Happy endings

We're just as sad as everyone else that the weekend is over. However, we can't complain much since we had a great weekend. We had beautiful weather, fun family time, and friends over for dinner.

The kids got to have their dinner in the formal dining room...the first real meal in there! It was precious!

A sweet ending to the weekend indeed. We uncovered the beloved lost Puppy! He'd been hiding in the coat closet under a booster chair all along! Natalie was happy to be reunited with her Pup Pup!

Waiting for Spring

Patches of snow are starting to melt. The green grass is revealing itself. Spring is nearing! It couldn't come at a better time as we're beginning to get cabin fever!

Elaine has improved her writing skills. Maybe she's writing "Dear Spring, hurry up and get here already!"

Natalie's expression says it all.

I was surprised to find this great photo on the camera! Sam did a great job in the line up! Gotta love Nata's belly, their smiles, and the fact they resemble an AT&T commercial!

The kids have enjoyed seeing different animals from the inside. We've watched numerous deer passing through, birds checking out the real estate in our trees, and squirrels searching for food.

I think it's due time the weather warm up so they can be on the other side of the window!

The Force

Since the kids are in the Star Wars phase, we've told them that static electricity is "the Force." Mommy and Daddy have learned to "control their inner Force" and the kids think it's the coolest.

This morning I find Peter's hair like this:

I think the Force is strong with this one
(or it's time to crank up the humidifier)!

Two unexpected additions to our family

First of all, NO...I am not pregnant with twins!

Now, that's clear...today was Peter's preschool Beach Day! Long before our bouts with sickness, I vaguely remember signing a paper about a goldfish. I quickly forgot about it. Today at pick-up, before coats and hats got on, I hear Connie say, "Peter, want to pick out your goldfish?" In my mind (and maybe slipping out of my mouth),
"Did she say 'goldfish'? That's TODAY?!? OK, roll with it, Mommy."

After picking a random fish out of what looked like 50, Peter anxiously watched his teacher chase the little flipper. Be darned if two got into the net. Connie says, "Peter it's your lucky day!" In my mind...
"Ok, did she just give me TWO goldfish to take home?!"
Too late, Peter was smitten with his two new pets.
"OK, Petco...here we come!"

Ninety minutes after pick-up, we now have a little aquarium, filter, fish food, and two goldfish named Flippy (the boy) and Apple (the girl with "lipstick") sitting in our kitchen.
"Surprise, Daddy!"

Before I could even think about how these fish threw a big detour in my morning, Peter said something that made it all worth it.

"Mommy, thank you for saying I could have a goldfish from school!"
(A big hug came with it)

Sooo worth it!

What is this I hear?!?

Silence is golden!

While Mommy was sick...

It's been a rough week for the Burer household with sickness consuming us all...some more than others. Unfortunately, Mommy was hit the worst with pneumonia added to her plate. Our life has been turned upside down with me out of commission. Daddy has been pulling double duty...and I love him so much for hanging in there! By the way, Happy Birthday, Baby!

The kids have all been feeling somewhat well, with just a little runny nose here and coughing there. Natalie has been our role model of health. She has been bouncing off the walls from her full recovery...sometimes a little too much to handle when you're still sick! But, we love her spirit!

Today is day 3 of my antibiotics and I'm finally feeling a little better. I decide to download photos off our camera, thinking there wouldn't be much over the past week. However, I was very wrong. Apparently, someone other than Daddy took it upon themselves to document going-ons while Mommy was out sick.

Here are some of what was captured:

Can you guess who the photographer may be?

(Photo credits: Natalie Burer)

Life goes on...

After a long absence, I'm back to my blog. It's taken some time to get back to the things I enjoyed before. My ever-growing kids remind me there's more ahead and so much laughter to be had!
Case in point: What could be funnier than playing peek-a-boo with a blanket and getting static hair in your face!?! Elaine and Natalie thought it was hysterical!
Growing up: Peter now has expanded from Wii bowling to real bowling! This was his first time in a real alley and he (and Natalie) loved it. I love the model job for those shoes! :)

I am now mid-way through my 30s. Rather than to get depressed, I'm trying to look at the positive side that I have more than half my life to look forward to! My three sweet peas and my loving husband make my life journey a great blessing! I will continue to embrace it!

And for moments like this:

how can I not love my life!