What Will the Weekend Bring?

I think this is the first time in I can't tell you how many weeks that we actually do not have a lot going on...it's shocking really, but oh so relaxing at the same time.

I know tonight we are going to dinner at Smokey Bones...we have a buy 1 get 1 deal that expires tomorrow and I'm not passing that up! I'm sure I'll stay up doing some homework tonight, and yes Nick has to work tomorrow, then has a basketball game, and Jeff has swim lessons, and the house needs clean, but really that is nothing compared to weekends before and I'm LOVING every second of it. My family is out of town this weekend, so it's really just us and you will not be hearing complaints coming from me!

Sure I say this Friday afternoon when I'm dying to leave work, but I'm sure by Sunday I'll be bored out of my mind...oh well a little R & R never hurt anyone. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Swimming Adventures

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Pictures...Pictures...& More Pictures

I know I've been HORRIBLE about posting pictures and keeping up with the blog, but I'm going to get better...I have too. So here are some pictures from the last month!

Jeff dancing to his dump truck song...he thinks it's hilarious, but it's annoying after awhile.

Enjoying his train crossings that he got for his birthday.

Talking to Aunt Stephie about his cake

So excited that his finally got his "ding, dings"...railroad crossings for his train.

Audrey & Jeff being crazy as always...they are wild when they are together!

Jeff and his cake...he was so excited when he saw it.

Jeff's awesome cake...thanks Angi!

Helping mom in the kitchen...he was making his own mashed potatoes.

Making snow angels!

Nick trying on his hunting pants...he better be glad I didn't post the other picture.

Steph & Jeff opening Christmas presents together.

Jeff so excited with dad's new tape measure!

Look at his face...he was loving new forklift.

Daddy & Jeff playing with the new toys together.

Jeff playing with his new train set.

Happy 3rd Birthday Little Man!

Oh how quickly time seems to be flying. I spent a little time today looking at pictures so I could just remember how tiny he once was. My goodness, it seems like just yesterday we were bringing you home from the hospital and getting used to the sleepless nights. Now you are trying to do things yourself, becoming more independent and having conversations with us. Where has the time gone Jeff? I miss you being small and wanting mom to hold you all the time, oh what I wouldn't give for a middle of the night rock just every once in awhile. Luckily I still that cuddle time with you every once in awhile.

Happy Birthday Jeff, today you are 3 and of how you have changed. This year was a big year for you, you started speech and went from not being able to say anything to talking all the time. I'm so proud of you for making that change, it has been well worth every penny we've spent. You aren't so frustrated either. We have finally said good-bye to diapers...during the day anyway. You are doing such a great job going potty on the potty and telling us when you have to go. If mommy was home during the day I'm sure I could have you potty trained at night too, but diapers/pull ups for bedtime are certainly okay! We moved into our new house and you got your BIG BOY bed and oh how you love it. Laying there with your blankies reading your books...mommy loves to listen to you talk when you are in there by yourself. Sometimes I can hear you singing to your music, it brings a smile to my face. Mommy started her new job this year too. I love it, but still wish I could be home with you teaching you different things, luckily Grandmie is there to do that for you. You love Grandmie, Papa, John, Stephie, Alvin, Oliver & Olin and always want to see them. We can leave from any of their houses and a few minutes later you want to go right back. I'm glad you are so close with them and have such positive influences in your daily life. If you could be like any of them, daddy & I would be very lucky.

You & Daddy have formed more of a relationship this year. It's nice that you will stay with him more if I have to run to the store, but more times than not, you still want to be with mommy. I love it though because I know one day you will not want me like you do now.

I hope you have a great day little man! You are such a joy in our lives, I'm not sure what we would do without you.

1 Day Old...you were so tiny

1st Birthday

2nd Birthday

3rd Birthday...look at how much you've grown!

You've grown a lot from day 1, wouldn't you say? You still look similar to me though, just more grown up! Love Ya Buddy, hope your day is good.

Some Birthday Footage

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Need A Calendar Just for Jeff!

Good Lord, this child is only 3 but I've got him involved in so much, I feel like I need a calendar just to keep track of all of the activities!

Monday's is Music
Wednesday's is Library
Saturday is Swim Lessons

and of course I have a few different things scheduled here and there. It's amazing how much stuff a 3 year old can be involved in!

Weeks Come & Go

I can't believe another work week is here already. I love my job but I hate how quickly the weekends end. It feels like I'm really not even with me own child and that is so not fair to him. When I'm not at work I try to do as many fun things with Jeff as possible, I mean he won't be this little forever, but it just makes me sad how quickly the time goes. This weekend however while there were some down moments, it was great and we had a lot of fun.

Friday night we had dinner with our good friends. While our child was a monster at the restaurant their daughther was wonderful. Even though Jeff wasn't the best it's still nice to get out and spend time with them. I'm glad they don't mind our beast of a child though. Since Jeff was loosing it and A goes to bed early, it was an early night for both families, which I'm not complaining about.

We were up nice and early Saturday morning which was fine because we went to Nick's basketball game. They won...which was good, but I love the early games since you feel like you have the rest of the day to do what you need to do. Nothing great happened expect for we moved toys around and cleaned up the living room a bit and now it looks much bigger and friendly.

Sunday I got up early to go to church and then Jeff & I headed out to see Alvin and play with him for awhile. He is the cutest little thing and getting bigger and bigger each week. It amazes me everytime I see him. I have to say that I'm disappointed that he's not mine, however he is such a hyper dog so that kind of evens it out. It's nice to say good-bye after awhile. While we were at Hoover's we decided that we Granite City sounded great so we all headed over there to enjoy the buffet. GC is so good...I could eat there all the time! I took Jeff back to the hotel and he took his nap there. When he got up we had Amanda & Audrey come over to swim with us. The kids had a great time together and it's so much fun to watch them. That evening we had everyone over to the house and we enjoyed dinner together...it was great!

Looking forward to the week...school starts up again for me so things will be a little different, but looking forward to the semester...for the most part anyway!

Toby Comes & Goes

Friday night we agreed that we were going to get Toby, Saturday morning we made the phone call and boom by the afternoon he was at our house. All 3 of us were so excited that he was there, and we were very happy with our decision. Well I'm laying on the couch and Toby gets up there too, I try to get him off and he growls & tries to bite me. Nick told me not to worry but it was a different story when later that night he tried to bite Nick. We decided he couldn't stay in the house with Jeff, and we don't want anyone getting hurt, so they came to pick him earlier in the day. I'm sad he's gone but after this Nick & I both decided that we do not need a dog in our life right now and we will have to get a puppy the next time. Live & Learn...right?

Swimming Boy

Our little man is LOVING to SWIM!!! He has become a little fish for sure. When mom & dad first got into the hotel he was holding our hands and clinging to us for dear life. But 4 weeks later Jeff is wearing swimmies and I'm lucky if I'm in the pool before he jumps in. He's swimming the width of the pool by himself and just is getting better and better everyday. Amazing how big he has gotten...

The weeks just fly by! It was so hard coming into work today, after being off and having shortened weeks for so long now. It's amazing how easy it is for your body to get out of your daily routine that you're used too.

The holidays were good to us in the Stultz Family... lots of time to relax and be together and allowing us to look forward to 2010. Last year brought good things for us, me getting a new job that I actually enjoy going to everyday and our new home. Finally we have our own house and we are enjoying making it our own.

We had a great weekend! We spent New Year's with the Hoover's and as always enjoyed their company. I wish I could take a couple of the kids home with me all the time, Jeff just enjoys them so much. Of course we didn't stay up to ring in the new year, everyone in our house was asleep well before 11. Does that make us pathetic or old...yup, but I sure don't mind.

I can't even tell you everything we did this weekend, we bought some supplies for Toby so we wouldn't have to purchase everything at once, we had my office party Saturday night, but really it just felt great to be home and not be on a schedule!

We are looking forward to getting back into our routines of life and wondering what is in store for us.

Happy 2010!!!

I cannot believe that it's already 2010...it honestly feels like it was just 200, where has the time gone? Looking forward to the year and all of the fun that it's going to bring!

Toby

Nick & I have been wanting a dog...different kinds of course. I wanted one from Oliver's litter, and Nick wanted a small lap dog. We have always talked about getting a Weimaraner but they are so expensive so we figured we wouldn't be able to afford one for awhile. Well a couple of weeks ago we started looking at dogs on petfinder.com and found Toby. Toby is a Weimaraner and so sweet. He came to our house to meet us yesterday. He is the cutest thing, doesn't bark, likes to be around people, and has a bundle of energy. He is already housebroken and enjoys being around people so he will be a great fit for our family.

We decided today that is this something that we are serious about and going to pursue so tonight we even went out and bought him a few things. Our application has to be accepted but we are thinking it should be fine, if not we'll take his things back to the store. Anway we are looking forward to this new adventure and Jeff can't wait for his puppy!!!