Fun Day at All Star Sports!!

So a couple weekends ago, Dustin & I took the boys to All Star Sports on the eastside. There was a radio gig going on and if you had tickets, you could get in free (free = lots of people = long lines but it was free and with a family of five things are getting really expensive, especially since the boys are getting older). The day was beautiful!! In fact, it got a bit toasty in the sun. Getting a block from a fluffy cloud passing was a much needed relief from the warm sun. Boys got to ride a few rides and we all played a game of putt-putt. Mom and Dad still have it - we were the only ones to get a hole in one. In fact, I think it was Owen that chucked his into the pond...Got a few pics for you to enjoy!

Updates from the Past

Just downloaded some pictures that were on my camera...

Thanks to big nana's generosity, Dustin, Big Nana, and myself enjoyed the movie "Clash of the Titans" 3D with the kiddos. This was a first seeing any movie in 3D - what an experience. With the goofy looking glasses, there was a need to take pictures! Thanks again Big Nana!!
Tyler, Dawn, Owen, Jayden and Austin in the back row

Austin above and Owen below


Austin and Tyler have decided that they want to share a room. Why? I have no idea but they know that is NOT a temporary thing - permanent for a long time. Once we find a use for the spare bedroom - it will be hard to give up. So anyway, Austin has moved downstairs to Tyler's room. Kind of crammed in there. See for yourself...

Spring is here!!

Yesterday, Sedgwick county was under it's first Severe Thunderstorm Warning of 2010! We are so pumped!

This was taken about 4:30p in the parking lot outside my office.



This was taken while driving on I-235, heading west from the Zoo Blvd interchange.

Reports this morning was that west Wichita had hail (golf ball size) and rain. Water was still standing in the ditches this morning. Where we live, nothing!! But the clouds that formed were pretty impressive. Can't wait for more.

Family Photos!!

It's been a long time coming - getting professional pics taken as a family. The last one that we had done was when Austin (yes, Austin) was nine months old...he will be turning nine next week. A bit over do to say the least!!

One Poor Baby "O"...

A few weeks ago, Owen came down with a fever and headache. Fever came and went over the course of four days. All that he complained about was, "Mommy, my head hurts." But as soon as the Tylenol or Motrin set in, he was up and moving. When the fever would spike, Dustin would wrap him up as a burrito in the blanket and keep him on the couch. Poor little guy!!

It's a Girl!!!

Yep, the numbers are beginning to turn in my favor. We welcomed home a baby girl this past week. Her name is Holly and she is loved by all. She is definitely a daddy's girl though!



Apologizes are going out right now to the grand-parents (Dad & Debi) - now I know this isn't quite the girl your wanting for a grand-daughter but in the Mullen family, it's as close as your going to get. She is joining Kohl - but Dustin says that Holly will be much more productive than Kohl ever will be...she is already showing signs of being a great hunting dog. Dustin's been working with her and she is pointing at the sign of a feather and fetchs. Can't wait for 2010s hunting season!

Bathroom Completed!

OK, so this is a bit late. Bathroom has been done since January 3rd. And I am just now sitting down with some peace and quiet to post. Have to say that Dustin and I did an awesome job...and we're NOT headed to divorce court! I tell you what, if you and your spouse can survive a home project while raising the kids...I think you have a pretty solid relationship. There were times literally that Dustin and I wanted to strangle each other or the closest thing within reach. This project should have been a simple one but we had quite a few unplanned hiccups along the way. The plumbing department at the west side Lowe's knows me by name and the staff at the Ace Hardware know that Dustin and I belong to each other - goes to show our frequent trips are paying off, we just don't know how. Pictures are showing the progress from last post to the completion. We found a hole behind the mirror - just the right size to hide the body of a 5 year old or 8 year old or even the 10 year old if we shoved good enough. Instead we put in a recessed storage unit mirror. Dustin took out all the pale yellow 70s tile back splash, counter-top, and sink - all was replaced with new. I spent an evening in the tile adhesive, aligning all the tile. Did you know that Lowe's will cut your tile for you? It was awesome and turned out perfect!! Oh and the walls got painted - goodbye pink and hello celery green. Dustin also painted the ceiling; so everything looks fresh! Ahhh, the missing toilet - glad to see that old thing go! It was always constantly running! We found the damage after ripping it out. The bolts rusted right out from under the flange - well maybe the toilet cause the flange was all rusted out too. We layed the tile floor - looks like tile doesn't it? Nope. It's the same stuff we used in the entry way last spring - sticky tile pieces then grouted. I love this stuff. A new "quiet" toilet! Completed with all the accessories. Just happened upon the dark purple for the towels and throw rug. It's perfect!! Now the shower is very close to the toilet - even closer than the original wall that was there. But here's the story on that - it wasn't suppose to be that way. The special order shower kit was busted when we received it and it wasn't anything like we wanted anyway...had to go to plan B real quick and purchase the kit we didn't want. As it turns out it's great! Guess it was meant to be after all. This is where our closet used to be. Now you can see what's left of it. We do plan to put a dowel rod in there to hang just a few clothes (work clothes for the week) and install shelves for shoes and "stuff". Will take the old curtains that hung over the closet and cut down to install on the inside of our "cubby hole".
Here is video - sorry that you have to turn your head/monitor to the left but I wasn't thinking when I shot the video.

I have already started thinking it would be great to have a new bedroom or kitchen but Dustin says that it all will have to wait for atleast another year. He says only one project a year. We will see...stay tuned.