The Mitchells

Jeepin'

>> Saturday, August 1, 2009

The boys spent an hour or more in the backyard the other night cruising in the Jeep. They had fun riding around together. I thought I caught a few funny pictures...

If Rogan could do more than babble, I'm pretty sure he would be asking, "Mom, are you sure my brother has a license?"

Fighting over the radio. Brice wanted it off and Rogan kept turning it on.

Animal crossing...Maggie has no idea she is in real danger.

Crashing into the swing set. No need to worry, they were wearing their Velcro seat belts. While looking at these pictures Brian said to me, "the boys are going to be the best of buds someday." I think he's probably right.

>> Monday, July 27, 2009

Hard to believe this is the same kid...

You can see his ribs now!

Splash Park

We have a new splash park and playground in town and decided to take the kids to it on Sunday. We headed over there early in hopes to beat the crowd, no such luck. Everyone in Tulsa has heard about it and they were all there. We turned around and decided to go to an older splash park about two miles down the road. Since everyone was at the new one, we had the place to ourselves.

Hangin' with Grandma

>> Thursday, July 23, 2009

My mom left this morning. I'm now wholly responsible for cleaning, cooking, and caring for my own children during the day...man life's rough. She was such a BIG help and we had some fun too. I was able to get out and about the last couple of days for a few hours and we took the kids to the aquarium on Tuesday and Bass Pro on Wednesday. We had a great time. My mom loves to "create" photo opportunities (i.e., her grandson being attacked by Jaws). Here are some pictures of Rogan fighting off Jaws and Brice just being Brice, he was charging at us with dear antlers. I have to admit, it was hilarious.At the aquarium we fed the stingrays and ran through the exhibits with Brice. He did slow down long enough to explore the touch and feel ponds where he got to touch shark eggs and a starfish. Believe me, I was worried for that poor starfish. You never know when Brice might decide to give it a squeeze. Fortunately, the shark egg pods are sterile and no shark babies were injured during our photo opportunities.
As always Rogan just sits back and enjoys the action!
Thanks Grandma for a great week!

Down for the Count

>> Monday, July 20, 2009

I've been unable to do much blogging lately and I apologize. The kids have spent the last several days running their Grandma Jan all over. I had knee surgery on Thursday and I am just now starting to get around and able to sit a the computer for a little bit.

My boys are having a blast and my mom has done everything around here. Not only is she taking care of me and my sore leg but she has kept the laundry done, the house cleaned, dinner cooked and my boys happy. Thank you! I don't know what I'd do without her.

Hopefully, I will be up and around more this week and able to take some pictures and get back to blogging about my kiddos!

100th Post

>> Tuesday, July 14, 2009

I didn't plan this, it just so happened that my 100th post would include an announcement. I've started another blog...ADOPTIVE MOMMA OF TWO.

I started ADOPTIVE MOMMA OF TWO because over the last few years Brian and I have fielded numerous questions about adoption and we are always willing to share about our journey and do anything we can to help others who might be interested in adoption. In the last couple of months I have provided numerous people with the contact information to the adoption agency we used and told the same tale over and over again about how we became parents. Instead of retyping this story in an email every time or having someone listen to me go on and on about adoption. I decided to start up a blog. Why not? It's a fast easy way to get information out there about domestic adoption. So, I hope if you know someone who is considering adoption, has adopted or is just curious, point them to my new blogspot adoptivemomma.blogspot.com.

This is a new adventure for me and I hope it will provide someone with some helpful information. My goal is to build up the site to include helpful links to other adoption websites, links to agencies here in the United States, and maybe just answer someone's question. If it helps someone become a parent, or one baby find a home then I think it will be worth it.