Back Yard Fun.

Blase and Harrison played in the yard and pool today. Harrison had fun splashing around. I put warm water in it, and he had a ball. Blase found a tree frog, and put him in his bug container. The frogs name is Rubber. He is on my kitchen counter as I write this. Blase has been taking him everywhere. I hope Rubber likes his new home. I think summer is finally here....I hope. The boys are ready to go back out, so I will blog more later.

Happy Birthday Harrison Howard

Happy 1st Birthday Harrison Howard! We started out the day with his picture on Michigan this Morning. He looked so cute. I keep singing, "Go shorty.....It's yer' birthday....We're gonna paaaty like it's yer birthday!!" One.... wow, how time flies. Harrison is chubby, cuddly, an always hungry, bundle of joy. He is a blessing. He adores Blase and his favorite monkey Oliver..Ollie for short. Ollie was a gift from Grandma and Aunt Sandy. He calls for Da da whan he wakes up, and every time we walk upstairs he looks at me and says,"Night Night?" Harrison is the love of our lives. Enjoy the pictures of Harrison...I have to bake his cake. Hope to blog again soon.

Our 1st tee ball game!

Our 1st tee ball game! Blase had his first game and we had so much fun and Blase did well. Doug is coaching with our friend/neighbor. We are having a riot. Blase likes it, but not as much as much as soccer and basketball. Right before the game coach Doug gave him a pep talk, and he listened intently. No runs were counted, it was 42 degrees, we all froze, but it was fun.

Happy Birthday Blase

Happy Birthday Blase! 5 years old already...where has the time gone? It seems like just yesterday I was anticipating your arrival. The last five years have gone by so fast, but I have been blessed to be home with you and enjoy every part of your life. I remember the days that seemed to be forever...watching the wiggles, walking the mall, chasing you around the yard, changing many diapers. Now our season has changed good bye diapers....Hello t-ball, sleep overs with friends and now kindergarten. I love being your momma. I love your stories, the questions you ask, and the way you love Harrison. I am so thankful for you Blase Douglas. You are precious to me. Thank you for your tender heart and your love for Jesus. I love you poops! Happy 5Th Birthday!

We celebrated Blase and Harrison's birthday together. Blase was 5 on the 8Th and Harrison will be 1 on the 23rd. It was fun. The theme of the party was Sponge Bob, Scooby Doo, and Monster Jam. Only Blase! haha. The decoration were lovely, and seemed to mesh well. We did our first pinata, and of course it was hit. I didn't really want to do one, but that was the one thing Blase wanted. He said, "Mommy, can we pease have a PA Knot Ya?" I gave in simply because I love to hear him call it that. I was however selective on the treats. The kids got lots of crabby patties,chocolates and gummy worms. The cake was picture perfect. Harrison didn't really like the cake as much as I thought he would, but I thought it was delicious. I think I will still bake another cake for him on Friday. I love to celebrate! Doug's birthday is the 30Th so healthy eating is out for me this month. I never really thought about it until now,but how crazy is it that the 3 of them have birthdays in the same month. I think God knew how much I love emeralds!!I would like to thank Nick for capturing all the memories, while we entertained...you are great. I love and miss you all. Hope to see you soon. P.S. I also included a free hand drwing of El Toro Loco, Blase's favoite monster truck. I drew it, so we could play pin the nose ring on El Toro Loco..how did it look Mag?

Vaught Speed Way

Hello everyone! A new computer slowed me down, but now I am back in business. These are pictures from Virginia, when we all raced go karts. Vaught Motor Sports is the best place to get a go kart from. We had a blast! Thanks J. for all the hard work you did to make our trip fun. We love you!

Virginia Beach

Va Beach March 27th 2008. Doug and I, our boys along with Jason, Erica, Halle Cohen, and Isaiah spent the afternoon at the beach. It was a windy and about 82 degrees. The kids had a blast...the adults did too. After doing a little shopping on the strip we sat in the sun and the kids played in the sand and the water too! Cocoa had so much fun that while running to jump in the water, he fell on his face, and got a bloody nose. Eir was worried ,wondering if it were broken. He kept kicking and screaming acting like he wanted to get down. When she put him down he took off running for the water...bloody nose and all. Let's face it, all of our kids got the TACIA swimming/love of water gene. We have no brown eyed, brown hair beauties ,but they have the love of the beach! I know that makes Papa proud. Thank you daddy! Jason bought tanning oil and it was left in the car, he actually walked back to get it. He is a sun God! It was a wonderful day. The beach is so beautiful! Thank you Doug my love who again took all the pictures.

How Great Is Our God!

How Great Is Our God!

We just got back from Virginia Beach, and we had a wonderful time. Being able to be with everyone was a blast! I want to do a day by day of the trip, but I will start that tomorrow. On the way home as we were driving, I started thinking about my blog and the song I would choose to be the first one to play, to sum up our trip. This trip was just awesome! I sit here and just think how much fun we all had , even my boys with upper respiratory infections. This was exactly what we needed and there were no disappointments. Immediately, how great is our God came to mind. I can hear Mag and Jord singing it in my ear. Today just confirms how great our God is. Harrison was diagnosed yesterday with RSV, and this morning he is not feeling so well. Normally I would be crying for about a week missing everyone, but God filled my day yesterday with doctor appointments, and caring for a sick baby. He knows what we all need and I am thankful for his faithfulness. Thankful for my friends and neighbors here who would do anything for us. So instead of being anxiety ridden and sad I am thankful for the grace of God and how great it is. Although I miss you all, I know we will see each other soon. I am putting a few of the wedding pictures on for Aunt Jane and Aunt Theresa, because I know they wanted to be there. Love you!