Who's been sleeping in my bed??

Yeah, I'll bet at least one of you crazy people that this would be a juicy post. Not quite... This is what I found last night as I come upstairs to get in bed...

Before church this morning I made Cort go outside so I could take a couple of pictures of him. He always makes me laugh. I love that little turd (term of endearment) so much.

Even the good ones slip..

Well, as most of you know being a military wife means no slacking when it comes to decorating a new place. You only have so long to enjoy that space, you want it done asap and be able to enjoy it while you are there. My kids are getting older so I like them being able to make their space something they will enjoy too. I have bought a big C and K for both my kids names. They were suppose to decorate them anyway they wanted and we were going to hand them on their sides of the bathroom. Kelsey finished her letter quick and said she still had a lot of paint left. So, what did my child do. She painted my plate red. Yes, she took my white dinner plate that she was using and painted the whole thing red. I looked at her in total disbelief and what were you thinking. She said nothing, I was getting ready to paint Cort's black, is that not ok??? We just looked at each other and laughed. I know Cort keeps me on my toes at all times. Kelsey I guess needed express herself on my dinner plates. They came out cute.. Kelsey added sparkle glitter to her letter and painted all the inside different colors. Cort has the alternative letter with designs and black and silver of course.
Other news..

Kelsey started playing the piano and was asked to be in the Christmas recital. She will be playing three songs. Cort and Kelsey are both playing basketball and are on the same team. It works out well until they talk trash to one another.

I am off to beat my barking dog,

Ashley

Bodies the Exhibition

Well, it that time again for me to be a single parent for a while. So before Kenny headed out, we had a family night out. We went eat at Bubba Gump and then headed over to Bodies the Exhibition. It was very fascinating and a learning experience for all of us. If you don't know what it is, it is to help you see what a body really looks like on the inside, this Exhibition uses real human bodies that have been preserved so they do not decay. We all got to see things, like a fetus in it's different stages of growth. To see those tiny babies was breath taking. To see the babies arms and feet start forming at only weeks is a miracle of life itself. What a healthy lung looks like, compared to one of a smoker. Great for kids to see, and see that's why we don't smoke. I got to see all those muscles that I am trying to work on at the gym. How complex we all are is really a understatement.

I also got to go to Scrapbook Jam this weekend at the Koolau Golf Course. It was fun, food and lots of scrapbook things to buy.

My parents are coming in two weeks to hang out for three weeks. That should be a blast : )

I enjoy having one on one time with them. It will only be the second time, they have come to visit without having my younger brother or sister. Today is chore day, so I am off to those duties . Here are some pictures from last night at dinner. I would of taken pictures of the bodies, but no photography was allowed. Cortland trying to suck on a lemon.

Ashley

Mr. Film-maker AKA Cortland

I have figured out why laughter is the best medicine. It is so we can laugh instead of beating our kids when we are so mad at them. My kids are famous for all of a sudden being best friends when I am ticked at both of them. They normally gang up on me and do something so silly that I have to laugh at the two of them. Last night was no different, except that Cort got his hands on the iFlip video camera. He made a video if his sister eating ice cream and he tried to talk in several different accents. I finally watched toe whole video this morning and thought I needed to share with all of you guys. I guess he is trying to be more like his Nanny Adrienne after he saw the hurricane video she made. Kim, I guess this is what you have to look forward to with Clayton.


I hope you all enjoy the video as much as I did..Well I could never get the video to upload..I will keep trying..


Ashley

Tuesday at the Table....Signs that make me laugh

I have seen these signs on my way to the Ala Moana Center and I had to finally take a picture of them. This is where I am gonna go get my next haircut and a new outfit to match. They make me laugh and Kelsey & Cort think it is hilarious.

We went eat at the Macaroni Grill this weekend and it was a good family time. Then, I actually got my husband to walk around the biggest outdoor mall with a smile on his face. He actually bought something too : ) The kids were crazy and had lots of energy and had fun just being kids. The food was ok. We shared a mama's trio dinner and it was just ok. I have had better and the lasagna was bisgusting (as Cort says it).

Eggplant and Chicken Surprise..

I take an eggplant, peel and dice it and then cook it on medium heat with a little olive oil. Then add two chicken breast cut up with a cup or so of chicken broth. Then of course you add Tony's (favorite seasoning) and some fresh garlic. I let that cook for about an hour an a half and then my kids like Ditalini pasta with it. I like to have my just as is with a cucumber with salt and pepper. Enjoy, I will make it this week and take some pictures to post.

Ashley

A picture that I took this weekend of Kels & Kenny. I love it and she is such a daddy's girl.

Then we have Cort the Alien and Kenny.

Burdens of Life

Here are some great ways of dealing with the burdens of life:

Accept that some days you're the pigeon, and some days you're the statue.*

It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to be kind to others.*

Nobody cares if you can't dance well. Just get up and dance.*

It's the second mouse that gets the cheese.*

When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.*

Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live.*

We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp, some are pretty, and some are dull. Some have weird names, and all are different colors, but they all have to live in the same box.*

A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.

Have an awesome day and know that someone has thought about you today...

May you always have Love to Share, Health to Spare, and Friends that Care.

I read this this morning and thought I needed to share with you all...
Ash

It's done....

Just an update on the crazy butterfly bathroom and the tree of life. We did finish it this past weekend and all that is left to do is accessorize. I know what I would like in the bathroom but trying to find a wooden C to decorate it with shells has been a challenge. I found one at target and toys'r'us but guess what, they won't ship that out here because its wood. I know I definitely took getting whatever I needed for granted and when in doubt use ebay. Thank goodness for Tenielle she offered to have it shipped to her house and then she would ship it to me.

This day turned out to be a good day, I worked out, had lunch with the hubs and had two happy kids from school. I also saw the most beautiful rainbow today while driving on MCB. I rarely see both ends of the rainbow and I did today. My kids are both working on their homework right now and are giggly and silly like there is no tomorrow. Also, I knew all who have boys that read this will laugh...

Cort decided he wanted to be Avatar toady and he drew on his head with a bright yellow highlighter. Then after looking closely he also added some artwork on his legs. When I told him we know better and we don't write on our bodies, he added I was just being artistic. I swear he is going to be a crooked politician one day. After listening to him tell me the reasons it was ok I forgot what we were even talking about. I guess my only other question to him was when did you decide to do this in class. I couldn't ask at this point cause I'm sure he has an answer. I guess this is one of those times you chose you battles and don't sweat the small stuff.