Halloween 2008

I think these pictures will tell you just how much FUN we had!! Thanks Mom & Dad and everyone else who organized such a great party!! Looking forward to next year!!!

Bathtime Art

Jenn has this HUGE tub with lots of jets. She had watched Olivia for me so I could go to Matthews game and when I can back to pick her up they where in the bathtub with the bathtub crayons. Of course Olivia did not want to go home and asks me everyday if she can go live with Jenn and Kayleigh. I tell her she would miss her mommy but she is pretty persistent that I can move in to.

9 months Old!!

I can't even believe that our Carter John will be 9 months old tomorrow!! He is crawling everywhere and can stand a few seconds by himself. He has no teeth so eating has been all about the gums! Cheerios, eggs, rice cereal and potatoes are his favorite!!

Matthew walked on his first birthday , Olivia at 15 months so it can be anytime! Olivia had 2 teeth at 13 months old and Matthew had a full set by 18 months old. Olivia is still missing 6 teeth. It is amazing how each child is different and how Gods timing is not yours.

Carter you are such a blessing!! We Love how you are learning to keep up with the rest of us crazy Vrieling's!

Backyardigans Live

We had so much fun taking the girls to see Backyardigans at the Paramount theater in Seattle. It was Awesome!! The girls where in awe of all the characters and the lights. They did so good on the drive down there and the drive back. We stopped at McDonald's on the way home. I had even made it home in time for Matthew's playoff game. He thought I was not going so he was so excited when he saw me standing there.

If you have thought about going to a theater character play I HIGHLY recommend it! You will Love It and your kids will Love it! We are going to February to see the Little Einsteins, Handy Mandy, Mickey Mouse club and more.








We had bought the girls BFF shirts in the summer on one of our shopping trips. we thought matching outfits and matching hair would be a great way to celebrate the day. The girls Love each other and play so well together. We are extremely lucky to have this considering their moms love to "play" together!

Tag...4th pictures

This "tag game" is fun. I was tagged to post my 4th photo from my 4th folder! Girls, it was fun seeing what your picture from the past was. No cheating! Then pass it on to 5 friends!

I pass " Tag" this on to

Terra...7th picture from your 7th folder

Jenn.... 1st Folder 1st picture

Kristy....4th folder 4th Picture

Allison...9th folder 9th picture

Heather....6th Folder 6th picture






My Little Olivia...WOW!!! I miss these days already!

Old Blog..but still funny!

Before I found this awesome blogging site ( Thanks Allison!) I blogged on my myspace page..here is a blog that I wanted to share.


So today was Wednesday ! I love Wednesday's because most of you all know that I love to find a Bargain and on Wednesday's Lynden's Finest Thrift shop opens up at 9am! So let me begin my day.......

Wake late...8:15! I set the alarm but forgot what day it was and couldn't figure out why I was to get up at 7 so I shut the alarm off. The next thing I know I am to pull off getting 2 kids and myself out the door in 30 mins! I run down stairs and wake Matthew then I realize that my only pair of Maternity pants are still in the Wash.........So I throw them in the dryer all while trying to sound upbeat and chipper to my darling son who still needs to eat, brush his teeth and hug his sister.

So I jet back upstairs and wake Liv ( who Loves to Sleep in the morning not at night) She does not want to get up nor does she want to get dressed. Only wants her dad who is in the shower and then as her brother comes to "rescue" her she screams for her mom and the chipper me turns to a a crabby me and tells Matthew to Hurry and knock it off........He gets me by saying...oh I am eating at school they are having cinnamon rolls ..Bye and before I could say a word he was out the door.

Jeremy who hears all the chaos and knows this is my Special day quickly pulls himself together, grabs Liv finishes dressing her. I grab the diaper bag after I throw her breakfast in there ( string cheese,Goldfishes and an orange) Healthily I must say.....and I don't forget the cup and binky and blanky and her baby! he is off the the van to buckle her in and I am right behind.. I love you Honey!

I kiss him goodbye and he goes to say something and I see my neighbor drive by ( another Wednesday morning groupie) I tell my husband I can't talk I have to go the neighbor is beating me! I go to back up and the other Neighbor passes me ( Yes 4 ladies on the block!) I am so frazzled that I will be the last one there and all the good stuff will be gone! So all the neighbors are now sitting at the light on Depot ( thank you Jesus) I can beat them to the door because I drive my van like a race car! We have to go the Long way around due to construction. As I am driving through the paper depot lot I reach back unbuckle Liv and tell her to be READY! I find a spot grab Liv and breathe a sigh of relief.......I am first....I think I am first!!!!! They have a whole new entrance! Yikes! I head to the new entrance only to see my Neighbor standing there. oh, well I am second and that is good. I am second with wet Maternity pants on.

I only found a few good deals not many but hey who can pass up a Dora ballerina dress for 1.29? So I go get my coffee and when I am pulling out I didn't see a car so I slammed on the brakes and Liv's baby went flying....I hear " DAMMIT DAMMIT DAMMIT" 3 times perfectly......my reaction is to say where did you learn that? But I already knew........My bad habit now became hers. OUCH!

So off to pick up Jeremy's Grandma to go to Walmart.......The shopping trip was good well as good as it can be with a 2 year old who really thinks they made every Cinderellieee for her or the fact she screams for a half dead balloon tied to a rounder ( pulled it off so she quit crying) ....We proceed to check out and I then realize she is MISSING Her Shoe.....Grandma is waiting back is hurting, She is crying for fries, I now have to find a shoe

So off to find one brown slip on really cute little girls shoe in the whole entire Walmart...10 minutes later I finally ask a helper to put out a page on a missing size 8 brown slip on shoe for a little girl....So really loud and excited (this worker is way to friendly and eager to help me) She makes her announcement ( I think she had way to much Coffee!!!) I then go off to the cleaning dept to try there and as I was turning the corner this lady starts yelling and I mean yelling " I FOUND IT! I HAVE THE MISSING SHOE! I FOUND IT " Like 10 times so loud she could not Hear me try to claim it Quietly. I raised my hand and tried to get her attention but she had just acted like she had hit the jackpot in Vegas! I finally get the lost shoe from her and she hugs me...I was a bit taken aback but hey we found the shoe.....

Off to Costco.................I will make a long story short...I got into a fight with another mini van driving mom from Canada who was so impatient she made grandma jump out of the way and then hit my legs as she opened her door and I was so mad at her I just said " You saw we were here" and she said You saw I was waiting..........Since when is it okay to have no grace for a 90 year old women or a 2year old or a pregnant person? Crap Why can't we all just have Grace? Why are we in such a hurry? The confrontation made me feel crappy. I hate stuff like that.

Well, I forgot the diapers so looks like we are headed there again......................

Who doesn't Love Fall!?

I mean really...nothing is more profound then leaves changing color and falling from the tree. Here is post heavy on pictures of what we did today!

20-0

Finally...Pictures will upload!

We WON!

Go Matthew Go!!

Final score for the Lynden youth Superbowl...20-0 with Lynden Blue winning and undefeated for the 2008 season!

I am so proud!! Matthew was a dedicated team player...Practice 2 times a week and games every Saturday. What an exciting game to watch..Lynden Blue played Lynden Green so I bet you can all imagine how many people where at the field to watch the exciting game.

I never have understood football but I have to tell you once your a football mom you will be a football mom forever!

Love you Mattismo!

Coconut Lime Designs

My best friend of all most 20 years Jennifer has launched her very own digital card company, Coconut Lime Designs! She is working full time yet has the desire to be home with her little girl. You won't be disappointed in the quality or the design. Ordering the perfect card only take a few emails and Viola...You can pick them up at your local Costco store no matter where you live!

You can create your very own holiday card that can contain any thoughts, scripture or colors and fonts you want! Last year I could not get a " great family" photo she was able to take 3 different pictures and customize the perfect card. You can view it under Holiday cards on her website!

You can check out her new website by clicking the link under my " what I read to avoid cleaning" on my blog.

Sometimes I will search other digital sights such as Shutterfly to get inspiration. You may have a sight that you love to use but are looking for something more personal.

Anyways...Here is shout out to Ms. Jenn...Jenn, you are so talented and I am excited for you! You will one day be home with Kayleigh and enjoy everyday! I know this will take off and you will be SOOO busy. Hopefully not to busy to still come over in your pajamas for coffee! I love you!!