The new cage

About a month ago we were forced to buy a new cage for Ally and Sally since one of them broke the old cage and would get out at night. The story behind it is quite enjoyable though. One morning the kids came in my room yelling that Sally is out of the cage and under Conns bed. We put her back in her cage and I inspected it throughly to see how she got out because the cage door was shut. I couldn't see anything and concluded that maybe Conn got her out at night and fell asleep with her or something crazy like that and end of story. Well the next night I hear an "oh Crap" in the middle of the night and it was Darin. He heard a noise and got up and seeing what he thougt was my shoe in his way kick it aside and then screamed when the object came running back to his foot. It was Sally. We both went to investigate the cage and with a flashlight found where she had broke one bar and got out. We "fixed it" or we thought. Darin was continually woke up by "rat noises" How he can hear a 1/2 pound rat walking on the carpet but sleep through kids getting up and varies other kids events at night is beyond me. Needless to say thanks to craigs list we found a new cage and it is working for now.

The bottom picture is of the old cage and when Nickola decided they needed a bath so she poured a whole bottle of gatorade on them and tried to brush their hair...that is why they are in the boys room now.

In Texas, Nick kept on catching ladybugs. We were at Sonic and Darin was trying to get her to cross the parking lot to our car but she was holding up traffic because she was too worried about he new friend, the ladybug. Darin scooped her up and took her to the car. This caused an outburst of tears because the lady bug flew away. We tried to convince her that he went to his family but she knew he didn't have any family and he was lost and he was her friend. Daddy was in her words "not my prince anymore." We just let her cry it out and eventually she forgave her daddy and she loved him again. This girl is the animal whisperer.

Men are from Mars Women are from Venus

When we were first married Darin use to tell me that he knew when I was mad because I would get my book(men are from mars..) and take a bath. Lately I find the differences between men and women fascinating. K and I always discuss this and I find I should blog it not to nit pick but to make an observation. I love my husband and we have a great marriage..it is a little weird to people I am sure but it works great for us. I am grateful for Darin and the friendship we have.
I have been thinking about the bigger is better thing (get your mind out of the gutter). One year, I broke my little scrapbooking paper trimmer and told Darin he could get me a new one for what ever holiday was coming up. I got a trimmer but a huge 18 inch rotary trimmer that when I took to it to scrapbooking it took up the whole table but D thought it was a better buy. Then one year I got a new glue gun (I already had a mini one that I love) but this one is a high temp with 5 different attachments and a carrying case. Now I want a small screwdriver for my key chain. My dad had on growing up and I find myself in need of one at the most awkward times. Darin suggest he buy me a Swiss army knife with tweezers and toothpick etc... I only want a screwdriver I reply but of course bigger is better. We will see which one wins...

What kids say

I know you can go on the side for these but this one deserves its own post. Sunday morning I make waffles and bacon before conference. During breakfast, Darin pays me a great compliment, something like "Thanks honey for a great breakfast." He then leans over to Zackery to remind him to thank mom and then whispers to Conner the same thing. Conner looks up and says "Is it mothers day?" Well at least they know once a year to thank mom!!

Grandpa Erickson

We went to the airport today to spend a little time with my mom who had a layover on her way home to CA. She was up in Utah with everyone while my grandpa (her dad) passed away. He will be missed but I mostly worry about my grandma, who I had the privilage of growing up with because she lived close and worked at my dads shop. My kids were able to meet there grandma and grandpa great a couple summers ago and Grandpa gave them alot of fishing tips which helped my kids catch 8 fish when we went up to Idaho...Thanks Grandpa for giving them that memory We love ya!! My thoughts and prayers are with you Grandma Great.

Baseball begins

Zackery is a Cub (far left) Conner is a Rock hound

Saturday was opening day for baseball. It is going to be a fun season...

Twilight night

After a crazy busy week of late nights to finish stuff for baseball, constant emails, collecting baseball paperwork, practices, preparing for pack meeting and Nickolas root canal, Yes you read right. They had to knock her out today(Friday) to give her a baby root canal but she did awesome and impressed everyone at the office as usual. Anyway after all that I was ready for a relaxing night with friends. I had girls over to watch "Twilight." Every one was such a good sport about bringing their high school prom pictures and we shared stories, reminisced about high school (you had to be here to know what was talked about sorry) and took twilight quizzes. Oh to be 17 again!! I loved it and I hope everyone enjoyed themselves. L to R: Kristy, love her and her great attitude and fun stories, great help at preschool; Lacey: my own personal masage women, call her if you need one she is awesome, always has something nice to say; Brandi: keeps me scrapbook motivated, laid back and a great friend; Christiannie: my crazy brazilian who can always make me smile and enjoys life, Melody: my great neighbor who I depend on lots and is there for me, Kandy: an awesome lady who i work with for scouting and puts up with my fly by the seat of my pants attitude; Kim: love her; Cherise: passionate and always helpful to me. Its just fun to be yourself and have great women around you. I feel very blessed.