The Fair

The boys had fun throwing darts at the balloons and they each were able to break three balloons. I was impressed. The guy tried loading the dart in their right hand and I told him this might not be a good idea for him as they are left handed and aiming near him! He quickly agreed. They were so proud of themselves. Spencer kept saying "I'm a winner!" It was cute. They had a good time. It was only about 105 degrees out and I nearly died but they had fun.

The waterslide....

The neighbor kids that the boys play with got one of these waterslides and the kids have sooo much fun on it. It is really nice of them to share with all the area kids. They have a good time. The boys are really wanting one...still waiting for a late summer sale.

Trip to Mackinac Island.....

This is Arch rock and it is a beautiful view of the rock and Lake Huron behind it. It is so lovely. I loved the view! Isnt it great? The water is so blue and inviting....VERY cold but nice to look at!!!

We went into Wings of Mackinac and it is a butterfly conservatory. They have 500 butterflies in this little room and they land on you and you get to see them flying all over the place. It was really neat and the boys just loved having all of them really close.

I just love this little light house. It is called Round Island Lighthouse. It is so cute. I would love to be able to stop and see it one day.

Last weekend we took the boys up to Mackinac Island and they had a wonderful time. They were just amazed at the island for not having cars. They were so excited to have horses pull us around town.

The Boys Today

WEll the boys have been busy playing outside with their friends. They love playing in this Sponge Bob bounce house I got them a few years back. They really love having everyone to their house to play. I took this one last night after dinner. Little hams that they are. They were jumping AFTER dinner! LOL I was able to hang out with them all evening and it was

really wonderful. That is the reason I don't mind working nights....

Isaac's Photo

Isaac wanted to take a photo of us and here it is-not bad if I do say so myself! Trying to teach the kids about good photo taking skills so that mommy can scrapbook everything! I really love to scrap book and I can't wait until summer when I can do it more. With school it is so hard to do anything. I love school and it is very stimulating to my mind but I need to have some fun too!!!

Easter Egg Hunt at Church-Last Week

What a difference a week can make! This was last week at the festival at church. They had all kinds of things for the kids to play on and a super huge egg hunt and it really looked like the kids were giant hoover vaccums or something the way they sucked up the eggs! They had fun and played the entire time the inflatables were out. We had fun and they got lots of candy!!!

Coloring Eggs/Easter Morning

We went to Aunt James house and colored Easter eggs with grandma and Lilly. The boys had so much fun and got more ink on their hands than on the eggs!!! We ended up having to strip them because of the fact that mommy forgot to bring smocks so they didn't ruin their good shirts. Isaac really liked his velcro ball set and Spencer loved holding the little eggs. They found their special silver and gold eggs with some money in them-the super prize in our home on Easter morning.

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Snow-Easter Day

Well we thought that we were headed into nicer weather but it is not looking so. It is looking like we will be sledding on Easter Sunday rather than blowing bubbles and writing with sidewalk chalk! The boys were happy to play outside and kick snow around!!!

First Day at Genesys!

This photo was taken on Jan. 9th and it is a memoir of my first day working as a real nurse! It was so exciting. I was so thrilled to be with my fellow classmates and learn together. In order is Trari, Emily, Me, Denise and Topaz. I had a good journey through school with them and now a good start to a good career.

I took the NCLEX on Feb. 19th 2007 and it was the worst test of my entire life. I felt like I prepared so well for it and when I got in there I was shocked! I felt like I didn't know what they were talking about and the medications they asked were nuts! I thought that I failed it for sure but lo and behold I passed it!!! I freaking passed it!!!! Now it stands...

TANYA VAUGHN RN, BSN

Ambulatory surgery nurses

Well these are the great nurses of Ambulatory surgery that helped me to be the best nurse I can be! I love them and they really are great! I started to work with them last summer and I worked there while I was an extern. I learned a lot and they mean a lot to me. They helped to shape me to be a real world nurse...love them for that.....

Building a car

Isaac went to Dominic's house to help build a soap box type car for the scout fun day that is coming up in April. He had a lot of fun and the dads were a great help in telling the boys what everything was and how to use a drill. Each boy got to use a real drill! They were thrilled.

Having fun

Here are all the rug rats playing outside this winter. They have so much fun running from yard to yard getting on all of the climbing equipment. Good friends!

Winter Fun

This photo was taken a few weeks ago with the neighbor kids-Cameron and Taylor. The boys get along with these kids so well. They are the same ages respectively and they are always playing outside. Even in the winter!

So Busy

Well time is really going by fast it seems. Trying to learn everything at Genesys and finally passing the exam I have waited four years to complete!!! Yeah! Anyhow-I really can't believe it is going to be Friday again! We are going to see Barnyard at our new church tonight. The boys have really wanted to see that movie. School is going well...loving the grad classes. Lots of good information and it really helps me with my patients. Always good to get educated about something. Life lessons are the biggest I think. Anyhow, I love my job and I am so happy I chose nursing as my profession. I really enjoy my patients and I feel like I am making a difference for them. I do have some photos that I will be displaying soon.
Tom and I are doing well. He is so good to me and we have a wonderful relationship. Lots of laughing and playing going on in our home. He is a great person and a loving husband to have. I have finally found happiness and it was there all along! Imagine that!

Pinewood derby...

Here are the boys in January getting ready to race the car that Tom made. We shall see how good he is!!! They were excited and having a good time racing it. They basically ran around the gym like banches!! Oh well Boys right? It was so cold this night we went to get it weighed. Everything is an exact science on these cars and they are inspected thoroughly. The point is that the boys had a good time and raced it well.

Spencey

Spencer wanted a photo when Isaac had his photo taken when he lost his teeth. So here it is...my little boy! He is growing up and I have really been trying to spend as much time with his as I can. He is a sweet little boy with a big heart! I love my boys so much.

Second Lost tooth!

Well the boy lost another tooth! Now he wants his two front teeth for Christmas! He came running to me when I picked him up from Grandma's and he had his tooth come out when he was eating lunch. He was pretty happy about this so that he could get some cash. He really looks funny now and he said that he was having a hard time talking and saying "S" sounds.

Lost Tooth

Well my boy lost his tooth today and he looks so funny with this big huge space in his smile. I can't believe my baby lost his tooth! He was so excited-it fell out at lunch and he was so excited when he saw me today when the bell rang and I could see the hole all the way down the hall!!! The tooth fairy came and brought him some change...

Spencers Bird House

Spencer asked for this fake birdhouse maker for months. I was so happy to get it for him. He wanted to be a "real woodworker". He was so excited and he still loves it. He plays with it a lot and makes and re-makes his little birdhouse. It was a worthwhile gift.

The gang!

This photo was taken on Christmas eve at the annual Christmas eve service at church. The kids all love each other and they have so much fun together. They all hang out and spend a great deal of time playing on all of the climbing equipment in the back yard. These kids are our neighbors. Taylor and Cameron and Mary Grace. They sure enjoy each other.