Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Library Days!

I had this idea of being a mom and how we would read books and it was going to be sweet. It wasn't until these last 2 weeks that the last little bit of this idea was killed....like a spider that my friend Becki takes out. If you know me well I always say "we don't take our kids in public". I'm not joking...well "I" don't take them public myself. Reason being Brayden is 3 1/2 and Carson will be 2 at the end of the month. They are well behaved kids and have great manners but when we get in public they lose their minds. They run, they are loud and talk to EVERY strange there is. So pretty much like most toddlers.

So last week Monday my mom Linda and I took the boys to the library to check out some of the free DVD's. We hit the doors in the library and the "we don't take our kids in public" child showed up. Carson was the first...running and not only running, but going behind the desk and in the hallway of offices. Brayden then was running through the adults fiction section. I wanted to hide and judge me like I know everyone else was. After checking out and getting them into the van, my mom and I looked at each and laughed, yes laughed because what else were we going to do.

Now a week later it being Monday the free DVD's had to be returned or they wouldn't be so free. Now we could have drove up and dropped them in the drop box but we NEEDED to go in and try again. So as we get in there (much later in the evening and a lot less busy. That was planned). The boys each drop their movies in the return box and go to get more. Carson at this point grabs DVD's from the rack and RUNS to drop them in the return section.... OK not so bad. At this point Brayden made a break for it and runs around the Christian Fiction section. I said "that's 1" and he returned, YES!!!!!! I sat them both down on the floor to wait for me. They each pick a movie and I pick two, because if not well... I just have to pick two of them! We checked out and make it to the outside doors. This is when the "MOM voice" comes out because they take off to the van, ALWAYS. A older couple was coming in and Brayden RUNS, I yell "STOP", "THAT'S 1" he returns...YES AGAIN. This very nice gentlemen looks at me and says "it get's better". WOW, that was what I needed to hear. It was the first moment I didn't feel judged! So next week Monday we shall return to the library.

Brayden and Carson's Mommy!
 


Monday, August 13, 2012

I'm back

Well, I'm back! I am here to blog again, life is busy with a 2 almost 3 year old and a 15 month old. Check back for cool thing we have done, cooked,baked and of course funny stories of the boys and MANY photos of them! Have a blessed day! Renee

Sunday, February 21, 2010

My Husband


I love my husband!! Of course most people do but Mike really is my best friend and works so hard for our family!! He is the best Dad ever and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with him and see what God has planned for us!!

Love you sweetheart!!

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Happy Valentines Day!!

Today 2 years ago I was in VEGAS!! Because it was Pattie's Birthday!!! So Happy Birthday Pattie, to bad we are here and not in Vegas!!!

Now that I think of it here isn't to bad either!! Have a Great Day!!

Saturday, February 13, 2010

God is Great!!

Life is great at the Nykamp's and we give thanks to God for that!!

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Love Life!!

Right now I'm just loving life!! How could I not, look at what I have!! I thank God everyday for the people in my life! Mike, Brayden and I have started attending Ridge Point Community Church and have really learned so much in the past 4 weeks, plus Brayden goes to nursey and is having a great time making new friends.
So what are you thankful for??
I have this up coming weekend off:) with a load of plans can't wait!! Saturday going out with some of the best gals in the world Julie and Katie to see Dear John, Sunday just some great family time and on MONDAY Karen Kingsbury is in town (I just found out today!!!) so I'm going to try and talk my mother-in-law to go with me, and on Tuesday a new haircut!! Can't wait I will post pictures! Have a great week everyone or the two people I know who reads this shout outs to my favorite Pattie in the whole world and Katie!! (Here's some pictures for you Pattie!!)
Love
Renee

This is when Brayden was 2 days old!!


Look at him now wearing 6 month PJ's at 3 months

Look at those blue eyes!!


Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Busy, Busy

Well it's been a long time:) I have been busy since going back to work, which has been really hard for me! I feel like I have NO time with Brayden and Mike, so please pray for us about that! But on the bright side I have some paid vacation days coming up so I can spend sometime with my guys!!
We got our family pictures done and Brayden's 3 month photos! So fun, it's hard to believe Brayden in 3 months old!! He is eating 6oz's every 3-4 hours, he sleeps from 10pm to 6am!! He loves to watch TV and play on his tummy. We are working with Ava and getting her use to him being on the floor, poor Ava doesn't know her weight:(

The other night I took some pictures of Drake and Brayden! I will post a few here since my sister-in-law Shelly doesn't check this they are a surprise for her!! Let me know what you think!!


Have a great week!