Future Hairstylist???

Ok, so the kids got up really early this morning and Steven and I were just so tired. So, we put Sam in the exersaucer and turned on cartoons in our room for Jason and Sara Kate and Sam to watch while we just rested. They were playing fine and enjoying the cartoons when all of a sudden Sambo started getting upset. So, when I sat up, this is what I found..................




Sara Kate decided to cover Sam and the exersaucer with VASELINE!!!! He had a wonderful hairstyle and I just want you to know, it spreads and spreads if you try to wipe it!!! Thanks to a friend at work, we discovered that Dawn dish soap gets it off! We laughed so hard we cried. There is NEVER a dull moment here!

First day of School

Jason and Sara Kate are going to Helena United Methodist Playschool. They go from 9am to 1pm on Wednesdays and Fridays. They have been so excited and didn't cry at all when we took them the first day. They are loving the break from home and all the crafts, playground time and singing they get to do.

Visit from Kuno

Our friend Kuno, the black lab pup, came to visit for a few days while his family went out of town. He is so sweet and loves the kids and all of the food associated with them. He totally enjoyed feeding time with Sam. I don't think Sambo minded too much either!!! Thanks for coming, Kuno!

Sara Kate's 2nd Birthday!!!

Sara Kate turned 2 on August 30.... of course, it was a monsoon because we planned a party, but we finally outsmarted the weather. We had her party at the Trussville YMCA. It was the way to go! We had a ball playing with the toys and bounce house, eating cake and socializing. Happy Birthday sweet baby girl!! We love you so much!

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July and August '09

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Whew!!! July and August have flown by.... or maybe just for me. As many of you know, Steven was laid off on July 3. I have been working as much as possible to pick up where he left off, hence the lack of postings... He has been Mr. Mom and doing a wonderful job, however, I do believe he would give me that job back in an instant for a full-time job. I am so blessed to have such a flexible job with such sweet friends. I think this time would be so much harder if that were not the case. I am working a lot and am so tired, but so blessed and thankful that I can. We have also been getting the house ready to possible put it on the market since we no longer need to be out this far and will hopefully be able to see it quickly once it is listed in the winter.
We kicked off July by going to the McWane center to help Alex celebrate his 7th birthday. We had so much fun and he has grown in to such a fine and handsome young man! We have spent most of our days at home to save money and avoid the heat. The kids love dressing up and that is what they do most of the time! We have been working on potty training, and that comes and goes in phases... no rush, we are used to diapers around here!!! Samuel has started crawling, has two teeth on the bottom and is cutting FOUR on top!!! He isn't so sure he likes baby food, but he is getting better about trying new flavors... he originally would just spit and spray them at me :) He has pulled up on a few things, but doesn't have the best balance yet... it won't be long!
Please pray for Steven to find the job God wants him to have and soon!!!

Well, April and May have been a whirlwind at the Allen house. I had to have surgery in April for retained placenta, Samuel has had an ongoing ear infection that is still not well and Steven has been off work since the last week of May. We have managed to enjoy ourselves despite all of this. We spent Mother's Day at the Lake with Buddy, Pops, PawPaw, Uncle Matt, Aunt Katie and LeLe. We had a great time. Easter was a blurr as I had to work. We celebrated it in pieces with the family. We have been using our Zoo pass and playing outside alot. I just returned from a 9 day business trip that was exhausting, but worth it for the money. I missed my babies so much and was so very happy to come home to them. Thank you all for helping with my angels. I hope to post some pictures as I get them from all who helped!!!
Hope you enjoy these random pictures from April and May 2009!!!

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It has been way too long since we did portraits, so, here they are, finally. Jason is three, Sara Kate is 19 months and Sammy the bull is 2 months. They are growing up so fast. Enjoy!