Schleusner Family

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Photo for the Day

Just enjoying my youngest little lady today! My maternity leave is almost over :( so we have been spending a lot of extra time cuddling! :)

Sunday, January 25, 2009

This is delicious! Even if red wine is not your speed, give Ménage à Trois Red a try. It just might change your mind. This wine exposes the fresh, ripe, jam-like fruit that is the calling card of California wine. Three saucy grapes make up the blend. Zinfandel adds a juicy character, Merlot mellows and Cabernet adds backbone. Forward, spicy and soft, this delicious dalliance makes the perfect trio. And besides, it's quite fun to ask for! Do you happen to have any Menage a Trois? Try to keep a straight face with that one! :)

Lauryn's First Slumber Party

My sister-in-law, Nicholl and her 4 girls came down yesterday and spent the night at our house. We had an absolute blast with them and Lauryn was thrilled to have a slumber party in her bedroom! We spent the evening playing American Idol on the Wii, running around the house, watching movies and Jake made personal pan pizzas with them. Their was a ton of energy in the house but it was so much fun! Where else can Jake spent the night with 8 ladies and not make me upset?! :)

Lauryn, Tara, Desiree, & Madison

The youngest of the Schleusner girls, Gabrielle (5 months) & Jenna (2 months), get reacquainted.

AMERICAN IDOL-Here we come!!!

Move on over Beyonce...Nicholl's in the house!!!

I've Got You Babe?

Bedtime-notice my child is still awake...my childhood friends-wasn't this me at our sleepovers about twentysome years ago too?! Yikes...does history always have to repeat itself?!

Cutest little flower and frog I've ever seen! :)

80's NERD at heart!

Does anybody know who's phone number this is???

Snow Days

We have been enjoying the extra days home with Daddy during this UNBELIEVABLY cold winter! I can't believe it was -26 degrees...yikes, the weather reminded me of the day Jake and I got married! I am already sick of winter, but we love it when school is cancelled! :) It's like a lovely surprise day off which most often turns into a family day for us (and a ton of help for Mom).

Jake and his little ladies

Making tents is one of Lauryn's favorite things to do right now.

Lauryn had become quite innovative with her four-wheeler she received from Uncle Jason for Christmas. Here she is being stunt girl and has also discovered how to hook up a wagon to it and haul toys back to her room during pick up time.

Jenna is over two months old now, I can't believe it! Time is not slowing down by any means and I am already preparing to go back to work. :( I am going to miss the girls sooooo much!

Yes, I did it....I bought the girls their first matching outfit! Aren't they cute?!

It's not something I will do frequently, but it was fun! Lauryn loved it too...sometimes I think she thinks Jenna is her own live doll to play with! :)

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

I don't Love Max...

Anybody who knows me knows that I am not a dog lover. I am not a dog hater, but prior to Max, the only two dogs I have ever liked were Britney and Jager. In fact I actually liked them better than our own dog Max. I never wanted Max. I caved in a weak moment trying to find the perfect Father's Day gift for Jake one year. And so here we are stuck with this huge, fluffy, goofy beast we call Max. FYI, Jake and Lauryn are CRAZY about him so I had to accept him. Anyway, he has grown on me slightly (after 1.5 years), but then I read this book and I don't know if I should laugh or cry. The book is incredible-a great read. But now I find myself looking at Max in a different way...I even defend him when Jake gets mad at him or doesn't spend enough time with him...yikes what is happening to me? Oh well, regardless, I highly recommend any animal lover to read this book, it is wonderful. And for the record...I don't love Max, do I?!