Happy Birthday...

to my blog?!?! You all know I love blogging way to much. When I first started it I had absolutely no idea how much I would enjoy it. I just wanted a cute blog to keep are family and friends updated. Blogging is something I do more for me now. I love the memories! I also love all that I've learned. I love checking in on people. Especially the ones I don't get to see that much anymore. Leaving, and getting comments is probably one of my favorite parts. Who am I kidding I love it all!

No, I don't actually check in on all of you several times a day. I have google reader that lets me know when someone has an update. You have to put everyone one in initially, then it will tell you every time they update. I usually check it a couple of times a day. Mostly when I should be doing something else. Like cleaning, bleck!!! Or I'm probably doing a silly post offering way to much information about myself.

I have 162 post. Yikes! In honor of my blogs birthday I will update you on our family. To check on our progress in the last year click here for my first post.

• Richard still works for the University of Phoenix. He works very hard, and is doing very well. He finishes his masters on Nov 4th. This will be the 5th most happiest day of our lives! He loves to golf, be with his wife, and spend time with his kids. I added the last two, but I'm sure that is what he would say;)
• Lori is still dragging her feet on applying for nursing school. Mostly because she is afraid of the unknown. She loves her j.o.b., and blogging. She also loves spending time with her family & friends, and then blogging about it. She is trying to better herself as a photographer (although she doesn't consider herself one) so we will see how that goes.
• Jaren has started kindergarten, and is doing very well! He loves P.E., and has lots of friends. Mommy has finally adjusted to school life as well. Jaren plays flag football, and is becoming better every time he plays. Last Saturday he pulled his first flag during a game. Well his first flag from the opposing team. He loves to play rock band, and is surprisingly good for a 5 year old. He loves anything star wars, and wants to be Anakin for Halloween.
• Jace is always full of energy, stubborn, and fun to be around. He loves his Mommy, and she loves all the time she gets to spend with him. Jace has grown up so much. He is definitely not a toddler anymore. He has his own vocabulary which includes things like, witchya (my favorite), and ola bar (granola bar). He always needs a drink. Especially right before bed. Or any other time it may be convenient. He love classic cartoons like Tom & Jeremy (aka Tom & Jerry), and his new favorite Aladdin. He loves The Incredibles, and is going to be incredaboy (Mr. Incredible) for Halloween
• Tate has brought so much joy, and happiness to our home. He is always a delight to be around. He has started to army crawl this week! He pulls himself around quit nicely. He loves to be in his walker. He follows everyone around, then lets them know by smashing their tows. He loves attention, and Mommy thinks it's the cutest when he plays with his brothers. He is going to be a monkey for Halloween.

Well here's to many more!!! Happy blogging!