HaPpY mOtHeR's DaY!!!

On this day I am reminded that these children God has given me are the greatest gift I could ever receive! I love them all the most-- just the way they are. At times I wonder if God has confused me with someone else who is stronger, thinner, and more cabable of holding it all together, but not today. Today I am going to play in the dirt with them, laugh with them, and eat hot dogs and ice cream cones with them. Today, I will have no worries or concerns about their health or my waistline. Today I will be the kind of mom I want them to remember! Tomorrow, the worries may find their way back in, but not today. Not today!

Spring has Sprung!

(Well, Eric! Here's the blog update you were razzing me about!)

Spring seems to have come with a vengence at the Kincaid household! Once Dennis could get going in the field, he was going, going, gone! The boys and I manage to continue work, chores, sports activities, etc. without him-- but it's always an adjustment for us all! Kacy, as expected, takes it the hardest. Four or five days can pass without him seeing his dad and then, once he finally gets the chance, he completely ignores Dennis as if to punish him for being absent for awhile. The big boys manage to keep Dad current on their lives via cell phone. And, I must admit that I am often too exhausted to stay awake until he returns home. I'll put his plate in the fridge, leave a sticky note on the counter with any important messages that need to be conveyed, and then I'm off to bed. Often, he is gone before I wake in the morning. If it weren't for the dirty clothes that seem to accumulate in front of the washer and the dirty dishes in the sink, I would wonder if he ever came home!

Dennis had a great time visiting the John Deere tractor and combine factories in Moline and Waterloo, Illinois. It was a quick trip--only three days but he had a great time seeing the sights and talking farming the entire time! Wish I could describe the pics I posted here... but due to the fact he's still "recovering" from the trip, he's asleep on the couch at the moment!

Basketball Fever!

Dennis had the opportunity to work with both boys' basketball teams this winter. He was an assistant coach for Tyler's 5th grade team, and he was the head (only) coach for Brett's third grade team. It was a fun and successful season for both boys! Now we are preparing for a few more weeks of AAU basketball with Tyler. Fun times!!

Time-out for the 5th graders.

Sideline coaching for the 3rd graders.

Dennis and the small-but-mighty third grade Bulldogs. They finished the season 5-2. (Much better than anticipated!)

Brett at point.

Stan Gfeller and Dennis with the 5th grade Bulldogs.

They went undefeated.

Tyler sets the screen.

BRETT & TYLER'S BIRTHDAY BOWL 2009 Brett turned 9 on November 25, about a week after I had surgery. We had some friends in for pizza that night, but he agreed to hold off on his "friend party" until I was feeling better.
Tyler turned 11 on January 21. We decided to have a joint birthday party the Saturday before the Superbowl, January 31. Since the boys are HUGE football fans, it was the perfect theme!

Apparently this is the age where "bunny ears" and goofy grins are standard.

We had fourteen little boys in that day... one missed the picture!

Some pics from the party....

On the menu... sub sandwiches, chips, grapes, Gatorade,

white cake and chocolate ice cream for dessert!

Party favors...gatorade water bottles filled with goodies.

Bowling at Zeppoz...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TYLER!

It's hard to believe that the 9 pound bundle of boy we brought home 11 years ago has grown into a 115 pound bundle of energy! Tyler celebrated his birthday today with nothing more than a few presents and pizza... that's what happens when you have basketball practice til 8:00 at night. I've promised him a friend party next weekend so I'm praying for snow so we can have a sledding party. Plan B is lazer tag in Spokane. Both options include a sleep over. Should be fun!!

We think he's a great kid... caring, kind, funny, strong, smart... It's strange to think we only have 7 years left with him under our roof. Where does the time go?

Some of his favorite things at this time include: Ladanian Tomlinson, football-- watching it and playing it, pizza, steak and baked potatoes, scrambled eggs and bacon, the Cougs, PE, Kenton (his best friend), Call of Duty and Madden 09 (video games), camping, motorcycle riding, driving anything, and his iPod.

Long time- no post! Christmas has come and gone... another New Year is in the books.... school is back in session... basketball season is in full swing-- the activity level of our family has increased dramatically! I think my body is still used to it's post-op nap schedule as I am really dragging... it's taking me a while to get back into the swing of things!! The only reason I'm awake now is because I'm waiting on the washing machine. I really need to switch loads one more time before going to bed. ...Laundry, laundry go away, come again NEVER! : )

This weekend was fun filled. Dennis is now officially 40 and he had a great time celebrating with over sixty friends and family. We started the celebration with a prime rib dinner for our families and ended it with a party for everyone! I had many amazing friends help me with food-- there are so many good cooks around here and I appreciated the help so much! A highlight of the evening was a surprise cake delivery by Captain Reiber, our friend and neighbor. Check them out below... the combine and tractor were very accurate!