Monster Jam

Izaak LOVES monster trucks!

On Friday night we took Izaak to Monster Jam at the BOK Center. We took him last year, and he loved it. So, one of his Christmas presents was a jumping monster truck with Monster Jam tickets. He was excited! Nana and Papa kept the girls, so we could have date night with just Izaak.

Here's our little man getting ready to leave the house. Can't you tell by the expression on that face that he is READY TO ROLL!

When we got there, they were racing atvs, and don't you know what that did to Izaak. He was PUMPED!

I'm hoping that after seeing this Izaak doesn't want to get into racing. They slid around that concrete floor.

We got front row seats, Izaak loved that no one was blocking his view. But, the exhaust got to Mom and Dad.

These 2 are Izaak's favorites. I was so happy that they went up against each other.

Donkey Kong vs. Grace Digger

GrAvE DiGgEr

DoNkEy KoNg

Izaak loves going to eat junk food, too!

Mountain Dew, Pizza, and Dippin' Dots and with that said he was up past midnight playing with his monster trucks.

Here's a few pictures of the monster trucks..............

I had to include this last picture of the OUTLAW, because it was a woman driving this monster truck.

Bubby couldn't go without having some loot, so he ended up with the tshirt, necklace, and donkey kong toy.

My little man is so special. I'm so proud that he calls me Momma!

I love you, buddy!

KATE WHO?

I watched the Jon & Kate plus 8 series, since it began. I really admired her for being able to raise 8 children and stay so organized. I didn't admire her verbal abuse to her husband, though. I feel soo sorry for the kids, because I thought that it was just Jon going through a mid-life crisis, but then this pic arises, and looks like Kate is too.

For my reality tv shows addiction, I sure hope someone picks up this family, because yes I enjoyed watching it!! Do you think that Kate looks good with long hair? I think she looks good, but I just really hope she keeps them maintianed because there is nothing worse than bad extensions, aka Brittney Spears. HA!

My STREAKING Cowboy

There hasn't been much going on at our house the past few days. It's really COLD, and I'm trying to get the house back organized after the holidays. I was sitting here folding laundry and had a STREAKING cowboy running through the room.

He is such a HOOT!

Here we go Dos e Doe!

YEE HAW! Have a great evening cowboy, Izaak.

LAZY SUNDAY

We have done nothing, but lay around and watch football. We are Vikings and Cowboys fans, and they both won today, so we are some happy campers around the Copenhaver's house.

The kids wanted a snack while we were watching football, and what does daddy fix them......

Popcorn and Marshmellows, quite the combination!

This is my project for this week. Organizing the laundry room. This is the room where everything get's thrown, and where clean laundry sits around in baskets waiting for the maid to fold it.

The Maid = Me

My next house will have a laundry room 3 times this size. With 2 washers, and 2 dryers. With lots of countertop (folding space), and lots of hanging space. Now if I could just have a built in laundry folder, and then have it put away. That would be priceless!

Looks like I still have some Christmas decor that needs put away......HA!

The kids go back to school tomorrow after the BEST Christmas break. I'm looking forward to getting back in a routine, and hopefully with that will bring eating more healthy, and some exercise.

~~HAPPY NEW YEAR~~

Our traditional New Years Day constists of some yummy food! We always have my mom and step dad over, and watch football and eat. I'd really like to loose some more weight this year, and some how we start off with a family get together. HA!

And of course we had to have some pictures.....................

BLACK EYED PEAS!! I actually am going to start making them more often, I haven't made black eyed peas since this time last year and it seems like that are a hit with everyone.

15 bean cajun soup, one of my favorites for winter time.

Spiral cut brown sugared ham, DELISH!

Don't forget the jalapeno cornbread.

Super Yummy, pistacho pudding! Thanks alot Mom, I've found a new dessert I love. GRRR!!

Daddy eating him so beans and peas.

Nana and Papa and the kiddo's eating New Year's Day dinner.

It was soooo funny, I asked Izaak if he would like some black eyed peas, and he said, " No way, I'm not eating mini eye balls!" Only Izaak!

I'm not really into making New Years resolutions, but I decided I would this year. Alot of times, making them sets me up for failure, but this is a New Year and I am going to succeed!

1. BLOG! I started this blog about 6 months ago, and I really enjoy reading other peoples blogs, but I got "BUSY" with life and didn't take the time to document our life. I WILL this year!! I love looking back at all the exciting and fun things our family does. And since I don't scrapbook, this is perfect!

2. EXERCISE! Doesn't everyone make this New Years resolution? If it's only 15 minutes a day, I am going to make that little bit of time for myself and my health. This past fall, I got up to doing 6 miles 4 times a week, and then I saw that it was taking 2 hours of my day up, so I decided there was better things to do with my 2 hours. I am hoping to make this a FAMILY thing, and since Larry has every piece of equipment we should need in our workout room, we are going to finally put it to good use!!

3. BE ORGANIZED! With a big home and 3 children, I can't seem to stay organized or on top of laundry. But, this YEAR, I am going to do my BEST, to stay on top of things. I feel so stressed when everything isn't in IT'S place, so this is going to be a year that is as stress FREE as possible.

4. GO TO CHURCH! It seems that we get busy and don't take the time to actually go to church. We watch evangelists on TV, and I have my quiet time daily, but to make it a ritual to get up and go on Sunday's, it has always been something I've struggled with. Sunday's are usually the one day that we don't have to do anything. But guess what, that is CHANGING! We will go to church, we will lift our hands, and give God all the glory for the great things he has done for us!

5. And last but not least, I want to be a BETTER WIFE AND MOTHER. 2009 has been a really tough time for our family, the devil has pushed his way in, and we will NOT let him succeed in trying to seperate our family. I want to be the best wife and mother, I can be, and with God by my side, I WILL BE!

May you have a blessed and prosperous New Year!

Snuggle bunnies

I woke up a few mornings ago, and this is what I found. I'm thinking their daddy turned the heat down to 63 or so, and they about froze, so they all got together in Natalie's big bed. Aren't they so innocent when they are sleeping?

All 3 of my babies are soooo precious! Mommy is soooo thankful for you!

Izaak's 1st Grade Christmas Party

At Izaak's class Christmas party, we decorated sugar cookies, made a gingerbread house, drank hot cocoa with marshmellows, and played some Christmas B-I-N-G-O! Here is Izaak and his final creation of his decorated snowman.

YUM, YUM! All the boys and girls getting all sugared up at 10:30 in the morning!

Izaak taking his turn on the gingerbread house. I feel like a terrible mom that my kids have never decorated gingerbread houses. But, NOT anymore, we are decorating gingerbread houses this weekend!

Ms. Coulter's 1st grade class, Gingerbread house. Since I am the homeroom mom in Izaak's class, I missed out on Chloe and Natalie's class parties. We are gearing up for a fun weekend of making our own gingerbread houses, Izaak's 2nd basketball game, and going to see Christmas lights in Muskogee. Have a great weekend!

My Little Ballerina

Parent's Night @ Jenks Dance Academy

~~~Ta Da~~~

Chloe opening her 1st present of the season, Polly Pocket.

Chloe's dance class, showing off their toy exchange.

Mommy and Daddy enjoyed watching you baby girl. Your such a joy!!!

Last Day of Summer

Summer is over!! I have such mixed emotions. I love having my children home with me and knowing what they are doing throughout the day. And, the other side of me knows that if I don't get my house back organized, it's only going to get worse. As I'm writing this blog, I should be ironing the kids clothes, making sandwhiches, and putting the school supplies in the car. But, I'm so hesistant. Going to a new school has brought much anxiety for this Mom! We met the teachers last night, and I lovedthem all. But, it's just one of those things where you wished you could just take any fear or anxiety away from your children. It's a part of growing up, I know! But, my babies, I don't want you to grow up. I'd love to stop this moment, this time where we are in our lives......these moments are passing way to quickly!!!

I have to be a little sneaky when taking pictures of Natalie these days. I don't like my babies growing up and thinking they are to big to have pics, ugh!!

Natalie loved bowling and with a few more bowling trips, she'll be catching up with her Momma's score of 96, HA!

Here he goes, luckily he has the bowling ball going in the right direction.......one time he swung his arm back and the WRONG direction the ball went.......SO FUNNY!

Izaak got bored bowling......we will have to try it again soon.

This was Chloe's 1st time bowling, and check out this 4 year olds form.

And then Chloe throws her hands in the air!! So cute!!

It was a great day to end the summer.........School Days here we come.

My Babies

Last night we got ready to go to Victory's school rally and to meet the teachers. As any mommy is, I was very nervous about who the 3 teachers would be that my kids would have. I'm so RELIEVED, I loved each one of them. This is going to be a GREAT school year. I wanted to take a few pics before we left, because we were actually running a bit early....................

I'm so PROUD to be your Mommy and Wife!! I love you guys so much!!

Life with Laptops

We have had a laptop for a couple of years, and sometimes it likes to freeze up. I've been working on selling a lot of the kids clothes and shoes on ebay and Larry saw how frustrating it got with our laptop having a mind of its own. So, yesterday he came home from work with a new laptop. Thank you, honey! Natalie thought it was way to funny tonight seeing us both on laptops sitting next to each other, so she had to take a picture...........

A Wednesday night at the Copenhaver house!

Thank goodness for today's technology, because I don't know what either of us would do with out the internet!!

I'M BACK!

This summer has been so much fun. My babies are growing up way to fast, and I decided that I would blog all of the fun things we did this summer when the kids go back to school. I'm making a commitment to my kids and myself that I will blog at least once a week so that one day I can make this into a book for them! YEAH!

As school is quickly approaching, I have been having to do some major shopping. School supplies isn't something I enjoy shopping for, I actually get frustrated because I've been to 3 stores so far and still have a few items for Natalie that I am going to have to pick up at an office supply store. But, this is what almost all the school supplies for 3 kids looks like minus tons of klennex. Mommy needs to get to labeling.

I'm sad that my babies start back to school in 7 days. August 13th But, I have to say I am ready to have routine back in our lives, and some time for this mommy to clean house!