Okay, so I have noticed that on a few of my friend's blogs that there is a blog funk going around. I am one who has always blogged to show a few pics of the kids and tell a tiny bit about what is happening in our lives. Unfortunately, ny camera broke a while ago and it makes uploading pictures to my computer a royal pain. So, I don't do it that often, and today I am blogging without photos.

I feel fairly content with life. Now that Tanner is almost two, I feel like the baby stage is ending which I am very happy about. Unfortunately, he is a difficult todler. He has no fear and a lot of curiosity. Therefore, if we take him out and about, we spend most our time chasing him around trying to keep him from fatal accidents. SO, we stay home a lot. Hopefully this phase will end soon.

Parker is busy with library play group, joy school, and kids day out. That doesn't seem to be enough for him, though. He sees Patrick even more busy and wants to be like him. We'll probably put him back in soccer come spring.

Patrick is in first grade, and also does cub scouts and basketball. His big passion right now is reading (thanks to the accelerated reading program). It's amazing to see how much he has already learned this year.

Scott is too busy with work, church, and studying. I hope he can get a break soon. Unfortunately since Tanner needs to be kept home a lot, Scott is the one shuffling Patrick to his activities. He is a great dad. Thanks again to everyone that posted on his birthday blog. He needed that more than you know!

As for me, I am finally getting back to the treadmill after to coming to terms with the fact that my mommy belly won't go away on it's own. I am reading this great book right now called Toss The Guilt and Catch The Joy. I have learned that I do not need to be supermom. This is a big relief. I am very happy with managing my family of five, and what little else I can accomplish.

I guess that's all for now. Thanks for tuning in.