T-Shirts!  Crazy.  Never seen one in person before!  :)

We miss you-

I didn't ask Sam's future mother-in-law if I could post this picture of my future daughter-in-law....but I hope it is ok.  I won't use her "actual name".  This is Sam and "Avery" back in the good ol' NICU days.  This is the day before Sam was cut loose and two days before Avery was sent packing.  Sam really misses Avery.  Sam really misses thinking Avery's elbow was a boobie even more!  Hope you guys are enjoying this RSV season and all the vaccines!  Keep growing big and strong and we will see you before long!  HA! That rhymes!  Gabs and Nate would be so proud of me!  So a toast to Sam and Avery,  May you have: A world of wishes at your command. God and his angels close to hand. Friends and family their love impart, and Irish blessings in your heart!  Is Avery Irish?  Hmmm we aren't....hopefully you are!  Either way, Miss you!

He is laughin'

I just made our first reservation at a Camp Ground for Friday night this is how the phone call went down:

Kansas Guy: Hello, KOA JellyStone Something or other.
Me: Hey I wanted to see about getting a camp site for Friday.  Do you have late check in, like 11:30pm?
Kansas Guy: Yup we do late check ins.  You just need a reservation.
Me: Ok can I make a reservation.
Kansas Guy: yup.....pause..........
Me: Can I do that now or would there be a better time?
Kansas Guy: Now is fine.

Some portions have been deleted to speed up the process.....

Kansas Guy: What kind of site do you want.
Me: A Campsite......
Kansas Guy: Do you want a dump site?
Me: probably not...wait, no, something with water and electrical.
Kansas Guy: hmmm I will just give you the whole deal.  Don't worry it is only $1 more.
Me: Good enough.

More has been deleted for your convenience.........

Me: so when we get there what how should we check in, since the office will be closed?
Kansas Guy: Well now that you have your reservation you'll be fine.  PAUSE...........
Me: So how do we know which site is ours?
Kansas Guy: Oh yeah, there is a Map with a Star on it!
Me: ok thanks!
Kansas Guy: See you Friday then.

Now just to figure out where this "Map" is!  :)

It can only get better right?  I am sure he is still laughing with his buddies about my call.  Well at least Brian and I are still laughing about it.

SAM GROWS!

Yup, here you should see that Sam is growing!  The picture is from last night- it is Sam in the outfit that he wore home from the hospital.  The outfit was given to him by his girly friend Avery.  Thank goodness for Avery.  Sam was let out of the hospital on such short notice, without that outfit Sam would have gone home naked.  When Sam wore it home from the hospital, his feet didn't even reach the toes and we had to roll the sleeves up.  Now is fills it out just fine!  Next to Sam is one of the two preemie outfits that Sam wore in the hospital.

This is Sam when he came home from the hospital!  You can see the outfit barely fits...sleeves rolled up and no legs!

Ahhhh this one is just for those who recently told me....If I didn't know you I would think you were a bad mom!  HA HA!  Here is to more laughs and my constant efforts to be a "good" mom!  I hope these keep you laughing that this isn't your life! 

HA HA HA-

These are just some funny pictures from the past few days.....

This is Lucy and Sam watching TV:

This is the aftermath of when Sadie finds your gum:  The little silver papers are what is left of the WHOLE pack of gum.

Sam being attacke for the Halloween candy that "Uncle" sent him.

Sadie wishing she had a little more bathing space.

Sam-

Just a couple pictures of Samuel with his eyes open and looking around!

Big helpers!

Yup- I have missed alot of days as far as trying to post a picture a day.  Our house I think is insanity everyday.  Luckily I have big helpers!  As you can see the picture above is all the plants that used to be on our porch.  Personally I was going to let them die with the cold this winter.  I figured it was one less thing I needed to care for.  My mom however thought we should bring them in to save them!  BRIGHT IDEA MOM!  Hopefully I can keep them alive.  Then today I was blessed to have Sadie help me.  She was kind enough to label all of them with a blue sharpie marker!  Thanks Sadie!  Now I won't forget which is which!  She was even kind enough to label the radiator cover as to wear the next plant should sit!  Glad I can check that task off my to do list!