If I would've known!

Hindsight's always 20/20 when it comes to children and the daily obstacles that arise! I don't know about all the other kids of the world, and if they too kick and scream at the sight of the toothbrush, but we're about at our wits end and have run out of creative ideas when it comes to tooth brushing! At times you would think I was trying to pull their teeth out!!

Tonight (after the daily bath) both Piper and Paige went right to the sink without any prompting. If I would've known they would initiate brushing with something so insignificant, I sooooooooo would have bought the Dora (battery operated mechanical) toothbrush eons ago!!!!

motivated...

...I am trying to get, and this is the first (of many) attempts with my brand new NB running shoes from TJ Maxx!



"Choosing a goal and sticking to it changes everything." ~Scott Reed

girl tat's!

No (for all those that are wondering), I would not put a permanent tattoo on either one of my precious girlies tender little skin. But we did have a lot of fun today eating mall food and getting an airbrush one!!!

~Happy Thursday!!!

Baxter Boy!

This week we celebrate the 1st anniversary of the adoption of our beautiful baby boy Baxter, and boy has it been a whirlwind of surprises!

I've never really been the "pet" type, but secretly always wanted one since before I can remember. To be honest, I don't know what our life would be like without him (other than I would have clean carpets and no doggy hair)! My favorite time with Baxter is when he greets me (when I get home from work~whatever the time) with his head peaking through the railing (see pictures above).

We intentionally bought a "boy" dog for several reasons, and the utmost reason is Chris needed the male camaraderie. But after his neutering days and being around 4 girls throughout the days, he has lost most of his masculine boyism's (which to be honest, I am TOTALLY okay with)! Chris was kinda disappointed when Baxter was told in doggy jail that he couldn't play with the other boys because he was a little too "fragile" (we had him kenneled overnight for our mini vacation)! Chris decided to draw the line, so I guess no more hair ribbons and bows after his monthly hair cut!

When I asked the girls what their favorite memory of Baxter is they stated: "I love when Baxter keeps me warm at night."~Piper. "Bayou is nice."~Paige.

All I can say is thank you Baxter for choosing us to be your family!

"The dog represents all that is best in man." ~Etienne Charlet

Team Schweigert...day 2 (Dinotown)!

*click on pictures to enlarge!

It was a true toss~up what the funnest part of Dino Town was (hence why we included ALL the photo's), but Chris seems to think it was either the Dino jail, the Dino paddle boat rides, or the hand operated squirt guns. I'm just glad to be back in the States to pick up our little dinosaur (Baxter)!!!

However, I do recommend every family in a "team building" vacation (even if it is only for a day)!!!

Teambuilding overnight trip to Canada...day 1!

We have officially started the annual Schweigert "team building" mini vacay, and because we now have our own passports, we decided to go to Canada!

Our first stop was the world renown coffee and donut place Tim Horton's (and if I would have known we would head right to the hotel and into our bathing suits, I would have rethought the Canadian maple bar)!

Next stop, Harrison Hot Springs, and did I mention the pouring rain??? Anyway, it didn't stop our phenomenal view, our awesome time in the heated indoor and outdoor pools, and the fun themed buffet at the resort!!! We would for sure go back (maybe next time in the winter)!!!

A party no~go!

Just one of the fun treats I prepared for our fun post golf party yesterday. But after the late arrival of some really tired boys, we decided to call it a night and watch a movie instead!