He was here, and then he wasn't

I can sum up this weekend in a few words: Short but Sweet and now, a tad Sad Daddy {Nic} decided to drive directly from Arkansas after working a 16 hour day & 'sleeping in until 1 am' to be able to come home and see us for just as long as he could before leaving for the month long Wisconsin job. He arrived Saturday night at around 6 pm, we had family dinner, got the kids some sneakers for gym, woke up and ran some errands, and then he left at 12 noon as the kids and I were leaving for Juliette's cheer pictures & game. :( Instead of being sad about him NOT being here, I am rejoicing that he WAS here. I love my husband so, so much & so do the kids. He's the completion of our family (well, technically Noah will be but you get the idea) He completes us. After a very LONG day with running to Walmart for last minute black pants & white long sleeved shirt for under Julez' uniform, to going across town for individual & then team pictures, then racing to get a quick lunch before the hour long {COLD!} game. The Packers kicked butt in a 19-0 shutout and the girls were SO cold they got to wear their jackets. It was quite windy and you'll notice in some of the solo pics her squinty face.. LOL They aren't flattering, but what kind of mom would I be not to share? You'll also notice Cayleigh who was bundled up nice and warm on the sidelines. As we were all hanging out down in the den Juliette was sitting, biting on a plastic lid trying to get it off of the little ball thing she got out of the vending machine thing. Well, she suddenly springs up, panicked and jumping/squealing/nearly in tears and THROWS something at me. I search and find it - a tooth. Her mouth bleeding, she looks at me and I realize this is the FIRST tooth she actually lost naturally! So she now has two gone on the top, one on the bottom..and she's as CUTE as can be. If you'd like a Cheerleading wallet let me know (if I have enough). Thankfully she still had the extra tooth in the pic ;)

Cheer 101

Today was a beautiful day and made for perfect football weather. It wasn't too hot or too cold and Cayleigh really seemed to enjoy our outdoor time as we watched Juliette {for the first time ever} cheer at the Packers football game. I have to admit the boys really kicked butt & took names, especially this one little guy who I dubbed "A little Denard" because that boy could throw and he also proved to be quite the athlete in scoring 2 touchdowns that I could see. It probably was more than 2 but my focus was on Juliette in all her awesomeness. She really did a great job and I was very proud of how well she cheered. She didn't always hit the steps right on target but, hey, she's 5. Jacob was nearby playing on the playground equipment so Tayla, Cayleigh and I just hung out. The girls were, perhaps, a bit more comofortable than poor old mom who had to stand the entire time as you can see in the pictures. Oh well, I probably wouldn't have been able to sit still long enough considering how snap happy I was taking pictures and videos. My girl rocked today. Looking forward to her getting even better with each practice & have officially begun google-ing to see if there is some serum that will stop her from growing up any more. *sigh*

Before I say goodnight

I can distinctly remember wondering how you would know that you'd found "the one" before I met Nic. People would tell me that I would just know - as if by some magic recognition I would find myself with husband sonar when he came within eyesight. I have seen a lot of movies about love, have heard my fair share of love songs in the last thirty years and I'm pretty sure I've figured out everything I needed to know about what (not) to look for in a husband by following Elizabeth Taylor's matrimonial legacy. Ive come to one sound conclusion: It's all a load of crap.
The way you know he's the one is by experiencing the little moments in life with him, it's by praying ferverently for God to fix your own pitfalls and by the urge you get to lift Him up in prayers just because, it's when he leaves and you're sad that he's leaving but completely secure in knowing that he is going to miss you just as much, it's watching him be a father, it's how he treats his mother - and the number one way you know you've found the one? He's perfectly imperfect and you wouldn't change him for the world (oh, and he gives you most of the bed space)


I have definitely found my The One. I love you Nic

P is for Pyramid, H is for Heart Attack

"For I know the plan I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future" Jeremiah 29:11

Today is a blessing. Even though I wasn't able to make my appointment for "The big Ultrasound" today because I wrote down the wrong time {again}, it was still one that I was able to enjoy with 4 beautiful, healthy children and in a marriage with a husband who loves me and his children. I am not going to lie - I was pretty upset when I found out I'd missed the appointment, and I was foul for about an hour, but I got over it. Something as simple as realizing God didn't have it wrriten down for me to find out today - and I'm okay with that.

I made a killer lasagna tonight with italian sausage, spinach and mushrooms that everyone must've enjoyed because there weren't any leftovers in the garbage.

Today was Juliette's cheer practice. I sat in the van for most of it and allowed her to experience her sport, listen to her coach and become friends with the girls on her squad.. that is until I saw them lifting her high into the air only to find one of the girls dang near drop her. Then, I spent the rest of the practice very, very closeby. I may be pregnant, but I guarantee I can run when it comes to my babies safety being in jeopardy.

So here are a few of the smaller triangles they did. They've got three of them and juliette is in the middle sporting a High V, whereas the other groups do Low V's.
Speaking of her accomplishments at practice - that girl couldn't do a cartwheel to save her life last week...but this week she was running as fast as she could and flipping herself over. She fell the first two times, but then she started actually getting her legs up and over, and she even landed two round offs! The girls were doing them all in a big group, and my girl was running as fast as she could to do as many as she could, over and over again, even when the group stopped, just so she could nail it. and she will.

Today was a good day. Tomorrow will be better

Any time you go to the surgeon and they DON'T repack your open wound is a good day. Now that's not to say that they didn't unpack my wound - but it was quick and we were in and out. This morning Tayla started her Safety Team/Security Guard stint so we were at the school at a happy 8:15 for her roll call. Despite it being a very rainy morning it ended up being nice, we got the house clean, Cayleigh got loving and then the kids came home.

We received a letter today that Tayla was officially one of only 10 students accepted into the FLL Robotnics club at her school. That's pretty official and she's super excited. Nic and I are definitely excited right along with her - this will be a great opportunity to learn teamwork, engineering of sorts and to have alot of fun.

It was Tuesday Taco night (no pictures taken but let's just say it's always a hit) and the kids are bed on time. It's a good day. But, I'm ready for tomorrow - because tomorrow, tomorrow we get to see Baby Bean Dulik on ultrasound and find out if he is a he or she is a she. (but he's a he)

Happy Birthday Jake(y)!

I'll make this brief

Today marks 8 years since I gave birth to my son, Jacob. From an early age he's had such a fun sense of humor. He's a people person, he's sensitive at times, he's a good boy and he loves his momma. I can't complain ;) Here is a quick review of the past 8 years...along with some pictures from the face smash his Dad gave him tonight. Happy Birthday Bubba - I love you more than life itself. Today has been one filled with a scavenger hunt to find presents, lots of Lego Ninjago, a trip to Gamestop, Potpie for lunch, mommy's fried chicken with homemade cheesy potates for dinner and cake. It's been a very good day and I look forward to making the scavenger hunt even harder next year bud - so be ready :)



and now, the cake smash

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