Wisconsin is such a tease. One day the weather will be sunny and in the 80s the next day it is down in the lower 50s. My kids are getting ants in their pants and want nothing more then to spend these days in swim wear and running through the sprinkler, going to the water park, or spending it at a beach. Ok Mommy is a bit ready too, I need to start working on my tan you know. The other day it was so nice, well nicer for around here that I got the kids in their suits and let them have at it in the sprinkler. Rae had a blast. She is such a brave little soul, she will do, and does do anything to have some fun. She sat and let that sprinkler hit her right in the face. Kain on the other hand had a hard time getting any where near the sprinkler. Most of my pictures where of Rae sitting in the sprinkler and Kain's legs high tailing it out of there. We all had a great day, and the kids have been dying to do it again, but of course our lovely weather has been that lovely ever since. Hopefully the warm weather will be back soon and lets hope it sticks around for a bit longer this time.
I guess I would describe myself as a Mommy who loves to hug, snuggle, kiss, photograph, and just enjoy my kiddos. I am so in love with my wonderful husband and enjoy every morning that I wake up with him next to me. I am a baby wearing, scrapbooking, blogging, wife, daughter, playmate, artist, gardener, painter, decorator, yoga practicer, cook, organizer, neat freak, perfectionest, women of faith. Just to name a few. I am determined to have an almost all natural home for the health of my family. I am always picking myself apart and always trying to improve to be the very best person I can be for my family and myself. I struggle, and I perservere. I laugh and I cry. I guess you can say that I am just a normal every day women.
Mr Brandt
Mike is a husband, Daddy, provider, best friend, comedian, stratagizer, family man, awesome cook, great grill master, a classic video game lover, MMO player (Mass Multi-player Online game), MSOE graduate, whom I adore. He is everything that I could have ever asked for as my partner in life. He loves his children and wife to no end. He puts us first and provides for us so well. I don't know what I would do without him. He builds me up, encourages me and helps me to be a better person. I love talking to him and spending time with him. Our love has grown and strengthened as the years have gone on. I know that through the good and the bad we can count on each other.
The Little Man
Kain is our 4 year old little man. He is a bundle of energy from the moment he is awake until he closes his eyes again at night. He is the smartest little guy I have ever seen and eager to learn more and more. He spends his days running around looking for "clues", finding colors and numbers, chasing Mana or harassing the other two cats, helping Mommy with baby sister, and palying with his Mega Man and Mario action figures. His favorite color is green and I swear his goal in life is to grow up and be just like Steve or Joe from Blue's Clues.He even has his own sound track as he runs around, he is either singing the Mega Man theme song, Mario theme song, "We are looking for Blue's Clues", or the newest one the song in Tetris. He loves taking pictures, playing outside, and entertaing the many people who love to come and play with him. I love my little man and can't help but smile when I think of opening his bedroom door in the morning and being greeted by his warm smile and a "hi mom".
My Little Snuggle Buggle
Raelyn Kristina is our 1 1/2 year old bundle of joy. She is such a blessing in so many ways. I cherish her and everything she is. She was born a month early and was in the NICU for about 8 days after birth with breathing problems. She later had to go back for about another week when she was hit with RSV. It is my goal to keep my smiling, cooing, giggly, gurgling, pig tailed baby as safe and as healthy as possible. She loves her brother and loves to play and make mischief. She has attitude and isn't afraid to show it. She talks, and walks all over the place. We are so blessed to have her as our own and it is a joy to watch her grow and get to know the world around her.
The Three Amegos
And last but not least here are our three fuzzy kitty friends. From left to right: Kyo, the oldest of the three, he is five and Mommy's first baby. Mana, the baby kitty who is two. She is also Kain's kitty. She is the only girl in the bunch but most definitely holds her own. Haru, the second oldest he is three. He is the the most social out of the three. He is a big cuddle bug. All three of my kitty babies are the best, though they make for a crowded bed at night.