Thoughts on life

I have been thinking a lot lately about life. Are we pre-determined to live life a certain way, or is it all the little decisions we make daily that equal up to the forks in the road we sometimes arrive at. What if we hadn't taken that job? Or what if we vacationed somewhere and loved it so much we moved there, or didn't have any families? What would life be like now? I have a hard time imagining anything different then what I have. If I hadn't married Scott, I think I would feel like part of my heart was missing. Or my kids........if I hadn't even had 1 of them, how empty the house would be. Its funny how in a home with 7 and 1/2 kids, how different it can feel when 1 or 2 of them are away having a sleepover.

I really feel like this is exactally how my life is suppossed to be. I have a sense of contentment with it. I don't wonder about what might of been, had I turned a different way at that fork in the road. I am lucky to have people in my life to love and laugh with. Really, what more is there?

Happy Easter!!

The kids are all enjoyed their candy, and are now outside doing yardwork, lol. The ham is cooking, my rolls are rising, and soon I gotta start my potatoes. 

We also started clearing out the basement today. 1 week from today and we get the keys to our new place. The kids are so excited they can't stand it. They have literally put a countdown on the chore board. I hate to leave this house, but its what's best for our family. The home we are moving to has an extra bedroom, puts the kids back to the school they love, has a fenced in yard (with grass!!) and is much cheaper. So, its a good thing.

Here is a pic of Haylee on her little run with her daddy yesterday.

Haylees turn

Its Saturday morning and you would think the kids would take advantage of sleeping in. But no, not my kids. They are up by 7 a.m. no matter what. Scott woke up super early to go to work, and took Haylee with him. She was so excited to go ride in the semi truck with her dad. It was Shelbys turn to go, but when Shelby heard how early they would be going, she suddenly had a change of heart, lol. So she traded turns with Hay and will go next week. At least if he doesnt have to go in super early again, lol. Last time they went to the dairy she got to feed a baby cow a bottle. So I am sure when they get home I will hear all about the dairy. One of her favorite things is they give her a bottle of strawberry milk right off the line. They also have a pet deer that walks around like it owns the place and will walk right up to you so it can be petted. So, it will be a very fun day for Haylee.

Lucky to be me

The kids have been in their new "old" school for 1 week now. Caden has blended right in with everyone and its like he has always gone there. Haylee just loves it there, and is very happy to be back. Shelby is having a little tougher time, and is trying to makes friends but its not easy when there are already established "groups" there. I have been there done that many many times, so I know how she feels. I have told her to be friends with everyone, and don't talk bad about anyone. She has a couple of friends to hang out with, and one boy she thinks is gay, lol. I told her the gay boy will probably end up being the best friend she'll ever have. She says hes kind and loyal, so who cares if he ends up being gay? I totally agree. Shes a good kid, and really thinks about things.

Colby went to the movies last week with a girl. EEEEEKK!! Her grandparents sat a few rows above them, so he just held her hand the whole time. He paid for her to get in, so I guess it was his first date. OYE!!!!
He came home and was so happy, but the next day she broke up with him. I thought he'd be in a horrible mood, but he already had a new girlfriend the very next day, lol. So not too devastated.......thats the life of a teenage boy.

Cavin and Chase have been so cute lately playing together. It cracks me up when they lower their voices in order to be a new character they are playing. When they watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse they do the hotdog dance together. Even Travis tries to do it with them. They jump up and down and flap their arms. Travis just flaps his arms and bends his knees. They are so fun. Sometimes I look at them all and think wow, how did I get so lucky to have 7 kids sooo different, yet so awesome in their own unique way. And Scott. My rock. He's the one who can talk me through anything. I feel so lucky to be me today.

Names Names Names............

My poor babies. They don't get named till they are at least 2-3 days old, and even then I worry for months that I chose wrong, lol. So what shall this babys name be? The clock is ticking.......He will be here soon.

We like Troy, Trevor, Broden, Boden, Teague, Nathen, and my favorite, Tennesse........which was shot down immediatley by Scott of course. Tennesse would be great. His dad is a truckdriver, and he would grow up with a truck driver name already in place, lol. Couldn't you just hear a call out on the CB radio from Ole' Tennesse Zac comin down the road?

So, I am going against all my beliefs and posting a vote on here.....Please vote for your favorite name out of all the ones I just listed. I hate even talking about names with people because I will finally choose one and then someone will tell me how much they hate that name or how they know some psycho named that. So, if theres one on here you hate, don't tell me. I want to know your favorites. We got 2 months to go before the babys here, so please help!!!!

Happy Birthday Haylee!!

My baby girl is 10 today. She loved all her presents and was excited to open all 10 of them up, lol. I wrapped all of them, even her packs of bubble gum so she could have her 10. They all really like that when they get the same amount of presents as the year they are turning. She is asleep right now, with her new mp3 player on one side of her and her pillow pet on the other. I remember when I turned 10. I got roller skates and rode all around the neighborhood. Today Haylee put on her mp3 player and walked outside all around the neighborhood. I see myself in her so much sometimes.

I am so glad she was so happy with her presents and her special day, and for 1 day, she smiled from the time she woke up, till she went to bed.