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.