A week with my little sister and her baby girl....

Liss and Jade came down for a visit last week. It was so nice to spend some time with them. She didn't really get to do too much since both Erin and I had to work for the most part, but we had fun anyway.

Erin and Liss decided to drive home Thursday night after Erin got out of work, so while we were waiting for Erin, Liss and I got Jade's pictures taken. That is a story unto itself. They didn't even start taking her pics until a half hour after we got there and by then Jade was tired and in every picture but one, she stuck her tongue out. If it wasn't so frustrating, it would have been hilarious. So after Erin came to meet us at the picture place, I convinced them to go and have supper with me, and while Erin was getting Jade out of the car, her door shut locking her keys and purse in the car.

So we asked the restraunt for a phone book, found a lock smith and when we were assured that he would be there within the half hour, we commenced eating our supper.

An hour later, we place a very frustrated phone call to the company and was told he "was two minutes away." After another half hour he finally showed up. He immediately told her that she needed to pay him $150 and sign a paper before he would unlock the door. Now, unfortunately for Erin, she has done this about 6 or 7 times before, so she knows pretty well how much a locksmith charges to open her door and it is no where near $150!!!

Here is Jade ready to steal my car and drive herself home! She is all about funny faces at this stage in her life. Crazy baby. Anyway, I told my (by this time crying) sister that there is no way she is paying that much, so we told the man that unless he would do it for $60 we would not be needing his services. He told us that we "wouldn't find ANYONE who would do it for that little" so we watched him drive away. Long story short we called the police, they gave us a number to call and another locksmith was there within 20 minutes and charged--you guessed it--$60!!!! So all is well that ends well.


Liss and I were getting kind of slap happy after an hour in they parking lot. Here is another one of Jade's classic funny faces.

Liss and Jade still not cooperating....

Well, two out of three isn't too bad. :-)Even with all the drama at the end we had a good time, and I can't wait for her to come and visit again.

Another update...

I was correct in saying that I didn't think this new job was going to work. We had a talk Wednesday and I told her I thought she should find someone who would work better in this type of situation. So, now I am job searching again! Ugh. Jade and Melissa came for a visit this week. I have a few more pics that I am going to post, but not enough time right now. This pic is of Quinn very curious about the little baby. Apparently, he thought she smelt good. :-)

New Job.....

I have a new nanny job. Hayden is 4 and Sydney is 2. It seems to be a nice family, but I am already unsure that it is what I want. I think I am just nannied out. I had it so good with The Kerr's that I don't think I am going to be happy with anyone else. The mom is a stay at home mom, and I just don't do well in situations like that. I never feel like I am ever in charge, so the kids don't listen to me at all. It is frustrating. So here they are for now, but not sure if it will last. :-)

Maria Caitlin 9 days old

Just a quick pic of Maria.

Trip continued....

All my pics wouldn't fit on one post so here are a couple more. I made Kyle go out and try the hammock with me just before we left. He decided that it would have been a good place to take a nap.

We all had a good time. It is always nice to go home and spend time with family. The only problem is that it goes way too fast.

A trip to Michigan!

I went home this weekend for Red Flannel Day weekend. This festival is something of a tradition in my family. Our little town of Cedar Springs was where the first pair of red flannel underwear were made. Not just any red flannels, but the drop seat full length red flannels. So we have a festival every year to celebrate that wonderful honor. :-) Of course, Aunt Holly had to play dress up with Jade. She looked so cute. She is getting even bigger than I thought.

My nephew Shadley came over as well, and since it has been quite a while since I have seen him, it was pretty nice to spend some time with him. He is a very tall three year old, who loves to swing on the swing, and hit the whiffle ball.

He needed a little help gettting things going, so his dad helped him get a stance.

Here are the girls. My mom has a hammock in her front yard, and it is the scene of much hilarity. We have had some really nice, funny times out there, and we have had some pretty good accidents hammocks aren't the steadiest of napping places. :-)

Emma loves to swing as well. She is such a cutie and so much fun.

The parade was extremely hot for October. I don't think I have ever been to a Red Flannel Day Parade that was hotter, and i have only missed two in my 31 years. Poor Jade is not a lover of the sun. She would get mad everytime the sun was in her face, so we finally put Emma's cowboy hat on her and that helped shade her.

I have been tagged.....

I am not sure how I will do at this but here goes......7 random things about me

1. I love being with my family, especially my 6 nieces and 1 nephew. Kristina, Isabelle, Casey, Emma, Jade, and Maria are the girls and Shadley is the boy. They are great fun and make this aunt feel young.

2. I love playing INDOOR volleyball, not much of a fan of outdoor, even though I still play it. Right now, I play at least 6 games every Monday night, and 3 games every Tuesday night. Most of the friends that I hang out with, are people I met while playing volleyball.

3. I am not a mother, but I love three kids almost as much as if I were their mother. Luke, Seth and Kaelah, are my kids that I have nannied for 7 years now. Kaelah doesn't even know life without me. :-) To be honest, its hard to believe that someday I will love my own children even more. They are some of the biggest contributors to my happiness. I love you, Luke, Seth and Kaelah!

4. I never really liked dogs until I started working at the Kerr's. I loved my job so much , I told myself that I needed to get used to the dogs, and not only did I get used to them, now I love them, and would be considered by most--a dog person.

5. Any time I am in a crisis, confused, upset, etc. my Mom is the first person that I want to talk to.

6. I am an extremely opinionated person, no surprise there to anyone who knows me. But, I am learning to try and look at every side of an issue before I state an opinion.

7. I can be extremely shy, if I don't know you, andyou are going to affect my life. (i.e. boss, teamate, boyfriend's friends, etc.) Or if I am impressed with you and want you to like me....