My Three blessings

I found some old baby pictures of Zack and megan and wanted to compare them to Ben...everyone tells me that they all look nothing alike but I see the similiarites when they were babies. Megan and Ben are clones as babies. I like how they are all different in looks and personality. (Zack-black and white, Megan with the blanket and Ben on tummy)

5 kids is not for ME!!!

So on Saturday the 26th I had a very interesting experience. I called the Wedigs to see if they wanted me to babysit their kids so they could get some unpacking done. I drove up to Cary, about a 35 min drive and took their two daughters. I was going to take Rock, but he was sick. So I packed up Gracie and Alice in the car with my three. I took them to chickfila figuring they would want to play in the AC in the kids play area. Gracie and Alice were a little nervous as there were older, loud kids in there. So after 5 mins there they wanted to go. So we ate lunch there. Their kids were angels...and they always get along well with my kids. So despite all the stares I received and dirty looks and shaking of heads of having 5 kids with me all by myself..we had fun.

Then my next adventure was to the park. Man it was hard trying to swing 5 kids or keep track. I was definitely counting heads. After being there about an hour the kids were thirsty. So we drove to target. I stuck Mary-Anne's girls in the cart. They were perfect angels until they were stuck in the cart together. You do not see how siblings can be around each other till they are forced to sit next to each other. My kids would do the same in the cart. They still were as sweet as can be. I was just having trouble breaking their fighting up, keeping Megan and Zack from running around the store, and trying to take care of Ben who was also screaming in the cart. Needless to say I got dirty looks there to with 3 in the cart crying, and 2running around the store. After 3 hours I finally decided I was done having 5 kids. I am so happy, we arent having anymore. I hear all the time "you have your hands full," Now I know its not really true, because it could be worse with 5. :-) Its funny though because I hate babysitting but it was a great experience for me because after spending that time with their kids I felt like they were my own. They are awesome little girls. Here is a picture of their family that I stole off your blog Mary-Anne..its too cute.

New Friends

Cliff and I have made several new friends since we have been here in North carolina. We met the Collins when we first moved here back in March but didnt really get to know them well because Cliff has left a few times since we have been here for training trips. Cliff started hanging out with Brent for lunch on Mondays. Suddenly all I was hearing was Brent this, Brent that. I was thinking man I better get to know Sarah better since Cliff and Brent have male bonded. Brent used to be military but now works as a civilian firefighter on base. We went on a double date to see the new Batman movie and went to dinner. We all had a really good time. Our kids all get along so awesome to. We are really glad to be have them as friends now. Its not often that cliff likes the husband and I get along with the wife. It usually where the wife and I clash or the husband and Cliff clash. hehe. We are definitely happy to have gotten to know them better and know they will be good friends forever.